Yonkers Raceway begins the weekend with a 12-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

1-Pinebushdragonroll (5/2)-The fastest horse doesn't always win but this one has big speed. Might be best on a 1-mile oval, but could go gate to wire here.
2-Gothic Rock (4-1)-The veteran has seemingly forgot how to win and is 1-18 this year. But has made over half of its lifetime earnings on this oval (95-8-16-13). Jason Bartlett picks here and gets off #3 who he won with in the last start. Likes to race at the top of the stack and this could be a spot for an overdue picture.

Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)

1-Twin B Allure (8/5)-Went gate to wire on 7-12 and now steps up. Fits with this crew and from the rail could be difficult to tackle.
6-Elektra A (3-1)-Made its Yonkers debut last week and raced well versus this kind to finish 3rd. Tyler Buter could leave and might get a pocket ride. Can down the chalk with the right trip.

Race 11 (10:20 PM EST)

4-Hello Yes Hi (3-1)-Has been cashing checks against better and should relish the company. Will look for an aggressive drive from George Brennan. Could blast out and take control early on.
6-Dragons Lucky Lady (5/2)-This is another dropper who may have met a beatable field and comes back in sequence for a change. But hasn't taken a picture since 3-15. Will use with Bartlett at the controls and hopefully won't be over bet.

Race 12 (10:40) PM EST

5-Helpoftheseaons (2-1)-This mare is having a tough season posting only 1 win 15 starts but has been trying hard. Should get a close-up seat, so will respect chances, and does good work at Yonkers.
6-Willy Walton (5-1)-Steps up after wiring easier from the 8-hole. Should offer a square price and Brennan could have the pedal down. Can land in the pocket and trip out to double up.
8-Yanks Dougout (7/2)-Drops after finishing 2nd to better. Tried wiring the last field and will look for Joe B to follow the same plan off the gate. Beaten odds-on chalk ships in from Philly and may have landed in a spot to cash the top check.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

1,2/1,6/4,6/5,6,8
Total Bet=$24

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