Yonkers Raceway begins the week with a 12-race card. The 0.50 Pick 5 sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool and rolls in Race 5. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 9 - (9:40 PM EST)
3-Sheriff N (7/2)-Has had trouble battling the $40k and $50K claimers here but this isn't that kind. The connections have been clicking and this veteran should enjoy the company.
6-Buddy Hill (5/2)-This is a soft spot for Buddy but since the end of May he has had issues. It's either been breaking stride, poor performances or scratches. The 1st call pilot Kakaley is at the controls, so will use and hope the price isn't tiny and he is ready for action.
7-Braeview Bondi A (8-1)-Doesn't usually show big gate speed at Yonkers, but this is a beatable field. Using with the thinking Brennan may have the pedal down from the word "go". Will swing for a price in a race without a standout.
Race 10 - (10:00 PM EST)
3-Groovy Joe (9/2)-Bumps up after winning gate to wire in last and has been sharp since mid-May. Loses Bartlett to the one below but Stratton has driven before and should offer a square price.
6-Moonlight Shadow (6-1)-Engblom veteran found the water too deep facing Open company last time. Beat this kind 2 back at this class and was a close 2nd the race before that. Will look for a big try on the drop.
Race 11 - (10:20 PM EST)
3-My Ultimate Star A (4-1)-Comes off an even effort against better. This will be the 2nd start in the Koch barn on the trainer switch and should be in the hunt at the wire.
4-Rolling With Sam (2-1)-Steps up after trying to wire the field in the 1st start here since the beginning of May. Had missed a race before the last start and should be better acclimated now. Best to respect, has been beaten this kind and tougher back in March at YR.
Race 12 - (10:40 PM EST)
1-Sonny Weaver N (7/2)-Recent form has been a bit dull but comes back in sequence tonight. Has won 7 of 14 races at Yonkers and could be sitting on a big try.
2-Ozone Blue Chip (7/2)-Bumped up after a win and didn't do much. Drops back down to the level of the previous race, which was an efficient win. Can be forwardly placed and should be used versus this kind.
5-Nandolo N (9/5)-Drops to a level for a win but hasn't raced for real since 6-5 and comes off a sick scratch. The qualifier was okay and should be tough to beat if dialed on high.
My $1.00 Pick 4 Ticket
- RACE 9: 3, 6, 7
- RACE 10: 3, 6,
- RACE 11: 3, 4
- RACE 12: 1, 2, 5
- COST: $36
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