Yonkers Raceway has a loaded 9-race card. The headliners are the Finals for the Borgata Pacing Series and the Ursula McIntyre Trotting Series both at a distance of 1 1/4 miles. 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)

1-Ima Perfect Choice (5-1)-Was in too deep facing some tough winners in the Series. Fits better here and can get sucked around with this post draw. Jordan Stratton can work a cozy trip. This is one that could benefit from the added distance and offer a square price.
2-Aye Aye Captain N (3/1)-Recent form has been dull and tries Lasix for the 1st time. Could get a stalking trip and be close enough to the leaders at the 3/4 pole to roll by down the lane. Likes Yonkers (39-12-9-5) and will respect its back class.
8-Sweet Beach Life (8-1)-This 5-year-old has recently shown the ability to close, and it always had big gate speed. My take is Matt Kakaley will have the pedal down and could out leave those on the inside. Needs a sharp steer but the Alexander trainee is racing well hitting the board in the last 4 Legs of the Borgata.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT) (McIntyre Final $456.000)

2-Louies Girl N (7/5)-This is the winner of Legs 3-5 in the UM Series and is an obvious threat at a small price. Can win on the engine or coming off cover. Jason Bartlett could get the top or the 2-hole and either could work for a win.
6-Costal Babe (4-1)-In 4 Legs the Bako trainee has 3 wins and a 2nd place finish all with tonight's pilot Yannick Gingras between the pipes. Has the gate speed to get the top despite the post draw and should be very tough to tackle as was the case last time.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT) (Borgata Final-Purse $478,000)

3-Donegal Luther N (3-1)-Won on 4-27 with Jordan Stratton at the controls and came off cover to do so. Gingras is the usual Yonkers driver and he is back. Versatile 8-year-old has the gate speed to be put in play early but doesn't need to lead every step of the way to win.
4-Captain Albano (6-1)-Going to fade Coaches Corner the 6/5 chalk who leaves from the rail. Will look for some value and thinking the race won't set up very well for the morning line choice. The Captain may benefit from this post draw but not expecting a 6-1 price.
5-Huntinthelastdolar (5-1)-This is the "other" Engblom entry and make no mistake it isn't a slouch. Dexter Dunn steers and his task isn't an easy one. But has good gate speed and overall is fast as in 1.50 speed on this oval. The price is right to use and could benefit from the extra distance.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

2-Front Page Story (4-1)-Team Lachance entry has been stuck with outside draws in the last 3 starts and does its best work with inside posts. Drops and with a smooth trip could have her way with this field.
4-Glittering Hope (6-1)-Brent Holland steers and he should be aggressive off the gate at this level. This is another who should enjoy the company and has done well at YR (14-3-4-2). Will look for a top of the stack trip, can roll hard late, and should like the added distance.

$1 Late Pick 4

1,2,8/2,6/3,4,5/2,4
Total Bet=$36

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