by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on March 18, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Saturday, March 18, 2017

Only two of four last night, minus $8.00. My meet results so far, three for 36, winners paid $41.65 for 50-cents, $85.00 for $1.00, $103.60 for 50-cents minus $271.25. Whale tickets, 0 for 2, minus $50.00

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 15679/7/34/127 = $15.00
Whale Ticket: 50-cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 7: This is a tough race. I could see using (6) Stratocaster as a single or spreading. I’m going to go five deep, (1) That’s My Opinion, (5) Twincreeks Jesse, (6) Stratocaster, (7) Alex Bulville and (9) Ideal Rocky.

Race 8: Pretty wide open race, but I’m going to try a single, (7) Snow Cone A, who is fast and fit.

Race 9: (3) Mr Big Load is sharp and has dangerous speed. (4) So Take That is also sharp and finishes strongly.

Race 10: Slow field and these can be tough to handicap. I’m using three, (2) Last Dragon, (7) Moonlight Ransom, and (1) Rooster Rabbit, who is 20-1 on the morning line, and my top pick here.