Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 10/16/26
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2026 MEET STATS: 287 - 898 / $1,550.82 (-$245.18)
BEST BETS: 52 - 95 / $176.72 (-$13.28)
BEST BET: MC ANGEL (10th)
SPOT PLAY: CHILLIN BYTHE POOL (3rd)
Race 1: F&M NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) DANCING DRAGON is up in class again looking for five straight for the Bongiorno barn. (1) POST PAINTER N returns with the rail and at a reduced level after finishing second last week at Philly. (5) MILLWOOD BLISS N is a quality veteran who is probably better suited for coming from off the pace; folded last start on the engine.
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Race 2: NW5000 in last 5 starts Trot
(1) KASHA V did all he could to pick up a third-place check from the eight hole after being too far back; classy Corelli trotter moves all the way inside. (4) TREGARON is back in for a tag after brushing and crushing last week. (2) AIRMANS JACKPOT is camera shy but a clear contender to hit the board from this cozy inside spot.
Race 3: F&M NW5041 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL has proven capable over the last few years at this lower conditioned level and I think has a chance to be moving forward in the early stages here. (2) ONEDERFULBEACH drops from the $20K claiming level and that makes her an instant contender, especially from the inside post. (5) PURAMERI picked up a rare win last start and stays at the same level.
Race 4: NW10000 in last 5 starts Trot
(1) VINNY DE VIE gets Kelly on the catch drive again and can benefit from being back in on consecutive weeks; veteran trotter can go down the road. (4) FRANK LEAHY has been live in his last few for the Burke barn but has also failed to win and a short price is looming. (3) STREET GOSSIP never wins but picks up plenty of pieces when drawn to the inner half of the gate.
Race 5: F&M NW10251 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) BRI EXPRESS N should offer a price in a race where the ML favorites has some question marks and Stratton is back driving his brother's horse; she was a winner when last paired with Jordan. (3) NAPALM is a talented 3YO Filly facing more seasoned foes here as she goes for three straight. (2) LUCKY ARTIST A moves back inside and returns to Siegelman; 13YO has proven over and over that she can still be competitive with this type.
Race 6: NW7500 in last 5 starts Trot
(4) BULLY BOY HILL drops in class and finally lands a better post after being stuck on the outside looking in when drawn poorly. (1) PEDAL ON METAL is second start off the layoff and also second time with the hobbles; also gets major post relief. (3) RADIO LAB plunges from $40K claimers, also sees a better post and figures to be more involved.
Race 7: NW16101 in last 5 starts Trot
(2) GOO FOR BROKE was no match last week when up in class but she seems to face a bit softer rendition of this level and tries a new driver with Brett Beckwith at the controls. (4) TORRONE has woken up with the recent class drop and steps back up looking to repeat. (1) NYMERIA was a bit outclassed recently at the top FM trotting level but she did manage some small checks and she drops to a more competitive level.
Race 8: F&M NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace
(7) LOOKSLIKEDIAMONDS A hasn't been able to win at this level recently and draws outside again but this is a softer and somewhat shakier field tonight and she figures to be moving forward early with Beckwith. (2) AMBUSHED is back up in class looking to repeat and looks like the main threat. (1) SHEER ARTISTRY N offered nothing in her first start off the pricey claim but this mare is better than that and maybe her new connections have her more figured out now.
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Race 9: F&M Invitational Pace
(5) SILK CLOUD A was a solid two-move winner last week with Marohn back catch driving and this classy vet has been as versatile as ever with her recent off-the-pace efforts; midpack post gives her the chance to be sent back to the front. (3) RASPALIA N finished close when last at the top level and she has a good post edge on many of these. (6) TICK A LOCH A fizzled on the front in her last two but she may have no choice but to come from behind tonight.
Race 10: F&M NW7551 in last 5 starts Pace
(2) MC ANGEL has failed to get involved in three starts at the $50K claiming level after being taken for $30K; she's in with a good post tonight at the equivalent of optional $15K claiming. (5) ANNA LOVES BANANAS finished third two back from a similar spot in a quick race. (4) WAITFOREVER N has been off almost a month with an injured scratch mixed in; use caution.