TRI’S Picks February 16 Meadowlands

Meadowlands Racetrack Pick 4, Races 7-10, Saturday, February 16, 2013

Last night, we came up dry. The most expensive ticket we have ever given out was nowhere close to coming in, as we went 0-for-4 on the card. Though, hope is not lost. Starting today, TRI is taking a new approach to the late Pick 4 at the Meadowlands. Tickets will now be given for $1, giving more opportunity for your buck. Remember too to play any horse on the ticket that is 4-1 or up. Tonight’s ticket, we think, is our best shot at hitting. Good luck!

$1 Play: 2,4,5/2,9,10/2,4/3 = $18

Analysis:

Race 7- (2) The Pokester meets up with the A-2 pacers yet again. In his last attempt, he was locked in for most of the mile with pace to offer and then shook lose late to finish seventh by 2 lengths. He’ll likely leave for a top position, but should make a move for the lead or have a helmet to track instead of pacing up the pylons. (4) Rescue Plan steps down into a company that he has already proven victorious. He won in the A-2 back on January 5, then raced three times against A-1 pacers, as well as A-2. The drop in class should benefit him. (5) I Fought Dalaw goes up against only A-2 pacers tonight. After winning in the B-1, he stepped up and went up against A-1 and A-2 pacers. He finally goes against all A-2 pacers, so he should be more aggressive. Expect him to leave the gate and perhaps take the lead, from there, he’ll fight on to the wire.

Race 8- (2) Oscar Oscar gets post relief after pacing a good mile from post 8 against B-1 pacers. He should have no trouble getting the lead and could take this field wire-to-wire. (9) Silver Eagle adds lasix and steps down into the B-1 ranks. In his last start, he battled first over to take command, but ended up quitting. He should leave to get a spot tonight and will either make a first up move by the half or track a helmet, but no matter what, he’ll use his closing kick. (10) Esprit De Kayjay A should be able to adapt with post 10. This horse generally closes, so with post 10, he’ll get away off the pace. From there, he’ll likely pick up cover and use his closing kick to pass rivals as an upset.

Race 9- (2) Freddy Day Hanover steps down into the B-2 after an odd mile last week. He was locked at the rail and had room to pace into the stretch, but didn’t show any effort. The drop in class should help, but he’ll need to be more aggressive tonight. (4) Recent News is coming off an abnormally fast mile for B-2 pacers. He made a move to try and catch Perrito Calliente, but settled for second in a 1:50.4 mile. They’ll go slower tonight and Recent News should be settled in mid-pack, where he can pick up cover or brush to the top and kick for home like usual.

Race 10- (3) Come On Ridge is coming off a good effort at this distance in the C-2. He left for a top spot, then came first over and battled for the top until giving way into the stretch. He parked from the eighth pole on. Tonight, he should have an easier time getting a pocket, where then he can have more power to either brush to the lead, pick up cover or dash up the pylons into the stretch. He’ll likely be value at post time as well.