by Bob Pandolfo

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

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 8-11, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018

My single was scratched last week, wiping out the ticket. Meet totals, 0 for 1, minus $16.

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 2357/7/25,10/245 = $18
Whale Ticket: 50-cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 8: The first leg is pretty tough. I’m going to use all four of my listed contenders, 2, 3, 5, 7.

Race 9: I’m going to single (7) Two Hip Dip, who raced well off a layoff last start.

Race 10: I think I can get through this with three. (2) Urban Renewal raced gamely from post 10. (5) Oneisalonelynumber drops off a fine effort. (10) Southern Pursuit N drops and may go well at a price.

Race 11: This is a tricky race because the potential favorite, (4) Doc’s Boy, could break. I’ll use him, but throw in (5) He’s Gone, who faces weaker.