Yonkers Raceway begins the weekend with a 10-race card. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 7, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

2-Easy To Please (3-1)-Comes off 2 sharp efforts at Stga, the last ending in a win. Ships back and lands at a level where he hasn't shown much. But has started from post 7 in 2 of 3 races against this company and now draws inside which could make a winning difference. Did beat this kind going gate to wire leaving from post 4 on 6-27 and will look for Jordan Stratton to work the same plan here.
8-Ambushed (6-1)-Put in a big try in last with a 54.2 back half but was pace compromised and finished 3rd. My take is Brent Holland leaves hard and lands on the point or in the pocket behind the one above. Could pop at a nice price if is in good shape around the first turn.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

1-Take Your Pick (8-1)-Lightly raced mare comes off a win at PcD and the Cullipher trainee could surprise if dialed high. Does like to win (20-10-2-1) but has made only 60 lifetime starts. A pocket ride is a distinct possibility and a trip out win wouldn't be a shock.
6-Silk Cloud A (4-1)-Stratton had his foot through the floorboard leaving from post 6 on 8-22. Got the lead but the 26.3 opening quarter probably cost the win and ended up losing by a nose. Recent form has been sharp and if that doesn't change, the trip will probably be kinder this week. Could land on the point again off the gate, but doesn't need to lead every step of the way to take a picture.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

5-Airmans Jackpot (2-1)-This will be the 2nd start in the Pat Lachance barn after a claim and appears to have landed at a comfortable level to reward its connections. Put in an even effort against better and now drops to the softest spot in some time. Should relish the company and could be put into play when the wings fold.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

2-Bout Damn Time A (4-1)-Was cashing small checks versus $30K claimers and drops to a level for a shot at its 2nd picture this year. Showed some desire in last trying to go gate wire after starting from post 1. But faded badly down the lane as that type of trip isn't in its best interest. Was stuck with the 7 and the 8-hole 2 and 3 back. Basically, hasn't had an inside post draw since 6-3 and gets an opportunity against a suspect bunch.
3-Talent To Spare A (7/2)-Bumps up but still fits from the inside against a soft group. Might be able to time the gate and beat the rail horse to the top of the opening turn. This race could set up nicely if the mare gets on the point or lands in the 2-hole. Best to respect chances with its tactical speed. Has had an outside post in 3 of the last 4 races and is usually in the mix when draws inside.

$3 Late Pick 4

2,8/1,6/5/2,3
Total Bet=$24

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