Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 rolls in Race 5 and it 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)

1-Why Tomorrow Ray (9/5)-Came 2nd on 8-4, grinded up but was out closed by Rockin N Talkin (3) and missed by a neck. Bartlett and Engblom combo draws the 1 hole and usually needs to be on the point or in the pocket turning for the wire to win. That trip should happen without emptying the tank.
3-Rockin N Talkin (6-1)-Got a smooth steer by Colin Kelly last time and paid off at a square price. Now, Pat Lachance gets the assignment, and this race could set up for a closer. Best to respect, the Megan Scran entry is sharp and could be overlooked tonight.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

2-Sweet Beach Life (5/2)-Comes off a big-time effort leaving from post 7 to miss by a nose. That snapped a 3-race win streak and now bumps up. The Alexander trainee is very sharp and can leave as fast as the gate car. Still fits well and will look for another big try.
3-Endofstory (4-1)-Steps up a couple of levels after crushing the NW20KL5 drawing off by 4 lengths.
Can offer a nice price, and should get the pocket behind Sweet Beach. Could trip out to double up.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

2-All Class (4-1)-Has cashed small checks in the last 2 races versus this kind. In the first start was off 3 weeks between races and last time drew the 7 hole. The last effort was good, and Bartlett has a post edge on some tough foes this time. This race might be decided by who gets the best trip, and the 5-year-old has the top driver doing the steering.
5-Dunkin' (3-1)-Will probably be bet in the 2nd start on Lasix. Has been off since 8-9 and was hung out in that mile. If gets off the gate without any missteps, George Brennan should provide the right trip for a picture. If Lasix kicks-in it could be the winning difference.
6-Heza Charttopper A (7/2)-Left from post 4 and wired this type last week. This is a tough race and post 6 makes it more of a challenge. But doesn’t need to lead every step of the way to win. Colin Kelly can provide a sharp steer and he has done well when driving the 5-year-old in the last 3 starts.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

3-Steet Hawk N (5/2)-Beaten chalk versus NW30K L5 now drops to face the NW of $20K, and was in the mix last time. Has come 3rd in the last two against better and if 100% could get back on the winning side of the ledger. Kelly takes over for Bartlett so that should help the price. Will try to beat the 2nd ML chalk Admiral Hill (6) who is the Engblom-Bartlett entry.
4-Manferno (9/2)-Will look for some value and the Adamczyk entry picks up Brent Holland tonight. That's a positive driver change that could help. Needs a close-up trip and is in a spot to race at the top of the stack. Will look for an aggressive steer and could land in the pocket off the gate, if not on top. Has hit the board in 5 of 7 at Yonkers with 4 pictures and the public might overlook.

$2 Pick 4

1,3/2,3/2,5,6/3,4
Total Bet=$48

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