Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 6/7

2024 MEET STATS: 149 - 507 / $815.80 (-$198.20)

BEST BETS: 21 - 43 / $74.50 (-$11.50)

BEST BET: FULL RIGHTS (9^th)

SPOT PLAY: COMMANDER CATHY N (6^th)

Race 1: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot

(2) B NICKING has really turned things around recently and he's got a legit chance to take this field wire to wire. (3) EPOS OSTERVANG DK is a capable trotter but has also been a money burner; price figures to go up tonight with the driver change to Kasper Foget (who was listed) instead of Bartlett. (1) PC FREE WHEELING drops in class and also gets a new driver in Holland. He should be sitting a close-up trip.

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Race 2: F&M NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) ULTIMATE SPEED has been a major player in her last three at this level with a win and two narrow defeats; I can see Holland forcing others to tuck and cutting the mile, and if rated well she can get it done. (5) HELLO YES HI has also been right there in her last four including two wins. Burke trainee has useful early speed. (2) NO WIN NO FEED A has been the model of consistency all season and it's hard not to like her chances of hitting the board. Interesting to see if she can make the lead or secure the pocket from this spot.

Race 3: F&M NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) BETTER WATCH IT has been knocking on the door recently finishing third in her last three tries and while facing decent stock for this level; Garcia-Herrera trainee gets top billing. (1) BRI EXPRESS N was a winner at Philly in her first start in over five months and she can build off that effort. (6) COALFORDSNSHINE GB dropped to the bottom to pick up a win but maybe the Burke import gained some confidence that can carry over into tonight.

Race 4: F&M NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(7) MAN DONTFORGET ME has been my nemesis this year but it's tough not to like this classy mare, even from the outside post again. (4) ONEDERFULBEACH moves from claimers to this class and does get some moderate post improvement. Feels like a spot where Bartlett could try to get aggressive off the gate. (5) HONEY LOVE is a fast leaver but if she makes the lead and #7 is coming at her then releasing that one to the top would leave her with a live trip.

Race 5: $30,000 Claiming Pace

(4) LONG WEEKEND A steps up coming off a loss but Bartlett sticks with him and he has been competitive with these types in the past; to the front. (6) KERFORD ROAD A has been on an extended form spree and finally got claimed last start; Brennan chose the now-Alexander trainee over a DiDomenico horse and he should be leaving as well. (3) GOTHIC ROCK qualified back nicely after a brief break in action.

Race 6: F&M NW10501 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) COMMANDER CATHY N is 0 for 16 on the season but she draws well in a questionable field and adds Lasix plus tries a new driver; 20/1 ML. (6) SUGAR BRITCHES turned things around two back and followed that up with a good effort last week; Engblom trainee seems like a must-use with Bartlett in the bike. (3) MISS LIMELIGHT N shipped in last week and was not a threat but she gets some post improvement tonight.

Race 7: F&M Invitational Pace

Quality field of eight here. (6) COACHELLABOUND N faltered in the late stages after setting a quick pace last week but I won't hold that against her. She figures to be a better price here and she’s certainly capable of closing. (1) GOLDEN QUEST N is back at the top level and she's been solid this year for multiple trainers. Rail spot gives her a real chance. (8) SILK CLOUD A has been right in the win photo her last three and has two wins and two seconds overall in her last four but she may be severely handicapped by the outside post tonight.

Race 8: NW5000 in last 5 starts Trot

(5) FULL RIGHTS doesn't always finish well but he's got speed and stays flat. New driver tonight in Holland might make a difference. (1) IN MY DREAMS has been rather flat lately but he's better than that; inside post helps. (7) YO BETH D recently added hobbles and closed well at Philly. Will Lachance get her close enough to strike?

Race 9: NW7871 in last 5 starts Trot

(3) ONION GUM was Holland's choice over a Stafford trainee he always drives and this 4YO is lightly raced but went well for second last out in a NW lifetime event. (2) ROGER RABBIT is back from Ohio and The Meadows and is back in the DiDomenico barn, where he had success in the past. (6) VALI HANOVER drops, has Bartlett, will likely be forwardly placed.

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Race 10: NW10000 in last 5 starts Trot

(2) MISTER LUCKY SOX S arrives from Pocono for Engblom to make just his fourth start in the U.S. and I'll assume the connections think he'll be okay on the half. (4) BARRY BLACK is back at Yonkers and he's always a player at this level. (5) BEERTHIRTY K blew up at the start last week but his prior race was an eight-hole wire job. Recent addition to the DiDomenico barn must be considered.

Race 11: F&M NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) COWGIRL LILLY got torched last start on the rim but she moves back inside and the Blumenfeld barn had a couple of big-priced winners here the other night. (3) GOLDIES ADELIGHT A was never a factor in a Yonkers try a couple back but she too gets post improvement from that race and the Cushing barn generally does well with these imports. (7) SHOTGUN PERSUASION returns from a stint at Tioga and she had been showing good speed in those races. Maybe Siegelman can improve position a bit at the start and sneak onto the ticket at a price.