Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 8/26
MEET STATS: 277 - 814 / $1,394.00 (-$234.00)
BEST BETS: 42 - 76 / $169.20 (+$17.20)
Best Bet: MACHIAVELLI (7th)
Spot Play: MY MIND IS MADEUP (10th)
Race 1: $15,000 Claiming Pace
(1) LETTUCERIPRITA A was going nowhere in a hurry last week from the seven hole with the owner in the bike. Tonight he moves all the way inside, picks up the live hands of Braxton Boyd and is more than proven with this type. (4) FARMER'S TAN is one of a couple of Auciello trainees that arrived from Canada and won here first out. This one was claimed by DiDomenico and remains at the same level. (2) CASHNCAM didn't get involved in his last couple from outside posts but was a winner three back when he started from the rail. Move back inside promises he'll be sitting close up.
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Race 2: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace
(2) VENIER HANOVER gets an impossible to ignore barn change to Dowse and Bartlett is back in the bike. It wouldn't be much of a surprise to see this veteran blow away this soft field. (6) STANFORD COURT has been a disappointment since shipping out East; he seems capable of much better. (5) REMEMBER THE BEACH showed a little more life in his second start after moving to the Devita barn.
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Race 3: $25,000 Claiming Pace
(7) PROVOCATIVEPRINCEN goes for another new barn tonight (DiDomenico) off a claim and he stays at the same level he's been most successful at; veteran has the early speed to overcome the outside post. (8) RISKY MILLION may have a bit of trouble with the top one directly to his inside but if he can improve position at least a few spots off the gate he'll have a legit chance to win this and take his second straight. (2) MARTY MONKHOUSER A jogged last start at a generous 6/1 but he faces better here and loses Stratton; maybe underneath.
Race 4: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot
(4) NEW HEAVEN is back at the level where he does his best work and the veteran usually offers decent value. (1) HAYEK has been facing much better in all recent but he's coming off a miscue at Philly and he's 0 for 10 at Yonkers this season; Engblom trainee could be vulnerable at a short price. (3) ARABELLA'S CADET was nipped late by a strong rival in his last try; definitely was a solid effort.
Race 5: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace
This race shapes up as a battle of the underachievers. (2) ODDS ON DELRAY is 0 for 23 and counting this year and he drops to the basement in his second start after being claimed by Dowse for $40K. Veteran is supposed to beat these, no? (5) MISSILE SEELSTER was very stubborn in defeat on the front end three back with Cory Stratton driving; maybe Siegelman takes a shot off the gate tonight. (1) VIRGIN STORM has been a check-earner lately but hasn't seriously threatened for the win; Alexander trainee can potentially trip out here.
Race 6: NW20000 in last 5 starts Trot
(1) WARRIOR ONE hasn't been bad in his last couple but he just wasn't seriously involved from outside posts. Move inside should put this trotter back in a controlling position. (4) KENZIESKY HANOVER drops in class and looks like the obvious main threat to the top choice. (5) SECRET BRO also faces a bit lesser but drawing outside the top two seriously hurts his chances; use underneath.
Race 7: $20,000 Claiming Pace
(2) MACHIAVELLI jogged two back in $15's and was claimed, then faltered when used hard after a double-jump in class for his current connections. Camilleri trainee splits the difference entering in a 20 and it seems he's found a very good spot. (1) TERRITORY won two back at Monti and kept up well to be second best there last week. He draws best here and a similar effort to those races upstate will land him a big share. (6) PACING MAJOR N had been rather consistent until last start when he tired with little excuse and he was claimed out of that race. I'm not thrilled with the barn change but maybe he'll prove me wrong.
Race 8: Open Handicap Trot
(3) STORMY KROMER just got nipped by Amigo Volo last week at Philly and now he returns to his favorite venue. Classy trotter somehow ends up with post three in this (poorly handicapped) handicap race and Dube should have him motoring early. (6) HILLEXOTIC actually had a chance at an inside post but he rightfully lands on the outside of the gate. Burke trainee has been rock-solid in his last two. (2) MISSISSIPPI STORM is back at the top level after beating up on lesser in his last two.
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Race 9: $25,000 Claiming Pace
(5) KEYSTONE DASH has always hinted at serious ability and he's been showing off that talent recently, including a 1:51 3/5 score last week. He's up in class a notch off the Camilleri claim but the good times should continue. (7) SOHO WALLSTREET A gets Bartlett in the bike for his second start off the Dowse claim; he may be the biggest threat to the top one despite the poor post. (4) BARRYWHITE HANOVER returns locally and he’s flashed early speed here in the past while facing age-restricted claimers; Devita trainee could be a board threat with a smooth trip.
Race 10: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) MY MIND IS MADEUP showed some life upon dropping to this level and he seems capable with earlier involvement. (1) TOM ME GUN N doesn't win often but he did take his last in that amateur event and his speed from the good draw makes him a player. (3) HEAVENLY SOUND did jog three back but otherwise he's been a disappointment lately; needs more late.