TRI’s Picks January 6 Meadowlands

Meadowlands Racetrack Pick 5, Races 1-5, Pick 4, Races 6-9, Friday, January 6, 2012

It’s a great feeling to be able to write, handicap and best of all, watch the Meadowlands for another year. This place is my home and will always be my home. I have a Pick 5 and Pick 4 ticket installed for tonight in the blog I like to call Return of the Meadowlands. I encourage you to play any of these horses if they are 4-1 and up and I also encourage you to use these horses in exotics. Good luck!

Pick 5

$1 Play: 8/18/1/710/8 = $4

Analysis:

Race 1- (8) Up Front Cruiser did well in higher company at Chester and Yonkers. She is stepping down and has a chance to upset.

Race 2- (1) Uncle Billy really didn’t get a chance to race in his last start. Last time he drew the one, it resulted in a victory. He stepped up into non-winners of four then into three. He was suspected to improve last time, but went off stride. If he stays on gait, he will be the bomb of the night. (8) Mr Fenwick did well in non-winners of three at Chester. He steps down into this company and has a nice shot.  

Race 3- (1) Sandy Absolut always provides an effort in a start. She steps down and draws the rail, which will certainly help her improve.

Race 4- (7) I’m Fabulous did well in her last start. She steps down and has a good chance. (10) Cameron Chip is a horse I talked about during the summer of last year. She has been on layoff since July 15. She defeated champion sophomore trotter Manofmanymissions in a conditioned event. She qualified well and should return fresh.

Race 5- (8) Silent Swing is the obvious choice in this field. But let’s face it, this race was pretty hard to handicap in the value market. Seeing his past performances, he will either win or finish in the top three.  

Pick 4

$2 Play: 6/10/15/26 = $8

Analysis:

Race 6- (6) Best Boss was one of the top competitors in the Preferred and Open companies last year. Patrick Lachance ships in to drive, which has no significance. I expect her to provide her best effort tonight.

Race 7- (10) Save My Shark is stepping down from Winners Of at Pocono and Chester. She can race up close or off the pace and finish on the board. She should be able to close well tonight.  

Race 8- (1) Newport Volo has been racing on the New York circuit for a while. He has provided only second and third place efforts, but could improve as he turns five tonight. (5) Sleek N Wow has been racing well in every start. He just lost in this company over at Chester on December 5. I expect him to do better, but he is still questionable.  

Race 9- (2) Beau Rivage N always puts in his best effort. He stays in the $20,000 Claiming ranks and should be one to beat in here. (6) Ol’ Man River just keeps going and going. He always finds a way to get to the top three, from any part of the horse field. He is looking dangerous tonight.