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Al Cimaglia: Northfield Park Spot Plays | Sunday, August 9, 2026

by Al CImaglia

August 9, 2026

Northfield Park starts the week with a 16-race card. The Spot Plays are in Race 4, Race 11, and Race 14. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 4 (7:06 PM EDT)

2-The Plan (6-1)-Won 2 straight and stepped up again to face this kind and came a distant 2nd at 18-1. Ran into a monster that night who won in 152.1. Did race well considering was doubled bumbled and had a wide ride. Now comes back versus the same and this is a beatable field. Kurt Sugg should get a close-up seat, and work an efficient trip. This race could set-up nicely for the veteran and can offer a square price.

Using #2 The Plan in a Win Bet

2-4-3

Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)

4-Out Of Ice (6-1)-Meadows shipper comes off a handy win at 1/9 and now steps up to face Open company. Has 1 win in 2 starts at Nfld, and that came against this kind back in April. Aaron Merriman posts 21% winners for the Bercury barn, he knows the 4-year-old, and it should offer a nice return. The pedal will be down and can land in the pocket or on top and either could work for an upset win.

Playing #4 Out Of Ice to Win

4-6-2

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

2-Bryant Bros S (5-1)-Gets needed post relief but the morning line still seems low. The 5-year-old can win off a smooth trip and from this starting slot has a good chance of getting one. The Schillaci trainee could be sitting on a big try and likes to win at Nfld (36-9-2-5).

Betting #2 Bryant Bros (5-1) to Win

2-1-8

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