Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card, and the $1.00 Pick 5 rolls in Race 5. That sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)

1-Alwayscuttinschool (5/2)-The Nick Devita trainee wins his share but is probably better on larger ovals. Doesn’t have big gate but Colin Kelly knows how to push the button at the right time. Came off cover to win starting from post 1 at Yonkers back on Oct 6.
2-Themaskedcrusader (3-1)-Per Engblom entry is another without blazing early speed. But Jason Bartlett should have in play when it matters most and might be able to get no worse than a pocket ride here.
5-Hammering Hank (8-1)-This is a wild card price shot that gets the services of Yannick Gingras. The Burke trainee ships in from Ohio and the 6-year-old might be able to take advantage of some younger foes in a race without a standout. Ron Burke usually puts them in a position to win and Hank did have a 153.4 mark at Yonkers last year.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

5-Christohper Dance N (9/5)-The Jeff Cullipher New Zealand bred banked over $123,000 last year and has won 5 of 8 this season in the US. Now makes its YR debut and does have smaller track experience. The 5-yr-old has sub-1.50 speed. As long as the turns aren't an issue, which the connections must believe, Bartlett should get him across the line first at a small price.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

1-Hemsworth N (9/5)-Left from post 3 in last, got away 3rd versus the same kind and now comes right back. Moved to the front going first over to take a picture in 1.53 flat. Austin Siegelman sticks, he moved at the right time last week and will look for the same type of performance again.
7-Santana Hanover (5/2)-Won 2 back with Bartlett at the controls and then had 2 dull efforts without him in the bike. This time Bartlett takes the lines and meets a field without much gate speed. The wrapper should come off tonight, and could get on the point and not look back.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

2-Inflation Proof (7/5)-The Hunter Oakes pupil has been battling tough 3-year-olds, and better than this at YR. Drops to a spot to shine, and has won 3 of 7 at Yonkers with a 152.1 mark this year. Should be on the point or in the pocket off the car.
3-Sweethomealabama N (9/2)-Comes off a few even efforts but does good work on the Hilltop winning 8 of 26. Jordan Stratton can stay in striking range and then take advantage of a quick pace. Could be the best in the late going at a square price.

$2 Late Pick 4

1,2,5/5/1,7/2,3
Total Bet=$24

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