Tonight, Yonkers Raceway has a $10,000 guaranteed pool for the $1 Pick 5 that rolls in Race 5. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 8, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

2-Manferno (6-1)-Steps up after beating the $60k claimers coming off cover. Could provide a nice payout in a race without a standout if Matt Kakely works another sharp steer.
4-Jomikiyoursofine (7/2)-Went the last 1/2-mile in 55.1 and just missed by a nose. There could be some big early speed in this affair, and a well-timed move can get this 5-year-old across the wire first.
6-Endofstory (5-1)-If the Dilloian 4-year-old is all systems go, Tyler Buter could try to out-leave Dunkin' to the outside and Red Wood Hanover on its inside. May have better gate speed then both, and will likely be a much better price than the other 2 and should like the company.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

4-Goliath Hanover (9/2)-Will look for a solid # with a Burke trainee that might be overlooked. Buter probably has enough gate speed to out leave those on the inside and could get on the point or land in the pocket. Did beat this kind back on 9-1 coming off cover so that is an option too and did have the same post as tonight.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

2-Himself N (4-1)-Drops to a spot to shine and draws well to be forwardly placed. Comes off flat efforts versus the Invites and hopefully will offer a square price. Should be a player if Austin Siegleman provides a smooth steer.
4-Aye Aye Captain N (5/2)-Came 2nd to Verdun who raced big last week. The Bucci trainee is usually in the hunt with a good draw and Brent Holland knows how to provide a winning trip.

Race 11 (10:05 PM EDT)

1-Hickfromfrenchlick (6-1)-This isn't an easy race to read. Mark MacDonald knows the old-timer well and it has a big shot versus this bunch leaving from the rail. Beat better than this back in July and hasn't been in this cheap for a long time. Should be no worse than in the pocket off the car and could get on the point. Will look to fade the 9/5 morning line chalk Nandelo N until it proves it can seal the deal.

$3.00 Late Pick 4

2,4,6/4/2,4/1
Total Bet=$18

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