Northfield: Wednesday 9/11 Analysis + Pick Four Tickets

Best Bets: 14-34 / $64.80 (-$3.20)
Best Bet: MM’S CREDIT LINE (11th)
Spot Play: BOLD STRATEGY (6th)
Early P4 – 1,2,5,7 with 4,9 with 1,2,3,4 with 5 = $32
Late P4 – 3 with 1,2,7,9 with 1,3,7 with 1 = $12
Race 1 - NW1/7500 Lifetime
(2) ACTIONBVBANK four-year-old gelding is one of few trotters in the field with some upside. (1) EMERALD EYES gets sent out first start for a new barn adding second-time Lasix. (4) MY PURE HONEY could be the fastest of the bunch but is 0 for 17 lifetime. (3) ANGRY ANNIE just missed at this level two back.
Race 2 – NW1/7500 Lifetime
In a race where the field is a combined 0 for 117 lifetime, (4) LUCKY S L would be an easy winner with a different pilot but still might be a cut above the rest. (7) DONTKNOWGEEFROMHAW has been competitive against similar in two straight. (5) MATTY WILL shows breaks in three of five; command a price. (1) UNMARKED CAR draws the best post in weak field.
Race 3 - NW1/7500 Lifetime /AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(6) KEVIN’S NOT HERE gelding can head to the winner’s circle if he stays trotting which is a big if. (4) HOLDIN ACES lightly raced 5-year-old has been much improved in two straight even with the early miscue last start. (5) CANALE HANOVER just missed at this level last week racing gamely. (1) MARK C ADAMS might be able to hit the ticket underneath.
Race 4 – NW1550L4
(7) MONARCH BAUR takes a significant drop in class against softer. (4) RAY HALL was a solid second at this level two back. (2) QUEEN’S RIPSNORT is fast enough to beat this group but has been lackluster in two straight. (3) IRON DOME raced well against weaker last start; use underneath.
Race 5 – NW4100L4/AE 8000 Claimer
(2) HOLYHOLYGUACAMOLIE would be dangerous with a trip on the lead or in the pocket. (4) GALE FORCE HANOVER morning line favorite could need a start coming off a four month layoff. (6) MARTY DE VIE has been sharp in the new barn and will offer a big price. (3) TOP DOLLAR owns wins against better on the year but has made nasty breaks in two straight.
Race 6 - NW2/20000 Lifetime / AE NW3/30000 Lifetime/15000 Claimer
(9) BOLD STRATEGY two-year-old faces older more seasoned opponents but has been first or second in all but one start on the season. (1) MJ’S HEARTBREAKER trotting mare was an easy winner three back and starts from the rail. (2) GAYLA KAYE morning line favorite has made two straight breaks with a scratch in between; use caution. (3) KYLAH looks to be going in the right direction and was tremendous last week.
Race 7 - NW1/7500 Lifetime– **$10k GTD Pick 4**
(5) STILL IN TOUCH has room to improve getting sent out for new connections against weaker. (2) HAVA CONNECTION morning-line favorite has a proven history of falling apart late; use caution. (1) HAPPY IKE should be able to compete with this group starting from the rail. (7) MCPUNK has flashed a big burst of speed in two straight.
Race 8 – NW2750L4
(9) DANTE IVY will look to drop and pop down in class for a top barn. (4) MAKE A STATEMENT A might get the chance to make it two straight wire to wire wins at this level. (2) N EXPENSE has hit the board in two straight; needs more. (1) HOWABOUT HANOVER should be in line for a decent ground saving trip up close.
Race 9 - NW1/7500 Lifetime /AE NW2/15000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(3) IGOTALLNET scored a lifetime mark at this level last week. (4) ALWAYS A CLASS ACT well bred 3-year-old adds first-time Lasix for new connections. (2) LOTS OF PRIDE shows good ability but could need a start over the half mile surface having only raced on a big track. (1) BEARCREEKCLAW scored a victory at this level last week.
Race 10 -NW2750L4
(5) DRIVING MISS SADIE trotting mare towers over the field on paper; short price. (2) NOAH COUNT might be able to secure a good spot off the starting gate. (8) ONE TOO MANY shows good efforts against similar at this level. (9) WEGOFERDAPRIZE has just been racing evenly; use underneath. (2) NOAH COUNT might be able to secure a good spot off the starting gate.
Race 11 - NW4/30000 Lifetime / AE NW6/40000 Lifetime/20000 Claimer - **$10k GTD Pick 4**
(3) MM’S CREDIT LINE might offer the best price of the contenders and has been sharp in two straight. (2) LUCKY OVER ANDOVER well bred 3-year-old looks to make it three straight wins; fires early. (1) GO GO GEORGE has been knocking on the door against this bunch and starts from the rail. (4) STORMIN AT DAWN four-year-old could pick up a late piece with a decent setup.
Race 12 - NW1550L4
(1) PACE SEELSTER has yet to win in twenty-three starts on the year but should be able to control his own fate; fires early. (9) MR MATCH ON BEACH might get to follow the top choice with a good start from the second tier. (2) LOVE LOVE ME DO gets sent out first start for a new barn against softer and will offer a huge price. (7) AND WE’LL SEE YA morning line favorite has been competitive against better but will need a lot of racing luck from the outside.
Race 13 - NW1500L4- **$10K GTD HI5**
(3) WATERSIDE CHAMP went a big three-quarters of a mile last week against tougher before tiring late. (7) LIBERAL is currently racing better than most of the field and will offer a huge price. (1) SCARLET CAT was close at this level three back. (2) ALLIE’S CRUISER probably needed the last two starts and picks up a top driver. (9) VELOCITY U BET has just been racing evenly; use underneath.
Race 14 – NW2/20000 Lifetime/10000 Claimer
(1) ANASTASIA ROCKY sophomore trotter will look to make it three straight wins against a suspect bunch. (2) CRYSTAL PETE picks up a top driver getting sent out first start for a new barn. (3) HATE THE RULES fits in with this group especially with a trouble-free trip. (5) THE BIG BAY WOLF gelding broke his maiden last week at this level but will likely need more.
Race 15 – NW750L4
(6) FOUR DIAMONDS just missed against better last week off a month layoff. (1) FEELIN AMERICAN should be closer turning for home this week starting from the rail. (3) REBEL ROCK RUSTY has just been racing evenly; use underneath. (9) BECOME LEGENDARY does own a win at this level but is best used on the bottom of your tickets.