The Meadowlands begins the weekend with a 14-race card. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a low 15% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6

1-Ideal Beach (4-1)-Had a sick scratch so was off 3 weeks before the last start, and faded late in the mile. Did stop the timer in 153.1 and has had issues so not looking for a 150.1 mile as was the case here on 1-29. Comes back in sequence and should be in the hunt.
3-Straight Talk (7/2)-Raced evenly on 4-28 but that was the 1st start since 3-18 and had a lame scratch in the mix as well. Todd McCarthy sticks here over #5 the 5/2 morning line choice, could be sitting on a big try.
4-Real Lucky N (5-1)-Won a MADC race last week by wiring the field in the slop and that was the 1st picture at M1 in 6 tries. This veteran knows how to win, Gingras gets the assignment and could double up here as a fast track shouldn't hurt chances.

Race 7

4-Rocknroll Nella (8-1)-Had been racing well versus cheaper and went the back half in 55.2 to post the 1st win of the year. This will be a test but draws well and would rather string along in a race without a standout.
6-Huntress (7/2)-This is a nice mare that likes to win. Held her own and then some at YR. Connections must feel she could hold up down the long stretch and it's probably best to not overlook.
10-Hot Mess Express (3-1)-Wouldn't want a short price from this spot but has sub-1.50 speed when 100% and drops. Zeron needs to do his part but has the gate speed to get a good early seat. It's risky to leave off the ticket even with this post draw.

Race 8

2-Distance Learning (9/2)-Comes off a decent try to finish 2nd and got on the point early in the mile. Maybe the breaking issues have been conquered as Dunn returns for his 2nd straight steer for the Tritton barn.
6-Nice Guy Eddie (7/2)-Has been a mess at Yonkers and Pocono repeatedly breaking stride. In between the breaks there was a good try versus better in the slop at M1. Mark MacDonald drove that night and will be steering again. Should be in the mix at the wire with a flat mile.

Race 9

2-Hunt You Down (6-1)-Looking for a price and will take a swing the 4-year-old gets off the gate and lands in a decent seat. Has the speed to beat this crew if motivated when the wings fold. Knows how to pass down the lane but needs to be in striking range at the 3/4's pole.
5-Sunshine's Finest (4-1)-Got a nice trip and finished a close 2nd in last. Beat similar to this on 4-7. In both cases drew well and got a good steer. Should be a player with the same formula.

0.50 Early Pick 4

1,3,4/4,6,10/2,6/2,5
Total Bet=$18

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