by Bob Pandolfo

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

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017

My meet results so far, 6 for 73, winners paid $394.55 for 50-cents, $41.65 for 50-cents, $85 for $1, $103.60 for 50-cents, $60.10 for 50-cents, $8.15 for 50-cents, minus $318.40. Whale tickets, 0 for 3, minus $100.

Standard Ticket: 50 cent play: 79/689/8/1569 = $12
Whale Ticket: 50-cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 7: (7) Sir John F, who is 10-1 on the morning line, is my Best Bet based on potential value. But I’m also using (9) Thisguyisonfire.

Race 8: This is a pretty wide open race, although I’m sure that (8) Dial Or Nodial will be a single on some tickets. I’m also using (6) To Beach His Own, my top pick off the drop in class, and (9) Preparty, who is better than last.

Race 9: This is a wide open race but I’m going to single (8) Fad Finance because after here I would have to use too many horses.

Race 10: Another wide open race so I’ll use all four of my listed contenders, 1, 5, 6, 9.