Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 10/29

Matt Rose|Oct 27, 2021

MEET STATS: 364 - 1089 / $1,942.20 (-$235.80)

BEST BETS: 50 - 102 / $155.60 (-$48.40)

Best Bet: MACHIATTO A (6th)

Spot Play: KINDA LUCKY LINDY (2nd)

Race 1: $12,500 Claiming Pace

(4) BLUEBERRY HEAVEN was a no-match third best last week facing better than these but now he drops to face softer looking to break the seasonal skid. Stratton picks up the drive tonight. (3) IN ROCK WE TRUST was a sharp uncovered winner first off the Dowse claim and he'll be favored to repeat. (1) UNION STATION moved to the Devita barn upon arrival from Saratoga and tired trying to take the field down the road. He draws best and Siegelman sticks with him.

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Race 2: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot

(2) KINDA LUCKY LINDY has just been okay recently but he gets some needed post improvement which will help out his trip. (5) DUTCHESSPEDIA has jogged in two straight after moving to the Jenn Bongiorno barn but the filly faces more of a test here in open competition. (1) SUMATRA should be close to the pace and can certainly grab a piece of this.

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Race 3: $15,000 Claiming Pace

(4) FURIOUS BEACH seemed a bit overmatched in the age-conditioned $30K claimer but the DiDomenico trainee should go well here; a couple of months back he was a good second at the $20K level. (2) IN THE HUDDLE came up just short in his debut for the Bako barn and he lands in a similar spot here. (6) ARCANE SEELSTER double-drops in price off one poor outing; he was a good second versus better two back.

Race 4: $20,000 Claiming Pace

(5) PLAY THE FIELD goes back to the Devita barn via claim, picks up Siegelman and they teamed up to beat similar five back. (3) MCNULTY Z TAM had a horror trip last out where he was stacked wide early and got hung the mile; he should be a decent price option here. (1) BRANDON HANOVER closed well in his last two from too far back and now he moves all the way inside for his new connections.

Race 5: 3&4YO $30,000 Claiming Pace

Much like his last start (6) BOLT OF LUCK was one of the few in the field that was actually established at this level and he scored as the favorite; could repeat. (8) ROLL WITH JR took money in his two local starts but showed very little; he'll be a nice price if you think he can turn it around. (1) EL'S DISCO JOHNNY showed some improvement last week, first time on Lasix.

Race 6: NW5000 in last 5 starts

(2) MACHIATTO A ships back from Saratoga, where he had been holding his own against high-conditioned rivals, and he joins Team Bongiorno. He'll look to go down the road as the chalk. (5) LETTUCERIPRITA A was very poor in his last couple of local starts; let's see if new trainer DiDomenico can turn things around. (6) MAGRITTE finally showed some improvement last week and maybe he can build off that effort and hit the ticket at a big price.

Race 7: Open Handicap Trot

(8) MELADY'S MONET had solid early speed last start then was able to find another gear in the stretch to get the win in an overall super effort. If he can leave the gate as alertly tonight then post eight won't be a problem. (5) ROCK OF CASHEL was equally good as the top one last out at 30/1; definitely one to consider. (3) TAD CRAZY HANOVER broke last out, but goes back to Stratton, who has had success with this mare.

Race 8: 3&4YO $50,000 Claiming Pace

(1) MR KELLY just missed last out in the lower-level age-restricted claimer but a repeat of that effort can get it done from this spot. (4) ENVIRONS HANOVER looks like it could be a live claim for the Renaud barn. (6) KEYSTONE DASH needs an alert getaway and if so, he'll have a chance; Stratton drives tonight.

Race 9: NW20000 in last 5 starts Trot

(2) ANGEL NATION was outbattled last week by a classy rival who rated kindly on the front end; Tyler Miller seems to handle this trotter well. (1) A FANCY FACE had no excuse to fail in her local return; gets another crack from the rail. (5) PATRIARCH HANOVER can absolutely go with this type, should absolutely not be 20/1 on the morning line.

Race 10: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) BETTING EXCHANGE is usually live and his confidence goes up when drawn inside. Veteran can trip out and get a long-awaited win. (3) BIG BAD BILL drops in class again looking to awaken. (4) ZIGGY SKY also drops back to the NW5000 level where he does his best running. Quick mention to (5) SIR PUGSLEY, who returns locally now in the live Bako barn.

Race 11: NW30000 in last 5 starts Trot

(5) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE isn't as automatic as it seems with the drop from the Open ranks but the Bongiorno-trained mare has shown gameness and versatility since arriving on the scene. (1) LEAN HANOVER was outfinished late trying to re-rally last week but should be in line for another live trip. (2) FASHION CREDITOR won smartly on the front end last out; can obviously repeat.

Race 12: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) MISTER SPOT A was sent down the road again last start but was collared by a classy rival and had to settle for second; he steps up a notch but lands inside and can either lead again or stalk. (3) ANTHEM N gets a pass for last week's equipment issues; Tritton trainee is a player at this level. (6) HEISMAN PLAYER has generally been a local disappointment but he does show a barn change to Bako from Zeron and he drops in class.