by ‘Catskill’ Steve Terjanian
‘Catskill’ Steve Terjanian offers his picks for the $25,000 Pick-4 at Yonkers Raceway on Oct. 2, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Yonkers Raceway Pick-4, Races 7-10, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
$1 play: 134/34/35/56 = $24
Analysis:
Race 7: (1) Ringo Hanover had too far to come through stepped up final half in the slop, prior were two place finishes in fast miles. (3) Crocodile Rock finished in front of top one in latest and has been consistently recording fast final quarters. (4) Hang Ten is going to hold on one of these nights and wouldn’t be a surprise to see that tonight.
Race 8: (3) Keystone Rideau had wide trip in the Saratoga slop last time after some game miles against faster both here and Saratoga. Faces weaker and picks up Brennan. (4) Mccedes may have disliked the slop last time at 3-5, tiring after brushing strongly to the top. Takes another slight drop and looks like the one to beat.
Race 9: (5) Mcdana N has had tough posts against faster in recent. Takes key drop and switches to Brennan. (3) Fameous Western cleared late and finished with sharp pace in the slop. The 4-year-old is accustomed to better and may try leaving from this spot.
Race 10: (5) Lady’s Bag Man has been racing in sharp form, gets away from recent arch-rival All Tricked Out, who is scratched, and may get a quick pace to close off of. (6) Rockin Robert is a 4-year-old that comes off good speed try at Harrington for barn that usually ships them ready. Gets Brennan and figures to be tough.
Good luck.