The Matchmaker and the George Morton Levy finals were the focus of April’s end at Yonkers.   

The “Levy” offered two events before the final but only the favorites knew their ways to the winners’ circle. The best we did was have EZ Noah for third in the Levy Consolation, won by the favorite Shoobees Place. The big choice, Razzle Dazzle, won the final at even money; Eighteen was off the board in the Levy-eligible as favorite Rockincam won.    

We nabbed the Matchmaker Consolation with Handsoffmycookie at a generous price of $8.20 but our choice in the final, Ramona Disomma, was fourth at 9-1 (the second choice won).    

The Ron Burke favorite, Charisma Hanover, won the Courageous Lady at Northfield, taking full advantage of the rail and making the chalk-players happy with a under-whelming $3.40 win mutuel. It figured, all right, but as usual, we went against the grain, looking for value, and Cams Macharena went off at 12-1 to satisfy our wager. She was locked on the outside to three-quarters and tanked, as most do on the half-mile, especially against a top choice with a popular driver (Dave Palone) making it more attractive. The second choice finished second. The exacta paid a paltry $6. Keep an eye open for Cams Macharena, she will show her stuff and perhaps pay a good price, soon.   

Here are the results of all the wins this past week from the extraordinary H2W list, exclusive to TwinSpires. It was a monster Friday at Buffalo, which produced significant profits. Come back on Thursday for more great contenders.    

$23.20 Native Roots,

Tioga Downs is set for opening day of its 2013 race season on Saturday, May 4 (Kentucky Derby day) with a post time of 5 p.m. In Canada, harness racing moves to Mohawk Racetrack on May 23.