Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card to begin the week. The 0.50 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool goes in Race 5. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 7, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 7

2-Barrywhite Hanover (12-1)-Was claimed by the Stratton barn and should be forwardly placed in a race without proven $30k claimers. The driver change to Jordan Stratton should help and will look for a price play with this 7-time winner in 2023.
5-Two Faced (2-1)-Program chalk tried to go gate to wire last time but faded down the lane. Bartlett returns and that shouldn't hurt. Could take a picture with a sharp steer.

Race 8

2-Nandolo N (5/2)-Steps-up after a solid win and still fits with this group. Could get an efficient trip and double up.
3-Rocknroll Runa A (7/2)-Runa is in good form and Kakaley could work a stalking trip. There should be an honest pace and this veteran might finish best of all.
4-Funatthebeach N (5-1)-Back in town after facing some tough foes north of the border. Stratton has some choices off the gate and has enough gate speed to land in a close-up seat.

Race 9

1-Komodo Beach (7/2)-Came up empty at Philly in the 1st start off a sick scratch. Was bet hard and Stratton gets the call, and the 5-year-old has beaten better here. Has been camera shy this year but could handle this kind if 100%.
2-Mr Ibiza N (4-1)-Bumps up after coming 2nd in a fast mile and Kakaley takes the lines. Should be racing with the leaders and seems to be acclimated to the US.
5-Family Recipe (3-1)-Drops to a soft spot and has the gate speed to land on top. Should be in play off the gate and may have met a beatable field.

Race 10

2-Sauvignon Bluechip (7/2)-Knows how to win but has to do it the hard way here because this gelding lacks gate speed. My thinking is there will be a decent pace and Brennan will have in striking range at the 3/4's pole.
5-Wichita Lineman (5/2)-Even at the age of 10 this is the best horse in the field, but recent form has been spotty. This veteran also isn't loaded with gate speed these days. Raced better in last, Bartlett gets the assignment and could be sitting on a big try.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

2,5/2,3,4/1,2,5/2,5
Total Bet=$36

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