by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Aug. 5, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016

Saturday (July 30) I had the winner in the first three legs but missed the 10th race. I hit the Pick 4 for $86.65. Meet record on Pick-4’s, Standard Ticket: 49 plays, 7 wins for $576.40 total. Bottom line for meet -$2.05. Whale Ticket: 6 plays – $218.00

Standard Ticket: $1.00 play: 3910/1/1/23 = $6.00
Whale Ticket: 50-cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 7: (3) Dog Gone Lucky adds Lasix and gets back in with 3-year olds. (10) Dayson is a talented trotter and the morning line favorite, while (9) Cufflink Hanover has been racing well.

Race 8: (1) Valentina De Vie is one of the best bets and she takes a key drop.

Race 9: (1) Hititoutofthepark raced well against tougher in last.

Race 10: I think I can get by using two here (3) Southwind Hope and (2) Miss Tezsla.