Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The 0.50 Pick 5 begins in Race 5, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and the sequence will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:40 PM EST)

5-Blue Hunt (7/2)-Gets some class relief and will look for an aggressive steer from George Brennan. Should get a good stalking trip and be heard from late in the mile.
6-Covered Bridge (8-1)-The classy veteran lands in a soft spot. My take is Jordan Straton will have the pedal down and get on the point. Could wire the field if the start goes well.

Race 7 (9:00 PM EST)

1-Shazam Blue Chip (3-1)-Likes to get the top and control the mile. Jason Bartlett will look to do just that and should be in the hunt at the wire.
2-Rock Diamonds N (5-1)-The Joe Bongiorno entry makes its 3rd start off the bench and wasn’t a threat from post 7 last time. The question is will the 11-year-old need this start as well. When dialed on high the Joe B entry can leave about as fast as the gate car and would be very tough to tackle.
4-Rocknroll Runa A (5/2)-This is a competitive affair, and the classy 7-year-old has been facing tough customers on different size ovals all year. Needs a trip, but Larry Stalbaum can find the right journey and Luna can definitely dance with this group.

Race 8 (9:20 PM EST)

5-Peace Out Posse (8-1)-Recent form has dropped off but this looks like a spot to wake up. Matt Kakaley sticks and has the gate speed to land on the point. Looking for an aggressive steer and could be sitting on a big try.
6-Surfside Beach (9/2)-Team Stratton 4-year-old bumps up in class but still fits. Has been in sharp form and could return to its winning ways. This race could set up for a stalker and its best to respect.
7-LuckbewithAlex (5-1)-The Hudson trainee led from start to finish versus this kind, basically went .28 quarters and hung on for the win. Left from post 5 last time and should be a solid price here. Could get the top even with this post draw and maybe this time Anthony Napolitano can back the pace down and double up.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

1-Memphistennessee N (6-1)-Should land on top or in the 2 hole and either could work for a picture. Dropped back to this level in last but was pace compromised. Knows how to beat this kind and needs to be on the ticket at this price.
3-Saddle Up (9/5)-Comes off a gate to wire score leaving from the 1-hole and has a big chance to double up. Returns in sequence against the same kind. There is no reason to think George Brennan won’t show top gate speed again and could wire another field.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

5,6/1,2,4/5,6,7/1,3
Total Bet=$36

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