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Al Cimaglia: Northfield Park Late Pick 4 Analysis | Monday, December 23, 2024

by Al Cimaglia

December 23, 2024

Northfield Park has a 16-race card with the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:20 PM EST)

2-Annapolis Hanover (2-1)-This 4-year-old has missed time and appears to have issues but has speed. Not loving the small price in its Nfld debut but should be a player if dialed on high.
5-Dojea Rock (9-1)-This veteran has hit the board in 8 of 12 at Nfld with 3 pictures and comes off 2 big tries from outside posts. Should fit with this group and is well worth a swing at the morning line price.
9-Vague Traces (4-1)-Shouldn't blush at anyone in this field and could get an efficient trip. Can follow the 2 inside horses off the wings as they have some gate speed. This looks like a suck-around win opportunity.

Race 12 (9:42 PM EST)

3-Hitwiththeguy's (8/5)-This is the slight morning line chalk, the 9/5 second favorite is #2. The mare will be a small price, she drew off last time, and should fit well with this crew. Comes right back and the race probably goes through the 5-year-old with the inside draw.
5-Bo Nanza Chip (8-1)-Raced a lot better than the last line looked on a snowy track. Battled to get the top racing 1st over and was game until breaking at the top of the stretch. This field is a bit tougher but could be overlooked and would also consider using in gimmicks.

Race 13 (10:04 PM EST)

1-Power Sweet (5-1)-Got a wide trip in last on a "good" track and came off cover but the fractions were not lively. Tried to go gate to wire 2 back leaving from the rail. That could be the plan but might end up in the pocket behind the program chalk #4.
4-Barbados (2-1)-Drops after moving up and finishing 4th. The Kreiser veteran has the gate speed to get the top and Hunter Myers could look to control the mile. Does good work at Nfld (7-4-1-1) and looks like the one to beat.

Race 14 (10:26 PM EST)

1-Wattastory (7/5)-This will be the 2nd start for the Krieser barn after finishing 2nd on 12-17 leaving from post 8. Has been sharp, likes to get on the engine and should be tough to tackle.
4-Roc Vodka (5-1)-The 3-year-old has been very good the last 2 at this level. Faces some older foes, might be overlooked and the Schillaci barn is starting to make some noise.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

2,5,9/3,5/1,4/1,4
Total Bets=$24

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