Yonkers Raceway starts the week with an 11-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool rolls in Race 5. The $1.00 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-Dontbothermenone N (8/5)-Team Cushing entry lands in a good spot to double up. But steps up and not loving the 8/5 morning line price. That said, deserves respect with this post draw, likes to win at YR and is in sharp form.
7-Mind Hunter (8-1)-Price shot needs to be cranked up off the gate and Austin Siegelman usually leaves, and unless something is wrong that will be the case again. Needs to out-gun the two on the rail. That could happen and is a proven winner against $50k claimers, which in this case is reason enough to use.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EST)

2-Tickertape Hanover (5-1)-This will be the 4th start off the bench, all versus this kind and hasn’t brought a top try yet. Does good work at Yonkers and did win 11 of 34 last year. Could be overlooked and go off at a better price than the program odds. George Brennan should end up with a nice early seat without burning much gas which could lead to a trip out picture.
3-Rock Diamonds N (9/2)-Joe B will be out and rolling with this veteran who likes to wire fields but faded in the last 2 races. This is the only one in for a tag and should offer a square price. Can be a main player if the 12-year-old comes with a top try.
6-Layton Hanover (6-1)-Wired the field last week and steps up. This veteran likes to win here, is 11-31 at YR and captured 10 of 32 last year. Not sure if will be able to tackle the leaders down the lane if Matt Kakaley doesn’t get the top. But will respect and not let the Alexander trainee beat me.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EST)

2-Music Hall (4-1)-Comes off an efficient trip win with Jason Bartlett in the bike. Joe B owns, trains and will steer this time. Faces the same kind and could be in line for a similar trip.
4-I'm The Prince (7/2)-Finished a good 2nd on 1-30 after missing a month. This will be the 2nd start in the Alexander barn and will count on some improvement tonight.

Race 11 (10:05 PM EST)

2-Real Peace (7/2)-Usually wouldn't use a horse on top that lost the lead in the previous race and then moves up. But this is an odd race and the Engblom trainee has made only 8 starts in 2 years. Should get a trip from Kakaley and be racing with the leaders off the gate.
3-Strengthfromabove (5-1)-Taking a swing the 5-year-old will be ready in the 2nd start since 9-7-24. Meets a field with question marks and does have good gate speed. Jordan Stratton should be no worse than in the pocket after the wings fold.

$1 Late Pick 4

2,7/2,3,6/2,4/2,3
Total Bet=$24

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