Northfield: Wednesday 7/18 Analysis + Pick Four Ticket
Best Bet (18 - 27 / $63.40): WARP FACTOR THREE (10th)
Spot Play: JETZILLA (5th)
Race 8 - $7,500 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:
4,5,9 with 1 with 4 with 2,3 = $6
Race 1
(3) MIKEY HANOVER takes a significant drop in class against weaker. (2) ZOLENA was sharp in the qualifier and should be in line for a decent trip up close. (1) FATHER JULIO flashed ability early in the year but has regressed; use underneath.
Race 2
(8) DEALMAKER HANOVER well bred filly has lots of room to improve in her second career start against a really weak bunch. (9) ALL PIPED UP two-year-old will offer a big price for capable connections. (5) MCLEISH has just been racing evenly; command a price.
Race 3
(9) BUCKEYE REESE gelding hit the board from a tough spot last week. The 4-year-old should improve third start back off the layoff. (8) LUCKY GEM shows breaks but has flashed a decent burst of speed. (6) HERE'S TIS picks up a positive driver change against slightly weaker.
Race 4
(6) BENZONE HANOVER lightly raced 3-year-old is one of few in the race with upside. (9) ROKNROL FREDDY has yet two win in eleven career starts but paced a good mile at this level last week. (5) SILVER SAGE has one win in eighty-five career starts; use caution.
Race 5
(9) JETZILLA was roughed up last week from a tough post. The 8-year-old will offer a good price and has shown versatility. (2) CANTAB'S MASTER shows some fast miles but not on a half mile track. (1) SEMI BENONIA benefits from the best post.
Race 6
(6) IDEAL ROWAN has shown a good late burst and should be closer turning for home this week. (1) CHANG DYNASTY can't seem to close the deal at this level but has hit the board at a good clip. (4) BOURBANS BEST has been competitive against better on the year.
Race 7
(4) MYSTICAL POWER trotting mare needs a good setup but could sweep past at a price with some racing luck. (3) NOTMEITSYOU bumps up in class after an easy victory against weaker. (2) SUMMIT CITY ANNIE has room to improve second start out for a new barn.
Race 8
(4) CHEYENNE MOISHE shows a recent win and a second at this level. (5) TASSIES LITTLE ART picks up a huge driver change in a field full of question marks. (9) P C SHOCKWAVE nine-year-old gelding should be in line for a much better trip than his last two.
Race 9
(1) QUEEN'S RIPSNORT just missed against similar last week. (3) HENPECKED TROTTING MARE could use a fast pace up front to close into. (2) ROSE RUN QUASAR was sharp down in class against weaker last start.
Race 10
(4) WARP FACTOR THREE raced huge last week at this level and likely needed the start. (2) THE ROCK will be dangerous with an easy early lead. (3) MANDALAY HALL has just been racing evenly; use underneath.
Race 11
(2) JUXLIVIN MY DREAM takes a big drop down against weaker with the top driver. (3) SMART MOVE is one of few threats in the race. (1) WESTERN CHURCHILL gets the best post but would need much more to hit the top spot; use underneath.
Race 12
(5) AMPED UP HANOVER burned cash against weaker last out but should be sharper second start back off the layoff. (1) MUSCLE ON BROADWAY picks up a huge driver change with the best post. (6) CHIPS STARR will offer a big price in a weak and inconsistent field.
Race 13
(5) CRUSOE HANOVER just missed from a very tough spot against tougher last out. (9) STANLEY K might be the only threat to the top choice but needs a smooth trip from the second tier. (7) MR BIG LOAD drops down a notch against softer.
Race 14
(1) IMA IRONMAN burned cash at ten cents on the dollar last week. The sophomore pacer should offer a better price and looks to be line for an easier trip. (3) ROCKING THE GOLD has hit the board in four straight since the barn change. (6) LOVELY FEELIN has been knocking on the door at this level.
Race 15
(2) LIBERAL looks freshened up after a few weeks off. The pacer was super sharp in the qualifier. (1) HICKORY LITTLE RED has yet to win on the year but takes a significant drop against weaker. (4) WIT AND WISDOM shows a win against similar on the year.
Race 16
(5) CLASSIC GENT owns tons of back class on the field when right; fires early. (4) AVENUE HANOVER dropped and popped down in class last week. (6) BOLD DECISION has just been racing evenly; use underneath.
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