by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Dec. 30, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016

Down $12 last night. I had all of the winners listed but just didn’t spread enough. Meet results: Standard tickets, 2 for 24, -$91.45 — two winners, one for $81.95, and another for $165.10.

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 29/210/23/1510 = $12
Whale Ticket: none

Analysis:

Race 7: (9) Kelsey’s Keepsake ships back in off a nice win for sharp outfit. (2) Buddy Hally went a game trip in last.

Race 8: (2) Ideal Nuggets was used hard in last and excusably tired. (10) Better Said finished well against better.

Race 9: The two main contenders appear to be (2) Mystic Flower and (3) Midfield Magic.

Race 10: I’m going to try three here. (1) Royal Knockout is better than last. (5) That Woman Hanover has been getting tough trips. (10) Fanticipation ships back in from Yonkers and fits well here.