TRI’s Picks January 19 Meadowlands

Meadowlands Racetrack Pick 4, Races 7-10, Saturday, January 19, 2013 

Last night, we had one winner, but it wasn’t a bet, My Leap Of Faith ($8.40). Tonight’s ticket looks more profitable and has a great shot. Remember to bet any horse on this ticket that is 4-1 or up. Good luck!

$2 Play: 3,10/8/2,4,5/2 = $12

Analysis:

Race 7- (3) The Pokester is coming off of a two-wide mile against this group last week. He gets slight post relief tonight and should be placed closer to the lead, where he can use his closing kick to his advantage. (10) Cheyenne Knight is one of two bombers in tonight’s Pick 4. He steps down after going against the best last week in the A-1 and A-2 categories. He kept pace with them and finished towards the rear. This group should be more appropriate for him and he may attempt to leave for the lead, but wherever he gets placed, he’ll be flying through the stretch with some sort of shot.

Race 8- (8) Recent News is stepping up off of an impressive effort last week. He sat far off the pace and closed hard within a quarter of a mile to just miss the victory. He should be closer to the pace this week, since there is not much speed in this group. He can then use his closing kick and win this mile for fun.

Race 9- (2) Lettherockbegin paced a two-wide mile against this group last week. He closed, but others had more than him through the stretch. He gets post relief this week and should have an easier time closing in the stretch. (4) Mussfrmbrussels comes back off a scratch from illness. Before that, he slid up the pylons to finish fifth with more pace to offer after the wire. He gets post relief and should not be stuck at the cones and should not have to slide up the pylons. (5) Lawgiver Hanover tried to close last week. Though he did do well, I expect him to show some speed tonight. Since there is little speed in this race, he could easily take this field wire-to-wire.

Race 10- (2) Go Go Raider steps up off of a tough mile against $10,000 Claimers. From post 10, he took the lead while being three wide through a quarter of :27. He began to falter after that, which is reasonable. The post relief will be useful and the hike in class will be minuscule  He should attempt to sit a pocket trip and make a slingshot move into the stretch.