by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Jan. 14, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017

Last night my Best Bet won the seventh and paid $7.00 and I had the $10.00 winner of the final leg but missed the eighth and ninth, minus $12.00.

Meet results 0 for 3, minus $45.00

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 146/6/1234567/126 = $31.50

Whale Ticket: none

Analysis:

Race 7: (4) Elrama N is clearly the sharpest and most consistent here and I’m sure some will single this gelding, but I’m also using (1) Alexie Mattosie, who does well at this track, and Burke shipper (6) Fine Diamond.

Race 8: (6) Ontario Success drops off a tough trip and is my Best Bet and a single.

Race 9: This is a very tough race to handicap. I’m using seven horses, (1) Century Churchill through (7) Baggage Claim.

Race 10: (1) Mr. Blissful is the sharpest but I’m going to try three here by adding (2) Le Gambe and (6) Dancingwithdelight.