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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Late Pick 4 Analysis | Friday, July 18, 2025

by Al Cimaglia

July 18, 2025

Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)

4-Archery Seelster (2-1)-The short price is tough to swallow and it's difficult to lean into anyone in this affair. But in general this is a group afraid of cameras, and at least the Cullipher entry has been in the hunt at YR versus better (15-1-2-7).
Meets a beatable bunch and when Jason Bartlett steers for this barn he posts 39% winners.
5-Buddy Earl (8-1)-Comes off an even effort in its Yonkers debut, in what was a needed race. The 5-year-old should be a solid price, and George Brennan has some gate speed to use.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

1-Marlbank Road (2-1)-This is another case of a short price chalk who deserves the rating due to the draw and the suspect quality of the field. Brent Holland is between the pipes tonight and he might be able to get the veteran off the gate close to the lead.
3-C-Bet Hanover (4-1)-This is probably the most consistent of the bunch and can offer value at the morning line price. Colin Kelly should put in play early on and could cash the top check with a sharp steer.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

1-Creative Venture (7/2)-Going to fade the 9/5 choice P L Oscar (4) and looks for some value. Should enjoy the company and the rail could help but doesn't have big gate speed. Can be in the mix from start to finish but is only 1-19 this year.
6-Dorotea Trio It (8-1)-The Alexander trainee is interesting and should be a price. Could beat this crew if minds its manners. Went off at 8/5 last time against better but broke stride for the 2nd time in 3 starts. Risky but looks worthy of a swing.
8-Bully Boy Hill (8-1)-Has been trying hard but not able to seal the deal. Finished 3rd and a close 2nd two back at 74-1. Returns in sequence against similar and the post makes the price. Could tackle the speed if the fractions are honest.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

8-Walkin On Sunshine (7/5)-Comes off a 3rd place finish at M1 after finishing 1st in the previous two starts. Three back beat the Invites at Yonkers and with a fair trip can be the best here.

$2 Late Pick 4

4,5/1,3/1,6,8/8
Total Bet=$24

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