by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Jan. 13, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017

Last Saturday night I only used a $6 ticket and wasn’t close. Meet results, 0 for 2, -$33

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 67/45/56/156 = $12
Whale Ticket: none

Analysis:

Race 7: (6) UF Dragon’s Queen showed sharp early speed last week and is my Best Bet tonight, but I’m also going to use (7) Not Before Eight, a consistent pacing mare.

Race 8: (5) Buffalino Hanover gets a big driver change. (4) Onda Di Mare was shuffled with pace in last.

Race 9: (5) Intoview drops after finishing fast from a tough spot. (6) Candy Styx N may have a shot at a price after a tough trip.

Race 10: (5) Here Comes Sam comes off two sharp wins and looks tough here, but I’m also going to use (1) Battle Mage, who had a tough trip in last, and (6) Shady McCoy, who was caught in close quarters and finished well late.