Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 11/19

Matt Rose|Nov 17, 2021

MEET STATS: 373 - 1113 / $1,991.60 (-$234.40)

BEST BETS: 52 - 104 / $161.40 (-$46.60)

Best Bet: ASTON HILL DAVE (8th)

Spot Play: KIMANI N (3rd)

Race 1: NW30000 in last 5 starts Trot

(5) FASHION CREDITOR rallied well from a tough spot last out and he's got the class to go with these; capable at a decent price with some racing luck. (4) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN was third most recently in the Open and now he drops to the level where he does the best; cash-machine trotter is the one to beat here. (7) FULL RIGHTS is actually very sharp now and will be a big price facing some good ones from an outside post but perhaps he can spice up the Tri at a huge price.

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Race 2: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(3) YANKEE ROLLER A was a solid second last week, and that was after missing a bit of time after a sick scratch; Bartlett drives again and he's clearly the one to defeat. (5) TERRITORY dropped to this level last week and tried cutting the mile but tired under pressure from the top one; he's likely coming from off the pace tonight and that's probably his preferred trip. (6) TIGERS WAY was taken for $30K last start by DiDomenico and he fits this conditioned level; gelding should go well here.

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Race 3: $20,000 Claiming Pace

(2) KIMANI N has just been okay recently but he does have five consecutive on-the-board finishes and he faces softer here from a good post; I can see Brennan getting aggressive with the veteran. (3) MAGRITTE is going well again and he can certainly win this but it's sometimes tough to take a short price given his racing style. (5) IN SPADES debuts for Dowse off the claim, picks up Bartlett, gets post relief and would be no surprise if he was a speed player in here.

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

(2) WELL DONE SON had no chance last start from the eight hole at the $50K age-conditioned level but he blew away this class two back. (4) DA GHETTO WIZARD was bottomed out from the pocket by the runaway winner in his debut at this level; Jenn Bongiorno trainee can be given another chance. (8) DAVID LLOYD GEORGE arrives from Canada for the Bako barn and had a winning local qualifier; include him if he "feels" live in the late wagering.

Race 5: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot

(3) HUNTING AS regained his confidence at the lowest level then took two more as he ascended the class ladder; Jenny Melander trainee goes for his fourth straight overall and could be sharp enough to do it. (4) HAYEK returns locally off a nice score at Philly and he's got two local wins this season. (2) OOH RAH can usually be counted on for a share from inside posts.

Race 6: 3&4YO $50,000 Claiming Pace

(7) BIG SIR gave it a good try facing tougher, more seasoned foes last start and prior to that he was a winner at this level; post presents some problems but he should be a reasonable price if you want to take a shot. (5) KEYSTONE DASH has talent and could be trouble with an alert getaway. (2) MR DS ROCK draws well and should be a player.

Race 7: NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(5) EYE OFA TIGER AS cut a rated pace last week but watched as favored Secret Bro sailed by and he had to settle for second; classy vet can handle these. (1) NEW HEAVEN should be in line for a live trip and is a major contender. (8) NEXTROUNDSONME is sneaky-sharp but unfortunately he draws another poor post; he'll be coming late and perhaps he can reach the bottom of the ticket.

Race 8: $15,000 Claiming Pace

(1) ASTON HILL DAVE woke up with an improved effort last start and he was claimed out of the race by the Bako barn. Veteran has back class and he stays at the same level looking to take this field down the road. (5) BETTOR CAT was a solid winner off the DiDomenico claim and he's a player again. (4) COACH CAL proved his win two back was no fluke as he came right back against a bit better and won going away.

Race 9: Open Handicap Trot

Five-horse field here going for $43K…what a time to be alive! (4) MELADY'S MONET put in a sub-par effort for the first time in ages last start as he was unable to re-rally once angling off the rail. 12-year-old is closing in on $2 million lifetime and he can bounce back in this abbreviated field. (5) CHAPTIAMA won fairly easily last out but he loses Brennan to the Burke trainee and lands outside. (1) SECRET BRO has earned over $40K in five starts since moving to the Jenn Bongiorno barn and he faces better looking to win back-to-back.

Race 10: $12,500 Claiming Pace

(5) WINDSONG JACK tapped his back class first start out for Bongiorno and he can easily repeat. (2) FASHIONONTHEBEACH was second best from the pocket as the favorite to the top one; can he turn the tables tonight? (1) BEGINNER'S LUCK returns locally now in the Cory Stratton barn and with Jordan driving improvement can be expected.

Race 11: NW30000 in last 5 starts Trot

(3) REFINED gets needed class relief in her second local start after having the eight hole last week in the Open; Mare is clearly the most logical here, but not much of a price is expected. (4) NO MAS DRAMA returns from a failed try at The Meadowlands and this 4-year-old mare fits this class well. (5) FANATIC was a going-away winner two back, then was in too tough in the Open. Unfortunately he draws outside some tough ones.

Race 12: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

Wide-open finale here. (3) AUDI HARE N put in a solid uncovered effort two back before being swallowed up in the late stages. He's back in a similar spot tonight and picks up Bartlett. (4) BETTING EXCHANGE gets needed post relief and figures to be more involved. (8) ORILLIA JOE has blasted from the gate in the past from spots like this. (2) SPORTSKEEPER and (1) SPORTS BETTOR are similar veterans looking to find their way at this reduced level.