Yonkers: Analysis for Tuesday 10/29

2024 MEET STATS: 369 - 1206 / $1,989.30 (-$422.70)

BEST BETS: 52 - 105 / $183.70 (-$26.30)

BEST BET: THEBEAUDENBLUES N (1^st)

SPOT PLAY: LYONS MIKI (2^nd)

Race 1: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) THEBEAUDENBLUES N was caught in a couple of fast miles in his last two local races but didn't race all that badly. I wonder if we see a more aggressive drive tonight. (3) IDRAINTHESWAMP A has missed a bit of time but he faces softer and picks up Bartlett. (1) GOTTA GO MILKING A hasn't won in a couple of months out of town but he arrives here with the rail and seems like he should be a good fit with these.

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Race 2: F&M $20,000 Claiming Pace

(4) LYONS MIKI closed well last week and she has won at this level in the past. I think the Lachance trainee finds a live spot here in this shaky field and should offer some value. (2) ALWAYS B MIMI gets some post relief and seems capable of showing better. (3) OURLITTLEMIRACLE has burned plenty of money over the last couple of months and she figures to be one of the favorites again.

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Race 3: 2-5YO NW2-4 races or $60,000 lifetime Pace

(4) AYR BALMORAL GB hasn't gotten the best trips in her last few races but she draws a bit better here and picks up a new driver in Kakaley. Burke trainee has a 1:53 3/5 win in this class not too long ago. (5) ISHOTTHESHERIFF GB is lightly raced but has talent as he's won more than half of his lifetime starts and he'll be looking forward off the gate. (2) FALL IN LINE was a winner in his first start after arriving from Canada and joining the Harris barn. Certainly capable of repeating.

Race 4: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) SHADOW CAT has had his moments here in the past and the veteran returns with a good post facing softer than he's accustomed to; should be a fair price in this competitive affair. (6) FOR ONCE INMY LIFE has looked good so far since the move to the Stratton barn and just needs to get into play from this post to have a legit chance. (3) PANETTONE HANOVER beat two classes better just six starts ago.

Race 5: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

Safe to say that (7) POUND FOR POUND is feeling pretty good now considering he blew away the field in his last two races, and paced in 1:51 flat in his latest start. Sharp horse moving up angle in play here. (1) WALKINSHAW N closed well for third last week and now the veteran lands the rail. (5) IGNATIUS A seems to place and show more often than win but he always brings an honest effort; Brennan gets the drive tonight.

Race 6: NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(5) JOEMIKIYOURSOFINE closed well last week and generally he's an off-the-pace type but driver Bartlett may be able to seek out live cover. Last time he drove this 4YO he just missed. (3) MY ULTIMATE BYRON A takes a needed drop from the Invite level and he's always forwardly placed when drawn well. (7) WHATS STANLEY GOT A has had a solid season for Cory Stratton and he fits here but faces an uphill battle from this post. Maybe he sneaks in there at a big price.

Race 7: F&M $50,000 Claiming Pace

(8) IDEALINFUN was off the pace last start and it didn't work out but I think she has a shot of making the front from the outermost post and could be tough to catch if she makes the lead; at a price. (1) CREME DELIGHT has perked up in her last few starts out of town and now she's in for a tag; Burke trainee draws best and should be a player. (3) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A passed a few for a small check last out but was a winner from a similar spot two back.

Race 8: 3-5YO Open Pace

(7) DUNKIN' has raced well in recent stakes engagements but with little success and he's always a contender at this age-restricted level. Negatives include the bad post and his occasional breaking habit but if things align tonight he'll offer a solid price. (3) HUNTINTHELASTDOLAR has also been touring North America on the Grand Circuit but it hasn't worked out. Last time at Yonkers he got brutalized at 1/9 odds but probably isn't the favorite tonight. (4) ITS A ME MARIO didn't fire his best last week in what may have been a needed start; tighter tonight?

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Race 9: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) GALANTE A returns to Yonkers on the strength of two much-improved efforts and the Vallee trainee keeps Bartlett. (5) TWIN B HEART THROB returns from a couple of months off at a reduced level and he always seems to close well. (2) ROCK THE BELLES faltered badly as the heavy favorite upon arrival form the Bongiorno barn but clearly the price will be better tonight.

Race 10: F&M $20,000 Claiming Pace

(4) YUENGLING gave it a try from the eight hole in her debut for the Alexander barn but got parked out; she gets considerable post relief tonight and seems worthy of another chance. (1) ELISES DELIGHT just missed in a solid try first-out for Laterza; very logical here. (8) NUTTINBUTTHEBEST has been a solid claimer here most of the season and does have the early speed to try overcoming the worst post.