Yonkers Raceway has a 12-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 starts in Race 5, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $2.00 Late Pick 4 rolls in Race 9, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

5-Why Not Now (5/2)-Comes off a solid gate to wire score last week in the 2nd start since 11-4. Has won 2 of 4 at Yonkers and Matt Kakaley should be out and rolling from the word go. Could be on top or in the pocket behind #1-Typhoon Banner, and is a strong double up possibility.
8-Miki Shan N (3-1)-The NZ bred faces tougher but has won both Stateside starts at YR. Made it look easy leaving from post 6 going gate to wire at 1/5 last week. Jason Bartlett will have the pedal down. The trip will tell the story but will respect and use at a fair price.

Race 10 (9:45 PM EDT)

3-Santanna Hanover (5-1)-Came off the bench and put in 2 starts against tough competition. Should be much tighter in the 3rd race since 11-27. Joe B can provide an aggressive steer and could be overlooked at the windows.
8-Always A Thrill (5/2)-Has won 4 straight and could get a close up seat as Jason Bartlett won't be bashful.The Bartlett-DeVita combo has stayed hot, posting 35% winners.

Race 11 (10:05 PM EDT)

1-Brake Ahead (4-1)-Drops and my take is George Brennan will protect the rail. Racing on the point or the 2-hole makes the 5-year-old a player at this level and should offer a fair price.
3-Casino Action N (5-1)-This could be a wake-up call opportunity for the Bucci trainee who will have the services of Bartlett for this contest. That duo is posting 30% winners, and the camera shy veteran comes back in sequence. Can come off cover and there should be an honest pace.

Race 12 (10:25 PM EDT)

1-Vici (5/2)-Bumps up after getting caught late. Willing to use anyway from this post as all of these are moving up. Went off at 2/5 in last and won't be that price here. Joe B drives his own and should be there at the wire.
4-Escape To America (4-1)-Pocono shipper cashed checks versus better at YR in December. Has only 1 win in 12 races at Yonkers but has been facing better this year. Likes to stalk, and ANap can work that type of trip and could be in the mix at a square price.

$2.00 Late Pick 4

5,8/3,8/1,3/1,4
Total Bet=$32

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