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Al Cimaglia: Meadowlands Spot Plays | Friday, June 12, 2026

by Al CImaglia

June 12, 2026

The Meadowlands has a 14-race card featuring Graduate Series and New Jersey Sires Stakes action. Comments and selection below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:40 PM EDT)

1-Emmas Mystery CCL (6-1)-This will be the 4th start off the bench and has raced well in 2 of 3, the exception was on a sloppy track. Put in a big try last time leaving from the 8 hole to finish 3rd. Will look for a kinder trip with the improved post draw and should offer a square price.
5-Respect N Honor (6-1)-Has been a bridesmaid in the last 2. Dexter Dunn drives for his 2nd straight and can be in the hunt at the wire.
8-Naked And Famous (3-1)-Won from the rail last time. This post draw hurts chances for another picture, but could still hit the ticket with a sharp steer.

Exacta 1,5,8 Box
Picks: 1,5,8


Race 8 (9:30 PM EDT)

6-Super Chapter (5/2)-Banked over $1.2 million last year, put in a qualifier at M1 on 5-22 and won easily in 153.1. Another tune-up afterwards would have been nice but doesn't need to be dialed on high to beat this crew. Draws a choice starting slot and hopefully the program price holds up.
5-Monserrate (7/2)-Comes off 2 sharp wins, the last at Mohawk. Jason Bartlett will have in play and can be in the mix at the wire.
8-Mr Mouton (9/2)-Yannick Gingras will have the pedal down. Does have the gate speed to get a good early seat. Should be rolling hard late and will use underneath at a square price.

Exacta 6/5,8
Picks: 6,5,8


Race 10 (10:20 PM EDT)

3-Apex (9/5)-Was bet down to 4/5 last time and left from post 11. Dexter Dunn can make the most of this post draw. Looks like a winner with a smooth trip.
4-Diabolic Hill (3-1)-This the 2nd start off the bench after a Judges scratch on 5-23 and appeared short last time. Could improve and hit the bottom of the exacta.
6-American Power (9/2)-Winner of 3 straight will be tested. Could see the streak ending but still being in the hunt.

Exacta 3/4,6
Picks: 3,4,6


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