by Al Cimaglia
March 30, 2024
Northfield Park has a 15-race card, the highlight of the night is the $1.00 Pick 5 that starts in Race 6 and has a $5,837 carryover. The sequence has an estimated pool of $40,000, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 6 (7:50 PM EST)
3-Rockin Bambi (5-1)-Lands in a good spot to post a win in the 3rd start off the bench. Likes to take pictures and did so in 8 of 21 races in 2023. Has won against tougher with this pilot, and Elliott Deaton could work a smooth trip and be the best down the lane.
6-The Gypsy Queen IR (7-1)-Should be competitive at this level and is probably best when racing near the lead. Not sure Keith Kash can work the right trip from this post. But can dance with this kind and should offer a big price.
7-Sunburnt (4-1)-Needs a solid try leaving from the 7-hole against this kind. But there are no standouts in this filed and Ronnie Wrenn can keep this mare in play.
Race 7 (8:12 PM EST)
2-How About Murph (6-1)-Has won 2 of the past 3 starts and the last picture was versus this kind. Luke Hanners will likely leave and look to get on the point. Beat 4 of these last week and will respect chances of doubling up.
4-Brooklets Desire (8/5)-Won a pair at this class in February and has the gate speed to get the top but doesn't need to lead from start to finish to record a victory. Looks like a main player and should be racing close to the one above early in the mile.
Race 8 (8:34 PM EST)
1-Woodmere Jade (9-1)-Could offer a big return and should not blush at the competition. Justine Irvine could have this mare on the lead or close to it turning for the wire.
4-Sanastic Cruiser (8/5)-Has won 6 of 21 at Nfld and comes off a win with an efficient trip. Will use but not liking the price. Probably needs a ground saving journey to win but best to not overlook.
Race 9 (8:56 PM EST)
4-Coffee N' Donats (3/2)-Has been trying hard the last 2 starts but both were on a wet surface and is only 1 for 10 when the track is off. Wrenn comes back for his 2nd straight drive. Starts in a couple of slots and that could help. Should be in the hunt if minds manners.
5-Luxury Living (7/2)-The first concern is staying on stride, if stays flat could win in a couple of different ways. Can grind it out or could leave for a close-up seat and look to take control around the half pole. This mare has won 5 of 31 at Nfld and could be right there at the wire.
Race 10 (9:18 PM EST)
1-L For Love (5/2)-There's not a lot of form to chew on, and ended up landing on the 2 inside horses that will probably be bet. Elson Miller should protect the rail and at least get a pocket ride. Looks like a trip-out possibility.
2-Giovana By The Sea (3/2)-Hasn't seen real action since 8-26 but did put in a decent qualifier at Nfld on 3-21. Can be a solid player if dialed on high in the first start off the bench.
$1.00 Pick 5
3,6,7/2,4/1,4/4,5/1,2
Total Bet=$48
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