Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 11/13/26

2026 MEET STATS: 337 - 1059 / $1,846.85 (-$271.15)

BEST BETS: 62 - 111 / $211.92 (-$10.08)

BEST BET: WAITFOREVER N (2^nd)

SPOT PLAY: STREET GOSSIP (7^th)

Race 1: NW7500 in last 5 starts Trot

(7) VANDY LANE woke up in a big way last out at Pocono and now returns to Yonkers at a greatly reduced level. This is such a shaky field on paper that playing him from the seven hole still seems like a good option. (1) COMMUNION MONEY has been okay recently and looms large departing from the rail. (3) HONOLULU HANOVER drops in class again for the Burke barn and gets Bartlett to drive but he's got no current form and is starting at 6/5 on the ML; proceed at your own risk.

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Race 2: F&M NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(5) WAITFOREVER N takes a needed drop in class and also moves to the middle of the gate after a couple of tough posts; an effort similar to the one three back can get it done. (4) MARIA ALLEGONDA N is only 1 for 20 on the year but that win was last week in a big effort at Monticello and she can build off that race. (2) BLUE CHIP LOU N has spotty form but a much better draw.

Race 3: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) NANDOLO N looks to be slowing down a bit after a stellar career but at the bottom level with a reasonable enough post I'll give the 12YO a chance; Buter drives. (2) SHAKESPEARE is similar to the top one in that he's definitely seen better days but he gets major post relief and will be much more involved. (6) LITTLE LOUIE A obviously has issues but his last two qualifiers suggest he's ready for a big effort.

Race 4: NW5000 in last 5 starts Trot

(1) CREDIT TO FRANK is another Burke trotter on the card dropping down in class tonight. This one was a winner the last time he was at the NW5000 level. (4) STORMY KROMER is in a good spot to show some of his speed and back class. It would be nice to see this 12YO millionaire still have something to give. (7) MON AMOUR draws poorly but was third last week against better and he should be a contender despite the post.

Race 5: $15,000 Claiming Pace

(5) BLACK EDITION N is just 2 for 25 on the year but has been a consistent presence throughout at this claiming level. Picks up a new driver in Holland with an okay draw against a shaky field. (1) BLOCKBUSTER TRADE draws the rail and gets Bartlett in debut for new connections; question marks at a short price however. (7) ACAPULCO SUNBURN has early speed that can get the Dube trainee into play at a big price.

Race 6: F&M NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) FIGHT NOT FLIGHT was game for second last week in her first start off the Alexander claim and has a post and seasoning edge on a couple of fillies; maybe that works in her favor. (4) AMIRA HANOVER dominated upon arrival for the Bongiorno barn and now Bartlett gets in the bike. (3) NAPALM graduated to this NW6 also eligible condition three starts back and has given a good accounting of herself since; 3YO is a clear contender.

Race 7: NW10000 in last 5 starts Trot

(2) STREET GOSSIP is tough to put on top as his record over the last couple of years indicates but this veteran always gives a good accounting of himself especially from inside posts. Note the barn change back to familiar surroundings. (1) UNCLE RAT has had a great 4YO season with over $145K banked but not much going on lately, however he's not that far removed from his upset win in the Invite. (3) SAINTS PRESERVE US steps up off a wire-to-wire win and Holland drives again.

Race 8: F&M NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) LYDEO has found a home at this level, which she gets to stay in looking for three straight because she goes back in for a tag. Dilloian Jr. trainee may actually offer a little value with #4 drawing attention. (4) DANCING DRAGON was overmatched last week in the Invite but drops back to a better level and gets a notable driver change to Bartlett. (3) LOOKSLIKEDIAMONDS A picks up Buter on the catch drive and the Tritton trainee always picks up a piece.

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Race 9: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot

(4) FRANK LEAHY lost contact last out from an outer post when back up in class but tonight he moves in a couple of spots on the gate and also tries a new driver as Bartlett gets the call on the Burke trainee. (2) R LADY W graduated to this level last week and folded on the lead; perhaps the Toscano trainee will revert to off-the-pace tactics as that was successful her prior two races. (3) CHAPHEART should be more involved with the post improvement.

Race 10: F&M NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(3) YS SENSATIONALCITY has really hit the skids recently and I'm sure a series of outside posts didn't help the cause. This is a great spot to try tapping into that back class that earned her so much here in the past. (2) LADYCORONA tired on the lead in her local return but like the top one she moves to a more favorable post. (7) BIKINI SEELSTER took plenty of action in her local debut after arriving from Canada but she never made an impact. Lachance filly now draws poorly but is listed at a juicy 20/1 on the ML. Maybe she can sneak in there to spice up the exotics.