Yonkers: Analysis for Monday 9/14/26
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2026 MEET STATS: 259 - 810 / $1,433.30 (-$186.70)
BEST BETS: 48 - 86 / $164.88 (-$7.12)
BEST BET: SOUTHBEACH HANOVER (9th)
SPOT PLAY: MAC'S DELIGHT (3rd)
Race 1: $30,000 Claiming Pace
(3) MISSED THE TRUTH A has been a perfect fit at this level, so much so that he was claimed last week. Marohn gets the call for the Dilloian Jr. barn and should be set up on the lead or in the pocket. (1) ALTA CLASSIC A wired similar last out; logical repeater. (4) THONG CONTROL was reclaimed by owner/trainer Pat Lachance for the second time and remains at a competitive level.
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Race 2: $50,000 Claiming Pace
(3) IKNOWBETTER just missed to the odds-on favorite last week, his second start with Lasix. Trainer Joe Bongiorno is back in the bike and the last time he drove this guy he was a blowout winner. (2) EVER HOPING A beat the top choice in that last race and he's been a hell of a claim for these connections. (1) KEAYANG KAMIKAZE A was stuck in the eight hole with no chance last start but look at those two prior efforts when he was inside...big chance.
Race 3: Invitational Pace
(5) MAC'S DELIGHT just hasn't been able to reach recently from outside posts but he finds a bit of a better scenario tonight and co-owner Gingras is back in the bike. Gelding should have pace to chase and can grind by late. (6) CAPTAIN MOORE A was hammered in the wagering last week and delivered with a second straight powerful uncovered score. Is he relegated to coming from last tonight? Will that make a difference? (3) STERLING CHOICE is logical here with a chance to show off some early speed.
Race 4: $40,000 Claiming Pace
(1) TOPVILLE SOMEBEACH has performed for multiple barns and lands the rail off the Adamczyk claim. One to beat. (7) REGAL IDEA hit town from Ohio and pulled off the big upset, and was claimed out of that race. Steps up a level, adds Yannick and perhaps has more to offer at a price. (2) SHIPMASTER is back in claimers after beating a NW7500 field and he can ride the rail and pick up a piece.
Race 5: $15,000 Claiming Pace
(7) KARLOO BRADLEY N bumped up to $20K claimers off the claim and was a huge price from the eight hole but managed to get into play and didn't finish far off. 10YO drops back to $15K claimers, picks up Holland and a similar effort can make him a serious player. (3) CYRUS N was a sick scratch at Pocono and now has missed a little time but the Pete Tritton trainee was an easy winner from a similar spot in his last local race. (4) BLOCKBUSTER TRADE just missed last out for Lachance.
Race 6: NW10001 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) WHATS STANLEY GOT A drops down to the lowest level he's seen in some time and he's back in on consecutive weeks again; Stratton veteran can do it from on or off the pace. (6) BETTING ON CAESAR has been bouncing around recently trying to find the right spot and the Bongiorno trainee did win two races at Yonkers as a 3YO. (2) IMTHEBLACKFLASH N just missed when last at this level and figures to be a player here with the good post and addition of Holland.
Race 7: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) AMERICAN DEALER N should be able to make the front from this spot and I don't see anyone threatening him. (1) DELE ROW A had missed time prior to last week's race and now he moves all the way in to the rail; sits pocket? (5) ESCAPE TO AMERICA is back at Yonkers where he's raced well over the last couple of seasons and he's raced well recently in Pennsylvania.
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Race 8: NW30000 in last 5 starts Pace
(1) PLAY ACTION PASS found the age-restricted Open too tough but the Burke trainee had looked razor sharp in prior; he drops to a softer spot while drawing the rail and should be primed for a big effort. (2) ENDOFSTORY also drops out of the same race as the top one and he was an upset winner when last at the NW30000 level. (7) WHICHWAYTOTHEBEACH draws post seven for the third consecutive start and he picks up a new driver after being uninvolved in those last two races; does Braxten Boyd take a shot off the gate?
Race 9: $15,000 Claiming Pace
(3) SOUTHBEACH HANOVER was a non factor in his last three facing $20K claimers so he drops to $15's, the same level he was originally claimed for by these connections, and won at, first time out. (2) THEMASKEDCRUSADR N is 0 for 26 this year but did finish second facing similar three back. (4) FULL SUPPORT always gets a check, rarely wins. Good one to use underneath.