by Al CImaglia
July 12, 2026
Northfield Park starts the week with a 16-race card featuring Ohio Sires Stakes action. The Spot Plays are in Race 6, Race 11, and Race 13. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 6 (7:50 PM EDT)
6-Time Has Come (4-1)-Won 3 back at Nfld and took pictures in the preceding 3 races. Then drew outside in the next 2 starts at Scioto and didn't connect at all. Doesn't get a choice post but should fit nicely with this crew and might be overlooked. Hit the board in all 3 races at Nfld and took 2 pictures. Needs a trip and can roll late off cover. The fractions should be honest and Kurt Sugg has won a couple of times sitting behind the 3-year-old.
6-5-3
Playing #6 Time Has Come to Win
Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)
3-Fun To Love N (7-1)-Beat this kind 4 back and then had excuses in the last 3 races. Likes to get on the engine, Justine Irvine could work that trip and should offer a solid price. Will use in Exactas and hopefully won't be over bet.
7-Huntress (5/2)-This is a classy 7-year-old mare who won its only race at Nfld. That start came 2 back versus this kind with tonight's pilot Brett Miller between the pipes. Has the gate speed to be on top or in the pocket around the opening turn. Looks like a main player and will use in an Exacta Box.
7-3-1
Using #3 Fun To Love N and #7 Huntress in an Exacta Box 3-7
Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)
5-Queen Of Fear (5-1)-Comes off a big try versus better from post 7 in the slop. Finished 4th but the trip was wide and bumpy. The 4-year-old is often in the mix at Nfld (14-5-1-2) but is 0-4 on a wet surface. The Ed Miller pupil has the gate speed to get a good early seat. Could be sitting on a big try at a square price.
5-1-6
Playing #5 Queen Of Fear to Win
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