Northfield Park has a 15-race card with the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starting 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 EDT)

2-Midwind Beach Boy (2-1)-Raced well coming off the bench but couldn't last in the late going. Comes back against the same kind and gets a positive driver change. Ron Burke has Ronnie Wrenn doing the steering and looks like a player at a small price.
4-Uncle Jord A (12-1)-Price shot tries hard but needs a suck around trip to win versus this kind. That could happen as Greg Grismore has the gate speed to land in a close-up seat when the wings fold.
6-Zanetti (4-1)-Took the really long way around last time and that trip could only work for a 2nd place check. It was a brave effort, now steps up and this will be a test. But Aaron Merriman should work a smoother trip tonight and will respect chances.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

2-Lous Gambler (4-1)-Has been in sharp form the last 5 starts and notched 2 wins including last week. This level will be a challenge. But will use from the inside and this isn't the deepest Open Handicap field.
3-Heavensdor Hanover (7/2)-Similar profile as the one above, except came a nice 3rd last week in the 1st start versus this kind. Should be racing at the top of the stack and is a threat for a picture with a sharp steer.
8-Tequila Talkin (5/2)-The Burke veteran is a player but not so much a winner at this level these days. Will need the right set up with this post draw. Wrenn could leave, if not has the ability to rally off cover. Using and hoping the 10-year-old won't be bet hard.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

3-Liteningonthebeach (7/2)-This is a regular member of the Open Handicap club and does good work winning its share. Recent form has been dull in the last 2 starts, but with the inside draw this could be wake up time.
4-Makin Some Noise (6-1)-Put in a needed race leaving from post 8 after a sick scratch. Did win 3 back getting on the engine. The price is right to look for another gate to wire attempt.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

5-Daenerys Dream (7-1)-AMac takes the lines and he has won 3 of 9 starts for the Jeff Maletz barn. Fits, gets post relief, and should be put in play early on. The veteran knows how to win at Nfld and will hope the morning line price holds up.
8-Cool Man Dude (4-1)-Put in a no-move mile in a needed race after being on the bench since 10-5. Drops to a very soft spot and should be a main player if breaking problems have been solved.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

2,4,6/2,3,8/3,4/5,8
Total Bet=$36

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