Yonkers Raceway begins the week with an extended 12-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool rolls in Race 5. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

1-Rockin JukeBox (5/2)-Could not seal the deal last week leaving from the rail. But Jason Bartlett is at the controls tonight and he almost won 2 back from the 8-hole with the Joe B entry. Bartlett posts 39% winners for this outfit and will respect chances.
6-Hellabalou (7/2)-Steps up after drawing off by 5 lengths against the NW15000 on 9-29. Went gate to wire in last and this will be more difficult but not looking for a gate to wire win. The Burke trainee also knows how to take a picture coming off cover.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

4-Dunkin' (2-1)-Went off at 3/5 in last and was driven like it by George Brennan. Left hard from post 8, got the top and never looked back. Now steps up, but if ready to roll it won't matter. Could follow the same script and that was the 1st win at YR since 7-7. Going to assume last week was a wakeup call and could double up with the post relief.
6-All Class (7/2)-Drops after cashing a 2nd place check leaving from post 2. Starting outside helps the price and still can be no worse than in the pocket off the gate. Could be sitting on a big try in the 2nd start off a sick scratch.

Race 11 (10:05 PM EDT)

4-Nandolo N (2-1)-Father Time seemingly has caught up to this classy veteran but will use on a double drop in class. Could make short work of this crew if feeling good but lately everything is a struggle. Probably will still need the right trip to win and won't offer any value.
7-JM's Finaltreasure (9/2)-Has cashed smaller checks in the last 2 races facing $60k claimers. The horse who wins this affair could be the one who gets the smoothest trip. Brennan could look to seize an opportunity to leave off the gate to get a decent seat. Has a back class edge on most of this field and will look for an aggressive drive.


Race 12 (10:25 PM EDT)

2-Panettone Hanover (3-1)-Comes off 2 sharp wins, the last one was in 152.3 and drew off by 6 lengths. Is 3 big miles in a row too much to ask? Faces better but could get the top again and wouldn't want the team Stratton 5-year-old to bust up the ticket.
6-Soho Santorini A (6-1)-Cashed 3rd place checks against better, dropped in last and suffered broken equipment. Still managed to finish 2nd so now bumps up and still fits. Has gate speed to be put in play early on and Brennan should do just that.

$2 Late Pick 4

1,6/4,6/4,7/2,6
Total Bet=$32

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