Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card with the main event coming in Race 6, The MGM Yonkers International Trot with a $1,000,000 purse. The $1.00 Pick 5 starts in Race 5. The sequence has a $20,000 guaranteed pool, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 5 (2:23 PM EDT)

3-Coaches Corner (4-1)-Has been racing well considering drawing the 8-hole in 3 of the last 4 starts. Faced tough company up in Canada and is now on its favorite oval where the Engblom trainee has excelled, winning 16 of 31 races. Will look for Jason Bartlett to work an effective trip. Should be racing near the top of the stack throughout despite the added distance.
6-Captain Albano (9/5)-The program chalk is in sharp form and has done good work on smaller ovals. This will be the 1st race on the Hilltop, and that is cause for pause. But will rely on the Noel Daly standout to not have issues with the turns or the surface, and should be a dangerous player.

Race 6 (2:53 PM EDT)

6-Double Deceiver (5-1)-Winner of 3 straight has Yonkers experience and was a 2nd place finisher in the Trot in 2022. Did leave for Sweden afterward, had mixed results the first 2 years and now has been on fire. The 6-year-old PA Bred son of Cantab Hall has been off since 8-9. The connection have pointed him for this event and with this post draw driver Orjan Kihlstrom has options. If necessary could grind it out and still be in the hunt at the wire.
9-Periculum (5/2)-Last year's runner up didn't get an ideal journey but in the end was a clear 2nd best. Now is challenged with starting in the 2nd tier once again. Recent form has been fine but hasn't been able to solve #1-Lexus Cody in the Maple Leaf Trot races. Will lean toward the tepid morning line chalk here. Scott Zeron should be closer to the leader turning for the wire this year. Likes to roll late and the added distance could help the Marcus Melander trainee.

Race 7 (3:23 PM EDT)

3-Up Your Deo (7/2)-There is speed on the rail and one the below could be leaving also. This race could set-up nicely for Dexter Dunn to get a close up seat, maybe in the pocket. Lightly raced 5-year-old, won its only start on a smaller oval this year, and could be a trip out candidate at a square price.
8-Antognoni S (5/2)-The Burke trainee would probably be an odds-on choice if drew inside. This post draw will be a test but has been so good it may not matter at all. Won at Yonkers this year in a 1 1/4-mile race drawing off by over 5 lengths. Yannick Gingras will look to get a decent seat off the gate and could power by later in the mile. Hasn't lost at Yonkers (7-7) and is looking for its 4th straight picture.

Race 8 (3:53 PM EDT)

4-Dealyed Hanover (5/2)-Went off as even money chalk in the 1st race since 5-26. Got on the engine and got caught late to lose by a neck. Probably needed the last start and George Brennan should have in striking range for a picture even without landing on the point. This isn't a deep group and could be more battle ready this time.
8-Austral Hanover (7/2)-The Engblom entry has the gate speed to land in a close-up seat. But is versatile and also can win coming off cover. Has hit the board in 21 of 37 at Yonkers with 8 pictures, and could add to the total with a sharp steer from Jim Marohn.

Race 9 (4:23 PM EDT)

3-Airmans Jackpot (4-1)-This will be the 4th race for the Pat Lachance barn and hasn't been able to connect for the new connections. Actually, recent efforts have been dull but gets post relief and fits with this crew. Should be able to show more life with a ground saving journey. That type of trip could happen if closer to the leaders after the 1st turn.
7-Mazeppa N (9/5)-Not loving the small price but that has to do with the lack of form in this field and gets class relief. Makes the 1st start for the Engblom barn and finished a beaten 3rd last time. Drops to face much easier and could have his way with this crew. Tyler Buter might have the pedal down and try to make every call a winning one.

$1 Pick 5

3,6/6,9/3,8/4,8/3,7
Total Bet=$32

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