by Al Cimaglia
May 17, 2024
Yonkers Raceway has a 12-race card. 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 (9:40 PM EST)
2-Great Somewhere (5/2)-Has been in the mix versus better and is a logical use on a drop. Should be racing at the top of the stack and hasn't been in this cheap in 2024.
6-Yorokobi N (5-1)-Finished 2nd in a quick mile when dropped to this level on 5-9. Jordan Stratton has gate speed to work with and he could have the pedal down. Can land in a close-up seat and be heard from at the wire.
Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)
4-Gaelihill (3-1)-Hasn't been able to finish off miles versus better. Now, takes a good drop-in class and looks like a main player versus this kind.
5-Black Tie Bash (9/2)-This is another who should relish the company and may have met a beatable field. Posted a win here on 3-22 at this class and the same could happen tonight.
Race 11 (10:20 PM EST)
2-Uptown Hanover (5/2)-Raced well in 3 of the last 4 and went gate to wire last time. Takes a big step up but should be a player if back class kicks in. Could be on top or in the pocket off the gate and might be overlooked because of taking on better.
3-Twin B Sunkissed (4-1)-Comes off a dull effort but does fit. Usually is in the hunt with an inside post draw and George Brennan could be aggressive in this spot.
4-No Win No Feed A (9/2)-Won last at this class and might have a tactical advantage over others. Mark MacDonald could leave hard and get the top but doesn't have to lead every step of the way to take another picture.
Race 12 10:40 PM EST)
1-Creative Venture (3-1)-Doesn't win often but if the top check is going to be cashed this would be the time. Brent Holland can work an efficient trip, and this is a beatable field.
3-Fix A Drink (2-1)-Drops to a spot to shine and uses Lasix for the 2nd time. Should get a close-up ground saving trip and may capture the 1st win since shipping in from Mohawk.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
2,6/4,5/2,3,4/1,3
Total Bet=$24
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