by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Feb. 19, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 9-12, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016

Meet record, standard ticket: 10 plays, one win for $100.15 on a $12, 50-cent ticket; total for meet, -46.75. Whale ticket: one play, -$80

Standard ticket: 50-cent play: 3789/5/710/2456 = $16
Whale ticket: 50-cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 9: This is a tough race because the Open Mare Pace has seen several of these taking turns winning. I used all four of my listed contenders, 3, 7, 8 9.

Race 10: This is a weak trot and therefore could blow up the Pick-4. The only horse that makes any sense to me is the (5) Keystone Trevor, so I am using him as a single. He was shuffled with trot last week.

Race 11: (7) Shutthefrontdoor has been finishing sharply and is my top pick. (10) Bodacious needed last and now drops for a sharp barn.

Race 12: This is a wide open trot so I’m going to use all four of my listed contenders, 2, 4, 5, 6.