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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Spot Plays | Monday, October 5, 2026

by Al CImaglia

October 5, 2026

Yonkers Raceway has an 11-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 7, and Race 10. Comments and sections below are based on a fast track.

Race 3 (7:25 PM EDT)

2-Zebs Krafty (9/2)-This will be the 3rd start off the bench and comes back in sequence this time. Does its best work racing at the top of the stack and came away a distant 6th last time. Jordan Stratton drives for the 2nd straight start and he got the Jared Bako 5-year-old rolling in the 2nd half of the mile. Did pace the back half in 55.3 and will look for a more determined effort as soon as the wings fold.

2-3-1

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

5-Major Hothooves N (12-1)-Price shot won at this level on 8-18 from this post. This will be the first time in a while that comes back in sequence and makes 2 consecutive starts at Yonkers. Could be completely dismissed and tonight's pilot Colin Kelly was the winning driver back on 8-18. Will look for a big try, and to be the best down the lane at what should be a large price.

5-1-4

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

7-Ameritric (4-1)-Comes off a dull effort versus $40k claimers and that came on an off track. Has only 1 win on a wet surface, now comes right back and lands in a soft spot. Did beat this kind back on 6-25 and hasn't been in this cheap since. Found the water too deep facing $40k claimers, now faces a beatable field and could offer a square price. Gets a positive drive change and Brent Holland should have in position to win around the last turn.

7-4-3

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