Tonight, Yonkers Raceway has an 11-race program scheduled. The feature goes in Race 8, an Open Handicap Pace with a $36,000 purse. Also, Race 8 is the start of the $1.00 Pick 4 sequence, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 8

1-Oakwoodnitownit IR (4-1)-Gets a new pilot in Zeron who steered on 12-5 beating this kind. Not sure why Kakaley kept the pedal through the floorboard for 26.3 third quarter last week when there was no pressure being applied. That was the losing difference in being caught at the wire by a tough foe. Closed in 28.1 but it wasn't enough, using and looking for a more measured drive.
5-Leonidas A (9/2)-This will be the 2023 debut for this veteran and tuned-up with a nice qualifier in 156.2 on 2-10. May not be 100% dialed in but if he is close, there shouldn't be an issue being there at the wire. This race could have a lively pace and that won't hurt his chances.

Race 9

3-Brackley Beach (10-1)-Comes back in sequence after missing a start before his 2-13 race. Boyd knows how to get the best out of this 8-year-old but last time the trip couldn't have been much worse. This race should set-up much differently and the price is right to take a swing.
5-Fortify (3-1)-Brennan sticks with the Burke trainee over #2 and has missed a start. Should relish the company on the drop and be tough to beat if brings a top effort.

Race 10

3-Soho Lennon A (4-1)-Got the point and idled into a .59 first half but was tough when needed coming the back half in a snappy 55.4. Comes right back against mostly a different group but at the same class and will respect chances of a repeat.
5-JD (9/2)-Makes the 3rd start of his 4-year-old season and should offer a solid price. Could fit better with this crew, has enough gate speed for Kakaley to be aggressive and look to land on the point. The season mark here in 2022 was 153.2, last week went in a race time of 153.1 with a 27.4 last panel.
6-Arden Messi N (7/2)-Willing to toss last, missed a start, was bottled up on the rail when dropped to this class and had no real chance. Comes back in sequence, best to respect and hopefully won't be over bet.

Race 11


4-Lyons Johnny JNR (5/2)-Should be a player, this is the 4th start off the bench and gets post relief. But won't be 5-1 tonight and could be over bet.
5-Ginger Tree Pete (7-1)-Went off at 12-1 and was driven like the chalk last week. Was used hard to get on the point, fought back around the last turn and was very game to the wire. May not land on the engine after the wings fold but should get a close-up seat and best to not overlook at this price.
6-Rickybobbynthehaus (10-1)-Just missed catching the one above after being next to last at the half and then going 5-wide down the lane. Needs a trip, but this race could set up nicely if in striking range turning for the wire because the pace could be quicker than last week.

$1.00 Pick 4

1,5/3,5/3,5,6/4,5,6
Total Bet=$36

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