Yonkers: Analysis for Friday 9/30
MEET STATS: 343 - 980 / $1,714.20 (-$245.80)
BEST BETS: 54 - 92 / $206.80 (+$22.80)
Best Bet: HL REVADON (9th)
Spot Play: MOONLIGHT SHADOW (7th)
Race 1: $15,000 Claiming Pace
(5) SOHO WALLSTREET A was claimed five starts back for $25K and soon found himself at this reduced level but the Dowse trainee has found a home with this type as he's taken two in a row. Veteran is more than capable of winning again. (3) CASHNCAM was a recent lame scratch but that was a good qualifier at Freehold and he's proven with this type. (4) CAROLINA MAGIC gets a bit of post relief and has Holland driving again.
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Race 2: $40,000 Claiming Pace
(3) ALOTBETTOR N has actually been very sharp in his last two while outracing his odds. He'll offer value again on top and is worth considering. (2) THE DOWNTOWN BUS dropped back to the level of the claim for Dowse last start and cruised. Obvious favorite here looking to repeat. (5) GHOST DANCE was really good two back then couldn't make up any ground last start as the winner blew out a quick third panel. Holland gets the drive and as we know he likes getting horses in play.
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Race 3: $25,000 Claiming Pace
Lot of question marks in here. (1) BOILER MAKER had a big effort three back surrounded by dull ones, but Marohn was driving that night and he's back in the bike tonight, with major post relief. If he brings his 'A' game he can win this. (4) IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N stopped in his last start but he faces softer here and seems capable of turning things around. (7) ODDS ON DELRAY was an odds-on failure last out and now he moves outside. Don't accept too short of a price.
Race 4: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) GLENGARRY KNIGHT N lands an improved post, gets Brennan in the bike and can fire to the front from this spot. (1) BIG SIR drops to the basement conditioned level off a good front-end try and the Bucci trainee is clearly the one to beat. (2) MAROMA BEACH doesn't have much current form to speak of but he draws well and picks up the leading driver.
Race 5: NW15000 in last 5 starts Trot
(6) EPOS OSTERVANG DK gets a major upgrade to Bartlett tonight and the last time he drove he was nipped on the wire by the classy New Heaven. Trotter faces some tough rivals in here and may offer a bit of value. (5) TAKE ALL COMERS has been keeping company with some of the best trotters in the land and the last two overnight races he was in resulted in blowouts at odds-on. Jim Campbell trainee looks like the deserving favorite. (7) DELAYED HANOVER goes for four straight wins and Dube catch-driving for Svanstedt is always a big angle, but landing outside his main competition likely makes things tough.
Race 6: $15,000 Claiming Pace
(4) WINDSONG JACK didn't do much in his local return but the classy veteran seems to find a better spot to get involved tonight as he inches towards the million dollar mark in career earnings. (1) TREASURE MACH took all the money on the barn change to Dowse but didn't come close to delivering; he moves inside and will probably be favored again. (3) WAVES OF FIRE A has some ugly-looking lines but he's better than that. Post relief helps.
Race 7: $40,000 Claiming Pace
(4) MOONLIGHT SHADOW has been pretty good in practically every start since being claimed by these connections a few months back. He finds a more reasonable spot tonight and looks to have a legit chance to convert at a decent price. (5) LYONS JOHNNYJNR cleared the front from the eight hole last week before tiring; all prior starts were good. (1) DESIRE'S CAPTAIN charged home with plenty last out; with a smooth trip he can land a share.
Race 8: Open Trot
(6) INCOMMUNICADO dominated in his local return and while he landed the worst post in this open draw if Dube can hustle him off the gate he's talented enough to take another. (4) HILLEXOTIC was last week's winner when he grinded down Amigo Volo and obviously the Burke trainee can repeat. (3) QUEEN OF ALL seemed to lose some momentum last week when a rival pulled in her face; prior efforts by this mare were sharp and she'll be a nice price here.
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Race 9: NW30000 in last 5 starts Trot
(4) HL REVADON is up in class again as he's dominated in three straight since moving to the Burke Brigade. Trotter faces tougher here but he may be this good. (2) IN MY DREAMS was no match for Incommunicado last week, ending his three-race winning streak. He figures to be heading to the front again. (3) HOMER HALL could land a piece with a smooth trip.
Race 10: $20,000 Claiming Pace
(5) TWIN B SPEED DIAL had been knocking on the door with a couple of solid runner-up efforts and he converted last out with a sharp pocket-pulling score. He bumps up in class tonight but doesn't face any standouts. (1) DAVID'S COMING HOME has worked overtime on the rim in his three starts after being reclaimed by the Capone barn. He seems pretty logical from the innermost post. (2) MISTER SPOT A is back in claimers after taking a soft NW5000 field down the road.