Yonkers: Analysis for Tuesday 12/14

MEET STATS: 410 - 1221 / $2,193.70 (-$248.30)

BEST BETS: 56 - 113 / $174.40 (-$51.60)

Best Bet: ULTIMAROCA (2nd)

Spot Play: SOUTHWIND MOROCCAN (11th)

Race 1: NW2 races or $27,200 lifetime Pace

(5) IMOUTTHEDOOR ran well in his local debut finishing a close-up third to a couple of tough rivals; there doesn't appear to be anything getting in his way tonight. (4) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER has been pretty consistent in all of his recent local tries and he seems capable of stepping up with a good effort to hit the ticket. (1) JET ACE gets much-needed post relief and also picks up Brennan.

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Race 2: NW6 races or $75,000 lifetime Pace

(3) ULTIMAROCA shipped in last week for Burke looking dominating on paper and he didn't disappoint, winning easily at 20 cents on the dollar. The step up in class shouldn't be a problem. (4) L DEES JACK LOPEZ rallied well last week to just miss and he shows good last-quarter splits in all recent races; he could pick off the rest for the runner-up spot. (1) NATIVE'S FILOU took money last week and gave it an aggressive try before tiring; he draws best in here and should work out a live trip.

Race 3: $12,500 Claiming Pace

(6) TEXAS TERROR N has been razor-sharp in his latest comeback and the teenager is arguably the King of the $12,500 claimers; classy veteran should be able to take another. (2) MOXLEY rallied mildly in his last couple and now moves inside. (5) BLUEBERRY HEAVEN is by no means a prolific winner but he does have two recent wins and he went well last week in his initial start for the Laterza barn.

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Race 4: NW4 races or $50,000 lifetime Pace

(5) RHODENA ROAD has been a terror since arriving with four straight open-length wins for the rejuvenated Forte barn and I'm not sure anything can get in his way tonight in his quest for five. (7) SETH HANOVER has been almost as sharp at the top one and he does seem to have the speed to overcome the post. (2) ARRHYTHMIC SURGE gets his first good post in ages and that should enable him to land a share.

Race 5: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) GRIFFON HANOVER was going nowhere last week versus the likes of No Lou Zing but two and three back he just missed from similar spots. (6) I'M SOME GRADUATE has the class for Burke and he did finally win two back at Philly. (5) MIKE'S Z TAM lost at odds-on last out but should be a good fit here.

Race 6: F&M $50,000 Claiming Pace

(3) BALFAST N never got involved last week but he did kick home sharply the start prior and she figures to be closer to the action up front. (5) BOLT OF BEAUTY had too much ground to cover last start trying to close into a rated pace but she flashed good speed the start prior. (1) MORNING HAS BROKEN was okay in her local return and Zeron does have options leaving from the rail.

Race 7: NW4 races or $50,000 lifetime Pace

(1) MUDVILLE didn't fire last week in what was a quick 1:52 1/5 mile but perhaps he will benefit from that trip over the track. (6) SAULSBROOK HERO is another Forte trainee that has been solid since arriving locally. He hasn't shown any early speed which could be a problem, however. (4) BRAZEN BRAZILIAN never wins, but often comes away with a share.

Race 8: NW22150 in last 5 starts Pace

(5) THE REAL ONE is having another solid season for Lachance but he's certainly not the bettor's best friend and I know I always guess wrong. He's capable here with the right setup. (1) DEAN B HANOVER tackles more seasoned foes but the 3-year-old was great in his last two. (4) HERRICKROOSEVELT N loses Stratton to the favorite but a smooth trip by Zeron can land him a piece.

Race 9: NW8 races or $100,000 lifetime Pace

(2) SOUTHWIND PETYR was collared at the wire last week but it was hardly a sub-par effort by any means; Harder trainee can set sail to the front and resume winning ways. (4) TELL THEM LOU had trouble reaching from the eight hole coming out of the same race as the top one; post relief makes him a legit player. (1) RED RIGHT HAND got the job done upon arrival for Takter but he'll have to be even better to win again.

Race 10: NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) CAPTAIN BARBOSSA was unable to seriously threaten in his two starts after shipping in for Alagna but this is clearly a much easier spot; short price looming. (2) BRAEVIEW BONDI A was a good second last week from a similar spot. (6) OSTRO HANOVER makes his second start for the Jenn Bongiorno barn after the $100K claim but he's stuck outside again; let's see if Joe B. can generate some early speed.

Race 11: NW5101 in last 5 starts Pace

(3) SOUTHWIND MOROCCAN was well-meant last start but got shuffled and came on too late; I'll give him another chance. (1) ODDS ON DELRAY failed on the front end last week against better; veteran drops to the basement, draws best and is probably the one to catch again. (2) ONE OFF DELIGHT A went backwards in his last start when sent to the rim into a quick back half; he was right there two back facing better.