by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Jan. 8, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 9-12, Friday, Jan. 8, 2016

Saturday night my single and Best Bet won and paid $10.20, but that was the only race I had in the Pick-4.

Meet record: 2 plays, – $27

Standard Ticket: $1 play: 8/5/56/79 = $4
Whale Ticket: 50 cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 9: (8) Opulent Yankee showed good speed and was a solid second in last.

Race 10: (5) Black Magic Eyes ships in for good barn and has a chance at a price.

Race 11: (6) Northern Grace had good trot on both ends in last. (5) Never Ever Clever qualified sharply for good trotting barn.

Race 12: (7) River Runs Thru It was used hard in last and gave way while facing tougher. Two back was a game winner at this level. (9) Game Of Dreamers went first over and drew off to a sharp win against similar.