Yonkers: Analysis for Saturday 11/28

MEET STATS: 206 - 623 / $1,067.70 (-$178.30)
BEST BETS: 35 - 60 / $113.30 (-$6.70)
Best Bet: ARTIE'S IDEAL (4th)
Spot Play: CAVIART ALLY (6th)

Race 1: $20,000 Claiming Pace

(5) TWIN B SPEEDO has looked like a new horse for DiDomenico and now he's up in class debuting for the Alexander barn off the claim; he may be sharp enough to handle these. (4) LUCAN HANOVER drops back in for a tag and the veteran is feeling good again. (1) MAGRITTE goes second-time Lasix off a steady effort last week.

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Race 2: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) I'M SOME GRADUATE was an easy two-move winner versus lesser last out and the Burke-trained veteran has plenty of class to double up versus better. (4) TIGER BARON moves in a few slots which will certainly help his cause. (8) PACING MAJOR N gets needed class relief but is stuck in post eight; Tritton trainee can certainly go with this type and will be a big price; consider him for a share.

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Race 3: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) CAVIART SKYLER is far from a winning machine but he's been racing pretty well of late especially when drawn inside; Stafford trainee seems capable with a favorable trip. (5) KERFORD ROAD A successfully dropped and popped last week; he's back up a notch looking to take another. (8) GENTLEMANJIM II IE will attract some attention with Tetrick on the catch-drive.

Race 4: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) ARTIE'S IDEAL was a good second in last to a rival who came back to win the Open; Erv Miller trainee draws best of the main contenders and looks like the one to beat. (4) HIGHLAND TARTAN was a little short last week chasing the types of Raukapuka Ruler N but he should go well with these. (7) SILAS SEELSTER faces softer here but is stuck outside; he's got the talent to take all and would not be a major surprise.

Race 5: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) MIGHTY MR SHARKEY N returns to Yonkers off a nice win over at The Meadowlands and while he might do his best work a level or two down he gets Bartlett in the bike from a good post and could work out a live trip. (6) SEMI TOUGH tired chasing American History and friends last week but his prior three starts at Philly were sharp. (5) ROLLWITHPAPAJOE's last two local races were atrocious; Bongiorno is back driving and maybe that helps.

Race 6: Blue Chip Matchmaker Eligibles Invitational Pace

(1) CAVIART ALLY has chased the top ones in her division for a few seasons and she’s had more than her share of moments, as she's nearing the $2 million earnings mark. Pelling trainee has a post edge and can work out a winning trip. (7) SHARTIN N is right back in to go off that gutsy effort in defeat in the TVG Mares Pace. She's obviously more than capable of overcoming the poor draw. (4) MAJOR OCCASION A does have a big upset win over Shartin N & Co. this season; Pat Lachance gets the catch-drive.

Race 7: Winners Over $20,000 in last 5 starts Handicap Pace

(4) HUDSON PHIL returns locally off a solid stint in New England and he’s had plenty of success here in the past; capable with smooth sailing. (5) WESTERN FAME prevailed last week on the front end and he gets Stratton back in the bike for the Shane Tritton barn; veteran was last year's Levy champ. (6) CLEVER CHARACTER invades from Hoosier for Burke and the 3-year-old was the INSS champ; we'll see how he acclimates here.

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Race 8: Borgata Pacing Series Eligibles Invitational Pace

(2) BECHERS BROOK A returns from the Midwest for the Cullipher barn and he had a nice run earlier this season at The Medowlands; gelding faces a big test here but he's upset in the past. (4) SAN DOMINO A has been rock-solid for the Shane Tritton barn and he looks like the one to catch. (6) MICKY GEE N will be flying late as usual and would be no surprise if he took all. (8) THIS IS THE PLAN has been holding his own all year with the top ones but unfortunately lands post eight.

Race 9: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(6) AMERICAN HISTORY completely turned things around at The Big M last week and he can ride that high in his Yonkers return. (7) IDEAL JIMMY is up in class off a powerful score; does Holland take a shot firing from the gate? (1) GRATIAN HANOVER finally got back in the win column last out when the Team Bongiorno barn favorite defeated NW10000 types.

Race 10: NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) BETTOR MEMORIES is as consistent as they come and he returns to Yonkers now in the Burke barn; veteran is a good fit at this NW20000 level. (2) BRONX SEELSTER took three starts in the Shane Tritton barn to taste victory and he's more than capable of doubling up. (5) SEEUINNASHVILLE A deserves a look, as all of these recent imports do, but he didn't show much in his U.S. debut at Philly. Perhaps he needs another start or two.