Northfield: Wednesday 7/5 Analysis + Pick Four Ticket
Best Bet: SHEPULLEDTHEGOALIE (8th)
Spot Play: UNCLE REIMUS (3rd)
Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:
9 with 1,2,3,5,9 with 2,5 with 3,5,9 = $30
Race 1
(9) DONTTEASEHIM two-year-old makes his debut against a really soft field. (1) AGENT HANNA raced well off the layoff and gets the best post. (4) VINCITORE shows some slight improvement in his last race.
Race 2
(6) CRAZOLO well bred trotter is faster than most of the field when right. (9) SOULFUL DELIGHT has room to improve second start back off a layoff. (2) W W has yet to win on the year but faces much weaker.
Race 3
(3) UNCLE REIMUS lightly raced pacer has lots of upside and will likely offer the best price of the contenders. (6) DANCIN FEVER is really on his game right now; fires early. (2) MCSPIDEY morning line favorite doesn't have the best win percentage and will offer low value.
Race 4
(4) SMOOTHER RIDE well bred stallion is the fastest trotter in the race and just needs a smooth trip. (6) HEZA RUBE will offer a nice price and is capable of a big burst of speed when timed right. (5) SONG IN MY HEART has been competitive against similar.
Race 5
(3) DRIVING MISS SADIE filly will be tough to beat if she minds her manners. (2) TT'S EBONY is just now back in racing shape and will offer a big price. (8) DIVA DEJARMBRO filly is fast enough to win against this field but is stuck with the worst post.
Race 6
(2) THE THIRD LADY will offer a big price third start out for a new barn. (9) GAME AMELIA mare has yet to win in twenty-nine career starts but has been knocking on the door. (4) POKER NURSE gets a negative driver change and will offer low value; use caution.
Race 7
(2) KATKIN AND COKE should offer a better price this week going for two straight. (1) MAJOR COUNT three-year-old gelding might be the fastest trotter in the race if he stays trotting. (4) CHARLESTON HALL has just been racing evenly; use underneath.
Race 8
(9) SHEPULLEDTHEGOALIE filly is really coming on strong. (4) SCHEMIN FRISKIE might be able to get the jump on the top choice early. (1) JOHNS BABY GIRL is no match for the top choice; use underneath.
Race 9
In a field full of question marks, (3) ITS A GOOD THING gets sent out first start for a capable barn with a good percentage in this scenario. (5) MECHANICAL ART has just been racing evenly but has been competitive against similar. (9) IDONTHANKYOUCAN takes a significant drop in class but is being driven by a provisional pilot.
Race 10
(2) QUEEN'S RIPSNORT gets a much better starting post this week; big chance. (5) J-S FOR JUSTICE is the trotter to beat if he minds his manners. (1) TADY'S COUNT has a great pedigree to improve second start out for a new trainer.
Race 11
(3) REBEL ROCK RUSTY has been sharp in two straight. (9) CRAIG MICHAEL has hit the board in three races in a row. (5) STANLEY K looks to be one of the faster pacers in the field
Race 12
(7) SWAN YANKEE set a lifetime mark two back before breaking last week. The trotting mare might have figured it out if she minds her manners. (4) ONE DIRECTION scored an easy victory at this level last week. (9) GLAMROCKER owns a win against better on the year but also shows some breaks.
Race 13
(5) ANN-E OAKS three-year-old filly has broken in two of three but can win if she stays trotting. (10) LITTLE POINT SABLE filly is a winning machine but gets stuck with a tough starting post. (2) MISS PERFECTION will be dangerous with an easy early lead; threat.
Race 14
In a really weak and inconsistent field, (3) BECOME LEGENDARY shows two competitive races at this level including a second. (2) MODERN WARFARE has just been racing evenly but should be in line for a decent trip up close. (4) JUXASPORT hasn't won in two years; use underneath.
Race 15
(5) BUZZEN GARLAND just missed against a better field last out. (4) DREAMING OF LORI raced well closing from a tough spot last race off soft middle fractions. (3) THE BUDSTER fits in with this group with a smooth trip.
Race 16
(5) SOMEKINDAWONDERFUL was sharp in victory first start out for new connections. (2) TICO TIME will be much closer turning for home this week. (3) KINGOFTHEREIGNS needs a good drive from a low percentage pilot to hit the board.
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