by Al Cimaglia
October 23, 2023
Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card with the first post at 7:00 PM EST. The 0.50 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool starts in Race 5. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 begins in Race 6, and the sequence will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 6 (8:40 PM EST)
3-Arrhythmic Surge (2-1)-Steps up after beating the $30k claimers with a sharp rally. Will need a top try and an honest pace. But will respect the connections and could double up.
7-Alotbettor N (10-1)-Price shot has a chance because Buter could have the pedal down and can land on the point. Has the gate speed to get into good position and knows how to beat this kind.
Race 7 (9:00 PM EST)
2-Luckbewithalex (4-1)-Posted a win by wiring the field, then moved up and was stuck with the 8-hole and that didn't end well. Can go back to the winning plan with this post draw and make every call a winning one.
3-Jack's Legend N (2-1)-Drops to a level of past success and will look for an aggressive steer by Kakaley. This is another who could get off the gate in a hurry.
4-Jahan Hanover (5/2)-Gets post relief and this race could set-up for a stalker coming off the pace. Bartlett needs to work the right trip and he is more than capable of providing a sharp steer.
Race 8 (9:20 PM EST)
1-Hickfromfrenchlick (3-1)-Likes to get on the engine and not look back. That could be a winning formula with this post draw.
4-This Is The Plan (5/2)-Comes out of 9/16 of a mile race that don't work out well. Is in a good spot for Brennan to leave and land on the engine or in the pocket. Either trip can work for a picture.
Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)
2-Wichita Lineman (6-1)-Was claimed by Per Engblom for $50k on Oct. 2, moved up and had an even effort. This barn could be ready to start rolling. The veteran should be a square price and could be in line for a cozy trip.
3-Rockin Jukebox (5/2)-Jenn and Joe winner of 2 straight could get a similar trip again. Joe B could fire out, land on the point, and control the mile.
4-Won Last Feeling (8-1)-Will need a big effort at this level but the price is right to use. Gets some post relief and Jim Marohn could work a stalking trip and roll by down the lane.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
3,7/2,3,4/1,4/2,3,4
Total Bet=$36
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