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Al Cimaglia: Meadowlands Early Pick 4 Analysis | Saturday, January 7, 2023

by Al Cimaglia

January 7, 2023

The Meadowlands has 14 races set to roll with the 0.50 Early Pick 4 starting in Race 6. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6

3-Ostro Hanover (9/2)-Seldom raced 8-year-old shipper from the Joe B barn had a race over the track and could have an edge over others coming from YR. Shouldn't blush at the company and could be sitting on a big try in its 5th race after being put away for 6-months.
5-Good Rockin (3-1)-Comes off a sharp score and now steps-up. This is a test but the 150.4 mile on 12-17 can't be ignored and hopefully won't be over bet.
6-Arrhythmic Surge (8-1)-Fits nicely with this crew and could be overlooked as Beckwith takes over for Joe B. Price shot has 1 win at M1 and that came in a lifetime mark of 1.51. Should be forwardly placed and could trip out.

Race 7

7-Pick A Genre (9/2)-Does break stride at times and did so with Bartlett between the pipes on 12-7. The miscues happen on smaller ovals and is a perfect 2 for 2 here. This will be the 3rd start off a claim for Engblom and could be sitting on a big try.
10-Ario Hanover (3-1)-If this Burke trainee is a dialed on high it should be picture time and Gingras picked over the 2/7. The post makes the price and needs a trip but has shown 149.4 speed at Hoosier. Looks like a main player tonight.

Race 8

1-Revolver N (8-1)-Beat this kind on 12-10 in 150.1 and should compete here with a sharp steer. Not sure drawing the rail will help but if it doesn't hurt chances Beckwith could be in the hunt at a nice price.
9-Chaser Hanover (8-1)-Recent form has been okay racing against cheaper in Philly and did well here versus similar back in April. Mark MacDonald's choice over #10 could be sent out from the word go. There isn't much gate speed inside and might be overlooked at the windows in a wide open affair.

Race 9

1-On Accident (6-1)-Steps-up off a win on 12-17 and drawing the rail should help. Had a big try at this class on 11-26 but was parked in to a 54.4 half and lost by less than 2 lengths. Should a be a square price and Stratton knows how to work a nice trip.
4-Three In Heaven A (8-1)-Comes off a win at Fhld on 12-24 which is a more recent date than most in this field. Does well racing near the top of the stack and can land there with this post draw.
5-Ultimaroca (7/2)-Racked up some wins on smaller ovals out East. The Big M record is strong (9-3-3-1) and this was Gingras' choice over #3. Should like the company and best to respect.
7-King Triton A (5-1)-Team Jenn-Joe ships the King in from Philly, and was a winner in its only M1 start which was on 11-12 in 150.3. Has the gate speed to get to the top and will swing for another solid price in a race without a standout.

0.50 Early Pick 4

3,5,6/7,10/1,9/1,4,5,7
Total Bet=$24

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