The Meadowlands has a competitive 14-race card scheduled. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts 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

1-Gottalovemyshadow (5-1)-Steps up after a sharp score from the 8-hole on 1-22. This is a veteran who has done good work at M1 over the years (47-9-8-5) and will look for another top effort.
7-Onecrookedleg (6-1)-Raced well in 2 straight, then took a double bump up and was stuck with post 10. Willing to toss that start, fits better here, and gets a new pilot in Andrew McCarthy.

Race 7

1-Laurie Lee (9/2)-Recent form has been dull but drops again and should be in play with this post draw. Might be overlooked and could get a suck-round trip.
4-Addictivebehaviour (7/2)-Even try in last to finish 3rd although beaten only a neck. Was off 3 weeks before the last race and should be tighter here. Could be bet down but difficult to leave off the ticket.
5-A Better Game (3-1)-The race could be chalky and this mare should be a player at this level. The 1 & 8 should offer a better price but can be right there at the wire.
8-Skateboard Chic (6-1)-This 11-year-old comes off a strong effort and posted its first M1 picture. Has only made 4 starts here and bumps up but will look for another big try at a square price.

Race 8

3-Coolncalculating N (12-1)-Comes off 2 even performances after a sick scratch and did race better last week. This will be a test but does pick up McCarthy so will take a swing, and look for a big try at a price.
5-Lightning Leia (6-1)-Takes a significant drop and lands in the same class as a gate to wire win at M1 on 12-8. Mark MacDonald gets the assignment and will look for an aggressive steer, hopefully at a solid price.
6-Lady Rocknrolla A (3-1)-Also drops to the same level as a recent win. Has been in sharp form, winner in 5 of 6 starts, the last 3 at M1 and should be a player but could be over bet.

Race 9

2-Lenswoods Real Deal (9/2)-Comes off an even effort after shipping in from Freehold. Gingras grabs the lines tonight and should offer a fair price. Will likely be racing near the top of the stack and can use one move to roll by down the lane.
8-Safensound Hanover (3-1)-Got a perfect steer from McCarthy last week and closed quickly to pass a few down the lane. Will be bet but comes right back versus the same kind and the post should help the price.

0.50 Early Pick 4

1,7/1,4,5,8/3,5,6/2,8
Total Bet=$24

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