The Meadowlands has a 14-race card with the 0.50 Early Pick 4 starting 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 (8:25 PM EST)

3-Rich And Miserable (10-1)-This veteran knows how to win and Jimmy Pants might be able to find some live cover and surprise at a hefty price. Comes off an improved effort and this will be the 3rd start off the bench. Will look for the upswing to continue.
5-Nextroundsonme (2-1)-Gets some class relief which should help, and usual pilot Marcus Miller is back in the bike. This race probably goes through the program chalk.
7-Toccoa Falls (5/2)-Needs a trip but appears to be ready to seal the deal. Caught a shuffle in last and this race may set up more favorably. The 7-year-old is a check cashing machine who can down this field and capture the top prize.

Race 7 (8:50 PM EST)

1-Bet On Butter (4-1)-Raced wide in its M1 debut to cash a 3rd place check. This post draw could help, should be a fair price and Jason Bartlett can work an efficient trip.
4-Montana Storm N (6-1)-Drops to a competitive level and if Steve Smith leaves chances for a picture goes up. This will be the 2nd start off a sick scratch and might be ready for a big try at a square price.
6-Stellar Yankee (3-1)-Steps-up after wiring the last field and stopping the clock in 150.4 with a 26.3 last quarter. Best to respect, finished off the mile in fine fashion all on his own.

Race 8 (9:15 PM EST)

1-Hopnroll Heaven (8-1)-Steps-up after a cozy trip for a DH win. Best to not underestimate, could be in line for the same type of trip. The Engblom trainee has shown the ability to string together good performances.
3-Tito Rocks (6-1)-Missed a start and then raced inside throughout a quick mile. The Cleary barn has been clicking, comes back in sequence and could be better in the 2nd straight at M1.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

3-Revolver N (12-1)-Willing to assume there will be an honest pace and if so that could help this veteran. Doesn't win often but will take a swing at this price that Jonathan Ahle will have in striking range at the top of the lane.
4-Stonebridge Reef (12-1)-Gets Dexter Dunn between the pipes and does good work at M1 (51-9-17-5). Likes to race at the top of the stack and shouldn't have to burn much gas to get there. Fits and should offer a nice price.
9-My Pal Joe (3-1)-Comes off a big try from post 6 to take a picture and now steps-up. Marcus Miller gets the drive and might be overlooked with this post draw. Knows his way to the Big M winner's circle (40-9-6-3) and doubling up is a distinct possibility as most of this field is moving up in class.

0.50 Early Pick 4

3,5,7/1,4,6/1,3/3,4,9
Total Bet=$27

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