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Al Cimaglia: The Meadows Middle Pick 4 Analysis | Thursday, June 26, 2025

by Al Cimaglia

June 26, 2025

Race 5 (2:05 PM EST)

1-Honolulu Hanover (7/2)-Comes some dull efforts, ships back to Mea, draws the rail and Ronnie Wrenn gets the nod. The Ron Burke pupil should be dialed on high. Did beat stakes company in his only start in town on 5/9 and best to not overlook.
6-Messenger Hanover (3-1)-Hasn't been able to seal the deal in the last 2 races, finishing 2nd but drew post 8 and post 7. Gets some post relief, Dave Palone is at the controls and did has the gate speed to get a close-up seat off the gate.
7-I'll Have A Double (7/2)-Does good work at Mea (14-3-5-3) and could grind his way around for another picture. Won the last start from post 6, and this will be a test. Will respect the double up possibility and could offer a square price.

Race 6 (2:45 PM EST)

5-Fredericktown Lad (2-1)-Burke trainee stayed inside and raced evenly. That start came after a sick scratch and has only raced once since 5/31. Does good work at The Meadows (19-3-5-4), and will look for an aggressive steer from Ronnie Wrenn. Should be a main threat at a short price with a top of the stack trip
8-Brave Stranger (7/2)-Won last time form the rail and faces the same here. The post makes it more challenging but it does help the price. This barn has them ready to compete and this 3 year-old likes to win more than other. Has taken 3 pictures in 11 races this year all at The Meadows.

Race 7 (2:45 PM EDT)

4-Get Some Cash (8-1)-Did put in a necessary race on 6-20 after being a sick scratch twice since May 10. Can hold his own versus this crew in an amateur driver race. Starts inside of others with a shot. Has the gate speed to land in a close-up seat and pick up a suck-around win.
7-Prince Charmer (10-1)-Ships back from PcD and should fit with this crew. Needs a trip and has a pilot in Lauren Harmon who is capable of working a winning trip. Has good gate speed and the price is right to take a swing.
10-Unbeatable Kemp (5/2)-This 6-year-old should be in the hunt and has faced some tougher foes. Not liking the short price with the 1-17 record this year but could get an efficient trip. The #2 and #3 have good gate speed and that may help the veteran grab a decent early seat.

Race 8 (3:05 PM EST)

4-Gimpanzee Dancer (5/2)-Winner in 2 of the last 3 raced big to take a picture last time in the 1st start on Lasix. This will be the 1st start at Mea and has faced stakes competition in Kentucky. Aaron Merriman should be aggressive when the wings fold and has been aboard in the last 3 races.
5-Jet Wings (7/2)-The Virgil Morgan 3-year-old is consistently in the mix at the war. Dave Palone steers and has options with this post draw.
7-Arrowhead Hanover (3-1)-

0.50 Middle Pick 4

1,6,7/5,8/4,7,/10/4,5,7
Total Bet=$27

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