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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Late Pick 4 Analysis | Friday, August 1, 2025

by Al Cimaglia

August 1, 2025

Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card. The $2 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 (8:45 PM EDT)

2-Warrior One (9/2)-Winner of 3 straight the last 2 were at YR and this will probably be more of a test but can't be overlooked. Bumps up but could be posing leaving from the inside and with a smooth steer.
3-Warrawee Whisper (4-1)-Minnesota shipper last raced at Aces on 6-15 at the Open level. Put in a sharp qualifier at Yonkers going gate to wire and winning in 155.4. The Dilloian barn does good work with horses coming off layoffs (21%) and George Brennan could benefit from a 2-hole trip.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

1-Full Of Muscles (7/2)-Not sure how to feel about this 7-year-old that has raced at M1 and smaller ovals. Has speed and appears to fit with this group. Will use and hope isn't bet down. My gut stays Brent Holland will try to go gate to wire and if not, a pocket ride could be coming.
2-Torrone (8-1)-This is a proven winner at this level that has been in too deep facing Invites. Colin Kelly steers for the 1st time for the Tom Fanning barn. The veteran likes to get on the engine and not look back, that could happen at a square price.
4-Unevergonnagethis (5/2)-Has been stuck with post 7 the last 2 races and now has an opportunity to be closer to the lead at the 3/4 pole. There is some early speed and Jordan Stratton could be stalking nearby and then be the best down the lane.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

2-Pass And Stow (2-1)-This is a hodge podge group and the mare might be bet down. But is hard to overlook, coming off a gate to wire score. Does bump-up but has beaten this kind and better at the Hilltop. Should get a top of the stack trip again.
3-Chiapanecas (6-1)-Paced the back half in .55 but couldn't make up any ground. Tonight, Mark MacDonald does the steering, and he came a close 3rd versus this kind on 6-13. The Engblom trainee could be put in play early on and can offer a solid price.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

2-Mississippi Storm (5/2)-Returns after spending time at PcD and M1, cashed checks in both but now returns to its home field. The Yonkers record is (110-25-21-21) and the veteran was doing well facing much tougher last time here. Lands in an advantageous condition and should take care of business with a decent trip.

$2 Late Pick 4

2,3/1,2,4/2,3/2
Total Bet=$24

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