The Meadowlands begins the week with a 14-race card. The headliners are 2-year-old trotters competing in New York Sires Stakes action. 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 (10:05 PM EST)

2-Duke Of Walner (5/2)-This was Tetrick's pick over #6 and did put in a nice effort in his season debut. Beaten even money chalk could reward backers tonight with a smooth trip.
7-Hankins Hanover (7/2)-Comes off 2 big efforts, the last ending with a picture. Could be bet down and looks like the one to beat despite leaving widest of all.

Race 11 (10:30 PM EST)

3-Congress Hill Eva (6-1)-This mare ships in from Philly and comes off a couple dull tries but fits with this kind. Can win if returns to the same form shown in 4 races here in May. This is a scattered bunch and should offer a price. Has hit the board in 6 of 12 at M1 with 1 win.
6-Baby Take A Vow (9/2)-Has been facing much better and is the only filly in the race but can compete against this group of older trotters. Should have enough gate speed to race near the top of the stack and could offer a square price.
9-Lady Ruth (7/2)-This is another dropper who should relish the company. Has won 26% of its starts over the last 2 years, will take a swing and hope TMac can find a live cover flow.

Race 12 (10:55 PM EST)

2-Donato Patriot K (6-1)-Didn't have much success back in May and June facing this kind at M1. But started outside both times and recent form has been good. Joe B could work a cozy trip from this post and have the price shot in the mix at the wire.
3-Iwon't Backdown AS (5/2)-Broke in the Graduate Final but had good tries in the previous 2 starts versus that kind. Should be a threat against this softer group and Tetrick can have this 4-year-old in play off the gate.

Race 13 (11:20 PM EST)

5-Watch Me Now N (3-1)-Burned cash at even money on 6-30 but was good the previous 2 starts at this level. Draws a nice post, gets a positive driver change in Todd McCarthy and has won 4 of 16 at M1. Using and will look for an improved effort.
6-Heavens Showgirl A (9/2)-Missed a month, changed barns, and now bumps up in class after posting a win. This mare banked some decent money in Canada last year and posted 7 wins in 27 starts. Andrew McCarthy is between the pipes and should fit well in a battle of brothers.

0.50 Late Pick 4

2,7/3,6,9/2,3/5,6
Total Bet=$12

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