Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card to begin the weekend. 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)

2-Factory Girl (2-1)-Steps up again but doesn't meet a deep field. Winner of 2 straight handily and has big gate speed so will respect chances of a 3-peat. Faces a field where 3 others also step up. Using the one below and is the only horse who drops and draws inside.
3-Ideal Cover (8-1)-Has been cashing checks versus better and Brent Holland should be able to work a stalking trip from this post. Could be the best down the lane if in striking range to tackle the leader.

Race 7 (8:45 Pm EDT)

4-Djimon (2-1)-The first start in town was not fruitful, suffered an equipment break and was bet down to 7/5. Drops and should have his way with this group. George Brennan can get the top and not look back. Does well at Yonkers (8-4-0-0).

Race 8 9:05 PM EDT)

1-Silk Cloud A (7/2)-Going to fade the 2-1 program chalk #8 Walkin On Sunshine and will start with this veteran who drew the rail. Jordan Stratton should be no worse than in the pocket off the gate and could take a picture with an efficient trip.
5-Seaside Diva (5-1)-Classy mare banked over $570k last year but has only 1 win in 8 races at YR. The Burke trainee could be a factor at a square price with an aggressive drive by Jim Marohn.
6-Front Page Story (6-1)-Everyone moves up in this field except for #6 and #7, and this mare comes off a gate to wire score. Pat Lachance has a post edge on the Invite horses, could get the jump on them and pop at a solid price.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

3-Nikasa N (6-1)-Will finish up by fading the rail horse who is 6/5 in the morning line and doesn't have much gate speed. Team Stratton entry should relish the company, could leave, get the top and be tough to tackle. The veteran mare has hit the board in 18 of 33 with 5 pictures.

$2 Late Pick 4

2,3/4/1,5,6/3
Total Bet=$12

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