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Al Cimaglia: Meadowlands Early Pick 4 Analysis | Saturday, February 28, 2026

by Xpressbet

February 28, 2026

The Meadowlands has a 14-race card with the 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 (8:05 PM EST)

1-Lovers Trouble (5/2)-Could get a smoother top of the stack trip after having post 6 last week and did manage to finish 3rd. The only horse in the field to finish ahead is the one below. Joe B could work the inside draw to a winning advantage.
7-Order One To Go (9/5)-Took a good step up in class last time after beating $15k claimers and missed by a length as the 3/2 chalk. Starts outside so that might help the price, comes back in sequence, and will look for another big try.

Race 7 (8:30 PM EST)

2-Spirit Of StLoiuis N (7/2)-Drew off on 2-14 by 4 lengths and the race time chalk looked the part. Steps up and this will be a bigger test but could get a similar trip with this post draw.
8-Expedited Service (6-1)-Left from post 10 at 20-1, landed in the 2 hole and rewarded backers. Steps up and with the outside draw, should still offer a square price.
9-Compensate Me (5-1)-Was hung early on into a quick pace and then faded down the lane. Cashed a 3rd place check, and will respect chances for better tonight. Should be a good price from post 9 and gets a ++ driver change in Jordan Stratton.

Race 8 (8:55 PM EST)

2-Soho Santorini A (2-1)-Faced similar in the last 3 races since arriving from Yonkers. Has posted a win 2 back, and a 2nd place finish last time. Hasn't missed the board at M1 and recent form should be respected.
5-Stellar Yankee (5/2)-Team Stratton entry took advantage of hot fractions and got up in time. Comes right back, Jordan Stratton will be between the pipes again and will use in what appears to be a chalky sequence.

Race 9 (9:20 PM EST)

4-Joemikiyoursofine (8-1)-Yonkers shippers takes a meaningful drop in class and should relish the company. Does good work at M1 (18-4-2-3) and will look for Colin Kelly to have in play around the last turn.
6-Ignatious A (8-1)-Took the long way around in last but kept coming and finished 3rd at 6-1. Moves out 1 slot and might be overlooked here. Beat this kind on 1-3 and has 10 wins in 36 races at M1. This is a price shot who could surprise with a smooth trip.

$1 Late Pick 4

1,7/2,8,9/2,5/4,6
Total Bet=$24

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