by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on July 20, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 6-9, Friday, July 20, 2012

I’ve hit four Pick-4s so far this meet, the highest paying $238 for $1 and I’m down $408 on the meet.

For the championship meet I’m going to try more realistic, and more creative, tickets to see how that works out but be forewarned that even with much more of a spread, it’s still not easy to hit a Pick-4 at this track.

$1 play: 2/25/28/28910 = $16

Analysis:

Race 6: (2) Odds On Adventure is sharp and should be tough here.

Race 7: (2) Texas Ridge has developed a bad habit of breaking but is fast enough to post an upset. (5) Sea Raven left well but was shuffled back, finished gamely in last.

Race 8: (2) De Vins Girl was shuffled after leaving in last, finished willingly. (8) Princess Mcardle N ships in for hot barn and drops.

Race 9: Tough race. I’m using all four of my contenders.