Favourites went zero-for-five during Monday night’s Pick 5 sequence at Yonkers Raceway, leading to no winning tickets being held. As a result, there will be a $5,773.20 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the wager on Tuesday night’s program.
The guarantee in the Pick 5 is being offered as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program. The Pick 5, which begins in race five, has a takeout rate of 20 percent.
One of the upsets came in the featured $45,000 Open Handicap Pace, as veteran None Bettor A (Matt Kakaley) went to the lead from post two and posted fractions of 26.4, 55.2, and 1:23. The 4-5 favourite, Dragon Said (Joe Bongiorno), tipped out from the pocket going to three-quarters and challenged None Bettor A through the final panel, but None Bettor A was unwavering and wouldn’t let the chalk go past, winning by three parts of a length in 1:50.3.
None Bettor A, an eight-year-old Bettors Delight gelding, is trained by Andrew Harris for owners Joe P Racing LLC and Oldford Racing LLC. This was his 32nd career victory, and he has now earned $613,707. Sent off at 19-1, he paid $40.40 to win.
Tuesday night’s 12-race card at Yonkers Raceway begins at 7:15 p.m.
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