Yonkers Raceway has a 10-race card with the $1.00 Pick 5 starting in Race 5, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 sequence rolls in Race 7, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EST)

3-Boiling Oar (2-1)-This is a comfortable spot and should be a main player if ready to fire. Matt Kakaley will have the pedal down and will be a small price.
4-Real Willey (5-1)-The 10-yr-old couldn’t seal the deal before the break and Jason Bartlett gets the nod and he seldom drives for the Laterza barn. Willing to take a swing, on the assumption the price will be fair. Looks like a pocket ride candidate and could win off that trip.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EST)

1-Bad Boy Too (9/5)-This 10-time winner in 2024 likes to get on the engine and not look back. Should land on top and has won 7 of 17 at YR. Will be a small price and can’t completely trust Bad Boy will stand tall down the lane.
3-Bill Hayley N (4-1)-Bartlett gets the call again for the Dilloian barn. Relying on this pilot to have a big night. The inside post draw could matter a lot. Expecting a sharp steer and to be in striking range at the top of the stretch.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EST)

2-Cut N Run N (4-1)-This is another Bartlett-Dilloian combo and the first time Bartlett steers the New Zealand bred. Draws inside in the 5th start in town and that could make a winning difference. This could be "Go" time and should be in play off the gate.
5-Cadillac Bayama (7/2)-Had a big try from the 7-hole against this kind before the Holiday break. Did get the top but the trip took its toll. Pat Lachance could land on the point tonight without burning much gas. If so, chances for success go up.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EST)

5-Memphistennessee N (8-1)-Will use a couple of price shots in a race without a standout. Both my choices in this leg have taken pictures against $30k claimers recently and the others can't say the same. George Brennan has some options with this post draw and this affair could have an honest pace. The veteran could stalk and then be the best down the lane.
7-Im A Powerplay A (12-1)-Makes the 1st start for the Laterza barn off a claim. Likes to win by getting on the engine and Brent Holland may blast out and try that plan. Will need to deal with the 2 inside horses but could still come away with at least a pocket ride.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

3,4/1,3/2,5/5,7
Total Bet=$16

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