Northfield Park begins the week with a 16-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a 14% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:40 PM EST)

3-She The North (6-1)-Will need its best to win at this level, tried to go gate to wire in last and faded down the lane. Anticipating the price will be juicy, so will use as the 2 program chalks start from posts 8 and 9. Has the gate to get a close-up seat and has a shot with a sharp steer.
8-Always Gonna B You (7/2)-Meadows shipper has been facing tougher and should relish the company tonight. The 5-year-old has raced at Nfld only 6 times, has hit the board in 3 starts and took 1 picture. Aaron Merriman will have the pedal down and could go gate to wire.
9-Jillian B Miki (3-1)-Billy Davis Jr will need to figure a way out of jail when the wings fold. But returns from the Meadows and lands at a favorable level. Best to not dismiss, did win here against this kind for its last picture on 9-28.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

3-Smoldering (5-1)-Got a bumpy trip in last but with this post draw should be no worse than 2nd off the gate. Can be a main player if leaves and lands on top or in the pocket. Well worth using at the morning line price and hopefully doesn't get bet down in a big way.
9-His Glory (5/2)-The Kris Hite trainee faces some older foes, but the bigger challenge is likely starting from the 2nd tier. Ships back from the Mea and returns to its favorite oval. Has posted 5 wins in 10 starts at Nfld. Looks like the one to beat if Chris Lems provides a good drive.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

2-The Dragon Queen (5/2)-Should get a cozy trip and will use with the chalk starting outside. Will need things to fall into place but could end up in the pocket, and hopefully will not be bet down.
7-Always Choose Chip (2-1)-Cashed checks versus better in the last 2 races and now drops to a more comfortable level. Merriman will be out and rolling. Could land on the point and be difficult to tackle.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

8-Incredible Claire (9/2)-Took a picture in its 2nd race at Nfld and led from start to finish. That was a confident effort and was battling on the Fair circuit until recently. Needs a sharp steer and Merriman can provide one. Steps-up, draws outside but this isn't a salty field and will look for the uptrend to continue.

$2.00 Late Pick 4

3,8,9/3,9/2,7/8
Total Bet=$24

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