Yonkers Raceway has a 12-race card to begin the week. The 0.50 Pick 5 starts in Race 5 and has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. 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)

3-King James Express (4-1)-Comes off an even effort versus $50k claimers, should be a square price, and now drops to a spot to shine. But doesn’t have much gate speed. So, Mark MacDonald needs to work a sharp drive and be racing with the leaders on the last turn.
4-As Always (3-1)-The Engblom-Gingras combo was bet in last, and the beaten chalk took the overland route, and it didn't work out. Should be better here but wouldn’t want another short price. Needs to leave quickly to get a pocket ride behind Motive Hanover and take its chances down the lane.
6-Motive Hanover (5/2)-Would probably look to fade the Joe/Jen trainee trying to win its 3rd straight but draws good enough to land on the point. Can make it 3 in a row if gets the jump on this crew.

Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)

1-Rocknroll Runa A (7/2)-The Stalbaum trainee is in fine form and should be a main player from the rail. Might be overlooked and could provide some value as others need a Series win.
3-Coaches Corner (2-1)-The Coach is a tough customer and probably doesn't have the quickness off the gate to get on the point. But Bartlett should be lurking near the leaders and if close enough turning for the wire it could be picture time.
4-Hellabalou (3-1)-This Burke entry shouldn't be overlooked. Gingras will leave and if the 6-year-old lands in the pocket without much strain watchout. Missed by only a nose last week with a 2-hole ride and left from the 7-hole.

Race 11 (10:20 PM EST)

1-Tuggin On My Heart (9/5)-Has been in super sharp form and has won 4 straight, the last was at this level. Draws the rail and could lead every step of the way again.
4-Sailboat Hanover (5-1)-If someone is going to beat the two inside it could be a horse that can come off cover. Sailboat raced big rallying in last and knows how to win. Austin Siegelman needs to get him in position to sweep by and if so there should be an honest pace.

Race 12 (10:40 PM EST)

2-Kerford Road A (5/2)-Won't be 5-1 this week but could get another efficient trip and double up for Joe B.
3-Big Sir (7/2)-Didn't show up versus the $50k claimers and now drops to the level of the previous win which came at the this same level. Should get off the gate in good shape and be racing at the top of the stack.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

3,4,6/1,3,4/1,4/2,3
Total Bet=$36

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