Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card. The 0.50 Pick 5 with a $15,000 guaranteed pool rolls 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 (9:00 PM EST)

1-Nandolo N (7/5)-Has burned some money not posting a win in the last 6 starts. Not loving the short price but need to use. Will rely on Jason Bartlett to race near the top of the stack and be in striking range at the head of the stretch.
6-None Bettor A (8-1)-Doesn’t show a recent win at this level but this isn’t the strongest field and does have enough gate speed to get a good seat. Comes back in sequence for the 2nd straight time and that hasn’t been happening. Might be sitting on a big try.

Race 8 (9:20 PM EST)

1-Brookdale Miki (5-1)-Comes off an even try versus similar and was off 3 weeks between starts. This will be the 2nd start at Yonkers after arriving from Mohawk. Scott Zeron steers, his father owns and will look for an improved effort. The 0-18 this year is an issue but should offer a fair price.
4-Hunting Zone (7/5)-Dropped to this level and stayed inside to finish 3rd versus a sharp winner. The 7/5 ML feels strong but may have met a beatable field. George Brennan sticks, will respect chances of an overdue win, and he will likely be aggressive.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

1-Windsun Ricky (5-1)-Drops to a soft spot, and Dan Dube should have in play with this post draw. Could be overlooked as Bartlett and Holland had been steering. But has back-class and knows how to beat this kind.
3-Racing Rampage (7/5)-Bumps up after going gate to wire in last and looked sharp in the 1st start in the Alexander barn. Matt Kakaley should be out and rolling and will respect chances of doubling up.
4-Cyrus N (6-1)-Gets post relief, class relief and regular pilot Brent Holland comes back for this outing. Has been stuck with the 8 hole in the last 3 starts and from this starting slot Holland could be aggressive. Has the gate speed to get the pocket behind the ML chalk and look to take over down the lane.

Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)

1-Fortify (2-1)-Takes a needed drop in class, draws the rail and will probably be a shorter price than the morning line. Not a value play but is difficult to leave off the ticket.
4-Whats Stanley Got A (5/2)-Similar to #1 as wins have been tough to come by this year (19-2-5-0). Should be heard from with this post draw. Jason Bartlett could leave and try to land on the point. Should get a smooth steer and be in the hunt at the wire.
5-Lou's Sweetrevenge(9/2)-Cashed the top check versus similar on 6-4. May have a tactical advantage if the pace is lively. That could happen and Matt Kakaley should have the Alexander entry stalking close to the leader.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

1,6/1,4/1,3,4/1,4,5
Total Bet=$36

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