by “Catskill” Steve Terjanian
Catskill Steve offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-5 at Yonkers Raceway on July 28th, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Last Thursday, I invested $12.00 and wasn’t close tabbing two short priced winners. For the meet, I’m 1 for 13 and stand at -$206.30.
Yonkers Raceway Pick-5, Races 7-11, Thursday, July 28, 2016
$.50 play: 14/45/36/45/36 = $16
Analysis
Race 7:(1) Crombie A chased a 1:49.4 Pocono mile in last following a strong come from behind score at this level two back in first start since March. (4) Urbanite Hanover comes off two solid placings at The Meadowlands after finishing with :53.3 final half three back. 6-year-old doesn’t win often but is sharpening, finds a good spot and should fit well at this level.
Race 8: (5) Shadios set a quick clip before tiring against tougher, drops to the level he was dominant at prior and can take these down the pike. Although the top one looks good enough to single, I’ll back up with (4) So Bad Im Good who had a tough trip trying to close off slow early fractions last time following a long overland trip two back. Can surprise if early fractions set up for a closer.
Race 9: (6) Twin B Famous comes off a dull effort in latest following a good speed try against tougher. Drops and should be tougher at this level on or from off the pace. (3) Emperor Montana N had tough spot last time after showing sharp form against lesser prior. Drops off latest effort and figures to be a major player from this spot.
Race 10: (5) Rampage Jackson was in tough last time but showed sharp speed before giving way grudgingly. The 8-year-old was in raging form prior and is eight for 11 on the year. (4) Lucky Mctrucky had post seven and blasted to the top in :26.4, yielded and held his ground late in first try off claim. Finds a good spot and may be a bit reserved in what will likely be a speed battle.
Race 11: (3) Auspicious Hanover returns from Pocono off a much improved try falling a nose short after being parked to a :27.1 opening quarter. Finds a good spot and should be well placed. (6) Dewycolorintheline has had post eight in last two. Drops to winning level and has plenty of back class.
Good Luck!