Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Jan. 5, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program

Meadowlands Pick 4, Races 8-11, Saturday, Jan. 5

Winter Meet record, 1 Pick-4, 0 winners, 1 loser, minus $8

Tonight’s tickets:
50-cent play: 126/24/2/134,10 = $12

Analysis:

Race 8: This is a good field. (6) New Talent, (7) Bell I No, and (2) Ballerat Boomerang are all in very sharp form.

Race 9: (2) That’s My Opinion loves this track. (4) Griffon Hanover has been racing in top form.

Race 10: (2) Itsnoproblemman crushed off the claim in last and I’m going to single him despite the move up in claiming price.

Race 11: This is a very tough race, I’m going to use all four of my listed contenders, 1, 3, 4, 10.