The Meadowlands has a big 13-race card set to go this evening and it looks like the weather will cooperate. The feature rolls in Race 7, a Preferred Handicap Trot with a $21,000 purse. The very popular 0.50 Pick 4 begins in Race 8, it has a $50,000 guaranteed pool and will be my focus. 

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track. 

Race 8 

1-Kak's Shark Attack-Needs a trip, leaves from the 3-hole and should be in position, could be sitting on a big try. 
6-January A-Nice effort in 1st U.S start, if steps up the effort a bit will be a player here. 
7-Bettim Jackie-Won 1st start in Burke's barn in impressive fashion, likes to win and best to respect. 
8-Seaswift Joy N-NZ invader had an even effort in 1st U.S. start. This is the 2nd start on Lasix and should be in the hunt. 

Race 9 

1-Downundermatter-Beaten favorite drops to the class of recent success, may make amends tonight. 
7-Con Air Hall-Camera shy 6-year-old could be a player, McCarthy takes a turn and that can help. 
9-Can Do-Not much gate speed inside. A. Naps can blast out and get a good seat, as I shoot against the ML chalk #8. 

Race 10 

2-Big Lis-Steps up after a big try from 10-hole, still fits and Lasix has seemed to help. 
3-The Spinster N-Won, steps up and 2nd time Lasix. Tripped out in last and could get a pocket ride behind #2. 
6-Fancy Creek Jolene-Has faced better and this is a spot to shine, can take a picture at a square price. 

Race 11 

1-Big Expense-Drops and the rail should help the cause, main foes drew outside. 
8-Arch Credit-Dropped and was used hard from the 9-hole in last. Could leave and get a good seat and rally late. 
9-Newcastle-9/5 ML chalk makes 1st Big M start for a hot barn, does show a win at this track but post could hurt cause. 

My Ticket

Race 8) 1,6,7,8

Race 9) 1,7,9

Race 10) 2,3,6

Race 11) 1,8,9 

Total Ticket Cost) $54 for $0.50

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