Yonkers Raceway has an 11-race card on tap to begin the week. The $1.00 Early Pick 4 kicks off the action, and it will be my focus. The 0.50 Pick 5 starts in Race 5. Due to a $6,576.53 carryover from Friday night the sequence will have a $20,000 guaranteed pool.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 1

3-Long Weekend A (3-1)-Stratton gave this 7-year-old a more conservative steer last time. Maybe that was his best chance of winning but couldn't shake loose until late. The one below was too good on 2-20, but now a pocket ride behind #4 could be in the cards and the finish could be reversed.
4-Ballerat Boomerang (2-1)-The Engblom barn has posted 32% winners over the past 30 days and last week this 10-year-old was all business. Took command early, didn't look back and is a major threat to follow that plan to the winner's circle again.

Race 2

6-Splash Brother (4-1)-Faced better last week from the 8-hole in a no move mile. Drops, and this should be a comfortable level in the 2nd start since 11-1. Buter could get on the point and wire this field. The Schnittker stable has been cold, but the 6-year-old does good work at YR (40-9-11-3).
7-Rock Candy (9/2)-This is another that stayed on the rail last time and the Medeiros barn is 0-22 the last 30 days, but Gingras sticks. Drops to the same level of a very close 2nd place finish on 1-31 and will look for a big try tonight.

Race 3

3-Pyro (3-1)-This veteran woke up in a big way last week. Got on the engine from post 6 and crushed this kind by >6 lengths in 151.0. Dube should be out and rolling and best to respect the same outcome.
5-Pretty Handsome (5/2)-Took a picture at this class on 1-31, got on the point early on from post 1 and hung on for a picture. Could get a close-up seat and Gingras should have this veteran in striking range around the last turn.
6-Southwind Sandor (5-1)-Steps up after a game 1st over try into a quick 2nd half of 55.2 to miss by only a half-length. Bartlett sticks, should offer a square price, and the Cullipher barn is starting to heat up.

Race 4

2-Marlbank Road (12-1)-Going to fade the program chalks 1 & 5 and this Stafford trainee drops to a competitive level. Versatile 5-year-old gives Holland some options and he chose over the #6. This barn has been doing well posting 24% winners over the last 30 days.
4-General Montana N (12-1)-This will be 3rd start on Lasix, comes back in sequence and Joe B steers taking over for Siegelman. Will swing for a price and hope the Jenn B barn starts rolling. Has the gate speed to be forwardly placed and there aren't any standouts in this field.
6-Quality Bud (5-1)-Gingras takes over for Holland and will look for an aggressive steer. Not saying this veteran would have won last week but looked loaded with pace and was jammed up down the lane. Should be a fair price, Gingras could blast out and hope for the best.

$1.00 Pick 4

3,4/6,7/3,5,6/2,4,6
Total Bet=$36

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