The Meadowlands has a 14-race card scheduled and the headliners will compete in Graduate Series action. 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. The weather forecast is calling for rain throughout the day. Comments and selections below are based on an off-track.

Race 6 (8:25 PM EST)

3-Pappardelle (6-1)-Team Joe-Jenn entry could be stretched out after an acclimating race and was used hard in the early going. Willing to take a swing at the morning line price that it could be picture time in the 2nd M1 start.
5-I'wont Backdown AS (4-1)-This is another 4-year-old that will be 2nd time Big M. Started from post 11 last time and did roll the 2nd half in a big way and finished with a 26.3 last panel. Should be a main player and hopefully won't be over bet.
6-Looks Like Moni (7/2)-Came out of the Jiggy Jog race like the one above. Also started from the 2nd tier, this time Zeron could land on the point and not look back.

Race 7 (8:50 PM EST)

2-Boiler Maker (9/2)-Broke in last but now Stratton is between the pipes, and he does well with this gelding. Could be sitting close to the lead throughout and should be rolling late at a solid price.
3-Nuttin But Finesse (5/2)-Comes off some rough trips against Open company at Stga and has hit the board in both starts here. Drops to a soft spot and should be in the hunt at the wire.
4-Lyons Pegasus (5-1)-This is the 2nd start after a sick scratch and draws well. There's little doubt Gingras will leave, and that plan has worked before at this level.

Race 8 (9:15 PM EST)

4-Pleaseletmeknow (5-1)-Just missed last time and was DQ'd from 2nd and placed 8th. Raced big, will look for another top try and could be better after a race on the surface.
5-Mad Max Hanover (8/5)-Left from post 9, worked hard to get on the point and never looked back in a very quick 147.4. Deserves respect setting a new lifetime mark from the 9-hole. But will be bet and the 3 & 7 could make it difficult to repeat.
7-Stonebridge Helios (7/5)-Similar to the one above, set a 147 mark leaving from the 9-hole and should be right there at the line again.

Race 9 (9:40 EST PM)

4-I Did It My Way (5/2)-Raced on smaller ovals until shipping in for the last start here. Raced well but disappointed as an odds-on choice and has a chance to make amends at a better price.
7-Dreamfair Arnie B (2-1)-Pelling pupil comes off a big effort in its M1 debut but wasn't able to catch a well-meant winner, Stonebridge Helios. Could be better tonight and it appears that only #4 may stand in the way of a picture.

0.50 Early Pick 4

3,5,6/2,3,4/4,5,7/4,7
Total Bet=$27

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