Northfield: Wednesday 2/19 Analysis + Pick Four Tickets

Best Bet: 2-6 / 6.20 (-$5.80)
Best Bet: GENERAL JACKSON (10th)
Spot Play: DOMINO BOY (3rd)
Early P4 – 2 with 7,9 with 1,2,3,4 with 1,3 = $16
Late P4 – 1,3,5 with 1,2,4 with 1,4 with 5,8 = $36

Race 1 – NW2000L5

(1) MR THREE QUARTERS takes a huge drop down against weaker. (9) MR MATCH ON BEACH should be in line for a great trip up close. (4) LUCKY REI might be able to hit the ticket underneath. (2) ROYAL ASSASSIN has hit the board in two of three.

Race 2 – NW1000L5

(6) LOVE TAP HANOVER raced really well against better two back. (1) BETTOR’S REWARD morning-line favorite has just been racing evenly but gets sent out first start for a hot barn. (4) CASINO DIRECTOR has room to improve second start back off the layoff. (9) HANKY L might be able to pick up the pieces in the right scenario.

Race 3 – NW1/7500 Lifetime

(6) DOMINO BOY has shown good improvement in two straight races. (5) EXPENSIVE BAIT shows some ability but also lots of breaks; command a price. (7) SMILING WILL was super at this level three back. (3) MR BLUMETTI four-year-old stallion picks up a huge driver change in his second career start.

Race 4 – NW4500L5/ AE 10000 Claimer

(2) SOUTHERN WINDS takes a big drop down against weaker. (3) MIDNIGHT SHARK bumps up in class but has been racing deceptively well. (1) PAUL’S JUST PLAYIN made a miscue last race after a lifetime mark the start prior. (7) BLUE SPANX is one of few horses in the field that’s been competitive at this level.

Race 5 – NW1/7500 Lifetime / AE NW2/10000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer

(4) MOM IS BEAUTIFUL well-bred mare should only improve in her third career start. (3) MOTOWN MISSILE faces a much easier group this week. (2) ANGRY ANNIE picks up a top driver with an inside post. (9) STANWOOD has room to improve first start out for a new barn.

Race 6 – NW1/10000 Lifetime/7500 Claimer

(2) TINOS BADBOY might offer the best price of the contenders. (1) ICONIC GESTURE gets sent out first start for a top barn; short price. (3) RIDEWITHTHEDEVIL was a game winner at this level last race. (4) REAL FOXY LADY pacing mare has hit the board in three of four.

Race 7 - NW2000L5– **$10K GTD Pick 4**

(2) GOTAROCKINMYPOCKET takes a huge drop down against softer. The pacing gelding is just now back in racing shape and should be ready for an improved effort. (1) BRIAN J just got picked off late at this level last week. (9) BUBBIE BOY should be in line for a ground-saving trip up close. (5) BAMBINO JOE get sent out first start for a top barn.

Race 8 – NW2000L5

(9) HENPECKED showed some interest last out against better. (7) ETERNAL QUEST went a solid first three-quarters last week off the long layoff. 2) SHELBY COUNTY veteran trotting mare raced well against similar two back. (5) DUSTY LANE TITAN gets sent out for a low-percentage pilot; use underneath.

Race 9 - FM NW1/7500 Lifetime

(3) WHEELS UP Z TAM picks up a huge driver change drawing inside. (1) KIMS GUCCI GIRL trotting bred pacer draws the best post facing softer. (2) WILLOW MILL GAL has room to improve second start back off the long layoff. (4) SHEILAS BAD GIRL lightly raced filly still has some upside and will offer a big price.

Race 10 - NW4/30000 Lifetime

(3) GENERAL JACKSON well-bred gelding had a ton of late trot last week when asked. (1) STARS AN STONES trotted a solid mile last week; threat. (2) ALAN showed good gate speed last week; use underneath. (4) CREEKSIDE PETE has hit the board in two of three against similar.

Race 11 - NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer - **$10K GTD Pick 4**

(5) LET’S GO TO PADDYS just missed last week racing gamely. (3) WE SEE YOU EJ has hit the board in eight of ten starts. (1) MCLEISH draws the best post and will be tough to keep off the ticket with a trouble-free trip. (4) SCRAPPY SAM adds first-time Lasix second start out for a new barn.

Race 12 - NW2/20000 Lifetime

(2) MR BUCKAROO had some sneaky late pace last week against a better bunch. (1) TT’S EBONY doesn’t win often but should be in the mix starting from the rail. (4) CELEBRITY LOPEZ has been very consistent in four of five starts against similar. (3) V-KEY’S BLAZER trotting mare owns a decent burst of speed when timed right.

Race 13 – NW1/7500 Lifetime / AE FM NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer- **$10K GTD Hi-5**

(1) IN STYLE AGAIN pacing mare needed the start last week and will offer better value this time out. (4) HOTEL DRAGIN has room to improve against softer getting sent out first start for a top barn. (2) BET ON ME five-year-old mare needs an ideal setup for her best chance. (3) IMGONNACATCHYA finished a solid second last week off a month layoff.

Race 14 – NW6/40000 Lifetime/20000 Claimer

(5) ACTION B was the top driver’s choice and will be looking for the front early. (8) LUCKYCOMPETER was sharp last week after a good pocket trip. (1) GO GO GEORGE should be in line for a great trip up close. (2) MISTERPINECREDIT should be closer turning for home this week.

Race 15 – NW2/20000 Lifetime / AE NW3/30000 Lifetime/15000 Claimer

(8) FRIENDLIEST OF ALL went a big effort last week from this same tough spot. (5) BLAZINBERRIES owns some ability and faces much softer this week. (9) MJG CAPTAINCHUCKIE four-year-old trotting gelding just needs to ration out his speed. (4) FRIEND FINDER impeccably-bred stallion has room to improve off a solid qualifier.