Northfield: Wednesday 8/14 Analysis + $40K GTD Pick Four Ticket

Best Bets: 14-30 / $64.80 (+$4.80)
Best Bet: GLOBETROTTING (7th)
Spot Play: STONEBRIDGE TONIC (8th)
Early P4 ($10,233 carryover) – 2 with 1,3,9 with 4,5,6,7 with 1,7,9 = $36
Late P4 – 1,3 with 7 with 1,2,3 with 3,4 = $12

Race 1 - NW750L4
(1) I’VE GOT SPIRIT owns gate speed starting from the rail against a suspect bunch. (5) MAN THE KEG morning line favorite gets sent out for a low percentage pilot and shows breaks in two of four; use caution. (9) GREAT ELIMINATOR is very inconsistent but owns a decent burst when timed right. (4) MUSCLE ON BROADWAY shows competitive efforts against better on the year.

Race 2 – Ohio Sire Stakes- Two-Year-Old Filly Trotters
(3) HOMETOWN HONEY might get to sit on the favorite’s back and make one late move turning for home. (4) KIKIMORA filly looks to be improving every week for a top trotting barn; short price. (6) SPEND THAT MONEY was roughed up last start but had been solid prior. (1) AQUA LILLIES draws the best post with a top driver.

Race 3 - NW1500L4
(7) GUIDA’S GEISHA will offer a much better price this week and should be sharper second start back off the layoff. (9) HENPECKED takes a significant drop in class facing weaker. (8) DATSYUK well bred 8-year-old raced well in the qualifier and owns back class. (6) DD’S COMET has just been racing evenly; use underneath.

Race 4 – NW1/10000 Lifetime/7500 Claimer
(4) MAJESTIC HEART picks up a huge driver change and could offer the best price of the contenders. (1) IGOTALLNET has hit the board in two of three at this level. (3) MATTY WILL morning line favorite is 0 for his career; command a price. (9) PEBBLES BY ROCK filly finally showed some interest last week but is probably best used on the bottom of your tickets.

Race 5 - Ohio Sire Stakes- Two-Year-Old Filly Trotters
(4) COMPASS ROSE DC filly probably has more in the tank after being raced conservatively last start just missing late. (5) UNCLE PETERS LOVE gets sent out for top connections off an excellent effort against better. (2) JOGGING MS LUCY filly has lots of room to improve and should get a great spot off the gate early. (7) EVITA probably needs a perfect setup to hit the top few spots.

Race 6 - NW1/7500 Lifetime /AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(1) DESIRABLE LOU is very inconsistent from week to week but a good effort makes him tough to beat from the rail. (3) WOODY WOODPECKER picks up a huge driver change against weaker. (2) GOTHAM HANOVER lightly-raced pacer will be much closer turning for home. (7) SHELDON HANOVER went a big effort last week just tiring late.

Race 7 - Ohio Sire Stakes- Two-Year-Old Filly Trotters– **$40k GTD Pick 4**
(2) GLOBETROTTING talented filly might be the best of the bunch in Ohio. If she stays trotting she will be tough to catch. (7) DREAM CHANGE filly has won four of five and has flashed a big burst of speed in recent. The 2-year-old is probably the only threat to the favorite.(3) DELOVELY HALL filly adds second-time Lasix for proven connections. (5) SABIA DREAM shows ability and will offer a big price.

Race 8 – NW750L4
(9) STONEBRIDGE TONIC twelve-year-old stallion gets sent out first start for new connections off a nice qualifier. (1) VENIER HANOVER draws the rail getting sent out for a hot barn. (3) SPIRITED ENCOUNTER could pick up a late piece with a good setup. (6) COACH KEN has just been racing evenly and is best used underneath.

Race 9 - NW1/7500 Lifetime
(5) FULTON’S FURY finds a weak field full of question marks and showed improvement last week at this level. (7) MARK C ADAMS gelding picks up a big driver change and might be the horse to beat if he stays trotting. (6) O U FIREFLY picks up a top driver off a winning qualifier. (4) DOCTOR LARGE has flashed some ability and just needs a trouble-free trip for a chance to hit the ticket.

Race 10 - NW2/20000 Lifetime / AE NW3/30000 Lifetime/15000 Claimer
(9) PAMPERED’S PRINCE owns ability and picks up a top driver. (7) MJ’S HEARTBREAKER bumps up a notch off a lifetime mark. (1) SON OF SONA should be in line for a great trip up close. (2) SURPRIZE MISSION has just been racing evenly; use underneath.

Race 11 - NW1500L4 - **$10k GTD Pick 4**
(1) WAR DRUMS takes a huge drop down picking up the top driver with the best post. (3) ACTING CAPTAIN is one of the faster pacer’s in the race but needs an ideal trip. (2) NEED CASH FOR GAS should be ready for an improved effort at a price. (4) QUICK ART owns a win at this level on the year.

Race 12 - NW4/30000 Lifetime / AE NW6/40000 Lifetime/20000 Claimer
(7) COOPER six-year-old has been unstoppable; short price. (1) MM’S CREDIT LINE trotting mare has been sharp and will be in line for a perfect trip up close. (2) WICKED SUGAR filly has regressed in her last few after a strong start to the season. (3) GO GO GEORGE has raced well in two straight.

Race 13 - NW2750L4 - **$10K GTD HI-5**
(1) MARADONA raced gamely last week just missing. (3) PACE SEELSTER has been competitive against slightly better on the year despite being 0 for the year. (2) KNIGHT SKY should be in the mix for a piece at a price. (4) Y S JOE needs an ideal setup to hit the ticket; use underneath.

Race 14 - NW1/7500 Lifetime /AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(4) THE LINK OF ART has been close in two straight at this level. (3) MISTERPINECREDIT has been improved in two of three for the new barn. (9) HILLTOP JESSE has room to move forward third start back off the layoff. (5) MY STAR LEE mare has just been racing evenly; use underneath.

Race 15 - NW1500L4
(1) MT ADAMS finds a soft spot to come back off a short layoff. (2) HEISENBERG Z TAM finds a suspect bunch; threat. (3) SNEAK ON BYE owns wins against better on the year. (4) LUNATIC FRINGE picks up a top driver facing easier.

Race 16 - NW2750L4
(1) STORMONT WIZARD will look to drop and pop down in class. (4) MARTZ CREEK LIBY raced gamely at this level last week. (9) SONG IN MY HEART should be in line for a great trip up close. (3) TIMELESS UTAH might have built some confidence with the win last week down in class.