Yonkers Raceway has an 11-race card ready to begin the week. The headliner comes in Race 8, an Open Handicap Pace with a $36,000 purse. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 also starts in Race 8, and the sequence will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 8

3-Feelin Western (6-1)-Posted a win in the 2nd start for the Di Domenico barn and showed some guts. That should not be a surprise because this 5-year-old knows how to win, 24 of 70 lifetime and 9 of 32 at YR. Steps-up but draws well and the price should be right to take a swing.
4-Nandolo N (2-1)-Back at home base after a big rally to win at M1. Took advantage of crazy hot fractions but make no mistake it was a standout effort. Best to not overlook although the price will be tiny. Has hit the board in 21 of 30 starts with 12 trips to the winner's circle.

Race 9

1-Peace Out Posse (7/1)-Makes the 2nd start after a month off and won't discredit because of last week's no move race from post 7. Leaving from the rail shouldn't hurt and will need a big try, but there isn't a standout in the field.
2-Tito Rocks (9/2)-Comes off a decent effort after having 3 weeks off and finished 2nd at this class. Likes to race near the top of the stack and Gingras should work that type of trip.
4-Covered Bridge (5/2)-Steps up after a gate to wire score. Has beaten better than this in the past and Stratton has options. Doesn't need to be used hard off the gate, can win coming off a helmet.

Race 10

3-Delightful Terror (5/2)-Won last time after returning from the Big M and now steps up. Willing to use and try to beat the morning line chalk #2, who has 2 wins in the last 20 starts and is 0-3 at Yonkers. Gingras should have the 6-year-old in striking range turning for the wire. Hit the board in 26 of 48 at YR and has posted 8 wins.
7-Velocity Komodo (10-1)-Looking for a price and the Stratton barn has been rolling. This veteran hasn't raced since 12-19 but fits with this crew. Went off as the chalk before the Holidays and got a rough trip to finish a close 4th. Has won 15 of 69 races here and could surprise if dialed on high.

Race 11

1-Dragon Said (5/2)-Jenn B entry put in a couple of quick miles at M1 against better and can wire this crew. Drops to a good level at its favorite track and could take its 1st picture of the year. Has hit the board in 23 of 32 here and may finally connect for a win in its 5th try on Lasix.
3-Jahan Hanover (2-1)-Bumps up after a sharp win leaving from the 8 hole. The Engblom barn has been clicking and Bartlett sticks. Could get a pocket ride behind the one above.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

3,4/1,2,4/3,7/1,3
Total Bet=$24

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