by Bob Pandolfo

Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on June 30, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Friday, June 30, 2017

I had a $15.00 winner on top in the sequence last Saturday but only had two of the four winners in my Pick-4, minus $8.00. My meet results so far, 6 for 63, winners paid $394.55 for 50-cents, $41.65 for 50-cents, $85.00 for $1.00, $103.60 for 50-cents, $60.10 for 50-cents, $8.15 for 50-cents, minus $196.40. Whale tickets, 0 for 3, minus $100.00.

Standard Ticket: 50-cent play: 14678/24/78/4-10 = $20.00
Whale Ticket: 50-cent play: none

Analysis:

Race 7: This is a wide open trot. I’m using five here, 1, 4, 6, 7, 8.

Race 8: Two-year-old pacers, first time starters, make this a good race to watch. (4) Nutcracker Sweet is very well-bred and will probably be the favorite. I’m also using another well-bred colt, (2) All Night Party.

Race 9: (8) Rock Me Baby was sharp at Pocono in last. (9) Penpal takes a key drop.

Race 10: Lauderdale gets post 10 but he is the best trotter here. I’m also using (4) Affair Of Honor, a 3-year-old that comes off an improved effort.