Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card. The 0.50 Pick 5 with a $10,000 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)

4-Rockin Jukebox (7/2)-Joe B is back at the controls and the 7-year-old drops. Comes back in sequence this time and looks like a main player.
5-Backstreet Shadow (5/2)-The 9-year-old hasn’t won in a while but is still taking on tough customers on every size oval. Could leave to get the top in this spot and Matt Kakaley should have in play from start to finish. Has won 12 of 34 races on the Hill Top.

Race 8 (9:20 PM EST)

1-Himself N (5/2)-The Hudson trainee is sharp as a tack and has a nose for the wire. Anthony Napolitano doesn’t need to lead every step of the way to take a picture. Should be in play early on and could notch its 3rd straight win versus Invites if the trip works out.
6-Act Fast (6-1)-Wasn’t up to the challenge of stepping up to this class after shipping in from Delaware. Missed a start before the last race, now comes back in sequence and should be a solid price. This is a very fast 4-yr-old who could get on the engine and be tough tackle.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

4-Optical Illusion N (7/2)-Should be a player in the 3rd race after a judges scratch. Wouldn’t want to take a short price, needs to prove itself at this level. But this isn’t a very salty group and Matt Kakaley can work a good trip with this post draw.
5-Deetzy (8-1)-Will fade the 5/2 choice Leonidas who has the rail and returns after being off since 7-1.Will look for Brent Holland to be aggressive again. Tried to wire the last group and missed by a head. Moves up in a field with question marks and comes off a sharp performance.
7-Gingras Beach (6-1)-Needs a trip but takes a good drop in class as ANap takes the lines, and he has been clicking. Could see an honest pace happening, so the Bucci entry could stalk and roll by down the lane.

Race 10 (10:00 PM EST)

1-Be Dazzled Lou A (6/5)-The Joe B trainee wired the field from post 8 last time and made it look easy. Should try the same game plan drawing the rail and will string along although the price will be small.
3-Movin On Up (8-1)-The 9-year-old also moves up after getting on the point early on and didn't look back. ANap is back to steer and has hit the board in 16 of 32 at Yonkers with 5 wins. Looks like a double up possibility, although the morning line seems too high.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

4,5/1,6/4,5,7/1,3
Total Bet=$24

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