Yonkers Raceway has a loaded 12-race card featuring the Blue Chip Matchmaker Final and the MGM Borgata Pacing Series Final. The 0.50 Pick 5 sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool and includes both Finals. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and it will be my focus.
Race 9
2-This Is The Plan (2-1)-Appears to be back in top form and set a new YR mark last week in a 150.4 win. Gingras will probably look to go gate to wire. It won't be easy but can protect the rail and hope to outlast the opposition.
3-Idealsomemagic A (6-1)-In top form with 3 wins in the Series and was very close in defeat. Brennan has steered in the last 2 races, and he might be able to work a pocket trip. Looks like a major player at a square price.
Race 10
1-Ginger Tree Pete (7/2)-Winner of 2 straight was claimed in last by the Forte barn. Should race near the top of the stack and get another cozy trip. This horse shows 2 wins recently at the $40k level, the rest of the field has none.
4-JoJo's Place (7/2)-Was claimed for $30k by the Berkeley barn and won his 1st start for the new connections on 4-3 and now moves up. Has missed a start and qualified with a nice gate to wire score on 4-14 and looks set be a main player tonight.
5-Hurrikanekingjames (9-1)-James came close to beating the $40K claimers on 4-10 and is usually in the hunt when doesn't draw outside. Will swing for a price and Braxton could be stalking close to the leaders. Could surprise with a good trip and a lively pace would help.
Race 11
1-Semi Tough (3/2)-Not liking the short price but the post draw should be a big help. If Gingras gets the top off the gate and can steal a quarter it could be lights out for the rest of the field. Should be a main player but needs a good trip.
4-Bellerat Boomerang (9/2)-Doesn't need to get on the point off the gate to win but Brennan could be looking to land in the pocket. This will be the 3rd start for Di Domenico after a claim and will toss the last race from post 7. Should be put in play early and be there at the wire.
Race 12
2-Gamblingterror (6-1)-Steps up after an easy win and hasn't sealed the deal at this condition but has come close. Should be forwardly placed and is well worth a swing at the morning line price.
6-Oakwoodnitownit IR (3-1)-This 8-time winner in 2022 banked over $142K and hasn't taken a picture this year (0-9) but has been facing tougher. Dropped, faced similar last time, and raced evenly but had missed a start. Maybe Zeron will try to leave off the gate, and this 7-year-old finally wakes up.
7-Louis The Horse N (9-1)-Should offer a price in a race without a real standout and Bartlett gets the assignment. That pilot had good results with this Cullipher trainee last year. This is a difficult race to map out. Given the opportunity the 7-year-old may leave and race near the top of the stack.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
2,3/1,4,5/1,4/2,6,7
Total Bet=$36
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