by Bob Pandolfo

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

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 6-9, Thursday, July 19, 2012

I’ve hit four Pick-4s so far this meet, the highest paying $238 for $1 and I’m down $400 on the meet.

For the championship meet I’m going to try more realistic, and more creative, tickets to see how that works out but be forewarned that even with much more of a spread, it’s still not easy to hit a Pick-4 at this track.

$1 play: 7/3489/34/8 = $8

Analysis:

Race 6: (7) Corky Baran looks pretty tough here off the drop.

Race 7: Tough race. I’m using all four of my contenders.

Race 8: (3) Beatgoeson Hanover looks good but I’ll also use (4) China Pearls. These two stand out.

Race 9: Tough race here, but I’m going to keep the ticket small tonight and go with my top pick (8) Cosmic Illusion N.