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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Spot Plays | Monday, July 27, 2026

by Al CImaglia

July 27, 2026

Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool starts in Race 5. The Spot Plays are in Race 3, Race 6, and Race 9. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 3 (7:25 PM EDT)

4-Finvarra A (6-1)-The grinder drops and should fit nicely with this group. Came home in 55.4 in last versus this kind and went off at 40-1 from post 7. Not expecting those odds but should be a juicy price. Could land in the pocket behind the program chalk #2 who is stepping up. If Jordan Stratton fires out the Dilloian entry it could be the best down the lane.

4-2-1

Playing #4 Finvarra A to Win

Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)

1-Laser Speed (4-1)-Has fallen short against better but on 6-23 wired this kind from the rail. Drops, Brent Holland steered then and sticks here. Has taken 4 pictures in 20 races at YR and history could repeat itself.

Playing #1 Laser Speed to Win

1-2-5

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

6-Control Rocks (5-1)-PcD invader makes its Yonkers debut, takes on older but should fit. Had broken equipment last time and still came a close 3rd. This isn’t the deepest field and may have the tactical speed to get the top or the pocket off the gate. Colin Kelly should have the pedal down and could win at a square price.

Playing #6 Control Rocks to Win

6-1-2

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