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Tonight, Yonkers Raceway has a 0.50 Pick 5 starting in Race 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 rolls in Race 8, and that sequence will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 8 (9:20 PM EST)

1-Hickfromfrenchlick (5-1)-Drew off by 3 lengths in a gate to wire score versus Open Handicap company in last. Can snag its 3rd straight win leaving from the rail against straight Open horses and could offer some value at the morning line.
4-Hellabalou (5/2)-Hasn’t been able to seal the deal in the last 4 starts. Does fit, and should get a good early seat from this post. Joe B could leave, land in the pocket behind #1 and trip out.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

4-Macheasy A (6-1)-Looking for a solid price and has the gate speed to get a close-up seat. Buter could roll off cover and finish the best of all.
6-Motive Hanover (5/2)-Steps-up again looking for its 3rd straight win. Not loving the short price but Joe B has the gate speed to get the top. That plan has been working and will likely be followed again.
7-So Ho Lennon A (8-1)-This veteran drops to a soft spot and should relish the company. These days the 13-year-old doesn’t dial it up as often. But Kakaley could have in range at the 3/4 ‘s pole and roll by down the lane.

Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)

2-Moonlight Shadow (3-1)-Comes off a win with Stratton in the bike and raced from the back. Tonight, regular pilot Bartlett returns, should be forwardly placed and could double up.
3-Lou's Sweetrevenge (3-1)-Lou comes off an efficient win with Stratton aboard. Steps-up but isn't out of place against this crew and the Adamczyk barn has been clicking.
6-Rock Diamonds N (9/2)-Last week, went the 2nd half in 54.2 but was too far back and came a close 4th. My feeling is Joe B doesn't look to come off cover. This time he blasts out and tries to land on the point and not look back.

Race 11 (10:20 PM EST)

1-Caviart Sargent (5-1)-Has cashed checks versus better, has enough gate speed to get the pocket and stay close to the one below. Willing to use with this post draw in case the chalk doesn't have his fast ball.
3-Fearful Intent (3/2)-Comes off an easy win at PcD, could take control and not look back. This is the level of past success but this isn't an automatic win, and the price will be tiny. Using and hoping for some value with the one above.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

1,4/4,6,7/2,3,6/1,3
Total Bet=$36

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