Free Meadowlands Picks & Predictions

Navesink Pirate rates second in the field at 83.04 and gets the coveted rail post under Christian Maragh, who knows how to save ground on a turf mile. The 3/1 morning line makes this the public's near-favorite, but our numbers suggest the value lies more in the place spot — Renovator edges him at the top. Still, Navesink Pirate's rating separation from the rest of the field makes him a strong candidate to hit the board.

Told rates third overall at 82.31 and shares a 7/2 morning line with a field that doesn't have a standout favorite — that kind of compressed pricing means the show slot could pay better than expected. Francisco Martinez has the call and figures to keep Told within striking distance on a turf route where pace can set up for closers. As an exotic inclusion, Told is too well-rated to leave off the ticket.

Tocayo sits comfortably at 67.22 in the ratings and carries a 13% career win rate, but the key stat here is the 55 average speed figure — highest in the race among horses with multiple starts. Trainer Juan Carlos Avila has another runner in the race (Two Dollar Bill), which tells us he's bullish on the barn's chances today. At 4/1, Tocayo is a logical place contender who can use that higher cruising speed to stay near the pace and hold on for a check.

Post Command brings a 17% career win rate to the table — third best in this field — and rates at 60.89, putting her firmly in the competitive middle tier. Chelsea Sims Rabadan trains, and Jose Antonio Gomez picks up the mount, a pairing worth noting in a starter optional claiming spot. At 6/1 on the morning line, Post Command offers enough upside for trifecta players who want a live third wheel.

Tap Em rates at 71.33 and owns a 7% career win rate, but the compelling angle here is the pace setup — the 54 average speed figure could allow Tap Em to track the leaders without burning too much fuel. Trainer Jose Antonio Vargas keeps Paul A. Luna aboard from the rail, which is a ground-saving advantage on a turf course. At 6/1, this is the kind of value place play that makes exotics interesting when the favorite likely takes the win position.

Wild Jaime rates at 64.21 — third best in the field — and brings a 9% career win rate, which is modest but respectable in a claiming spot. Christopher Elliott has the mount for trainer Wayne Potts, and the 9/2 morning line suggests the public sees this runner as a genuine contender rather than an afterthought. For trifecta coverage, Wild Jaime's consistency in ratings and decent average speed figure of 53 make this a logical third horse to include.