by Frank Drucker, publicity director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — The names have not been changed to protect the innocent, because the song remains the same. Cinamony (George Brennan, $4.80) continued her roll Friday night (July 31), winning Yonkers Raceway’s $48,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace.

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Cinamony won her sixth straight at Yonkers on Friday.

Remanded outside her seven rivals and caught what appeared about 46-wide leaving, the 7-5 choice nonetheless had few issues. They weren’t going all that much early (:28.2, :56.4) as Cinamony — parked just about two turns — eventually pocketed second choice Venus Delight.

After a 1:25 three-quarters, Cinamony owned a 1-1/2 length lead into the lane. The final margin was a confidently-driven, half-length in 1:53. Venus Delight chased around the oval, with Skippin’ By (Brian Sears), Justthaventmetuyet (Jordan Stratton) and Handsoffmycupcake (Dan Dube) getting the minor awards.

For Cinamony, a 4-year-old daughter of Art Official co-owned as Burke Racing by trainer Ron Burke and Weaver Bruscemi, it was her seventh win in 11 seasonal starts (six-for-six since hitting town). The exacta paid $13.40, with the triple returning $33.60.

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The finish of the fourth race was a tight one.

Earlier during the 12-race card, they came this close to a four-way win dead-heat in the $15,500 fourth race pace. It was No. 1, Art For Art’s Sake (Sears) “getting the bob” over No. 7 Duke’s Up (Brennan). No. 4, Lucky Terror (Bartlett) was third and No. 3 Lennon Blue Chip (Dube) finished fourth.

The Raceway’s live season continues Saturday night (first post 7:10 p.m.), then next Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (all at 7:10 p.m.), with a Tuesday matinee (first post 1 p.m.).

Evening simulcasting accompanies all night programs, with afternoon simulcasting available daily.