Northfield Park has a 14-race card with the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a 14% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:40 PM EST)

3-Pams For Real (4-1)-Was used early last time and faded to take a distant 4th. Regular driver Kurt Sugg steers here and he could make a positive difference. Comes back in sequence this time, could land on the point and not burn as much gas. Looks like a player and has taken 6 pictures in 26 starts at Nfld.
7-Not That Hillary (5/2)-Aaron Merriman will be out and rolling and could get the lead or a pocket ride behind the one above. The mare has won 3 of 4 at Nfld but hasn't tested this level. Likes to win, this isn't a deep bunch and hopefully won't be over bet.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

3-Stay Salty (2-1)-Beat this kind on 2-28 going gate to wire drawing off by over 3 lengths. Worked to get on the engine but after that controlled the mile. Dan Noble will look to be in command early on and it looks like a 2-horse race with Maggie Time that leaves from post 1. Will lean here, this mare is better at sealing the deal.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

6-Lady Rita (5/2)-Has been handicapped with the 8 and 7 posts the last 2 races. Raced well hitting the board but did not connect for a win. Sliding in 1 slot could make a difference, especially with the program chalk leaving from the 8-hole. Conditioner Sam Schillachi and Merriman do well together combining for 34% winners.
8-High Flyin" Filly (2-1)-Comes off a sharp score at this level at Mea and has won 3 of the last 4 starts. Raced at Nfld 2 and 3 back, was hung the mile on 2-14 but posted a win on 2-7 going off at 3/5. Left from the 7-hole in the win here and has been the chalk in the last 4 races. Has the gate speed to get a good early seat and will be a small price again.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

1-The Dragon Queen (8/5)- The Kent Sherman entry drops to a soft spot, Merriman gets the call and sheds post 9 for post 1. There are things to like no doubt but recent form versus better has been dull. Will overlook those struggles, this is the 3rd race since 12-7, and the camera shy mare is in a spot to wake up.
6-How About Murph (20-1)-The veteran mare seems to like coming off cover and rolling late. Did that 2 back to cash a 3rd place check at 68-1. Took some money in last and came a dull 4th leaving from the rail. Comes back in sequence this time and could be overlooked. Will use and hope Brandon Rhoades is in striking range turning for the wire.

$2 Late Pick 4

3,7/3/6,8/1,6
Total Bet=$16

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