by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Feb. 26, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 9-12, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016

Saturday’s $8 ticket didn’t do well. Meet record, standard ticket: 11 plays, one win for $100.15 on a $12, 50-cent ticket, total for meet, -$70.75. Whale ticket: one play, – $80

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: all/15/246/5 = $30
Whale Ticket: 50-cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 9: This is a tough trot. I’m going to use all 10.

Race 10: (1) Orange Bigi is in good form. (5) Stonebridge Idol was in a much better field last week.

Race 11: (4) Ballare Hanover has won three of her last four starts against this type and must be used. (6) Angels Ransom finished second to top pick in last two starts. (2) Twisted Pretzel has been facing faster.

Race 12: (5) Marty Party has some class, drops, makes her third start off the layoff. I’m going to try a single here.