by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $40,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Feb. 16, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 6-9, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017

I had eight winners on top Saturday night and I hit the Pick-4 for $1, which I had cold, for an $85 return. My meet results so far, 2 for 15, winner paid $41.65 for 50 cents and $85 for $1, minus $244.85.

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 23410/1/6/12310 = $8
Whale Ticket: none

Analysis:

Race 6: This is a wide open race so I’m going to use all four of my listed contenders, 2, 3, 4, 10.

Race 7: I’m going to use two singles tonight, in races 7 and 8. (1A) Detroit Rapper finished gamely from a tough spot and his entrymate (1) Montalbano Bi has won two in a row.

Race 8: (6) Mr Big Load is sharp as can be and doesn’t need to leave to win.

Race 9: This race is also contentious so I’m using all four of my contenders, 1, 2, 3 and 10.