Northfield: Wednesday 12/4 Analysis + Pick Four Tickets

Best Bets: 21-44 / $99.60 (+$11.60)
Best Bet: LED SCHNEPPLIN (11th)
Spot Play: GOOD ROCKIN (10th)
Early P4 – 1,3 with 1,4,6 with 1 with 4,5,7 = $18
Late P4 – 3 with 1,5,6 with 3,4,8 with 1,2,4,7 = $36
Race 1 – Progressive Claiming Series- 15000 Claimer
(5) ANARCHY HANOVER pacer makes his first start for a new barn off the claim and will offer a nice price. (4) MACHINE TEAM gets sent out for top connections; short price. (2) LEXINGTON AVENUE owns good gate speed and picks back up the top driver. (6) ISLAND JET could be in for a rough trip with a tougher post; use caution.
Race 2 – NW2/20000 Lifetime / AE NW3/15000 Claimer
(2) POWER OF LUCK has a lot of question marks but will likely offer the best price of the contenders. (1) UPTOWN BI has been sharp in two straight. (5) ACTION B gets sent out for a top barn. (3) PETRA filly owns some ability but has just been racing evenly over this track.
Race 3 – Progressive Claiming Series- 15000 Claimer
(1) ONE TO DRAW TO was an easy winner against similar last start. (2) SUPREME MACH N might be able to protect position and secure a nice ground saving trip. (3) MT ADAMS found the class hike to steep last race; command a price. (5) ROYAL REGATTA owns one win in thirty-eight starts; use underneath.
Race 4 – NW1/ AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(1) PRINCE ARNIE will look to make it four of five lifetime. (3) BART sophomore trotter will look to stay perfect since changing barns. (4) THE LINK OF ART has hit the board in seven straight at this level. (2) BLAZINBERRIES has been competitive at this level in recent starts.
Race 5 - NW1/10000 Lifetime/7500 Claimer
(1) SAND CUTTER easily dispatched similar last week drawing off. (2) LEAPING DREAMS may be one of few threats in the field with a smooth trip. (3) PW HULKER had no answer for the top choice last time they met. (4) CHILLICOTHE has room to improve second start out for a new barn picking up a big driver change.
Race 6 – NW4000L4
(1) WHAT’S GOIN ON takes a huge drop down against softer. (4) OGRADYS FIRST MAN owns multiple wins against better on the year. (5) MCCUTCHEN bumps up in class but comes into the race sharp. (2) BRIAN J owns a good burst of speed when timed right but is best used on the bottom of your tickets.
Race 7 - NW2/20000 Lifetime / AE NW3/30000 Lifetime/15000 Claimer – **$10k GTD Pick 4**
(3) QROWN FASHION just needs to stay trotting for a piece. (1) JACKPOT finds an easier spot this week. (2) ERIE picks up a top driver against a weak field full of question marks. (4) CFOUR PO scored a game win against weaker for a low percentage pilot last out; command a price.
Race 8 – NW7500Lifetime/ AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(6) J P PRINCESS trotting mare has been much-improved in two straight. (4) FLAWLESS STONE hit the board at this level three back. (1) CAMPAIGNING KID stayed flat in the qualifier and is one of few in the race with some upside. (3) YSS SUPER STORM raced well last week showing a decent burst.
Race 9 - NW4/30000 Lifetime / AE NW6/40000 Lifetime/20000 Claimer
(1) YANKEES IMAGE will look to make it four of five since the trainer change. (2) MAKING DREAMS is more than capable of beating the top choice with a pocket trip. (5) MUSIC TEACHER shows good efforts against this same bunch. (7) SECRET TRAINER needs a big setup to get involved late.
Race 10 - NW2750L4
(7) GOOD ROCKIN well-bred 3-year-old gets sent out first start for new connections facing softer. (5) IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N fits in with this bunch and picks up a top driver. (4) SOUTHERN WINDS is just now back in racing shape after six weeks off. (1) PAVARATTI BLUECHIP draws the best post but needs a big turnaround.
Race 11 - Progressive Claiming Series- 15000 Claimer- **$10k GTD Pick 4**
(3) LED SCHNEPPLIN raced well last week finishing a solid second against a better bunch. (4) MUSTANG TOM has scored two straight victories racing gamely. (6) STOP THE TRAFFIC raced well from a tough spot last week. (8) GUNS AN ROSES needs to find a way into the race but if ready can beat this bunch.
Race 12 - NW4/30000 Lifetime
(6) JESSIEJESORJESSICA lightly raced filly showed improvement in her debut for the new barn. (5) K’ LOVE has an excellent record of hitting the board; threat. (1) ALAN draws the rail; threat. (2) YOUGOTTABECRAZY has just been racing evenly and would need more.
Race 13 – NW1500L4 - **$10K GTD HI 5**
(3) THE THUNDER ROLLS finally drops down a notch. (4) SPIRITED ENCOUNTER is very inconsistent from week to week but a good effort puts the pacer close. (8) JET AIRLINER paced a big mile against slightly better last out. (6) LIBERAL needs a good setup; command a price.
Race 14 – NW2750L4
(7) MONARCH BAUR adds second-time Lasix second start back off the layoff. (1) TC’S HAPPY TIMES just missed at this level last week. (4) MIKES MAJESTIC raced well two back against slightly better. (2) TARTUFO LINDY shows some good efforts at this level.
Race 15 – NW1/ AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(1) OLIVES MATTER looks faster than most of the field and draws the best post. (4) SHE’S ON CRUISE gets sent out first start for a hot barn. (2) DRAGON PURPLE CHIPS has yet to win in fourty-two career starts. (6) MCLEISH doesn’t look the best on paper but could hit the ticket underneath.