Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 10/4
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2024 MEET STATS: 300 - 975 / $1,621.70 (-$328.30)
BEST BETS: 43 - 84 / $152.60 (-$15.40)
BEST BET: MISS DOTTIE MAE (10th)
SPOT PLAY: KINDA LUCKY LINDY (2nd)
Race 1: F&M NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace
(3) WHASSUP HANOVER is a 3YO filly facing more seasoned veterans but she does like to win with eight tallies in 23 tries this year and was a solid second the last time Bartlett drove. (4) PURAMERI is the camera-shy type but usually relishes drops to these lower classes and she's definitely capable of showing more. (2) CELIA B MONEY can't seem to get over the hump but the Burke trainee gets post improvement and may be the one to run down.
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Race 2: NW7500 in last 5 starts Trot
(3) KINDA LUCKY LINDY was probably a tad outclassed at the $40K claiming level as evidenced by his double-digit odds over his last few but the combination of the class relief and the fresh hands of Napolitano can wake this classy veteran up. (5) HOOLIE N HECTOR is just 1 for 14 on the year but is a steady check-earner; he was third best off a close-up trip last out and drops to a more suitable level. Tough to get excited about anyone in here but at least (2) PERRON shows a recent win and gets major post relief.
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Race 3: F&M NW10451 in last 5 starts Pace
(8) FAVORITE BEACH is stuck outside again but the Blackler trainee picks up Bartlett tonight and they generally team up to get results. Facing a field that hasn't really produced at this level recently I'll take a look at 12/1 on the ML. (2) TALENT TO SPARE A seems the most logical with the move inside for connections that have done well recently but these types tend to be overbet. (3) BLOOD MOON A has burned money on the win end in her last couple but she's hit the board in her last four.
Race 4: F&M NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace
(5) OKINAWA BEACH A has failed to get it done for me on multiple occasions but she's been close in her last couple and seems primed to go down the road with Bartlett on the return drive. (8) FRONT PAGE STORY moves back outside but she's got the proven speed to overcome any post. With the exception of three back where she got really roughed up this mare has been right with them on or near the lead. (1) CAMERICAN makes her first start since the NYSS final, where she was a no-threat fourth. Burke trainee has the talent but may need a start or two to sharpen up.
Race 5: NW10000 in last 5 starts Trot
Safe to say that (3) ROYALTY BEER has found his stride back in Canada coming off a life-best 1:54 at Hippodrome 3R. Back at Yonkers, back with Lachance, back to the winner's circle. (4) ENERGYSOURCE tired in his last couple of races when he was put up front; Hudson trainee is likely off the pace tonight and maybe the change in tactics helps the cause. (2) SWEET SOUL DAVID found a field he could beat last week; steps back up a notch and will need to go faster to repeat.
Race 6: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot
(3) STORMONT DIVIDE returns to Yonkers off a sharp win at Philly and the Burke trainee figures to have a tactical edge on his main rival in here #4. (1) STREET GOSSIP is a steady sort who doesn't win often but always makes money; he should be looking at a nice stalking trip from this spot. (4) EUROBOND is the class of the field but he's been inconsistent here in the past; obviously would be no surprise to see him win.
Race 7: F&M NW20501 in last 5 starts Pace
(5) LUCKY ARTIST A worked out a nice trip last week and defeated the talented Lit De Rose. Note that she actually drops down off that win as she's in for a tag tonight and Steve Smith won with her the last time he drove; classy mare should offer an honest price. (2) EASY TO PLEASE has had a nice bounce-back season and goes for two straight. (4) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY gets post relief and Bartlett is back driving the Engblom trainee.
Race 8: F&M Invitational Pace
(3) LIT DE ROSE steps back up to the top level despite not winning in her last three races; Lachance trainee is a threat no matter where she shows up and is certainly capable of reaching from this spot. (6) COACHELLABOUND N lands outside her main competition again but she may have a clear path to the front with possibly only #4 to worry about in the early stages...if Bartlett plays it that way. (2) ELEKTRA A needs a bit more in the late stages but the Cullipher trainee has shown that she can hang with these mares.
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Race 9: NW5000 in last 5 starts Trot
(6) FULL RIGHTS can't seem to finish off miles which contributes to his 4 for 56 record over the last two seasons but he's got good speed and is well-mannered so that's half the battle right there. I'll give him another chance to trip out on or near the lead at a good price. (3) OH BOY drops in class for the fifth consecutive start and figures to be live. (8) BARRY BLACK has fallen on hard times recently as he qualifies for NW5000 but I don't think he's done yet and maybe Bartlett can sneak him into contention.
Race 10: F&M NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace
(1) MISS DOTTIE MAE has been crying out for a winning spot and it looks like she's found it; wire-to-wire chalk in the finale. (8) ITTY BITTY is off three months and has the eight hole but the qualifier was fine and we know she fits class-wise. Maybe there will be some tote board/will-pay clues here. (2) BEHEST has been a major underachiever for top connections. I'm surprised they haven't tried a different barn or change in venue.