Yonkers Raceway has an 11-race card with the $1.00 Pick 5 rolling in Race 5. That sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 8, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 8 (9:05 PM EST)2-Spring Inhis Step A (5/2)-Won 2 back off a close-up trip and pulled away down the lane. Last time was left at the gate as Redwood Hanover buzzed a fast opening quarter and the 8-year-old never really got involved leaving from the 5-hole. Will look for a better start and a 2-hole trip behind the choice Huntinthelastdolar could lead to a picture.4-Huntinthelastdolar (7/5)-This millionaire has won 13 of 20 at YR and Jason Bartlett will leave and should be on top around the 1st turn. The race goes through the Per Engblom trainee who is looking for its 10th win in 28 starts this year.Race 9 (9:25 PM EST)1-Trendy Teen (8-1)-Will look for a price and fade Jason Bartlett on the 7/5 choice #2-Curly James. Team Stratton entry fits with this kind, has been 1st and 2nd eight times each this year, and seems to bring its A-game out when leaving from the inside. Will look for an honest pace with the #2 and #3 likely leaving. Jordan Stratton should be stalking close by and could be the best down the lane.3-Jumpingjackmac N (5/2)-The 8-year-old has had only 13 starts this year and has hit the board in 10 of those races but has only 1 win. The picture came in the last start on a Good-track versus similar. Left from the rail and didn’t look back and will look for a similar path to success tonight.Race 10 (9:45 PM EST)2-Walkinshaw N (5/2)-Bartlett took over the driving duties last week and the Joe B entry wired the $30k claimers and made it look easier. This won't be as easy, it hasn't proved itself at this level but tonight might be the time. The pedal will be down and could make every call a winning one.4-Speaker Of Peace (5-1)- Going to fade #5 Music Hall the 9/5 choice and will look for its 3-race win streak to end. Using the Lance Hudson entry, who knows how to dance with this kind and should be a square price. The fractions could be spicy, and Todd McCarthy has good tactical speed to work with. The 5-year-old could stalk and roll by down the lane.Race 11 (10:05 PM EST)2-Themaskedcrusader N (5/2)-The Per Engblom entry has finished 3rd in 3 straight against slightly better. Last time, it raced better than the line looks going the back half in 55.1. Bartlett needs to work the right trip, and this appears to be a beatable field.5-Panettone Hanover (6-1)-Knows how to win against this kind and doesn't have to lead every step of the way to take a picture. Stratton has options with this post draw, could find a live cover flow and pass the leader down the lane.$2 Late Pick 42,4/1,3/2,4/2,5Total Bet=$32Check me out on Twitter!

NOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 5 | $45,608 | Parx | begins Race 1 | 12:05 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $58,040 | Turf Paradise | begins Race 3 | 4:11 pm ETLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXMahoning Valley | Race 4 | 1:39 pm ETParx | Race 10 | 4:08 pm ETMountaineer | Race 8 | pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHTodd Fincher | Zia Park | all 7 entries 3-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Mountaineer | favorites won 1 of 8 races on the cardPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

TOURNAMENT TIME$100 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Los Alamitos (TB) Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $52,025 | Fair Grounds | begins Race | pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $72,569 | Gulfstream | begins Race | pm ETJackpot Super Hi 5 | $251,746 (CAN) | Woodbine | Race | pm ETKEY RACESAqueduct | Race 6 | 3:06 pm ET | Garland of Roses StakesAqueduct | Race 7 | 3:35 pm ET | Comely StakesLos Alamitos | Race 8 | 7:02 pm ET | Soviet Problem StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXGulfstream Park | Race 1 | 12:20 pm ETAqueduct | Race 8 | 4:04 pm ETFair Grounds | Race 7 | 4:45 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHJamie Ness | Laurel | all 6 entries 4-1 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Aqueduct | favorites won 7 of 11 racesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Gulfstream Spot Plays for SundayBrian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

The racing week at Gulfstream Park concludes this afternoon with an 11-race card that kicks off at 12:20 PM eastern. The slate includes a number of playable maiden races and an attractive Tropical Turf Pick 3 that kicks off in Race 5. Remember, the Tropical Turf Pick 3 has a $3 minimum denomination, a 15% takeout, and is conducted over the last three turf races on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Here are a few horses I plan to build my Sunday wagering in Hallandale Beach around.Race 5:The Tropical Turf Pick 3 kicks off with this first-level allowance for 2YOs where there is a plethora of early speed types signed on. #2 Strategic Reserve and #3 Skipping Stars along the inside are almost certain to get aggressive rides from the gate, as well as #6 Hard Storm and #8 Alpyland from the outside. This should work out perfectly for #4 Omaha Storm. The son of Omaha Beach was keen early on debut at Saratoga for a barn that does not do much winning first out, but bounced back with his maiden victory over the Aqueduct sod on October 2. The Mark Hennig trainee was outrun in the Central Park in his first start against winners, but finds a softer spot this afternoon, He has the tactical speed to not be too far out of it early, but his ability to settle early and finish late should serve him well in his first start outside of New York. Junior Alvarado takes the call for the first time.Play: #4 Omaha Storm (6-1 ML)Race 10:There is little doubt this state-bred first-level allowance at 7-furlongs over the main track goes through 9-5 ML favorite #4 Skellig Michael. The son of Battalion Runner broke through for his maiden victory in mid-October after failing the public twice at odds-on and did so in quick fashion. If he makes an easy lead again, he will be tough to catch, but I expect him to be take more heat than he did in his maiden score. I am hopeful this allows #1 He’s a Beast to run down the likely chalk. Two-back, He’s a Beast did not break well in the race Skellig Michael dominated on the front end, but rallied late to finish a non-threatening second. Since then, the David Fawkes trainee overcame some adversity to break his maiden in mid-November setting up a rematch of the two Florida-breds. With a more contentious pace to chase this time around, I give He’s a Beast a big chance to turn the tables at what should be a solid price.Play: #1 He’s a Beast (6-1 ML)Race 11:The racing week at Gulfstream Park concludes with this MSW for 2YO fillies going one-mile over the lawn where second-time starter #1 Empress New Groove looks tough to beat. The daughter of Seeking the Soul debuted at Keeneland back in early October and took advantage of a favorable ground saving voyage to finish second at nearly 10-1. Since then, she was purchased for $42k at the OBS Open sale and shows up the Saffie Joseph Jr. barn. The Kentucky-bred has had four maintenance drills over the main track in Florida since the purchase and draws the rail for her first local try. She will not be a huge price, but makes for a potential single in all of the late horizontals with jockey Micah Husbands jumping aboard for the initial time.Play: #1 Empress New Groove (5-2 ML)

Woodbine Mohawk Park begins the week with a 10-race card. The 0.20 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 (9:03 PM EST)1-Willowtime (3-1)-Came off a sick scratch with 2 good efforts against this kind. Last time, was slow off the car and did rally from 12 lengths back at the half to lose by <2 lengths. The week before finished a close 4th in a needed race. Looking for a better effort tonight but not sure drawing the 1-hole will help that much.4-Bella Cavalla (4-1)-This will be the 4th start in the Fellows barn, raced well 2 and 3 back and will excuse the last race as the trip was brutal. Doug McNair gets the nod here, that could make a difference and should be in the hunt at the wire.10-Ghostly Casper (6-1)-Makes the 2nd start since shipping back from Yonkers where his formed slipped while facing the Invites. Drops out of Open company in a needed start last week. May have landed in a good spot to get an overdue win despite leaving from post 10. This should be go time, was cashing checks versus Preferred company when here in the summer.Race 8 (9:26 PM EST)6-Roll Em (3-1)-Will take a swing and hope the veteran isn't over bet. This will be the 3rd race after a sick scratch, and both starts weren't very good. Did have an excuse last week, was hung the mile and went off at 4/5. Louis Roy takes the lines, and he could be the winning difference as the trip can't get much worse.7-Mr Ibiza N (2-1)-Was riding a 2-race win streak and that was snapped off a bumpy trip in the last start. Lost as an odds-on chalk and it's not easy for horse this caliber to win 3 straight. Will look for a smoother trip and if so could reward backers tonight.Race 9 (9:49 PM EST)4-Cheddar Bay (3-1)-Shipped in from FlmD, was 10-lengths back at the 1st call and then rolled the back half in 56.2 to cash a 2nd place check. Could pop at a square price if driver Daryl Thiessen has in striking range at the top of the stretch.5-Larceny (7/2)-Got a 1st over trip in the 1st start in a month. Faded down the lane and now starts with the same post draw. Billy Davis Jr should work a covered trip this time and that would make the Auciello trainee a threat.Race 10 (10:12 PM EST)3-Sargeant Slaughter (6-1)-Left hard from post 9 and got on the point but that drained the tank to some degree. That was a strong try, finished gamely and could get a less taxing trip this time.4-Wannabeabigstar (2-1)-The program chalk checks some boxes, gets big post relief and class relief. Can't leave off the ticket as it should be the one to beat with a smooth steer. But has had trouble passing foes down the lane and will likely offer no value.6-Premier First Star (3-1)-Dropped to this level in last and certainly out raced its 48-1 odds to finish 3rd. Did protect its position leaving into a 26.3 opening quarter, stayed inside and got shuffled back. Showed some life down the lane with a 26.4 final quarter and could improve here with a choice post draw.$1 Late Pick 41,4,10/6,7/4,5/3,4,6Total Bet=$36Check me out on Twitter!

EXTRA INCENTIVES1 Million 1/ST Rewards Points Hit & Split | Aqueduct Late Pick 4 today10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Woodbine (TB) | today’s racesTOURNAMENT TIME$1,000 Aqueduct BCBC Qualifier | details$100 Gulfstream Feeder | details$40 Los Alamitos (TB) Feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSJackpot Pick 6 | $49,693 | Fair Grounds | begins Race 4 | 3:45 pm ETSuper Hi 5 | $46,080 | Gulfstream Park | Race 11 | 5:19 pm ETJackpot Super Hi 5 | $235,150 (CAN) | Woodbine | Race 11 | 6:14 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $56,857 | Charles Town | begins Race 3 | 8:02 pm ETPick 5 | $33,363 | Charles Town | begins Race 4 | 8:32 pm ETPick 6 | $38,538 | Los Alamitos (QH) | begins Race 3 | 9:41 pm ETKEY RACESAqueduct | Race 3 | 12:17 pm ET | Demoiselle StakesTampa Bay Downs | Race 2 | 1:00 pm ET | Inaugural StakesAqueduct | Race 5 | 1:13 pm ET | Elite Power StakesLaurel | Race 6 | 2:26 pm ET | MD Juvenile StakesAqueduct | Race 8 | 2:39 pm ET | NY Stallion Stakes (Fillies)Aqueduct | Race 9 | 3:08 pm ET | Remsen StakesLaurel | Race 8 | 3:26 pm ET | MD Juvenile Filly StakesAqueduct | Race 10 | 3:37 pm ET | Cigar Mile Handicap | Meet the ContendersAqueduct | Race 11 | 4:07 pm ET | NY Stallion StakesGulfstream | Race 9 | 4:19 pm ET | H. Allen Jerkens StakesTampa Bay Downs | Race 9 | 4:30 pm ET | Sandpiper StakesWoodbine | Race 10 | 5:42 pm ET | Valedictory StakesLos Alamitos | Race 8 | 7:02 pm ET | Starlet StakesTurfway | Race 7 | 8:55 pm ET | Boone County StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXTampa Bay Downs | Race 6 | 3:00 pm ETGulfstream Park | Race 7 | 3:19 pm ETTurfway Park | Race 4 | 7:25 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHGary Capuano | Laurel | 4 of 5 entries 7-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Tampa Bay Downs | favorites won 5 of 9 racesPUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Aqueduct Hit & Split All-Stakes Pick 4 AnalysisJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week – Jerkens from Gulfstream ParkJeremy Plonk: Remsen, Inaugural & MD Juvenile Championship Stakes PicksFrank 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 (8:25 PM EST)2-Joey Joe (3-1)-Bumps up a TM level after putting in a huge mile racing wide and was double bubbled. Was aided by a fast pace but did the heavy lifting to roll a 56.1 back half and looks like a good double up possibility.7-Pompeo Hanover (4-1)-Finished 4th up one TM level and did go a 54.1 back half after leaving from the 7-hole. Now drops and may have met a beatable field.Race 7 (8:50 PM EST)7-Caviart Lotus (9/2)-Makes the 1st start at M1 this year after doing some good work at HoP. Was claimed very late in the meet and comes back in sequence. Should fit well, and the Alvarez barn post 29% winners after a claim.9-Mamba (3-1)-Joe B steers his own and the 5-year-old has hit the board in 6 of 13 with 2 pictures. Should relish the company after close finishes with the $40k claimers at Yonkers.Race 8 (9:15 PM EST)2-It's In The Stars (4-1)-Gets post relief, drops a notch and has been a player at this TM level. Likes to race near the top of the top of the stack and Brett Beckwith could make this post draw a winning advantage.4-Seasideescape (6-1)-Liked this 4-year-old with Bartlett steering on 11-22 and did connect for a win. Now Joe B steers another of his own and it steps up. Using on the assumption will handle the bump up and looking for a bigger price than the morning line.5-Trumpster Blues (6-1)-Sealed the deal last week after a pair of 2nd place finishes and now moves up a TM level. Draws well and was aided by a quick pace last week. Could be rolling hard off cover and the fractions should be lively again.Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)1-Mayhem Hanover (5-1)-Has won only 2-times in 34 starts at M1 but gets some needed post relief and fits with this crew. Looking for a solid price, the veteran is in a spot to get an efficient trip and be in line for a suck-around win.6-Dance Partner (3-1)-Beaten even money chalk started from the same post last week and came 2nd. Faded down the lane after getting the lead and now faces the same kind again. This is a different field, only the 1-4 are the same and could make amends tonight.$1 Early Pick 42,7/7,9/2,4,5/1,6Total Bet=$24Check me out on Twitter!

Hawthorne Racecourse has a Friday matinee 8-race card, the first post is 1:00 PM CST. The 0.50 Late Pick starts in Race 5 and will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 5 (2:20 PM CST)5-Kiss My Mooss (7-1)-Might have been overmatched in the big money Illinois stakes but performed well in the last 2 races. The most recent start was against this kind, left from the 10-hole, was used early and didn't quit down the lane. Starts in a much better slot, won't be 35-1 but could offer a solid price. Will use in case the morning line choice has a bumpy trip.8-Maypearl (2-1)-This is the field's leading money winner and has won 3 straight. The post draw might make it more of challenge, but it is the one to beat.Race 6 (2:40 PM CST)2-Lottie's Webb (4-1)-Faded down the lane to finish 2nd on 11-21 and has been off since. Faces some of the same and the winner is not in this field. Needs an efficient trip to post a win and that could happen with this post draw.3-Rk's Toni (7-1)-Left from post 7 in last and was far back early but finished 3rd just behind the one above. Gets post relief and a ++ driver change in Casey Leonard. Does good work at Haw (20-6-2-2) and should be closer to the leader turning for the wire.7-Got The Grins (9-1)-Drew off by >3 lengths on 11-13 against better.. Then took an aggressive jump up in class and was a beaten 6th. Now drops back to a competitive level and at 9-1 is well worth a swing. Has hit the board in 5 of 7 in Stickney and took 2 pictures.Race 7 (3:00 PM CST)7-JM's Determination (4-1)-Took the long way around and finished a beaten 4th. This will be the 4th start in town for this mare and will look for an improved effort at a square price.8-Seeyousomewhere (15-1)-This is also the 4th start in town and this filly drops to a more competitive level. Gets a positive driver change in Mike Oosting and with a sharp steer could surprise at a big price.Race 8 (3:20 PM CST)3-Jewel's Lady (9/2)-This is a soft bunch and Lady has lost less than others due to the fact she has had only 8 starts. The 4-year-old was a late starter but tonight gets the best pilot as Leonard steers. Should be forwardly placed and could get a suck around win.9-Minithezzzmoocher (5-1)-Comes off a decent effort finishing a close 2nd and the winner isn't a concern tonight. The post helps the price, and the beaten chalk could be in the mix if in striking range at the head of the lane.0.50 Late Pick 45,8/2,3,7/7,8/3,9Total Bet=$12Check me out on Twitter!