Yonkers: Analysis for Tuesday 12/15

MEET STATS: 206 - 623 / $1,067.70 (-$178.30)
BEST BETS: 35 - 60 / $113.30 (-$6.70)
Best Bet: LIFETIME ROYALTY (2nd)
Spot Play: KARETS (4th)

Race 1: F&M NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) GIRL'S GOT RHYTHM has been going just evenly of late but she takes a needed drop in class which could be enough to get her over the top. (7) MISS IRISH ROSE A is arguably the class of the field but the Stalbaum trainees have been underwhelming of late; let's see if she can get into play tonight. (3) CABOWABOCUTTIE is zero for the season; use underneath.

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Race 2: NW5000 in last 5 starts Trot

(4) LIFETIME ROYALTY faced better in two local starts last month and was a solid second last week at The Meadowlands; Stafford trainee seems to have found the winning spot. (3) INTEROVER always gives a good account of herself at this level; she should be on or close to the lead. (1) ZAGSTER also fits well here but is still searching for his first seasonal win.

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Race 3: F&M NW2 races or $25,000 lifetime Pace

(5) ACEFORTYFOUR RIVER needed her first local start and wasn't all that bad racing from a tough spot; we've seen these Canadian shippers do well locally for DiDomenico and she should have more to offer tonight. (3) P L NELLY is progressively getting better for her new connections and she's in with a big shot here. (2) IDEAL HANNAH is 0 for 23 and counting but she was a good second in her last two.

Race 4: NW5000 in last 5 starts Trot

(2) KARETS went a tough trip in his local return with an amateur in the bike and this veteran has had some success here in the past; worth a try in this competitive affair at what should be a reasonable price. (6) BOOTS N CHAINS raced pretty well last week at a big price and he gets come class relief. (3) IN MY DREAMS tired badly last out in a poor effort; he's better than that.

Race 5: NW7500 in last 5 starts Trot

(3) GETTIN MESSI chased a sharp rival last week and was second best in a needed start; he gets Stratton in the bike tonight and figures to be a bit tighter. (2) GOLDEN KRONOS wired an amateur field last out and he figures to be on the front end again. (4) CASH FOR GOLD was second best to a classy winner in his last local try; veteran picks up Bartlett and should be a player.

Race 6: F&M NW4 races or $50,000 lifetime Pace

(2) MOUTH WATERING was a solid second last week to the odds on (8) PAIGE’S GIRL but perhaps she can turn the tables tonight with the post edge. (7) ODDS ON VERO BEACH rallied mildly for a small share when stuck outside last out; she's in a tough spot again but does seem to fit with these.

Race 7: NW7500 in last 5 starts Trot

(3) SUMATRA is back at the level of his last win, where he wired the field from post eight, getting away with a very soft pace. Classy veteran is the one to beat. (4) MAGICAL JOURNEY was third best in his last two facing better and now gets to drop a notch; player. (5) FOMOR is a Meadows invader who joins the Peter Tritton barn and gets Stratton in the bike; he definitely deserves a look here.

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Race 8: F&M NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(1) MOTU MOONBEAM N looked ready to fire last out and powered by to win going away; veteran mare stays at the same level looking to double up. (6) BRONSKIMACKENZIE A rallied nicely to be second best to a razor-sharp front-end winner last out and she gets to drop a notch off that effort. (4) ROCKNROLL ANNIE gets some needed post relief and also has Bartlett driving.

Race 9: NW10000 in last 5 starts Trot

(7) INUKCHUK CHUCK debuts for trainer Vizzi off the $20K claim and that barn has had some live local runners the last few months; he does have some early speed in his arsenal to get him in play. (1) MUSCLE AVE has been racing well since returning locally but he needs to step it up a notch in order to return to the "winner's circle". (3) TRAVEL WINNER was Stratton's choice over a rival that he's had recent success with; consider.

Race 10: F&M NW6 races or $75,000 lifetime Pace

(3) EYE POPPING recently moved to the Bucci barn and has maintained her sharp form, including that nice trip-sitting win last out; filly could offer a bit of value with (2) DEMETER N figuring to take most of the money. The latter failed at odds-on last week but her prior two efforts were solid wins. (4) NORTH STAR IDEAL came right off the bench to upset and is clearly capable of repeating.