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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Late Pick 4 Analysis | Friday, March 31, 2023

by Al Cimaglia

March 31, 2023

Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card featuring older mares in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 7, and the sequence will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 7

2-So Many Roads (4-1)-Doesn't show much in the last line but it was a quick mile, and the winner wired the field from the 8-hole. The 6-year-old has been facing better and this looks like a beatable field. Did attract some interest at the windows on a drop in the last start but might not here.
6-Sports Advisor (20-1)-Not much form in the entire field, not going to use the 2 program chalks, no interest in a short price. So, my choice is a Bucci entry price shot. Brennan has some gate speed to work with and should be forwardly placed. Ships in from M1 and a change of scenery could help.

Race 8

5-Incaseyoudidntknow (6-1)-Went off a 21-1 and seemed to only get interested late in the mile but was jammed up by a breaker. Not saying this mare wins the last start if not interfered with but could be better here in the 2nd steer from AMac. It's also the 2nd straight race at Yonkers.
7-Lucky Artist A (7/2)-Left alertly, sat in the pocket behind a rough leader, pulled to get the top and was never truly threatened. The plugs came out at the top of the last turn and had another gear left. Should leave again, follow a similar plan and it could end with another picture.

Race 9

2-Village Jade (3-1)-Not a bad effort on 3-17, was hung out on the opening turn and was 1st over around the last turn. The trip took its toll down the lane and now drops. Should be a player but has missed a start.
4-Mike Rose (2-1)-Beaten 2/5 chalk left in a hurry, got the top then relinquished it and faded afterward. Drops, comes out of the same race as the one above and also missed a start. Eight-time winner in 2022 makes its 4th start and is still looking for the 1st win this year.

Race 10

4-Gingras Beach (2-1)-Bucci trainee had its last win on 1-31 at YR when dropped to this level. Draws well, and Gingras gets the drive tonight.
6-Real Lucky N (7-1)-Really had nowhere to go in a gapped-out field and a stalled cover flow. Raced well to finish 3rd, the plugs came out late and now gets a positive driver change in Bartlett.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

2,6/5,7/2,4/4,6
Total Bet=$16

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