Yonkers Raceway begins the week with a 12-race card. The 0.50 Pick 5 goes in Race 5 and has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts 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-Desperate Man (3/2)-Ships back after a rough trip from post 8 at Saratoga versus tough customers. Has won 11 of 14 at Yonkers and is clearly the one to beat. Could make every call a winning one but is versatile and doesn't need to lead every step of the way to win.
4-Covered Bridge (5-1)-This is my only choice to take down Desperate Man and could do so if Stratton times the gate and lands on the point. This pilot knows how to get the most out of the Gillis trainee and the price should be right to use.

Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)

2-Cadillac Bayama (5/2)-Sat the pocket behind Fortify with George Brennan on 7-22, was trapped inside and finished 3rd. Most of this group has not recently won at this condition. But the Team Lachance veteran did on 6-10 and with a clean trip should take another picture.

Race 11 (10:20 PM EST)

1-Pound For Pound (2-1)-Raced better than the line looked versus a well-rated, strong winner and now drops to a soft spot. Should be out and rolling. Can take charge and control the mile. Appears to be a smooth trip away from the winner's circle and could be bet hard. The new connections may finally cash the top check.

Race 12 (10:40 PM EST)

2-What Stanley Got A (9/5)-Tried to wire Invitational company in last and finished 2nd. Drops and that could make a winning difference. Should be racing at the top of the stack throughout but can't completely trust.
3-None Bettor A (9/2)-The 11-year-old can still dial it up at its favorite track (70-22-10-9). Left from post 7 last time, put in a no-move mile and then skipped a start. Has good early speed if brings a top try, fits, and has the speed to be put in play early on.
5-Himself N (9/2)-Can offer a good price and will be tested at this level. Using because the fractions should be lively and this race could set up for a closer. Tyler Buter could work a stalking trip, and be the strongest down the lane.

$2.00 Late Pick 4

2,4/2/1/2,3,5
Total bet=$12

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