Yonkers Raceway starts the week with an 11-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 rolls in Race 5, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $2 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)

5-Orlando Blue A (3/2)-This is the 1st start for the Engblom barn off a claim. Did win 2 straight for the Dilloian stable and will look for the winning ways to continue. Jason Bartlett should land on the point and make every call a winning one as an odds-on favorite.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EST)

1-My Ultimate Byron A (8-1)-The Bucci trainee makes the 2nd start off the bench and takes a good drop after facing Invites. Has the rail, plus a back-class edge on some of these and should offer a nice return. Steve Smith could get on the point when the wings fold and could be tough to tackle.
3-Sport Secret (7/5)-Rolled the back half in 56.1 to take a picture as a big chalk and now steps up. When Jason Bartlett steers for trainer Jeff Cullipher he posts 33% winners. Should be rolling hard coming off cover and this race could have a lively pace.
5-Whats Stanley Got A (9/2)-Comes off an even effort versus Invites to finish 3rd last week in the first start since 12-16. Brent Holland gets the call again for Cory Stratton and he sticks. It is a competitive affair and this is another who could be the best late in the mile.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EST)

1-Deetzy (6-1)-Used the veteran from the rail last week, and he went right to the top but faded under some quick fractions. Drops, to a level for a picture, and will try again versus this kind.
2-Twin B Heart Throb (4-1)-Finished 2nd leaving from post 8 against a well-meant winner in the 1st start back in town. Gets significant post relief and could make the most of a cozy trip.
4-Ever Hoping A (5/2)-Beaten chalk didn't get off the gate as quickly as needed in last. Started from the 1-hole and will look for a more aggressive steer. This will be the 3rd start in sequence at YR and should offer a better price tonight.

Race 11 (10:05 PM EST)

2-Smiffy's Terror N (3-1)-Tried Lasix for the 1st time last week and rolled the back half in .55 to just get up in time. New Zealand bred steps up but best to not overlook, might just be starting to get good.
3-Layton Hanover (2-1)-Alexander trainee loves to win and just missed last week in his 1st start in town. That effort came against the Invites. Now lands in a nice spot to take a picture and is the one to beat.

$2 Late Pick 4

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

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