Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 9/13

2024 MEET STATS: 300 - 975 / $1,621.70 (-$328.30)

BEST BETS: 43 - 84 / $152.60 (-$15.40)

BEST BET: TWIN B ALLURE (8^th)

SPOT PLAY: SILK CLOUD A (7^th)

Race 1: NW5461 in last 5 starts Trot

(5) BEACON BEACH had a long run in the amateurs and now returns to Yonkers in the Bongiorno barn after an acclimating start at Pocono. Just 1 for 27 on the year but primed for improvement. (1) CANTSTOP YANKEE faces softer than he's accustomed to and moves all the way inside. Corey Callahan is in town driving and he picks up the assignment on the Engblom trainee. (2) HUSTLENOMICS ships back in from Ohio and into the DiDomenico barn. Missed time is a bit of a concern.

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Race 2: F&M NW7677 in last 5 starts Pace

(3) ROCKN PHILLY returns to Yonkers after a dull performance at The Big M and this classy mare was second best recently at this level. She should offer a better price than the other big player in here (5) DIXIE DREAM, who woke up in a big way with the recent class relief. (4) PARADISE ROCK L drops from the $50K claimers and won't have to bring much to round out the rest.

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Race 3: F&M NW33131 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) LLOYD'S LOVES saw her streak snapped when in too tough a spot. Maybe she starts another one tonight. Willing to use on top if she projects to be a price. (2) LIT DE ROSE merits consideration in every race she's in, but especially when drawn well. (5) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY is drawn outside her main rivals which makes her tough to have on top, but she should find her way into the top three.

Race 4: F&M NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) VIBRANCE is back at the NW20000 level where she brushed and crushed two back. (2) TALK CURDY TO ME was odds-on to the top one in their last race and finished third, but she followed that up with a big win at The Meadowlands with Callahan driving, and he's in the bike again tonight. (5) GOLDEN QUEST N may be derailed by the sick scratch and missed time but this classy vet is looking for three straight.

Race 5: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot

(1) DONATO PATRIOT K found the winning spot last start and powered off in 1:54 1/5; steps up a notch but is clearly sharp enough to repeat. (6) AUSTRAL HANOVER finished close up in his last local try and is eligible for more improvement making just his fourth start of the season. (4) SEVENSHADESOFGREY gets a new pilot in Siegelman and he's better than he's been showing.

Race 6: F&M NW11101 in last 5 starts Pace

(5) ATREACHEROUS A has been uninvolved in most recent tries but she drops for the fourth consecutive start and meets a field that collectively has been very camera-shy recently; worth a try in an open race. (2) CHERYLS SHADOW also faces softer but she hasn't been at her sharpest; Callahan picks up the catch drive on the mare who will be on or near the front. (3) PREMIER SWEETALKER is a fresh face making her first Yonkers start in a couple of years; these connections sending horses in to the Alexander barn have had success in the past.

Race 7: F&M Invitational Pace

(6) SILK CLOUD A was done in by post eight last start ending her winning streak and though she's assigned outside again this seems like a better spot to get involved. Brennan drives tonight. (1) DOUGS BABE A seems like she only wins when you don't expect it; clearly the Norman trainee has the talent to repeat. Needs a smooth trip. (4) COACHELLABOUND A also has a new pilot with Bartlett out of town and she's been in the top three for 10 straight starts.

Race 8: F&M NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) TWIN B ALLURE woke up in her last two over at Pocono and she was a winner when last at this bottom level. (5) ONEDERFULBEACH is better than those last couple of efforts after a sick scratch but she figures to turn it around sooner rather than later. (7) LADYCORONA jogged last week at Philly, her second start for Lachance; closing threat.

Race 9: F&M NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) PARISIAN BLUE CHIP jogged in two of her last three and was a closing fourth in between; this is a good spot for Callahan to take control. (5) MCMARKLE SPARKLE was tons the best in her second start back from Ohio and the slight bump in class doesn't figure to derail her chances. (4) NITE TIME DEAL also steps up looking for two straight; will need a perfect trip.

Race 10: F&M NW5521 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) BLOOD MOON A finds herself at the NW5000 base level and isn't that far removed from a win in the NW20000 class. Cullipher trainee seems to have found the winning spot but won't offer much value on the win end. (5) MISS DOTTIE MAE returns from a race across the river and is now going second-time Lasix; Vallee trainee does have early speed in her arsenal. (1) SILKY STRIKE merits a look starting from the rail.

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Race 11: NW8581 in last 5 starts Trot

(5) BRAVE BY DESIGN faces softer and gets a new pilot in Bongiorno. Alexander trainee missed a head when last at this level and should offer a bit of value. (3) DRACO S is back with a catch driver after competing in the amateurs the last couple of starts; trotter is always competitive but is just 1 for 25 on the season. (1) CREATIVE VENTURE found a field he could beat last start and I expect the strategy to be the same here.

Race 12: F&M NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) UPTOWN HANOVER returns from a good win at Philly and seems to be the class of the contest; gets top call from a controlling spot. (5) ULTIMATE SPEED tries Holland tonight and is likely to be moving forward from the gate. A stalking trip behind #1 will give him a chance. (7) FRONT PAGE STORY has hit the board in all six starts since arriving at Yonkers with three wins included; 4YO stays at the same level as she fits the NW8 condition but moves outside.