Northfield: Wednesday 7/1 Analysis + Pick Four ticket
Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:
3,5,9 / 3 / 1,2,4,9 / 3,5 =$24
Best Bet: ROJAN’S LAST SHOT (5th)
Spot Play: SOUTHERN SANDY (2nd)
Race 1
(8) UN POCO DE LOCO four-year-old trotter needs some racing luck from a tough post but will offer a big price against a suspect bunch. (5) MM'S SHINING STAR trotting mare makes her second career start and has room to improve. (4) STURDY'S BABY looks to offer low value but is one of few in the race who's shown a decent burst of speed.
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Race 2
(3) SOUTHERN SANDY pacing filly makes her career debut off a solid qualifier; threat. (8) BEAUTIFUL RED doesn't look the best on paper but does face easier. (7) MISS HAILLEY OBK filly is 0 for her career and couldn't stay close off a perfect trip last out; command a price.
Race 3
(6) VICTORY BOOK just missed at this level last start; big chance. (8) STIRLING BOUDICA trotting mare has some ability and just needs to stay trotting for a chance late. (4) JESSE'S PRIDE has just been racing evenly but finds a field full of question marks.
Race 4
(2) IDONTTHANKYOUCAN takes a huge drop in competition and will be tough to beat; short price. (3) DOLORD lightly raced 4-year-old could be one of few threats to the top choice and has been racing gamely. (1) CAMS BEST SHADOW looks to be in line for a ground-saving trip; use underneath.
Race 5
(1) ROJAN'S LAST SHOT trotted a big effort last week in the series final. If the 4-year-old puts in a similar effort it's lights out. (6) BLUE JACKET LUKE owns ability but needs a smooth trip. (2) MS JETTA mare faces tougher and will need more off a nice win.
Race 6
(4) ST ELIAN'S FIRE takes a huge drop in class and should be able to handle this bunch with a trouble-free trip. (7) IVANA HANOVER is the other dropper in the race, however the mare has been very dull in her last few; use caution. (1) PEEK A BUE KID gets a good driver change with the best post.
Race 7
In a field that's a combined 0 for 130 on the year, (3) KHOLTON'S REI picks up the top driver and has been pacing faster than most of the field. (1) EXPRESSO FORTE is 0 for 16 on the year but should get a crack late. (5) UCAN CALL ME REI just needs a smooth trip for a chance at a piece late.
Race 8
(3) AB'S JESSE HALL gets sent out second start for high percentage connections. If the 4-year-old stays trotting he could be tough to catch. (5) DUNKS BROTHER four-year-old has really started to turn it around as of late; threat. (9) SAM'S PROFILE just missed to a better bunch last out.
Race 9
(3) ST LADS GIDGET got an easy win at this level last out; fires early. (9) SLIDN TO YA RONNIE gets sent out for capable connections but needs to work out a trip from the second tier. (5) KALLISTA well bred mare makes her third start back off a layoff and should be primed for a better effort.
Race 10
In a weak and inconsistent field (2) HICKORY HAWKEYE drops down to the bottom level and will be used aggressively. (1) TIDEWATER TOMCAT rarely wins but gets the best post and should be in line for an ideal trip up close. (9) PANDAPOCKET picks up a top driver and should be closer turning for home.
Race 11
(5) GUTH well bred trotter has rally blossomed after a slow start. If the 4-year-old puts in a similar effort to his last few he's a winner. (3) SONG OF THE VALLEY lightly raced filly will look to make it two straight to start out the year. (2) AKNUSTI has flashed some ability and owns good gate speed; threat.
Race 12
In another weak field, (2) HIGH STAKES BANKER put in a solid qualifier and is versatile. (1) LARRY P drops back down to the bottom level but needs more; command a price. (4) SON OF A SPUR owns some back class but has just been racing evenly.
Race 13
(9) BB'S HARLEY gets sent out for proven connections with the top driver. (6) HARVARD'S Z TAM comes off a nice victory on the fair circuit; threat. (4) BLESSING STONE has been facing much tougher at a different track.
Race 14
(9) SBM GEORGIAN STAR has some question marks coming into the race but when right owns a class edge on the field. (4) SAY IT'S TRUE was close at this level last out and just needs a good setup for a chance late. (7) SAY IT BEST scored for new connections first out last week and could have more to offer.
Race 15
(1) TED'S DREAM GIRL four-year-old should be in line for a much easier trip from the rail. (2) KELLY BLUE CHIP well bred mare makes her third start back off a layoff against a suspect bunch. (3) YOU RAISE ME UP could look to shake loose late for a piece; use underneath.
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