TRI’s Picks February 15 Meadowlands

Meadowlands Racetrack Pick 4, Races 7-10, Friday, February 15, 2013

Last week, we had one winner that was not a bet, Action Brad ($6.40). For the year, we are down $64.40. Tonight’s ticket is the most expensive in the history of The Racing Inquirer, but it goes to show how tough the four legs are to narrow down. Remember to bet any horse on this ticket that goes off 4-1 or up. Good luck!

$2 Play: 1,9/1,3,6/1,5/3 = $24

Analysis:

Race 7- (1) Photo King is prime to get another pocket trip against the A-2 ranks. He draws the rail and should leave the gate with speed. With other speed in this field, he’ll likely back into a pocket spot, then make his move after the half. The only thing we must rely on is that he stays flat. (9) Ice Machine is coming off a break on an off going at The Meadows against the Preferred ranks. He generally shows speed, so we expect him to launch off the gate and be a pacesetter early on.

Race 8- (1) Gordyyy’s Pet was parked three wide into the far turn against this company last week. She swung into the stretch and rallied, but then parked again and settled for third. She should be close to the pace tonight with the rail and should have an easier time closing. (3) Arctic Fire N is coming off a tough mile against non-winners of $18,000 at Yonkers. She should show some speed to get away mid-pack or so, then use her late kick like she did in the A-2 back in December and win in her return back to the Big M. (6) Autumn Magic is coming off a valiant mile. She made a three wide move moments after the half-mile, then was caught first over for the rest of the mile, fading back. She’ll likely try to sit off the pace, but should have live cover this week to ride.

Race 9- (1) Asset Management is coming off a win in this class. In her victory mile, she was parked every step and took over the lead in the stretch to hold off a closing Synergy Seelster. With the rail, she should leave the gate a little better and get a better trip, so she’ll have something left in the stretch. (5) Dragon Princess can leave the gate fast in a race with little speed. I expect her to clear the top, but if she gets shuffled back, she’ll need room to pace if she wants to win.

Race 10- (3) Through The Night steps up off a victory in C-2 company last time. In that 1 and 1/16 miles event, he left the gate fast, was shuffled back and shook lose into the stretch to pull of an upset. He gets post relief tonight and I expect him to try and get a pocket trip, but he can close if he gets shuffled back if needed.