Northfield: Wednesday 1/10 Analysis + Pick Four Ticket
Best Bet (1 - 1 / $2.60): OBSESSED BLUE CHIP (6th)
Spot Play: OK GERONIMO (13th)
Race 8 - $7,500 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:
2 with 1,3,4,9 with 1,2,4,5,6,7,8 with 4 = $28
Race 1
(4) BIG BRO faces tougher but will look to make it six wins in ten lifetime starts. (3) AT MY REQUEST has shown excellent closing ability in three straight. (5) HENPECKED morning line favorite has been facing slightly tougher.
Race 2
(6) SAKE four-year-old raced gamely last week even with a very tough trip. (1) STRESSLESS gets the best post in a weak and inconsistent field. (2) MYBIGBROWNEYEDGIRL looks to be in line for a ground-saving trip up close.
Race 3
(1) BAKIN ON THE BEACH nine-year-old drops in class with the best post. (2) BOUND TO SCORE looks to have the kinks worked out after a nice qualifier. (3) THE KOP shows some good efforts against slightly better.
Race 4
In a field full of question marks, (1) LION IMAGE should offer much better value this week and is capable with a good effort. (4) LIMA LEGEND was an easy winner when last seen at this level. (3) FREE ROLLIN has room to improve first start out for a new barn.
Race 5
(3) PAINTED TRUTH looks to make it three straight at this level; short price. (1) WESTERN LEGS has just been racing evenly; command a price. (2) BOBBY'S CHOICE is probably best used underneath.
Race 6
(1) OBSESSED BLUE CHIP four-year-old mare was full of trot when she shook free in the lane last week. (6) ANASTASIA GEM is capable of a decent burst of speed when timed right. (9) LONEWOLF MCQUAIDER should be in line for a good trip up close.
Race 7
(6) LIBERTY FLYER closed good ground against a much tougher field last week. (4) P C SHOCKWAVE needs a smooth trip to hit the ticket; command a price. (1) TEAHOUSE HALL picks up a huge driver change with the best post.
Race 8
(2) FREEDOMFORMYSOUL owns back class on most of the field; big chance. (1) GOLD COAST MUSCLE should be closer turning for home this week. (4) ARIZONA DAWN has been competitive against much tougher.
Race 9
(1) BO KNOWS TO WIN picks up the top driver with the best starting post. (9) LEXINGTON AVENUE was bet down to the favorite last out at this level. The 8-year-old will offer a better price this week and has hit the board in two straight. (4) NORTHERN RIVER needed the start last week and should be tighter second start back off the long layoff.
Race 10
(5) SONG IN MY HEART well bred gelding popped at a price last week and can do it again with another smooth trip. (1) WINBAK CHARLES had no excuse last week burning cash; use caution. (2) WENDY'S GIRL trotting mare doesn't look the best on paper but is much better than what she shows.
Race 11
(4) HEARTLAND DESIRE is very inconsistent from week to week, however the 6-year-old takes a significant drop in class. (2) MCPORT IN A STORM keeps the top driver and has been knocking on the door at this level. (1) BECKY'S DREAMBOAT should be in line for a nice ground-saving trip; use underneath.
Race 12
(1) ITS A HORSE just needs to stay trotting for a big piece of the pie. (2) STRONG HOPE eleven-year-old stallion put in a solid effort last week and should be in line for a similar trip. (5) PEMBROKE SNAPSHOT needs a good setup to hit the ticket.
Race 13
(5) OK GERONIMO had some sneaky late pace last week against a better field. (3) JUST CROWNED looks like the horse to beat on paper but has been unable to find the winner's circle for quite awhile now; use caution. (2) UBETTERUBETTERUBET also raced much better than what the pacer shows on paper last out.
Race 14
(9) BLOCKING THE WAY gelding will offer a monster price stepping up in class but is capable with some improvement. (7) BOOYAH TJ is a huge threat with an early lead. (6) WERE GONE should be ready for a better effort second start out for a new barn.
Race 15
(2) TASSIES LITTLE ART should be good enough to beat this bunch with a trouble-free trip. (1) SHOWDOWN AT SUN UP drops down to the bottom level with the best post. (8) BLUE SPANX would have been the horse to beat with a better post.
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