Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card to end the week. The $1.00 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 1, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 1 (6:45 PM EDT)

5-Rydingtothewire (2-1)-This is one of the fastest horses in the race, but that only means so much. The issue is more about tactical speed and if Lauren Tritton keeps the 5-year-old racing near the top of the stack, good things could happen.
6-Fasting (3-1)-This is the 2nd start on Lasix, the last race was at PcD, and it was very dull. But if a bounce back effort comes about the Engblom trainee could post a win. Jason Bartlett sticks and has enough gate speed to get a good early seat.
7-Twin Fury (8-1)-This is the 3rd start off the bench, and the 1st race was an even effort at YR versus better. Came a good 2nd leaving from the 9-hole at M1 and now bumps up. Has hit the board in 2 of 3 starts at YR, has the gate speed to get a close-up seat and should be a juicy price.

Race 2 (7:05 PM EDT)

2-Silk Cloud A (6-1)-Using at a solid price in race that should have some lively fractions. Needs a sharp steer and to be close to the leader at the head of the lane. The inside draw should help as the lack of gate speed hurts and this race could set up for a closer.
4-Aardie B Miki N (9/5)-Will fade #3 Coastal Babe N (3/2) and use Miki who raced big from the 7-hole to take a picture in last. Bartlett could leave and get a pocket ride and be the best down the lane.

Race 3 (7:25 PM EDT)

2-Energy King (4-1)-Makes the 1st start for the Grasso barn and should relish the company. The class relief can help in a contest without a standout, and Yannick Gingras sticks.
3-Escaper (5/2)-Drops and gets class relief and could be a player with a smooth trip. Has been starting from the 7 hole and the post relief could make a winning difference.
8-Sunday Shoes (5-1)-Engblom-Bartlett entry fired hot off the bench to go gate to wire at 8/5. The post makes the price, does step up as well, but will respect the Mohawk shipper versus this crew.

Race 14 (7:45 PM EDT)

3-Tarapasta (2-1)-Won Legs 2/3, and made it look easy going gate to wire. Beat 2 from this field last time at 1/9 and this race will go through the morning line chalk. This is the one to beat but there is some depth to this field.
6-Bath Bomb (7/2)-Will use and bank on AMac having his foot through the floorboard. Has finished 2nd twice in this Series and will look for an aggressive try. If the start goes well a 2-hole trip behind the program chalk could work for a win.

$1 Early Pick 4

5,6,7/2,4/2,3,8/3,6
Total Bet=$36

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