Northfield: Wednesday 2/26 Analysis + Pick Four ticket
Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:
1,2 / 4 / 3,4,7,9 / 2,4,5 = $24
Best Bet: LIMA LUCKY (3rd)
Spot Play: INFINITE DESIRE (4th)
Race 1
(4) TRIPOLI trotting mare looks to be just now back in racing shape and will offer a nice price. (5) TRIPLE G has had some troubles staying trotting but would be tough if he minds his manners. (2) MR BIG BOY looks to be in line for a nice trip.
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Race 2
(2) FASHION HEART drops in class, gets a good post, and picks up the top driver. (1) LOW AND RIGHT finds a really suspect field and should use his gate speed to his advantage. (4) AUTO PILOT might also try and race forwardly placed where he does his best work.
Race 3
(3) LIMA LUCKY picks up the top driver and will look to control it up front. (2) MYSTERY RINGER is sharp hitting the board in all four starts this year. (1) ANNIE'S MASTER takes a significant hike in class but the mare's early speed with the rail could put her on the ticket.
Race 4
(9) INFINITE DESIRE was a sharp winner in last and could have more to offer. (4) YOULL THINK OF ME hasn't had a victory in some time but did put in a nice first effort for new connections last out. (3) VANISCAPE appears to be turning it around after weeks of just racing evenly.
Race 5
(4) LA'SENT finds a great spot to do some damage against a really weak field. (1) WATTAFIND will need to stay trotting but would be a threat if he did just that. (8) AWSOME ANDREA needs to find a way into the race but is one of the faster trotters in the race.
Race 6
(8) J M SHOWCAT top driver sticks with the trotter who might have the most ability in the field. (5) CANWECHEATUMNWHEN makes his first start for a new barn and could offer value. (3) MACAO fits the class well but does need a trip.
Race 7
In a very tough race to handicap (6) PANDAPOCKET has just been racing evenly but finds a very suspect field. (3) D J SUPREME came up empty last out but does take a slight bump down in class. (1) MEGA CHIPS has some ability but needs to stay pacing; command a price.
Race 8
(2) STATE OF THE UNION don't let the time fool you last out as he was much the best. (1) MIDWEST HANOVER looks to be sitting a nice pocket trip and should get a crack late. (3) LOMBO POWERSHOT A has been racing gamely and didn't miss by much after being pressured most of the mile.
Race 9
(4) ROSE RUN LOGAN looks to be an overwhelming favorite after absolutely crushing this group twice. (3) NORDIC VENTURE put in a big effort from a very tough post and looks to be in a trouble-free spot if he can keep up with the top choice. (2) FORTUNE SAILOR not the fastest off the gate but has been sharp in his last few.
Race 10
(7) MY MASTERPIECE comes off a scratch sick but if the pacer is ready he can always jump up with a big effort. (3) LADY'S MAN was an easy winner last out wire to wire and will try the same tactic. (9) EXACTORMAN has shown good closing ability and should be in a good spot late.
Race 11
(5) EASTER ROSETTA might be starting to turn a corner coming off an impressive win. (2) WAY SO FAST gelding has made some miscues recently but does own some ability and would be tough if he made an easy lead. (4) NEELY SPRING gelding hasn't come back to himself yet but could be ready for an improved effort after a long layoff.
Race 12
(3) PERFECT NIGHT is reunited with the top driver on top of getting a much better post and looks tough to beat. (2) SKY LAUXMONT makes his second start for a hot trainer off a nice first effort. (5) CULLENATOR is an enigma for betters after spotting the field sixteen lengths last start; the gelding still looked to be a winner before coming up short.
Race 13
In a very bad field (2) BEAUTY CHIP doesn't get the best pilot but might be the fastest trotter in the race. (5) CJ'S VICTORY doesn't win often but might try and roll the dice up front; use underneath. (8) MASTER LAD PRO has been used aggressively and despite the post might be a threat late in the right scenario.
Race 14
(4) MOOVEIT will be firing early and just needs to ration out his speed for a victory. (6) INDEPENDENT SPIRIT has been sharp despite never getting into the mile last start. (1) KOUTZY well bred gelding has just been racing evenly but should be in line for a good trip forwardly placed.
Race 15
(2) GRAYMCRACKER went an eye-popping mile last start out of the blue and was heavily bet. Any repeat of that last effort and it's just a formality. (5) TYREE has really been much better in his last two closing nicely from tough spots. (1) EAGLE FLIGHT draws the rail and owns gate speed.
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