Yonkers, NY — On Tuesday afternoon (April 16), the post position draws took place for next Monday’s (April 22) finals of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series and Blue Chip Matchmaker Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway.

Desperate Man, the leading point earner in the Borgata prelims, landed post four in the open draw for driver Matt Kakaley and trainer Travis Alexander; while Linedrive Hanover, who was second in the standings, got post two for driver Scott Zeron and trainer Linda Toscano. The Borgata final is race eight on the 11-race card and carries a purse of $457,000.

Desperate Man is the likely favorite in next Monday’s $457,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series final. Luna de la Rosa photo.

Lit De Rose, whose 312 points topped the chart in the Matchmaker for trainer-driver Pat Lachance, grabbed the coveted pole position for the $276,200 final, which will be race seven on the program. Dougs Babe A, who was the runner-up in the Matchmaker rankings, will start from post four for driver Dexter Dunn and trainer Nifty Norman.

There is also a Borgata consolation, which has a purse of $100,000 and is race six; and a $75,000 Matchmaker consolation in race five.

The full draws for the finals, with listed drivers and trainers, are as follows:

$457,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series Final (race eight)
1. Covered Bridge (Jordan Stratton, Jeff Gillis)
2. Linedrive Hanover (Scott Zeron, Linda Toscano)
3. Whats Stanley Got A (George Brennan, Cory Stratton)
4. Desperate Man (Matt Kakaley, Travis Alexander)
5. Hellabalou (Yannick Gingras, Ron Burke)
6. Coaches Corner (Jason Bartlett, Per Engblom)
7. Rocknroll Runa A (Mark MacDonald, Larry Stalbaum)
8. Dunkin’ (Tim Tetrick, Scott DiDomenico)
AE. Backstreet Shadow (Matt Kakaley, Travis Alexander)

$276,200 Blue Chip Matchmaker Series Final (race seven)
1. Lit De Rose (Pat Lachance, Pat Lachance)
2. Coachellabound N (Yannick Gingras, Ricky Bucci)
3. Tony’s Mom (Jason Bartlett, Per Engblom)
4. Dougs Babe A (Dexter Dunn, Nifty Norman)
5. Incaseyoudidntknow (Tim Tetrick, Cory Stratton)
6. Karma Seelster (Matt Kakaley, Andrew Adamczyk)
7. Mikala (George Brennan, Nik Drennan)
8. Delitfulcatherin N (Jordan Stratton, Jeff Gillis)
AE. Racine Bell (Jason Bartlett, Dave Dewhurst)

All horses in the Borgata final and its consolation and the Matchmaker final are required to report for retention by 12 noon (EDT) on April 22. There will be no exceptions. Any horse which shows up late will be scratched. All horses that make the final of either race must race in that race.

The Empire Terrace Dining Room will be open for a la carte dining on April 22. Dining service is available from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. (EDT), and the bar is open from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. (EDT). Call 914.457.2627 for reservations or details.

Stakes action at Yonkers resumes on Wednesday night (April 17) with five $25,000 second-leg divisions of the John Brennan Trotting Series.

Live racing is held at MGM Yonkers Raceway on a Monday-Friday basis with post time each night at 7 p.m. (EDT).