Northfield: Wednesday 2/26 Analysis + Pick Four Tickets

Best Bet: 2-7 / 6.20 (-$7.80)
Best Bet: CELEBRITY LOPEZ (11th)
Spot Play: GENERAL JACKSON (13th)
Early P4 – 1,2,4,9 with 1,4 with 3 with 2,6,7 = $24
Late P4 – 2 with 1,3,4,5 with 1,9 with 1,5,6,9 = $32

Race 1 – NW6/40000 Lifetime/20000 Claimer

(3) LUCKYCOMPETER nice-looking trotter never broke a sweat last week from the eight-hole being used multiple times. (5) STARS AN STONES might look to get the jump on the top choice early. (7) SWAN FOR VITO well-bred stallion has shown good improvement in recent weeks. (1) GO GO GEORGE has been racing better but will need more.

Race 2 – NW3250L5

(2) ANOCHE should be in line for a great trip up close against softer. (1) STAY IN YOUR PLACE has been knocking on the door against similar in recent. (9) MR THREE QUARTERS might be able to hit the bottom of the ticket at a price. (3) PARTY’S JET has just been racing evenly; use underneath.

Race 3 – NW1/7500 Lifetime

(3) FEARLESS DREAMER adds second-time Lasix picking up a positive driver change. (7) BOX CARS trotting mare is still learning how to race but has the most upside in the field. (6) FLAWLESS STONE shows some decent efforts at this level a few back. (5) TT’S PRECIOUSPIXIE might be able to pick up a piece underneath in the right scenario.

Race 4 – NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer

(1) VALENDOUGHA finds a really weak field full of question marks. (2) SHEILAS BAD GIRL should benefit from the post and will offer a big number. (3) SAMMI SWEETHEART gets sent out for a low percentage pilot; use caution. (6) CLEO PATRICK is one of few in the race that’s flashed a decent burst of speed.

Race 5 – NW2/20000 Lifetime / AE NW3/30000 Lifetime/15000 Claimer

(4) FRIENDLIEST OF ALL finally draws inside and just needs to stay trotting for a big piece. (5) BLAZINBERRIES should have had more last week against similar. (9) LONESOMEISONFIRE needed the acclimating start over the track last week. (1) HEZA PETER draws the best post in a tough race to gauge.

Race 6 – NW1000L5

(9) OSBORNE’S ELLIE pacing mare was an easy winner at this level a few days ago. (4) OWEN HANOVER takes a significant drop down against weaker. (1) ROCK ME ALWAYS shows some competitive efforts against better on paper. (3) LUCKY REI is probably due for a decent mile one of these weeks.

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

(2) IRON finds a softer spot to get back on track. (9) DON’T SASS ME had some sneaky late trot last week and could benefit from a fast pace up front. (4) STONEBOROUGH is one of the faster trotters in the race with a smooth trip. (1) STORMIN AT DAWN takes a huge drop down and draws the rail.

Race 8 – NW1000L5

(1) SOUTHWIND TERROR well-bred gelding draws the best post down in class picking up a top driver. (4) HILLTOP GINGER should be ready for an improved effort against softer. (9) CASINO DIRECTOR is just now back in racing shape after the layoff. (3) BOLD DECISION could be closer turning for home this week.

Race 9 - NW1/7500 Lifetime / AE FM NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer

(3) YANKS DUGOUT looks to make it three straight wins to start the year. (4) MOM IS BEAUTIFUL disappointed last week against easier. (1) STANWOOD should be in the mix getting sent out second start for a good trotting barn. (9) POMPANO-PETE was knocking on the door at this level as a heavy favorite a few starts back.

Race 10 - NW2000L5

(7) ELRAMA was close against tougher two back. (6) BLUE SPANX picks up a positive driver change down in class. (2) GOTAROCKINMYPOCKET didn't get around the track the best last week. If the 5-year-old can get to the lead he’s probably the horse to beat. (9) LOVE TAP HANOVER has hit the board in two of three.

Race 11 - NW2/20000 Lifetime - **$10K GTD Pick 4**

(2) CELEBRITY LOPEZ set a lifetime mark last week drawing off at this level. (1) MISS BLUESTONE needed the start last race and should have room to improve. (3) LADY LONE STAR shows a win against similar a few back. (9) COUNTING HER MONI trotting mare can pick up the pieces late in the right scenario.

Race 12 - NW1/10000 Lifetime/ 7500 Claimer

(4) FLIGHTY HALL is just now back in racing shape and finds a very soft group. (3) CAM GOOD LOOKIN finished a solid second at this level last week. (5) TINOS BADBOY picks up a huge driver change. (1) ICONIC GESTURE gets sent out for the top barn off a miscue; threat.

Race 13 – NW4/30000 Lifetime- **$10K GTD HI-5**

(1) GENERAL JACKSON four-year-old gelding has broken in two of three but was tremendous in between those miscues. (9) BO NANZA CHIP set a lifetime mark last week and is going for three straight. (2) MAJESTIC SWEETSON has room to improve first start out for a new barn against weaker. (5) UPTOWN BI could be closer at a big price this week.

Race 14 – NW1 / AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer

(9) MCLEISH just needs a smooth trip to hit the ticket. (5) COUNTRY LOVE takes a huge drop down against weaker. (6) PW HULKER adds first-time Lasix picking up a top driver. (1) HAPPY IKE should be in line for a great trip up close.

Race 15 – FM NW1/7500 Lifetime

(9) WHEELS UP Z TAM pacing mare drew off last week at this level; short price. (1) KIMS GUCCI GIRL might be one of few threats in the field. (3) ISLAND CLUB has hit the board against similar in four of seven starts. (2) KYLEESLILENFORCER looks to be in line for a better trip this week at a price.