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Al Cimaglia: Yonkers Raceway Late Pick 4 Analysis
April 29, 2024 | By Al Cimaglia
Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card with the 0.50 Pick 5 rolling in Race 5, and it has a $10,000 guaranteed pool. The $1.00 Late
Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 6 (8:40 PM EST)
2-Moonshine Kisses (4-1)-Comes off a sharp gate to wire score at Plainridge and will need a top effort versus this kind. This veteran still loves to win and is in a spot to cash the top check. Does good work at Yonkers winning 15 of 45.
4-Sumomentsomewhere 5/2-Performed well in the Borgata Series despite not winning. Finished 2nd in the consolation after skipping a start. The Burke trainee could be ready to seal the deal tonight.
7-Boiling Oar 5-1-Has already notched 2 wins in 3 Invitational races and just missed in the other start leaving from post 7 last time. Has been freshened up a bit and should be ready for another aggressive try.
Race 7 (9:00 PM EST)
1-Pound for Pound (2-1)-Got on the point last week from post 4 and took no prisoners. Drew off by over 8 lengths in a snappy 151.4. Will use right back versus the same kind and won't be worried the last mile was a fluke.
Race 8 (9:20 PM EST)
1-Ben Hope Rulz 3-1-Bumps up after a sharp score with Matt Kakaley between the pipes. Wired the field after a tough opening quarter and now usual pilot Mark MacDonald returns. Could double up with a similar effort.
5-Speed Man N 7/2-This is a drop and pop situation, and George Brennan could be aggressive off the gate. Has enough gate speed to take control, or can benefit from a pocket ride to end up with a picture.
Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)
2-Pretty Handsome 3-1-Winless this year (0-11) and has cashed checks facing $40k claimers but hasn’t connected for a picture. Could get off the schneid for 2024 with some class relief now facing $30k claimers.
4-Baron Michael 6-1-Posted a win 3 back at this level and Kakaley could work a stalking trip and roll by down the lane. Doesn’t win often but this is a spot to shine.
6-Dance on the Beach 3-1-Raced well in the last 2 and did hit the board versus $40k claimers. Won against this kind a couple of times recently and has enough gate speed to get a good early seat. Should offer a square price and deserves respect.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
2,4,7/1/1,5/2,4,6
Total Bet=$18
Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks
Thistledown - Race #3
Thistledown - Race #7
Picks Notes #2 Bulls N Berry She has been kind of one-paced through three starts, but she might be a good enough fit with this group while meeting a couple who are likely to chase and fade. #5 No Violence She can be tough with the locals after a decent enough try when getting down to a similar price at Turfway last out, and she's not meeting much in this spot today. #7 Oh Atlanta She's a proven commodity at this kind of level after the Mahoning try last out, and she might be able to turn in something competitive again while getting Lasix. Race Summary Bulls N Berry seems interesting enough from a bit off the pace, and I like that she showed some life when getting in for a tag for the first time last out.
Thistledown - Race #8
Picks Notes #3 Lionistic Her winning streak ended with the press-and-fade run last out, but she has been given a few months away and might be able to come right back to her better stuff after the tine away. #2 Datttsafancyfox She's a reasonable enough alternative if you want to stand against the top choice at what might be a short kind of price, but I wonder if she's going to have to do some of the dirty work of chasing the top choice early. #5 Market Success She turns back off the bench with a handful of pretty classy company lines on the page compared to most of these, but I wonder if she'll just be along too late. Race Summary Lionistic should get a pretty favorable race flow today if she's ready to flash her typical pace off the four-month break -- guessing she handles these.
Picks Notes #8 Panthera's Fate He resurfaces here on the main track after a couple turf starts in Southern California to open his career, and the barn has typically done solid work at this level. #1 Stellars In Charge Pace looks like a good fit off the claiming tries at Laurel, and he might prove best of the pace after being joined by the guy a couple stalls outside of him. #2 Pace I don't think he's completely impossible in this spot, but he doesn't have any early speed at all and would probably need a more contested pace than he's going to get to have a shot of getting over the top. Race Summary Panthera's Fate races fresh today with a change of scenery, and I don't think there's a ton in here to give him trouble if he handles the new footing.
Frank Carulli's Daily Picks
Turf Paradise - Race #4
Turf Paradise - Race #5
Picks Notes #2 FEEL FREE (2-1) ‘For Sale’ sign goes up on productive but lightly-raced 7yo after recent vet scratch. #1 SALLY STANFORD (8-1) Showed marked improvement despite another trouble line, draws rail. #4 HEAVENLY VIOLET (5-1) Circled the field 6-wide, couldn’t reach the winning favorite. Race Summary FEEL FREE, unraced until age 6, towers over the field if she breaks alertly and duplicates her maiden romp at this distance. Another red flag went up when she was a vet scratch April 10. It’s an all-or-nothing win bet and straight exactas of 2-1 and 2-4.
Turf Paradise - Race #7
Picks Notes #1 FED GRANT (5-1) Focused on winning 4-wide rally with blinks on, value remains on switch to turf. #3 INCREDIBLE MO (5-2) Earned top speed fig in photo-finish setback but was eased in follow-up try. #4 IMISSBAYMEADOWS (6-1) Landed minor awards in 2 of his last 3 on turf at monster odds. Race Summary FED GRANT benefited from a rapid pace set by the favorite, but he sustained a 4-wide rally, nonetheless, to spring an 11-1 maiden-breaking upset. He wore blinkers for the first time and can sit an ideal stalking trip from the rail for his first try on the lawn. Bet to win and place.
Picks Notes #10 PRIME EXAMPLE (4-1) ‘Leads’ by example but can survey the scene from post 10 in speedy field. #4 DARNQUICK (4-1) Beaten odds=on favorite in last pair but adapted well to chase mode. #6 ECONOMICAL (6-1) Drops below claim level, can add value to gimmick wager tickets. Race Summary Class-dropping speed types abound in this 5-1/2F sprint. PRIME EXAMPLE set a rapid pace and got caught by the favorite at 6F off a seven-month layoff. Like him on the cutback in distance with an outside post draw. Bet to win and place.
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Remington Park
PURCHASE
Remington Park - Race 1 Stakes • 350 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 98 • Purse: $75,000 • Post: 1:00P QUARTER HORSE 350Y, EASY DATE S. - GRADE 2 FOR FILLIES & MARES THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. NO NOMINATION FEE. $750 FEE AT TIME OF ENTRY. SUPPLEMENTAL NOMINATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 WILL BE ACCEPTED AT TIME OF ENTRY AND SHALL INCLUDE ALL FEES. WEIGHT: THREE YEAR OLDS - 124 LBS. OLDER - 126 LBS. HORSES WITH THE HIGHEST ACCUMULATED EARNINGS SINCE APRIL 27TH, 2023 ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL STATISTICS PROVIDED BY EQUIBASE WILL HAVE PREFERENCE AT TIME OF ENTRY. THIS RACE WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 STARTERS. STARTERS PLACING 6TH THROUGH LAST WILL RECEIVE $90. A SUITABLE AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE WINNING OWNER.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * RELENTLESS DIAMOND: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. FIRST TIME FOR WINE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. POPS FIRST LADY: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. VYTALITI: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. EYE LIVE FOR CANDY: Quarter Horse has a Fast Brea k Style designation. RELENTLESS DIAMOND FIRST TIME FOR WINE POPS FIRST LADY VYTALITI EYE LIVE FOR CANDY
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FigureVYTALITI Average FOX NEWS Average A DREAM TO FILL Fast FIRST TIME FOR WINE Average IM A FANCEE CHIK Average EYE LIVE FOR CANDY Fast TACHAS SECRET Fast POPS FIRST LADY Average ONE FAMOUS LIL LADY Average RELENTLESS DIAMOND Fast
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger LakesPURCHASE
Finger Lakes - Race 6 Maiden Special • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 78 • Purse: $32,600 • Post: 3:40P FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.
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Race Type: Lone Stalker. LINDSEY is the Lone Stalker of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * CALL ME PENNY: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse h as the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. CALL ME PENNY
Unknown Running Style: KANTBECC (6/1) [Jockey: Alvarado Nazario - Trainer: Dixon Linda K].
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FigureSCHERZER Front-runner JAYLA Alternator/Front-runner LINDSEY Alternator/Stalker CALL ME PENNY Trailer COZEE MAGIC Trailer DALE AVENUE Alternator/Trailer NORAH BOO Alternator/Non-contender GALATRONA Alternator/Non-contender JOYFUL DEPARTURE Alternator/Non-contender
Thistledown - Race #6 - Post: 3:20pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18,300 Class Rating: 68
Rating:
#2 JETTIN PEGASUS (ML=9/5)
JETTIN PEGASUS - This mare has higher odds on the morning line than the other entrant from the stable of Radosevich. Better be careful of this angle. Looking at today's class figure, this thoroughbred is encountering an easier bunch than last time out at Mahoning Valley Race Cour. Look for this mare to show better in this event. Last affair at Mahoning Valley Race Cour finishing sixth on the mud is no sign of her true ability. Radosevich gets a break on this horse carrying 5 pounds less than last out. Could make the difference in this event.
Vulnerable Contenders: #3 STAR MABEE (ML=8/5), #1 CHECK OUT LINE (ML=3/1), #4 COWCHI (ML=6/1),
STAR MABEE - This mount hasn't been near the victor at the finish line lately. CHECK OUT LINE - This mount showed very little last time out finishing sixth. Don't see any hint of a reversal of fortune in today's race. COWCHI - 62/49/45, are the lessening speed ratings for this entrant. Unlikely for this horse to make an impact with no success lately in a short distance race.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - JETTIN PEGASUS - I scan the TrackMaster Platinum PPs for this type of horse. Has the top TM Power Rating by at least 5 points.
STRAIGHT WAGERS: Go with #2 JETTIN PEGASUS on top if we're getting at least 1/1 odds EXACTA WAGERS: Pass
TRIFECTA WAGERS:None SUPERFECTA WAGERS: None
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing
PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 8 - SO - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $25000 Class Rating: 78
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR $16,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $16,000 AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 29 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES 
# 1 RESPIRATOR 9/2
# 5 CHASING STARDOM 5/2
# 2 KING SWANSBORO 12/1
I've got to go with RESPIRATOR. Is worth looking at and may be a bet - strong Equibase speed figs (73 average) at today's distance and surface lately. Must be given a shot based on the very strong Equibase Speed Figure garnered in the last affair. Has been running in the most competitive company of the group of horses as of late. CHASING STARDOM - Looks respectable versus this field and will most likely be one of the leaders. Is a definite contender - given the 77 Equibase Speed Figure from his most recent race. KING SWANSBORO - Is difficult not to examine based on Speed Figures which have been strong - 69 avg - of late. I can't pass on this gelding given one of the top rider and trainer combos on the grounds.
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Turf Paradise
PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 2 - SO - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $18000 Class Rating: 91
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $4000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON ON THE TURF. OR CLAIMING PRICE $4,000. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000 ARIZONA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES # 2 ZUMURUDEE 6/1
# 7 MOVE OVER (GB) 2/1
# 1 KALINE 10/1
ZUMURUDEE looks strong to best this field. Is tough not to examine based on Equibase Speed Figures which have been solid - 84 avg - of late. Has raced quite well in turf route races. Is worth a close look and may be a wager - strong speed figs (86 average) at today's distance and surface recently. MOVE OVER (GB) - Shows evidence of the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 80 speed fig which is one of the strongest in this group. Has to be given a chance versus this field displaying solid figs lately and an average speed rating of 87 under similar conditions. KALINE - Will likely be one of the front-runners of the bunch going into the halfway point of the contest.
Will Rogers Downs - Race #9 - Post: 4:51pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 78
Rating:
#10 LIARS CLUB (ML=6/1)
#9 REQUISITION (ML=8/1)
LIARS CLUB - A wise man taught me to bet on the lone speed horse. Take a look at this horse. This gelding is in nice form. Ended up third on April 1st. REQUISITION - This gelding has higher odds on the morning line than the other entrant from the stable of Davidson. Better beware of this angle.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 JUST A IRISH LAD (ML=7/2), #1 VANGILDER (ML=4/1), #5 HAMAZING WISDOM (ML=4/1),
JUST A IRISH LAD - I don't normally play a morning-line choice that hasn't been to the track in the last 3 weeks. Last raced on April 3rd at Will Rogers Downs, finishing third. Not likely to move up off of that effort in today's race. VANGILDER - The speed fig last time around the track doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the class figure of today's race. Mark this horse as a vulnerable competitor. I don't think this racer likes running on the inside, certainly not out of the one slot. HAMAZING WISDOM - If you keep betting these kind of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be let down often. Will be tough for this horse to beat this bunch off of that last speed figure. Not likely to improve enough to run a figure close enough to today's class figure, so put him on the likely underlays list.
STRAIGHT WAGERS: #10 LIARS CLUB is the play if we get odds of 5/2 or better EXACTA WAGERS: Box [9,10]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:None SUPERFECTA WAGERS: None
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