Northfield Park has a 15-race card, and the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts 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 EDT)

2-Hellabalou (7/2)-Was off 3 weeks between starts, then was used off the gate on 5-3, and lost to #7 by a 1/2 length. Starts inside of the top foe by enough that getting on the engine shouldn't be an issue. Will look for Ronnie Wrenn to take command this time and not look back.
7-Helium (6/5)-Logical play, certainly could double up and make it 4 of 5 if it doesn't burn too much gas leaving. Helium could be up to the challenge, but maybe the connections don't want to leave as fast as the gate car from an outside post every week.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

4-Markgetsetgo (9/5)-Hoosier shipper is only 1-11 at Nfld and went off-stride with a driver break in last. In his 1st start back in town on 4-19 the 4-year-old was 15 lengths back at the first call. There have been excuses, and the short price is tough to swallow. But will use with Dan Noble sticking and being the 3rd time for Lasix.
5-Theymakeusbetter (6-1)-This is the 3rd race in town after arriving from up North. The seasons change more often than this 5-year-old wins (57-3-8-7). Aaron Merriman sticks and he never drives for the Russo barn. The gelding was game to the wire after being hung the mile.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

5-Moved Bythe Spirit (5/2)-Was claimed by the Kreiser barn in the last start and had an equipment break in that race. Did cash smaller check versus better and now drops to good spot for a picture. When this barn teams up with Merriman they post 31% winners, and this outfit also wins 25% of its races following a claim.
8-BB Cruiser (2-1)-After winning 3 straight, recent form has been dull. This will be 1st time-Noble, and he wins 29% of drives for trainer Bill Rhoades. Will look for a bounce back effort, the post draws helps the price, and Cruiser knows how to win at this level.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

1-Bryant Bros S (9/5)-Will toss last from post 7 in the slop, usually races better from the inside. Raced big 2 back versus the same, was hung the mile, got the lead, and faded late. Will be a short price and with a fair trip should be a main player.
6-Caviar Creek (9-1)-MVR shipper made its season debut at Nfld on a sloppy track and drew post 9. Has won 6 of 18 here and will look for improvement tonight. Price shot has a chance to upset. Does have gate speed and if Jason Thompson provides a sharp steer, it could be picture time.

$1 Late Pick 4

2,7/4,5/5,8/1,6
Total Bet=$16

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