Yonkers Raceway has an 11-race card, and the $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool starts in Race 5. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 rolls in Race 8, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 8 (9:05 EDT)

2-Always A Thrill (7/2)-Has won 9 of 13 this year and certainly knows how to beat this kind. Recent form hasn’t dropped off much. Did finish 3rd in the last 2 starts and wouldn’t want the Nick DeVita 4-year-old to break up the ticket with an inside draw and maybe a pocket trip.
4-Dunkin (9/2)-This sequence could come up chalky. The DiDomenico entry might be overlooked and could pay a nice price. Needs the right trip and my expectation is George Brennan makes the most of the post edge it has on some tough foes. Could blasts out and try to go gate to wire.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

2-American Dealer N (3-1)-Has finished 2nd in 5 of the last 6 and now drops out of the Invites. Gets a new set of hands in Tyler Buter and should be on top or in the 2 hole off the gate. Best to respect chances to seal the deal here.
6-Street Hawk N (7/2)-This veteran also drops and lands at the level of its last win which came on June 2nd. Went gate to wire from the 8-hole and was bet down to 6/5. Brennan should be out and rolling at another short price.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

4-Curbside Pickup (4-1)-Brennan could try to take control when the wings fold, but he has options. Could beat this crew coming off cover if the pace is honest. Can be a main player if gets off the gate alertly.
6-Flip My Chip (3-1)-Last week, made the 1st start for the Forte barn after a claim and Brent Holland was at the controls. He drove aggressively from the 7-hole and did get on the point. But a 27.1 third quarter may have been its undoing, finished a beaten 2nd at 12-1. Won't be that price but could get a smoother trip tonight.

Race 11 (10:05 PM EDT)

2-Ameritric (12-1)-Going to fade #1 Frequent Image the chalk and try to get a decent return on the Pick 4 sequence. This 4-year-old won't be on many tickets but starting inside could do the trick at a big price. Did come 2nd missing by a head against straight $30k claimers and left from post 1 that night. Could be on the point or in the pocket into the 1st turn and if so, has a good shot at an upset.
6-I'm The Prince (6-1)-The Prince is somewhat pace dependent as big gate speed isn't his thing. This race should have honest fractions. It could set up nicely for Brennan to roll by foes down the lane and take a picture at a solid price.

$2 Late Pick 4

2,4/2,6/4,6/2,6
Total Bet=$32

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