NOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 5 | $141,966 | Parx | begins Race 1 | 12:40 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $142,996 | Turf Paradise | begins Race 3 | 5:13 pm ETLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXParx | Race 7 | 3:22 pm ETWill Rogers Downs | Race 10 | 6:28 pm ETMountaineer | Race 5 | 8:40 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHAnthony Farrior | Mountaineer | all 6 entrants 4-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Sovereignty, Journalism, White Abarrio entered among field for Saturday’s Oaklawn HandicapPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card with the $1.00 Pick 5 rolling in Race 5. That sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 7, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)2-Topville Somebeach (9/2)-Will fade #1 Overthinking the 2-1 ML chalk and look for a solid price with this veteran in the first start off a claim for the DiDomenico barn. Faded last time after coming 1st over. Now, Jim Marohn can land on the point and control the mile.5-Lyrical Genius A (8-1)-Price shot came 2nd to the $40k claimers 2 back and now drops. Tried to go gate to wire that night and then drew the 8-hole last week. Gingras should be out and rolling, and a 2-hole trip could work for a picture.Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)4-Rocket City A (7/2)-Put in a decent US start in a needed race, comes right back, and gets class relief. Did come the 2nd half in 56.1 but was raced from the back. Pat Lachance can be more aggressive after a start on the oval.5-Diego N (3-1)-Broke stride and lost all chance at PcD. Ships back and lands in a soft spot. Should be a main player if comes with a top effort.Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)4-Typhoon Banner N (7/2)-The 10-yr-old cranked it up and stopped the clock in 150.3 after leaving from the 7 hole at M1. Does know how to win at YR and can show big speed when right. Will look for another strong race and can offer a fair price.6-Sterling Choice (2-1)--Beat similar 2 back with Jason Bartlett at the controls and then shipped to PcD.Came 3rd versus W/O and lands back at Yonkers in a winnable race. Has won 7 of 8 on the Hilltop and will respect chances of another picture at a small price.Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)2-Long Shot Buckets (9/2)-Joe B has steered in the last 2 starts and the improvement is noticeable. Won 2 back in 153.4 and then was a beaten 2nd to Shine A Light who won in the same 153.4. The chalk will be tough but if it doesn't have its fastball the 4-year-old could be posing.5-Shine A light (4/5)-Winner of 5 straight has used the $15k claimers as an ATM. Bartlett will have the pedal down and go as fast for as far as he can.$1 Late Pick 42,5/4,5/4,6/2,5Total Bet=$16Check me out on X!

Northfield Park has a 15-race card with the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a 14% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)5-Out Of Ice (5/2)-Won 4 straight at Mea and got a wide bumpy trip in its 1st start at Nfld on 4-6. Likes to win, took 10 pictures in 22 races in 2025, and will look for a smoother journey in its 2nd race on this oval.8-Charlie May (4-1)-Came a good 2nd versus Open company at HoP on 4-3. Does well at Nfld (8-4-4-0) and the post helps the price. Dan Noble gets the call and he will be aggressive. But Charlie doesn't need to lead every step of the way to post a win.Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)3-Vandy Lane (7/2)-Left from the 7-hole and raced big off a wide trip to finish 3rd. Tries this kind for its 2nd straight race and Chris Lems can work a kinder trip moving inside.4-TT's Magnum Force (3/2)-Noble takes the lines and the last time he steered it was picture time here against better. Will look for a top of the stack trip and when Noble teams up with the Wengerd barn they post 33% wins.Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)5-Sforza (9/5)-This 5-year-old makes its 1st Nfld start and that is somewhat curious but normally does its work on the East Coast. Usual driver Aaron Merriman steers here and will assume all systems are go. Likes a top of the stack trip and could control the mile.9-Don't Take My Keys (6-1)-Came 3rd two back against this kind but had missed a start. Then came back leaving from post 2 and faded late to come 2nd. This post will be a challenge but won from the 9-hole on 3-8 against easier. Noble could be leaving from the rail, and Lems can find a way to be in a position to win down the lane.Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)1-Charge Me Up (5/2)-This will be the 4th race since shipping in from MVR. Won 3 back and has been close in the last 2 races. Gets class relief and could look to make every call a winning one.7-Born Wild (7-1)-MVR shipper was battling better and lands in a good spot to cash the top check. Merriman is at the controls and should offer a fair price. The 5-year-old is looking for its 1st win this year but has taken 7 pictures in 18 races at Nfld.$1 Late Pick 45,8/3,4/5,9/1,7Total Bet=$16Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES2 Million 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Keeneland | late pick 4SCHEDULE NOTESSanta Anita | dark this weekend as scheduledTOURNAMENT TIME$100 Keeneland Feeder | details$40 Laurel Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $127,717 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:57 pm ETPick 6 | $18,587 | Oaklawn| begins Race 4 | 3:26 pm ETKEY RACESKeeneland | Race 7 | 4:12 pm ET | Giant’s Causeway StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXLaurel | Race 5 | 1:59 pm ETTampa | Race 5 | 2:15 pm ETKeeneland | Race 7 | 4:12 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHMark Casse | Tampa Bay Downs | 2 entrants 5-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Aqueduct | trainer Rick Dutrow | 3 wins from 5 startersPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Keeneland Late Pick 4 Hit & Split Analysis for Sunday Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

It is Sunday, April 12, which means it is the second of five chances at our month long Keeneland Late Pick 4 Hit & Split promotion. If you missed it Wednesday no worries. Just register for the promotion, connect on the late Pick 4 later today in Kentucky, and collect your share of 2 million 1/ST Rewards Points. Here are my thoughts on today’s very playable sequence.Grade Descriptions: Grade A=Highest degree of confidence; Grade B=Solid Play. Grade C=Least preferred or pass; Grade X=probable winner but likely at odds too short to play.Race 6:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 1 Take Charge OmahaBackups: 2 LandedForecast: The Sunday late Pick 4 commences with a second-level allowance at 1 1/8-miles over the main track where #2 Landed was made the 7-5-ML favorite by oddsmaker Nick Tammaro. The NY-bred has won 5 of 11, possesses early speed, and has hit the board in all three tries over this surface, but is far from a cinch. The Wesley Ward trainee is likely to take pressure throughout, which should set things up for #1 Take Charge Omaha. The 4YO filly makes her first start since New Year’s Day when she was beaten handily in a restricted stake in Arkansas. Trainer Matthew Sims has given her time and pointed her to the spring. The Omaha Beach filly has a win and a third in two starts over the Keeneland main track and should get a favorable ground saving voyage off the honest early pace.Race 7: Giant’s Causeway (G2)Grade: C+Main Ticket: 1 Movin’ On Up; 8 Big Trouble; 4 Egyptian MauBackups: 5 GratefullyForecast: There is no doubt that scratches will play a key role in this year’s oversubscribed field for the Giant’s Causeway since one of the favorites is not in the main body of the field. #13 Shining Star needs a defection to get into the Grade 2 turf sprint, but if she gets in, she is a serious contender coming off three dominant wins against lesser for trainer Brad Cox. She changes the math for me if in, because if not I am going to hope to separate from the public by using three prices equally. #1 Movin’ On Up cuts back to a sprint for the first time in ages for Saffie Joseph. The pace should be contentious, so I am giving this mare a chance to save ground throughout and come with a big run on the turnback. #4 Egyptian Mau is a bit of a reach, but has had not a chance in either of her two races back off the break. She finally should get an honest pace to chase. #8 Big Trouble was beaten handily by Shining Star last out, but comes in fresh and draws more favorably off the inside. She could be sitting on a big one at a big price. If Shining Star gets in, she will create more pace, but also be the clear one to beat.Race 8:Grade: B+Main Ticket: 8 Civil Liberty; 7 Mo the MerrierBackups: NoneForecast: A strong MSW at 7-furlongs over the main track is up next where I will go two deep with confidence. #8 Civil Liberty exits the best maiden race for 3YOs at the Classic Meet at Santa Anita Park where he was beaten a neck by next out winner Crude Velocity. The Doug O’Neill runner has taken on high-quality competition in all four career starts and looms the cone to beat on the ship east. That said, the tote will show it, so I will also use second-time starter #7 Mo the Merrier. The son of Uncle Mo debuted at Fair Grounds at the tail end of their meet in New Orleans and put in a solid second from well off the pace. It appeared to be exactly what McPeek/Hernandez like to get out of the first start of horses they believe in. Expect improved speed and a strong run in career start number two.Race 9:Grade: C+Main Ticket: 1 End of Romance; 5 Capitol Hill; 7 Tough Little Nut; 10 Tenacious LeaderBackups: 9 PitkinForecast: The favorites in this second-level allowance over the sod to close the week of racing all drew to the outside, which presents challenges for all of their riders making this more wide-open than it might seem on paper. 3-1-ML favorite #11 Iron Man Cal was flat as a pancake in his first start off the bench and against older runners in Southern California last out. He is difficult to get excited about from his outside draw. #9 Pitkin and #10 Tenacious Leader are a bit easier to make cases for if their ML’s stuck, but I still am not in love with their chances. I will get some coverage here in another race that could produce a price.

EXTRA INCENTIVES$10 Money-Back Special | Lexington Stakes (Keeneland) | up to $10 back if win bet finishes 2nd, 3rdSCHEDULE NOTESSanta Anita | dark this weekend as scheduledTOURNAMENT TIME$3,500 Keeneland Grade One Gamble | details$100 Keeneland Feeder | details$40 Laurel Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $104,829 | Gulfstream | begins Race 5 | 2:56 pm ETPick 6 | $154,006 | Keeneland | begins Race 6 | 3:40 pm ETKEY RACESAqueduct | Race 6 | 3:49 pm ET | Mind Your Biscuits StakesAqueduct | Race 7 | 4:21 pm ET | Fourstar Crook StakesKeeneland | Race 9 | 5:16 pm ET | Jenny Wiley StakesOaklawn | Race 8 | 5:36 pm ET | Count Fleet Sprint HandicapKeeneland | Race 10 | 5:48 pm ET | Lexington StakesOaklawn | Race 10 | 6:47 pm ET | Apple Blossom HandicapEvangeline Downs | Race 8 | 9:40 pm ET | Stemmans Memorial StakesCharles Town | Race 8 | 10:32 pm ET | Fancy Buckles StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXGulfstream | Race 1 | 12:50 pm ETLaurel | Race 5 | 2:00 pm ETOaklawn | Race 12 | 7:52 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHBrad Cox | Keeneland, Aqueduct | all 9 entrants 4-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Laurel | favorites won 6 of 8 racesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Keeneland Spot Plays for SaturdayJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Jenny Wiley Stakes at KeenelandJeremy Plonk: Oaklawn Park Late Pick 5 AnalysisFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

The Meadowlands has a 14-race card, and the 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 6 (8:40 PM EDT)1-Spirit Of Truth (8-1)-This is a TM taffy pull, and against this kind leaving from the 1-hole the 14-year-old could trip out. The price is right and gets a ++ driver change in Jason Bartlett. This is a field full of horses that don't like to take pictures and adding Bartlett could be the winning difference.6-Lou On The Beach (10-1)-Came 2nd in a MADC race 2 back then faced this kind, suffered an interference break, and lost all chance. AMac sticks, wasn't bet last time, should be a big price here and faces a beatable field.8-Bee Alert (5-1)-Dropped to this level in last, drew the 10 hole and got a bumpy trip but did rally to finish a beaten 3rd. Went off at 126-1 and should be a solid price here. The lightly raced 5-year-old could be up to the challenge with a smooth steer.Race 7 (9:05 PM EDT)2-Build The Wall (8-1)-Needs to prove itself at this level but isn't alone. Can finish well, did so last week, and Vinnie Ginsburg should find some live cover. Came home with a 54.2 back half to lose by a neck and the fractions could be spicier this time.4-Hurrikane Cheyenne (7/2)-Can also close in a hurry and recent form has been sharp. Jordan Stratton has options and this should be a main player that could seal the deal.7-Outer Banks (10-1)-Bumps up after winning from the 10-hole in the 1st start off the bench. This looks like a live price shot and will bank on the Burke trainee having more to give.Race 8 (9:30 PM EDT)2-Saba Rock (4-1)-Its last start was on 11-29 but comes off double qualifiers at M1. Broke in the 1st tune-up and then drew off by more than 5 lengths in 152.3. Trainer Per Engblom posts 21% winners off a layoff and will respect chances of firing hot off the bench.4-Oakwood Ardan IR (9/2)-Has been on vacation since 11-28 but did put in a nice qualifier at M1 on 4-4. Has won 13 of 18 at the Big M, and the Cleary barn post 33% winners off a layoff.5-Wish You Well (3-1)-The 5-year-old is looking for his 1st win in 2 years (0-7) but has banked over $181k at M1. Should relish the company and when Tim Tetrick steers for Linda Toscano, that duo posts 45% winners.Race 9 (9:55 PM EDT)2-Taranki (3-1)-Drops after coming off the bench with a nice effort. Dexter Dunn sticks and closed with a 54.1 back half. Left from the 8-hole, cashed a small check, and looks like a main player tonight.5-Caviart Lotus (5-1)-Drops after cashing small checks versus $40-$45K claimers. Gets a positive driver change in Scott Zeron, fits well with group and with a fair trip could be posing.7-Effingham (6-1)-Used the Lambert trainee last week but was worried about the trip. Ended up going off as the chalk and should be a better price this time unless video watchers bet it down. Got the pocket and looked ready to roll but was trapped inside. Will take another swing, gets a positive driver change in AMac and hopefully won't be bet down.0.50 Early Pick 41,6,8/2,4,7/2,4,5/2,5,7Total Bet=$40.50Check me out on X!

Hoosier Park begins the weekend with a 14-race card. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a low 12% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 11 (9:20 PM EDT)4-Bam Bam (5/2)-Erv Miller 3-year-old raced from the backfield in its debut. Closed with a 54.1 back half with a 25.3 last panel and lost by less than 2 lengths. Has a good chance to post its maiden win, probably won't be 6 lengths back at the top of the lane this time.5-F Thirty Five (7/5)-Started from post 7, left and was hung out until the 1/4 pole got the lead and then had to retake right before the half. Then stayed on top and was strong to the wire. This was a well-meant winner, and the same effort probably leads to another picture.7-Practical Joke (7-1)-Will look for a solid price and the Tom Tetrick pupil got on the engine and didn't look back drawing off by over 4 lengths. That was quite a season debut and the mark of 154.1 is much better than its freshman campaign mark of 1.57. Will look for Kyle Wilfong to work a smooth trip and should offer a solid price despite coming off a win.Race 12 (9:43 PM EDT)2-Echo Canyon (2-1)-There isn't much form to chew on in this affair, but this 3-year-old went 3 seconds faster in the 2nd start this year. Finished a beaten 3rd but did improve down the lane and the mile went in a quick 153.2. Using at a small price, as the 26.4 last quarter was a plus too.4-Ilikeitlikethat (4-1)-Beaten odds on chalks was hung the mile after racing well in its season debut to finish 2nd. Gets a good post and could make amends at a better price.Race 13 (10:06 PM EDT)2-Dash Of Luck (4-1)-Drops to a spot to shine and should be able to get a cozy top of the stack trip. The P'Pool barn is ice cold but should be in the hunt versus this crew with Trace Tetrick at the controls.4-Sevens Sins (5/2)-Cullipher trainee had 8 wins last year and is 0-4 in 2026. But this is the level where a win could happen. Atlee Bender steers for his 3rd straight and has kept the 6-year-old flat in the last 2 races. Should be a main player if minds its manners.Race 14 (10:29 PM EDT)5-Big Law (7/2)-Tried to wire this kind on 4-1 but faded down the lane and cashed a 3rd place check. Will use the beaten chalk and fade the 9/5 morning line choice #2-Knights Templar A who has 1 win in the last 20 races.7-Pete And Repeat (9-1)-The 0-17 record at HoP is cause for pause but lands in a soft spot. Rolled the back half in .56 but was 16 lengths back at the 1st call. Had a win against similar at Haw, Tetrick gets the call tonight, and with a smooth trip could post an overdue win.$1 Late Pick 44,5,7/2,4/2,4/5,7Total Bet=$24Check me out on X!