Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 rolls in Race 5, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 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)

4-Howlenthehills (9/2)-Needs a trip to win and didn’t get the needed journey last time. Got away 3rd against Coaches Corner and had to go 1st over into a 27.1 3rd quarter. That plan didn’t work and was out of juice down the lane. Could use a win and Matt Kakaley will try to be no worse than 2nd after the first turn. That’s possible, and so is a picture at a square price.
5-Huntinthelastdolar (1/1)-The Engblom trainee ran into Mossdale Ben last time and finished a good 2nd but wasn’t going to win that night. This time is different, Bartlett should be on top or right behind the leader and either could work for a win.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

1-Captain Albano (5/2)-This is the most competitive race in the sequence. The Captain has an edge with the rail, and he could use another win in the Series. Will look for an aggressive steer tonight.
2-Sweet Beach Life (8-1)-Going to use Kakaley on this 5-year-old, willing to fade Redwood Hanover and Soho Firestone as they already have 2 wins in the Series. Just missed by a nose last time after a strong rally. When right, the Alexander trainee can leave as fast as the gate car. The pedal will be down, should be a juicy price, and needs a win.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

1-Panettone Hanover (4-1)-Closed in 55.2 in the first start for the Joe B barn and came 3rd versus similar. That effort came from post 6 and this time shouldn’t be 5-lengths from the lead at the half. Could be sitting on a big try and can make the most of drawing the rail.
3-Coalford Topguy GB (8/5)-Won at 3/5 last time, was on top most of the mile and took advantage of Bartlett working kind fractions. That was the 2nd race on Lasix. Tonight, Bartlett could be content getting a 2 hole trip behind Panettone Hanover and then take his chances down the lane for another picture.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

1-Casino Action N (8/5)-Will need to use both chalks in this leg but this is basically a field that doesn’t like to win. Bartlett can make a winning difference leaving from the rail. This isn’t a lock but the drop in class should help.
2-Collective Works A (12-1)-This is 2nd time Lasix, plus drops and will use that angle. Had the 7-hole in last and raced from the back. Did pace the 2nd half in 56.2 but could not catch up because the half went in a slow 58.1. Fits with this kind, and Jordan Stratton knows how to tackle the leader down the lane.
4-Hammering Hank (9/5)-Hank has been facing better but is only 1 for 9 this year. This is another short price that is hard to leave out but doesn’t have the gate speed to make the mission easier. Draws well and drops, and against this group Brent Holland could get an up-close seat when the wings fold.

$1 Late Pick 4

4,5/1,2/1,3/1,2,4
Total Bet=$24

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