Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card with the feature going in Race 7, a Fillies and Mares Open Handicap with a $36,000 purse. The $1.00 Early Pick 4 kicks-off the night, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 1

1-B Like Cruiser (5-1)-Holland returns, he is the usual pilot and Cruiser hasn't drawn the rail for quite a while. Both factors could help in a race without a recent winner at this class.
3-The Real One (3-1)-Will use this veteran coming off a win and fade the #4 the (7/5) program chalk who has won 2 straight. Stratton gets the call on this winner of over $1.5 million and he could work a nice stalking trip. Rolled the back half in 55.4 in last and can stay good for another picture.

Race 2

3-Real Lucky N (6-1)-This 11-year-old comes off 2 straight wins at M1 and does good work here as well (90-13-6-13). Steps-up but still fits with this crew and is worth a long look at this price. Brennan could get the top and not look back.
4-Keystone Dash (9/2)-This is another veteran coming off a picture and like one above is no stranger to the Yonkers winner circle snagging 9 of 49 starts. Has gate speed so Dube could work a cozy trip.
6-Brackley Beach (15-1)-Going to take a swing for a price and exclude the 2 morning line chalks (1-5). The short field won't hurt chances and the pace could be lively. If Boyd works a trip and gets close to the leaders at the 3/4 pole this 8-year-old could surprise at a large price.

Race 3

1-Dragons Lucky Lady (5/2)-Gets some class relief and should have enough gate speed to land in the 2-hole behind #3. This mare likes to win, and a pocket ride could work for a victory.
3-Cheryl's Shadow (7/2)-This will be a test for the 4-year-old but has a good gate speed and is another who likes to win. If Kakaley lands on the point and is able to steal a quarter the battle might be for 2nd place. Best to respect, has won 9 of the last 20 races and booked 8 wins in 14 tries at YR.
6-Millwood Bonnie N (3-1)-Not going to overlook this gal who has won 8 of 11 this year and also loves the track. The concern is the gate speed inside, so may have to grind it out and hasn't raced since 4-28.

Race 4

4-Rock Lights (5/2)-Drops to a more competitive level after finishing a beaten 5th against better. Team Stratton entry is 0-7 in 2023 but may have met a beatable field.
5-Twin B Raptor (9/2)-Broke a couple of times last week and will use anyway for a few reasons. That was the 1st start at YR and comes right back. Should offer a square price, gets a new set of hands in Bartlett, and this will be the 3rd start for the Estrada barn.

$1.00 Early Pick 4

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

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