Northfield: Wednesday 2/22 Analysis + Pick Four Ticket
Best Bet: NORTHERN BULLET (4th)
Spot Play: SWEET HONEY (2nd)
Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:
1,4,5,7 / 2,3,9 / 5 / 2,5,6 =$36
Race 1
(2) STAND TALL should be much sharper second start back off the layoff. (5) CLOWN'S SMILE has just been racing evenly but makes his first start in a new barn; threat. (9) I SCOOT FOR CASH might be able to hit the ticket late; use underneath.
Race 2
(3) SWEET HONEY sophomore trotter showed a big burst of speed after making a break at the start last out. If the gelding stays trotting he will be tough to beat. (4) JAMES KENNY has been very competitive at this level with a win and a third in recent. (7) CAPELIN ROE four-year-old mare makes her third start back off a layoff against weaker.
Race 3
(5) OAKLEY DOAKLEY was used hard from the far outside last week before tiring badly. The top driver stays aboard and will look to find the top early. (4) BIG BAD MAXINE pacing mare was better in the most recent qualifier. She will offer a big price and has room to improve. (1) WESTERN DIAL owns multiple wins at this level but has made breaks in two of three.
Race 4
(4) NORTHERN BULLET well bred trotter was super first start out for a new barn. (7) SAND ROYAL BLU might be one of few threats to the top choice with a good setup. (3) ROSE RUN QUASAR trotter makes his first start for a new trainer.
Race 5
(1) BOB'S IDEAL six-year-old gets the best post and is just now back in racing shape. (9) TIDEWATER TOMCAT gets a much better starting post down in class. (6) HEARTLAND DESIRE has burned tons of cash at this level but did show good closing ability last week.
Race 6
In a very tough race to handicap, (6) S M'S TERMINATOR has been competitive against better. (1) SPIES AND LIES gets the best post against a weak and inconsistent field. (5) MR APOLLO just missed last week at this level.
Race 7
(1) QUANTUM CASHMAN takes a significant drop in class with the rail. (3) EMILINE'S FUTURE picks up the top driver bumping up in class off a nice win. (9) NINO MARINO can hit the ticket with a decent setup.
Race 8
(7) MC WILLIAM has been sharp in his last two. The pacer gets a downgrade in the bike with a provisional driver but might offer decent value. (1) WELLTHEREYOUGO should be sitting very close to the pace; threat. (5) SAGEBRUSH SID put in an excellent last start closing decent ground late.
Race 9
(3) PACE SEELSTER has just been racing evenly but should benefit dropping down in class. (2) TALK STRATEGY looks good on paper until you notice he hasn't raced in ten months. The pacer could need a start or two before he's primed for a good effort; use caution. (9) ELOCUTIONIST will offer a big price in a field full of question marks.
Race 10
(5) MARATHON MAN keeps the top driver against weaker. (4) CRAZOLO impeccably bred trotter has been off a few months but does own ability. (3) RED FALKOR couldn't seal the deal down in class last start; use underneath.
Race 11
(5) EXOTIC MATTJESTY picks up a big driver change and will offer a fair price. (2) GIUSEPPE MOLLUSCA is capable of pulling the upset with a trouble-free trip. (6) SJ'S BLISSFUL GUY veteran pacer drops down in class but needs a fast pace to close into.
Race 12
(1) STRIKE IT BIG might be ready for a much better effort third start back off the long layoff. (3) AWESOMELY AWESOME should have had more late last start; command a price. (5) OVERCOMEBYVICTORY scored a victory last out with a perfect trip.
Race 13
(9) GRANDKIDS ATTACK veteran pacer put in a good effort first start off a short layoff and has room improve. (5) HA HA is capable of a good effort but needs a good setup. (1) MASTER JEEVES gets a good post first start out for a new barn.
Race 14
(9) MELANIE'S TJ beat this group two back before making a break last week. (5) POKER NURSE lightly raced filly is one of few in the race with upside. (6) TONOLLI just missed at a price last week; threat.
Race 15
(5) JAILHOUSE TUFF ten-year-old has hit the board in all three starts this year. (7) HARLAND needs to find a way into the race but does own a recent win at the track. (6) MR FIX IT ELWOOD finally snapped a long losing streak last week; command a price.
Race 16
In a field full of inconsistent pacers, (9) LUCKY DAY has been facing better and shows a decent effort three back. (4) TEBOW TIME was bet down to the favorite up in class last start off a layoff. The pacer should have more to offer against weaker; short price. (6) ENEE WEENIE AND ME picks up a huge driver change.
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