Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 3/11

Matt Rose|Mar 09, 2022

MEET STATS: 47 - 170 / $223.10 (-$116.90)

BEST BETS: 6 - 16 / $22.40 (-$9.60)

Best Bet: LOUIE LOUIE (11th)

Spot Play: BAKERSFIELD (3rd)

Race 1: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(3) FLYING FINN N has disappointed considering he was a $50K claim in January but he has perked up in his last two when dropped to this level and he can take this with any sort of reasonable trip. (2) GIVENUPDREAMING has back class and was a solid winner two back in 1:52 1/5 at the NW5000 level. Move back inside makes him a player. Recent import (1) HESPOISEDTOPOUNCE A acclimated nicely in his local debut and could have more to offer.

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Race 2: $12,500 Claiming Pace

(2) WINNING LINE hasn't done much since arriving but he draws well in this dreadful field and Bartlett gives him a try tonight. (1) ARI ALLSTAR is a legit threat to take this field wire-to-wire. (6) CARRACCI HANOVER plunges to the lowest claiming price and he was a winner here four back at the NW5000 level.

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Race 3: $20,000 Claiming Pace

(1) BAKERSFIELD has been away since last August but he qualified very willingly up at Monticello over a slow track and the veteran could be ready at first asking. (2) LL MYSTRO found a comfortable spot last week at Freehold and he delivered; Marohn drives the Jenn Bongiorno trainee again in his local return and he could threaten from this good inside post. (4) TEXAS TERROR N was claimed again out of his last start and while the 14-year-old is up in class he really doesn't face much tougher; I just don't trust him enough to use on top at a short price.

Race 4: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) AINTNOBETTOR A was a solid two-move winner from the eight hole last week for the livest of barns. Bump up in class should not be a problem for this import. (1) NOME HANOVER was a bit outclassed in his last two at the NW20000 level but he certainly didn't disgrace himself. Drop in class and inside post should make this Mark Ford trainee a player. (3) LUCIANO N doesn't win often but always gives an honest effort, especially when drawn well. Let's welcome back driver Brent Holland, who has always gotten along well with this veteran.

Race 5: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot

(3) KINDA LUCKY LINDY has been in tough spots in his three seasonal starts but he draws a better post here and is a proven commodity at this level. Renaud trainee can grind his way to victory at a decent price. (2) EYE OFA TIGER AS is a borderline Open contender when right and he also gets needed post relief while facing a bit softer. (1) B NICKING tired on the front end in his two local starts upon arrival from Ohio; he draws best and gets another chance to wire the field.

Race 6: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(7) STANFORD COURT is a legit talent arriving from Ohio and he could be ready for action off that nice qualifier; he was Brennan's choice over the rejuvenated (2) MACH N CHEESE. The latter blew away a softer field last week and now he begins his ascent back up the class ladder. Third-place finisher in last year's Borgata final is clearly a main contender. (4) GLACIS closed well in his last two and should be a late player again.

Race 7: NW15001 in last 5 starts Trot

(4) HEY LIVVY trotted well last week to be third best to a couple of really good rivals. It doesn't appear that she faces that same level of competition tonight and the Gillis trainee has little excuse to fail. (2) NEW HEAVEN has clearly been short since returning from a winter break but he does draw well while facing softer. (5) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE never got involved last week at 44/1 but was the favorite her prior two starts with mixed results. Brennan is back driving for Bongiorno with the expectation that he will get the mare in play.

Race 8: Open Trot

(3) WARRIOR ONE got parked from the outside post last week but was only beaten by three lengths when all was said and done. Burke trainee should be making the front tonight and can take this field the distance. (1) EUROBOND has been super since the barn change and addition of hobbles; he should fit fine with these Open trotters. (4) STORMY KROMER didn't pick up a check in his last two after winning his first time out despite a lengthy layoff. He can never be counted out.

Race 9: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

I'm not quite sure what Siegelman was doing with (4) HEAVEN'S GAIT last week but he ended up last on the rail and that was that. Horse is right back in to go and he does get to face softer tonight. (1) APEX SEELSTER was a nice winner off the Koch claim and he's sharp enough to take another. (3) ALOTBETTOR N figures to be heading to the front and should end up with a piece.

Race 10: NW30000 in last 5 starts Trot

(3) NO MAS DRAMA raced very well in her first start of the year and she can definitely follow that up with a winning performance here. (4) HAYEK could not sustain that wide run in last week's Open and he eventually flattened; overall form is solid and Bartlett sticks with him over the top choice. (1) MAGICAL JOURNEY stalked the leader from the pocket in last and rolled by to the well-meant win; he does have a post edge on the top two but will really have to step it up to repeat.

Race 11: 3-5YO $30,000 Claiming Pace

(4) LOUIE LOUIE got looped leaving and ended up hung the mile last week in his finale for Burke as he was claimed by the strong Bako barn. Gelding draws a reasonable enough post and meets a very soft field; down the road. (6) ITS ROCKIN RANDY is fresh stock coming from Dover and after a solid start to his season has seemed to tail off a bit as he was facing better. He may appreciate the change in scenery. (2) HURRIKANEKINGJAMES keeps getting bet but hasn't delivered in quite a few starts. He should be a board threat however from this good post.