Northfield: Wednesday 7/31 Analysis + Pick Four Tickets

Best Bets: 13-28 / $62.00 (+$6.00)
Best Bet: MM’S CREDIT LINE (14th)
Spot Play: DANISH DUJOUR (13th)
Early P4 – 1,2,3,7,8,9 with 2,4 with 6,9 with 7 = $24
Late P4 – 5 with 2,4,9 with 1,3,7 with 4,6 = $18
Race 1 - NW1/7500 Lifetime
(7) DOCTOR LARGE gelding room to improve third start back off the long layoff against a suspect bunch. (9) K J CHUCK nice looking 2-year-old showed a good burst of speed on the fair track. (3) PARTINGOFTHEWAYS just missed against similar last start. (1) COUNTING HER MONI picks up a top driver with the best post.
Race 2 - NW1/10000 Lifetime/7500 Claimer
(2) IGOTALLNET was an impressive winner from the far outside at this level last week. (1) BLUE AINT MY COLOR owns gate speed with the best post. (3) JET’S SURESHOT is one of the faster pacers in the field but will need a trouble-free trip. (9) SWEETEST PET has hit the board in four of five at this level and will offer a big price.
Race 3 - NW1/7500 Lifetime /AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(3) MAR C ADAMS took pressure the entire mile last week and still held well for the win. (7) THE LINK OF ART will offer a good price and raced well at this level last out. (9) MONSTER MYLES needed every inch of the race track last week to get up for the win; use caution. (1) HILLTOP JESSE three-year-old should be sharper this week second start back off the month layoff.
Race 4 – NW1500L4
(3) GOOD WIN EARL picks up a good driver change dropping down against a weak and inconsistent field. (1) NEED CASH FOR GAS is very fast when right; threat. (5) SIN CITY SHARK has been competitive against better on the year but has tailed off in the last few; command a price. (6) READYSETLETSROLL doesn’t look great on paper but is capable of hitting the ticket with an ideal setup.
Race 5 - NW1500L4
(4) HOORAY FOR WILLIE takes a significant drop down picking up a top driver. (2) CHAD was very close from a tough spot at this level a few starts back. (9) ANASTASIA GEM showed some signs of life last week against slightly better. (5) ROCKN STIEN has raced well in two starts over the fair tracks and is just now back in racing shape.
Race 6 - NW1/7500 Lifetime
(3) SOLEIL has shown steady improvement and gets a huge post edge on his main competition. (7) DOUG’S JAXX set a lifetime mark last week showing a nice late closing kick. (9) ROCK N ROLL DOODLE put in a respectable effort at this level last week first start off the bench. (1) BEARCREEKCLAW should be much closer turning for home this week.
Race 7 - NW2750L4– $10k GTD Pick 4
(7) AMERICAN STEELE needs a wake up call but might offer a big price and is capable of trotting a fast mile with a decent setup. (9) NOAH COUNT has stayed flat in two straight and will also offer a big price. (8) DOMINUS HANOVER dropped and popped last week racing gamely. (1) CRUZEN CASSI shows good efforts against better on the year but has a lot of question marks with two recent scratches.
Race 8 - NW1500L4
(2) JUST BOOKEM might get a pocket trip behind the morning line favorite; fires early. (4) HARD COLD CASH burned cash at this level last week; use caution. (9) MIGHTY COWBOY made a miscue last race but shows a nice effort a few back. (6) UCAN WAIT AND SEE gets sent out for a top barn and shows a big burst of speed.
Race 9 - NW750L4
(6) TIMELESS UTAH adds Lasix dropping down to the bottom level. (9) KICK A LOT owns a win against better on the year. (3) ALVAREZ mare is capable of beating this bunch if she stays trotting. (5) FLEET CESSNA had nothing left late last week but might be able to hit the ticket with a smooth trip racing off a helmet.
Race 10 - NW1/7500 Lifetime /AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(7) SAND US BOLT looks to have some ability and faces much softer. (8) DESIRABLE LOU sophomore pacer has hit the board in three straight at this level including a narrow loss last week. (1) DING DING DINGER shows really good efforts at this track a few months back; threat. (5) HAGGARD two-year-old faces older in his career debut but might have the most upside in the field.
Race 11 - NW1500L4NW2/20000 Lifetime/AE NW3/15000 Claimer - $10k GTD Pick 4
(5) COOPER well bred gelding has set a new lifetime mark in every start on the year and will likely be heading to a more lucrative venue soon. (2) DR JUDGE raced very well from a tough spot last week. (8) IT’S MY PARTY has really blossomed in the last few starts. (3) JUST A PASSENGER should be a possibility for hitting the ticket underneath.
Race 12 - NW4/30000 Lifetime / AE NW6/40000 Lifetime/20000 Claimer
(4) THISDEUCEISWILD gets sent out for a hot barn against a weak field full of question marks. (2) VIRGIN GOLD four-year-old stallion shows some ability and picks up a big driver change facing easier. (9) A FARMBOYS SUCCESS has room to improve first start out for new connections. (1) BOUNCING BRO should be in line for a ground saving trip starting from the rail.
Race 13 - NW2750L4 - $10K GTD Hi5
(7) DANISH DUJOUR shows a win and a second when last racing at this level. (3) MCLUCKY drops down a notch first start out for a new barn. (1) BLUE SPANX should be in line for a much better trip this week. (4) ZOOM ON ROMEO might be able to pick up the pieces late with fast fractions up front. (2) PERCY’S Z TAM owns only one win on the year and is probably best used underneath.
Race 14 - NW1500L4
(4) MM’S CREDIT LINE will look to make it six wins in nine career starts. (6) CASH HIT owns only one win on the year but has been knocking on the door against better. (3) SECRET TRAINER gelding is very inconsistent from week to week but a good effort puts him close. (1) STORMIN AT DAWN should be in the mix for a piece.
Race 15 – NW750L4
(2) JUST CROWNED pacer isn’t what he used to be but does pick up a top driver against a very soft bunch. (9) BECOME LEGENDARY owns a win at this level on the year and looks to offer a big price. (1) ZEBS CAM BO might be able to hit the ticket starting from the rail; needs more. (6) ARTISTIC DIRECTOR would need a lot of racing luck to hit one of the top spots.
Race 16 – NW2750L4
(3) GRACEFUL JARMBRO had some sneaky late trot against a tougher group two back. (1) HUPOMONE just missed at this level last out racing gamely. The 6-year-old gets a much better starting post this week and has stayed flat in two straight. (2) GUTH is more than capable of beating this bunch with a smooth trip. (9) SIMMY disappointed down in class last week getting picked off late; use underneath.