Yonkers: Analysis for Tuesday 1/24

2023 MEET STATS: 7 - 21 / $42.30 (+$0.30)

BEST BETS: 2 - 2 / $5.10 (+$1.10)

Best Bet: SAVE ME A DANCE (9th)

Spot Play: EDDARD HANOVER (4th)

Race 1: 3-6YO NW4 races or $50,000 lifetime Pace

(4) JAY BRACKEN A makes his Yonkers debut after faltering as the odds-on chalk at Philly in his third U.S. start. Harris trained import gets Bartlett in the bike likely facing a bit softer than he's seen so far. (1) THRESHOLD freshened nicely at Freehold and the well-bred Bongiorno trainee seems good to go from this spot. (5) BUCHANNON HANOVER finished ahead of the top choice in that Philly affair and faced some decent ones last week at The Meadowlands; Gingras drives again.

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Race 2: F&M $50,000 Claiming Pace

(5) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY came up a bit short last week after a two-move try in her seasonal debut and while she lands outside of her main competition again she may be able to reach this time, as the likely second choice. (4) LINE EM UP could not last at odds-on last week but it certainly wasn't a bad effort and the Team Bongiorno mare looks like the deserving favorite again. (1) BALFAST N doesn't win often but makes a decent living at this level and she should land a good piece starting from the rail.

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Race 3: 2-5YO NW2 races or $25,000 lifetime Pace

(1) C BET HANOVER took action from the eight hole last week when first-time Lasix and just missed from the pocket; he loses Gingras to a Burke trainee but Siegelman gets the call and they loom large moving all the way inside. (3) COALFORD BET ALINE finished willingly in his U.S. debut and the British import deserves plenty of consideration. (2) AMBITIOUSBEACHBOY was off over a month shipping from Ohio for Lorentzon and he could certainly have more to offer after that needed trip over the track.

Race 4: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) EDDARD HANOVER returns locally now in the Blumenfeld barn, which has been surprisingly live in this young season; he's got plenty of back class and a good post to work with. (1) BLUEBIRD RECON hasn't worked out since being claimed by these connections for $50K but that was a good effort last week and he has a huge chance here. (4) AIR FORCE HANOVER figures to be more involved this week for Gillis/Stratton.

Race 5: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) SOHO CHELSEA A was a solid pocket-sitting winner in his 2023 debut and he can double-up here with another smooth trip. (3) REBELLIOUS was caught by the top choice in last week's local return race; he gets Kakaley tonight and will offer a better price. (1) OUR CORELLI N gets needed post relief and regular driver Stratton will likely be more aggressive from this spot; obvious player.

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

(5) SHECANDANCE N went a big effort in defeat two back at The Meadowlands and followed that up with a win here versus similar last week; Engblom trainee looks to continue winning ways tonight. (4) PAIGE'S GIRL didn't fire coming out of the same race as the top choice but she should be tighter and has won at this level in the past. (6) NUTTINBUTTHEBEST tripped out last week from the rail; obviously move outside makes things tough but she should offer good value again.

Race 7: NW21191 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) FUNATTHEBEACH N has not been a serious player in his last few races but the stakes winner and earner of almost $600K last season hasn't found a spot this easy in ages and the veteran really should take advantage of the opportunity. (1) BRAEVIEW BONDI A has hit the board in 5 of his last 6 and he should land another nice share tonight. (6) CARLISIMO was second best last week after sitting a comfy trip; will have to work harder here but it's not impossible.

Race 8: $15,000 Claiming Pace

(2) KIMANI N didn't go the easiest trips last week as the choice at nearly 6/1. Veteran draws well again and I'll give him another chance. (4) FARMER'S TAN should be another speed presence here; player. (7) LETTUCERIPRITA A has three wins in five starts for this barn; I doubt Bartlett will want to be sitting last with the 13-year-old.

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Race 9: NW7500 in last 5 starts Pace

(4) SAVE ME A DANCE raced well last week versus better and he has too much back class to pass up on at this reduced level. (7) MOONLIGHT SHADOW steps up a notch off a win and he's been a solid commodity over the last couple of years. (1) JK'S CHAMP doesn't have much of a record racing out in the midwest but he debuts for the Shane Tritton barn and gets Bartlett in the bike. He's been off five weeks, however.

Race 10: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace

(3) ROCK DIAMONDS N could not get involved in his local return but the Cushing veteran is a legit talent who is proven with this type and he's got a much better chance here with the post improvement. (2) BENHOPE RULZ N went just evenly in last week's start but he figures to be better tonight. (5) CRUNCH HANOVER has no current form to speak of but he gets needed class relief and a new driver in Stratton; maybe he can wake up.