Yonkers Raceway has a 12-race card to begin the weekend. The feature goes in Race 7, a Pop-Up Fillies and Mares Final with a $40,000 purse. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9

2-Uptown Hanover (5/2)-Steps up after a nice rally on 8-4, Brennan will be in the bike again and has won 7 of 34 at Yonkers. The Cullipher trainee can be in the mix tonight. Might be able to get the top and not look back.
6-McMarkle Sparkle (9/2)-Ships back from M1 and lands in the same condition as its last win here on 7-14. Fits well at this level, could be overlooked and like the one above should be heard from with a good steer.

Race 10

1-Saranac Blue Chip (2-1)-Not liking the short price but should be a player versus this kind. This will be the 3rd start off a judge's scratch and best to not overlook.
4-Caughtinalandslide (3-1)-Faces better after rallying with a .56 back half to take a picture. Team Stratton trainee has been camera shy but will look for the upswing to continue.

Race 11

3-My Mind Is Madeup (4-1)-Came 2nd to the one below and could get a pocket trip again. Looks like the main player to snap the chalks 3 race win streak.
5-Toatsmygoats (9/5)-Has been handling this kind rather easily in the past 3 starts and left from post 7 in the last two. Likes to get on the point and play catch me if you can. Starts from a better post here and there is no reason to change a successful plan.

Race 12

1-Louie The Horse N (5-1)-The entire field has taken 14 pictures this year and Louis has one of them. Relying on being overlooked at the windows and the post draw making a significant difference. In the last 12 starts has never drawn the rail and had the 6-hole or worse 8 times.
3-Desire's Captain (20-1)-Has cashed checks versus $20k claimers and appears able to compete here. Looking for Stratton to work a cozy trip and have the veteran close to the leaders turning for the wire.
4-Macheasy A (9/2)-This 10-year-old still has good speed, and the Harmon barn is posting 21% winners over the past 30 days. Will look to fade the programs chalks #2 and #5 and hope to catch a price.

$1 Late Pick 4

2,6/1,4/3,5/1,3,4
Total Bet=$24

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