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

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

2-Semi Tough (2-1)-The Borgata Series goes on for a while and that should be factored into handicapping. This veteran raced from the back last week and came 4th from post 6. That was probably a breather for the 8-yr-old and should bring its A-game for a big Series try after drawing post 2 tonight.
4-Rocknroll Runa A 9/2-Comes off a win in Leg 1, and this is a bigger test. But Mark MacDonald will probably try the same plan. He should have the pedal down and could end up in the pocket again. If so, Runa could pull off another upset.

Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)

1-This Is The Plan (2-1)-Couldn't catch a well-rated Covered Bridge last week and that was the 1st start since 11-27. Will single and expect Yannick Gingras to make the most of the 1-hole and be able to handle the program chalk #4-Did It Myway.

Race 11 (10:20 PM EST)

3-Anothrmastrpiece N (2-1)-Appears to be in race ready form and now makes the 4th start off the bench. Bumps up after wiring the field in last and knows how to beat this kind as well.
5-Gingras Beach (9/2)-Will need its best to beat the one above who could get the jump and land on top. Gingras seems to get the most out of his "name sake". Will use at a square price and could get another pocket ride behind the morning line choice.

Race 12 (10:40 PM EST)

5-Prince McCardle N (8-1)-Comes off a decent try from post 8 in the 1st race at YR since 12-18. Jordan Stratton could leave again and land on the point or in the pocket without burning much gas. Looks like a useable price shot that gets needed post relief and could finish the best of all.
7-Ginger Tree Pete (7/2)-This is an interesting race and from the inside this might be the morning line favorite. Jason Bartlett sticks, and he has gate speed to use to land in a close-up seat. Wouldn't want to play at a short price from this post but is difficult to leave off the ticket.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

2,4/1/3,5/5,7
Total Bet=$8

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