Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 with a $20,000 guaranteed pool rolls in Race 5. The Spot Plays are in Race 3, Race 7, and Race 8. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 3 (7:25 PM EDT)

5-Lyons Benjamin (9/2)-Came a close 2nd last time and has been popular at the claiming box. Makes the 1st start for the Dilloian barn and that outfit posts 40% winners after a claim. Will need to be forwardly placed off the gate and gets a new set of hands in George Brennan. Will look for an aggressive drive. If Brennan handles the assignment without a hitch the 5-year-old should be on the point or close to it around the opening turn. Can offer a square price and is a main threat.

5-Lyons Benjamin (9/2) to Win
5-2-3

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

6-Dandy Ideal (2-1)-Went gate to wire in the first start of the year on 5-30 downing W/O at Pocono Downs. Has a win and two 2nd place finishes at Yonkers. Bartlett could work the same plan as last time and make every call a winning one.

Exacta 6-3
6-2-1

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

5-Sweet Beach Life (2-1)-Was a one 1 trick pony, sorry for the pun. But has matured into a fine 5-year-old that can win on the engine or coming off cover. Has big gate speed and now can also close the deal coming off the pace. Could double up versus this group with a smooth steer from Matt Kakaley.

Exacta 5-1
5-1-3

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