Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $35,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Dec. 14, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Pandy’s Meadowlands $0.50 cent Late Pick 4 (15% takeout, guaranteed $50,000 pool) Friday, December 14, 2018

I had two tickets last night, one for $16.00, and one for $72.00, and hit on both, but lost money as the favorite won all four races, which is unusual for the Late Pick 4. It only paid $13.85 for 50 cents, but I had it twice, but still lost over $70.00.  I was hoping that one of the big favorites would get beat. On the night, I had 7 winners on top in the 10 races including $8.40 and $11.80 winners.  Meet record, 4-14, minus $200.15

Tonight’s tickets:

$0.50 cent play: 349/124/12/36 = $18.00

Analysis:

Race 8: Century Churchill should go well off the drop. Bruce’s Magic has dangerous speed. Decision Day is my top pick, he got blocked in the stretch last time and had pace.

Race 9: This is the most wide open race of the sequence. I am using three, Twincreeks Jesse, needed last, Live On, drops after being used in the pace, Cheyenne Reider, remains sharp.

Race 10: Messi N might be a good single here as he returns at a reduced level, but I’m including Play Jet Ray for top connections.

Race 11: Johnny Q is my long shot top pick shipping in off a race he needed and he took his mark over this track. Life Happened is my other pick here, the morning line favorite in a weak field.