Yonkers Raceway has a 10-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 7, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

1-Jumpingjackmac N (2-1)-The Dilloian trainee has made only 10 starts this year and is looking for its first win. Not loving the short price and not sure how much leaving from the rial will help. But gets needed class relief in a race where the program chalk starts in the 6 hole and is stepping up.
6-Nandolo N (9/5)-Faces better for its 3rd straight but the last 2 wins came when starting inside. Jason Bartlett sticks and he will look to grind his way to the lead in a field without much depth.
7-Whichwaytothebeach (12-1)-Left from the 2 hole last time versus this kind and came a good 2nd to a well meant-winner. Raced better than the line looked and starting outside does help the price. Is well worth a swing at 12-1. This will be the 3rd start in town and the 3rd race in the Alexander barn. Hopefully, the morning line odds hold up, and Matt Kakaley provides a sharp steer.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

3-Desperate Man (3-1)-This will be the first start since 9-13 and qualified with a good effort at PcD on 10-15. This is another Travis Alexander entry and that barn has been clicking. The classy veteran should be in the mix at the wire if tight enough.
5-Jamaican Rock A (9/5)-Was used early in last and couldn’t finish off the mile but was off 3 weeks between races. Now Bartlett gets the call, that’s a positive driver change and this pilot had a recent 4 race win streak with the Scott Blackler entry.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

3-Windsun Ricky (2-1)-Program favorite comes off a gate to wire win and now bumps up. Could double up if gets an uncontested lead, but not sure that will happen. Will rely on Brent Holland to push the button at the right time against a field that for the most part has trouble winning.
6-Curly James (7/2)-Aussie invader makes its Yonkers debut and drew off by over 6 lengths in 154.3 with a .28 last panel in its qualifier. Did qualify on Lasix and Per Engblom’s top call driver Jason Bartlett will do the steering. So will respect chances of this being a winning debut.

Race 10 9:45 PM EDT)

2-Printville (5-1)-Recent form on the team Stratton entry is dull but has been stuck with posts 6-7-8-8 in the last 4 races. Faces a beatable field and its best performances happen when the 4-year-old gets a good early seat and races with the leaders. That trip is probably coming tonight.
3-Smiffy's Terror N (2-1)-Makes the 2nd start after being on the bench for over 3 months. Put an even effort in last week and had good speed. This looks like an opportunity to get the top and go gate to wire, and Austin Siegelman could be thinking the same.

$2 Late Pick 4

1,6,7/3,5/3,6/2,3
Total Bet=$48

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