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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Late Pick 4 Analysis | Monday, August 14, 2023

by Al Cimaglia

August 14, 2023

Yonkers Raceway has a 12-race card with the 0.50 Pick 5 starting in Race 5, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 rolls in Race 9, and the sequence will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9

2-Mickey Gee N (3-1)-Was scratched on 7-17 and had missed almost a month before the last start. Did close nicely in last, the Hudson barn is heating up and might be ready to post the 1st win of 2023.
4-Windsun Ricky (7/2)-Put in an even effort at Philly off a sick scratch last week and did beat this kind on 7-3 at YR from the same post. Bartlett gets the assignment and that shouldn't hurt the chances of taking the 7th picture in 23 starts in 2023.

Race 10

5-He's Special (5/2)-Sat the pocket all the way around in last on a sloppy track. Was interfered with down the stretch, it looked as if hooked wheels trying to come through down the rail. Lost by less than 2 lengths and might have won with a smooth trip. Could get the 2-hole again, this time behind the one below, and could catch the leader down the lane.
6-Imma Bee (3-1)-This is the 1st start in the Adamczyk barn, just missed by a neck last time, and Joe B grabs the lines. Should be leaving again and looking to land on the point. If the new pilot steals a quarter this 5-year-old might not be denied.

Race 11

4-Alluneedisfaith N (5/2)-Came 3rd to Open company in the slop and tonight regular driver Kakaley takes the lines. Drops and should be a main player.
5-Whats Stanley Got A (6-1)-Was bet down to 2/5 on 8-1 against NW15000L5, took control and didn't look back. Bumps up a few levels but does come off a quick mile. Offers a price, hasn't had a long history in the US, only 5 starts. Not sure if we have seen the best from the 7-year-old. Willing to take a swing at the morning line price.
6-Moonlight Shadow (7/2)-Beat up on the $75k claimers winning by 5 lengths on 8-7 from the 2-hole. Could stalk or look to get on the point. Either plan can work, and it would be no surprise if won right back.

Race 12

4-Never Say Never N (5/2)-Makes the 4th start for the Alexander barn and dops into a condition that could lead to a picture. Could be bet down and may look to leave and land on the point. Kakaley sticks, will look for an aggressive steer and a big try.
7-Rock The Devil (7/2)-Recent form has been dull but beat better here back in June and just missed the top check 3 starts back. Should relish the company and has the gate speed to be in put in play when the wings fold.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

2,4/5,6/4,5,6/4,7
Total Bet=$24

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