by “Catskill” Steve Terjanian

Catskill Steve offers his picks for the $25,000 Pick-4 at Balmoral Park on June 8, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Balmoral Park Pick-4, Races 7-10, Sunday, June 8, 2014

$1 play: 68/47/68/37 = $16

Analysis:

Race 7: (6) Dallas Jones had tough spot last time but still finished in :27.3 after pacing a :54.2 middle half, making up a ton of ground. Two back tired after going first up through :54.4 final half. Finds better spot and looks set to handle these. (8) Seeyouatthefinish comes off a giant two move try from nine hole. Mare draws another tough slot but continues to race in sharp form and has been finishing consistently faster than any in here.

Race 8: (4) Celebrity Hercules raced gamely overland from post eight in fast trot. (7) Here’s Johnny was off the gate early, finished well to miss by less than three lengths. Retains sharpness and is capable of rebounding for good trotting stable and the sport’s newest $100 million man.

Race 9: (6) Perfectly Clear has finished well in both starts off the bench and may be set to roll by late. (8) Anything I Want showed speed in first try as a sophomore, leaving quickly for the pocket and holding her ground late through :58 final half in good tightening mile. Filly faced some tough freshmen last year and looks like the one to beat.

Race 10: (3) Eden Way left and was parked to the top from eight hole, yielded, chased a wicked :55.4 middle half and weakened, managing to finish a distant third in better field. (7) Fortune Dor finished well in fast paced mile and sharp 4-year-old will likely be a late factor once again.

Good luck!