Yonkers Raceway has a competitive Monday night card featuring action from the 2nd leg of the Borgata Pacing Series. The 0.50 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool starts in Race 5. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 begins in Race 9, and the sequence will be my focus.

Race 9

3-Priceless Beach (3-1)-Came off cover with a 54.1 back half but couldn't get the lead and finished a close 2nd with a salty group. This time the field is not as deep, and Miller can have the veteran closer to the leader turning for the wire.
7-This Is The Plan (5-1)-Got some work in from post 7 last time. Finished 7th in the 1st start off the bench and rolled the 2nd half in a snappy 53.3. Could be blasting out and if Gingras gets the top without emptying the tank it could be picture time.

Race 10

1-Certifiable (9/5)-Trying hard and hasn't sealed the deal but was in with some tough winners. Could get the top or land in the pocket behind the one below and either can work for a win.
3-Ozone Blue Chip (2-1)-Fits well with this group and should be battling the one above once the wings close to the wire.

Race 11

1-Kerford Road A (4-1)-Bumps up after a win and draws the rail again. Brennan could use the post edge over the 2-3-4 and take another picture.
4-Provocativeprincen (5-1)-Blumenfeld claims the 13-year-old for $25k, puts him in a conditioned event and it is Bartlett's choice over #3 who has won 2 straight. Steps-up, is 0-7 on the year, could be overlooked, and offer a nice price.

Race 12

1-Gothic Rock (8-1)-Andrew McCarthy won with this veteran 2 back on a sloppy track at this class and he is between the pipes again. The weather forecast calls for rain, so will respect chances and hope the morning line price holds up.
2-Jojo's Place (3-1)-Won last week and was claimed by the Height barn. Steps-up but will probably get on the engine again and try to follow the same plan.
4-Hurrikanekingjames (4-1)-Adamczyk lost this 6-year-old via a claim on 3-6 and then claimed him back in the next start on 3-20. Recent form has been dull but the price should be right to take a swing and will respect the connections.
8-Shark Play (7/2)-Comes off a sharp win at this class and was claimed by Engblom. Has the gate speed for Bartlett to get a close-up seat, and it is best to not overlook as this barn continues to click.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

3,7/1,3/1,4/1,2,4,8
Total Bet=$32

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