by Al Cimaglia
February 25, 2023
The Meadowlands has a 14-race program set for this evening. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 10. 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 10
3-Bettor Memories (3-1)-Raced in 150.2 in the last 2 starts and if comes up with that kind of speed it could lead to a win here. Drops and Gingras should have this veteran engaged throughout.
7-As Always (6-1)-This is the other Burke trainee and David Miller lands here tonight. There aren't any Jimmy Freight's in this field and should be a main player. Probably can close fastest of all but needs a trip to win.
Race 11
3-Dribbling Bi (8-1)-Has had trouble at this level but that was before Lasix. Steps up off a win and should provide a price if improvement continues in the 2nd start on Lasix.
8-Taxi Out S (9/2)-Comes off an even effort in its US debut on a track rated good. Looking for better, Dunn sticks over the 3-5-7 and maybe a dry track will help.
Race 12
4-Arrhythmic Surge (5-1)-Drops after getting a bumpy trip and Joe B gets the call tonight. Might be ready for a picture, raced better in last. This pilot should get a good early seat and be in striking range down the lane.
6-Leon David (7/2)-Finally gets some post relief after being stuck with post 9 in the last 2 starts. Gingras sticks and looks like a main player.
Race 13
1-Rockin The Aces (7/2)-Was 11-lengths back at the half and rallied to finish 3rd. Sizzled the back half and finished with a 26.1 last quarter. Dunn should be closer to the leaders throughout and take his chances down the lane.
3-Revolver N (3-1)-This is Todd McCarthy's choice over #6, this feels like a drop and pop situation. Maybe a new set of hands will wake this 9-year-old up and could have found a beatable field.
0.50 Late Pick 4
3,7/3,8/4,6/1,3
Total Bet=$8
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