by Bob Pandolfo
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Dec. 22, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 8-11, Friday, Dec. 22, 2017
I had three out of four last night, minus $18. Meet totals, Standard Ticket: 0 for 7, minus $95. Whale Ticket, 0 for 1, minus $315.
Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 2458/1/3568/25 = $16
Whale Ticket: 50-cent play: none
Analysis:
Race 8: The first leg is a tough one and I’m going to use all four of my listed contenders, 2, 4, 5, 8.
Race 9: (1) Elysium Lindy looked sharp in first start for the Burke barn and I’m going to try a single here.
Race 10: This race is wide open. My listed contenders are 3, 5, 6, 8 and I’ll use all four.
Race 11: I’m going to try two here. (2) Iron Dome steps up sharp. (5) Tymal Reign was used hard on an off track.