Yonkers Raceway begins the week with a 12-race card which features action from the Borgata Pacing Series. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and the sequence will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9

1-American Dealer N (5-1)-Has only raced 2 times on an off track and stayed close enough to Jimmy Freight in some ugly weather to finish 2nd. Has a post edge on Jimmy who may race from the back starting from the 7-hole. This is a nice horse who could be in line for a sweet trip.
2-American Courage (7/2)-Will toss last from post 7 in the slop, should be in the mix here and could be sitting on a big try in the 3rd start off the bench.
3-Idealsomemagic A (3-1)-Winner in 7 of 8, the last 2 on Lasix, was dominant in the rain last week. May need to come 1st over but does have gate speed and will trust Stratton to know the best route. Probably won't be as easy but not going to let him beat me at what could be a fair price.

Race 10

1-Splash Brother (6/5)-Bumps up after drawing off by more than 6 lengths and has beaten better on this oval in the past. Should be a main player at a tiny price.
3-Tiger Baron (5/2)-Liked this guy last week, Brennan provided a nice trip, and a picture was taken. Bumps up here and was in the hunt versus tougher last month. Brennan steers for the 2nd straight time and could cash the top check again.

Race 11

3-Mike's Z Tam (3-1)-Burke trainee ships in from M1 and should be a player versus this kind with an inside post draw. Does good work at YR, Gingras should get a close-up seat and be there at the wire.
5-Windsun Ricky (5-1)-Drops after being in too tough against Open company. Was in at this level 2 back and raced evenly in the slop. Dunn will be making his 2nd straight steer and its off-track record is 1-15. Looking for a big try on a fast track.

Race 12

3-Mach Doro A (9/5)-Beaten chalk drops after looking rough on the turns and was locked on the left line. The track was bad, that could be a worthy excuse and was no match for a well-meant winner. Not loving the short price but could rebound on a dry surface.
5-JoJo's Place (4-1)-Stopped on a sloppy track before the last turn and now returns to the Berkely barn off a claim. Kakaley sticks should be a solid price off the last line and will take a swing as its off-track record is 1-20. Returning to this barn could make a winning difference.
7-Audi Hare N (20-1)-This 11-year-old has only raced 3 times on a an off-track in 111 starts. Bumped up in the last race in the 1st start after a claim by Di Domenico. Went off at 17-1, Brennan blasted out from past 7 in the slop, the trip took its toll and faded to finish 4th. The track should be much better this time, may not be 17-1 but can be a price and will use in the 2nd start for the new barn.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

1,2,3/1,3/3,5/3,5,7
Total Bet=$36

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