Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card with the $1.00 Pick 5 beginning in Race 5. That sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $2.00 late Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)

4-Vici (9/5)-The drop in class should help after a string of even efforts versus $50k claimers. George Brennan will probably be aggressive and look to play catch me if you can.
5-Ourmatemenko N (10-1)-The NZ bred has failed in its 3 US starts and was the post time chalk in 2 of those races. But it did hit the board in 2 of 3 and should offer a much better price tonight. Will look for a big try as team Stratton may have the 6-year-old figured out and those that have finished ahead are not in this field.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

2-Aardies Flash N (5-1)-Was too far back in last and faced some tough winners in the Borgata series who won’t be an issue tonight. Closed well to finish 3rd last time. Stratton will be between the pipes, did top this kind the last time he steered and had the same post draw.
3-Why Not Now (3-1)-The last start was the best in a while. Finished 2nd in front of Ardies Flash in the Borgata consolation race. Matt Kakaley should be aggressive in this spot and with a good steer could post an overdue win.

Race 8 (9:05 EDT)

5-Kopi Luwak (4-1)-Makes the first start for trainer Ron Burke and was a $60k claim. George Brennan should have the pedal down and it could be clear sailing to get on the engine. If so, could quickly reward the new connections, and this outfit posts 36% winners off a claim.
6-Endofstory (5/2)-Ships back from PcD and Bartlett gets the call for Doug Dilloian and that combo does good work. Won on May 6th off a close-up trip and that plan could happen here. Faces better but doesn’t look out of place.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

1-Bullville Frank (9/5)-Frank is 0-8 here at Yonkers and has finished 2nd three times. Not loving the short price but can’t find a better option and shouldn’t have an excuse if dialed on high. Comes back in sequence, draws the rail, recent form is fine and gets Bartlett at the controls. Will use and hope the 6-year-old finally connects on the Hilltop.

$2 Late Pick 4

4,5/2,3/5,6/1
Total Bet=$16

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