Northfield: Wednesday 8/23 Analysis + Pick Four Ticket
Best Bet: WHO’S YOUR MADDY (10th)
Spot Play: FRIENDSINHIPLACES (5th)
Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:
5 with 1,2 with 2,3,5 with 2,4,9 = $18
Race 1
(1) INDIANA ANAMEGO lightly raced filly gets the best post and has room to improve against a weak bunch. (3) KIDD LIONIDAS looks to make it two straight against the same field. (4) RG'S SHOGUN owns a win at this level two back; threat.
Race 2
(1) TRUTH IN ACTION well bred 11-year-old needed his last start. The gelding showed a decent burst last out despite tiring late. (5) SPIES AND LIES looks to offer a big price and has won at this level on the year. (6) BOOKEM gets sent out for a low percentage pilot but is one of the faster trotters in the race.
Race 3
(6) FINAL CHAMPION filly just got picked off late last out trying to make it three straight. (5) N M P mare has yet to win in her career but has been improved for the new barn. (2) I'M DONE TALKING should be in line for a ground saving trip; use underneath.
Race 4
(9) RED STORM filly is having a fantastic year and just needs to work out a smooth trip from the second tier. (6) SUGAR BREAK owns a big burst of speed off the gate; fires early. (1) SIMPLYAMISSION gets sent out for capable connections with the best post.
Race 5
(5) FRIENDSINHIPLACES beat a similar field two back with a big rally from far back. (1) GOTTA LAUGH AGAIN has yet to win on the year but has been knocking on the door; use caution. (3) WINTER CRUISE just missed as the favorite at this level three back.
Race 6
In a tough race to gauge, (6) GUIDO HANOVER has room to improve second start out against weaker. (8) LIGHT OF THE WORLD adds second time lasix but needs some racing luck from the far outside. (1) AGENT HANNA picks up a big driver with the best post.
Race 7
(1) LOOKING FOR ZELDA looks to remain undefeated trying for five wins in as many starts. (2) IMPINKTOO was really good in the recent qualifier. (9) NON SMOKER nice looking filly needs a trouble free trip from the second tier for a piece.
Race 8
(5) CENOVIS set a lifetime mark impressively last week taking no prisoners. A similar effort to that makes it two straight. (1) ACE OF SHARKS is one of few threats in the race. The pacer should be much closer turning for home. (7) MC WILLIAM has made the most money of the field on the year; threat.
Race 9
(2) SWEET ADELINE hit the board at this level last week trotting a nice mile. (1) ROSE RUN RAE showed a big burst of speed last out before tiring late. The 4-year-old has been competitive at this level. (3) PARNELL will offer a big price in a field full of question marks.
Race 10
(3) WHO'S YOUR MADDY picks up a big driver change against weaker. (2) IRISH IHADA HARLEY is fast enough to beat this group at a price with a good setup. (5) ALBERT A' SCOOTIN doesn't have any gate speed and needs a fast pace to close into; fires late.
Race 11
(4) SUPER LILY trotting mare is the horse to beat if she minds her manners. (2) BUCKEYE PATTY looks to make it four straight wins. (9) JAYPORT ALL MUSCLE faltered as the favorite last week. The 5-year-old will offer a much better price this week.
Race 12
(7) ANASTASIA GUNNER has much more ability than his record indicates. The 4-year-old might be starting to turn it around. (2) COMMAND THE FIRE has hit the board in seven straight. (8) J-S FOR JUSTICE adds second time lasix and can beat this field handily if the gelding could stay trotting.
Race 13
(6) OAKLEY DOAKLEY owns wins against better on the year and will offer a big price. (7) LEX LUGAR picks up a big driver change against weaker. (9) TWINKLE LIKE ASTAR gets sent out for a low percentage pilot; use underneath.
Race 14
(7) FLAMING YANKEE bumps up in class second start for new connections off a dominating victory. (9) JAILHOUSE HOOCH has threatened in two straight. (2) MAKIN GREEN LAVEC rarely wins and looks to offer low value; command a price.
Race 15
(7) STANDING PROUD put in a nice effort against similar last week parked most of the mile. (6) IDBEGOODATHTAT keeps a top driver and is capable despite only one win on the year. (3) ABERARDER MAX is very inconsistent from week to week, however a good effort puts him in the mix.
Race 16
(3) MCLEGEND broke his maiden impressively last week. The pacer lays over this field with a similar effort; short price. (5) ROCKIN TO THE MOON might be the only threat to the top choice with a good setup. (9) ONWINDNTIDE lightly raced filly has room to improve against a weak field.
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