Yonkers: Analysis for Tuesday 3/16
MEET STATS: 70 - 219 / $394.00 (-$44.00)
BEST BETS: 11 - 22 / $37.60 (-$6.40)
Best Bet: REIGNING DEO (7th)
Spot Play: MOONSHINE KISSES (10th)
Race 1: M Life Rewards Ladies Pacing Series
(3) PETTYCOAT BUSINESS failed at 1/9 odds in the first leg of the series but tried it from off the pace last week and prevailed in game fashion; that stamps her as the one to beat again. (2) DRAGON ROLL has the tactical speed to set up with a nice trip and she's clearly the main threat to the top one; short exacta looming if these gals finish 1-2. (4) FLIRTY FORTY was a round-one winner then found herself too far back last week; she'll be closer here and can pick up the pieces.
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Race 2: M Life Rewards Ladies Pacing Series
(4) PAIGE'S GIRL missed the first round of the series but made up for it with last week's front-end score as the second choice. Lance Hudson trainee may offer a slightly better price than (1) RABLE looking to hold her off again. The latter gained too late and was just shy; do we see more aggressive handling tonight? (3) MOANING LISA gets some post relief which gives the Chris Ryder trainee a much better chance to hit the ticket.
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Race 3: NW5000 in last 5 starts Trot
(1) BAZILLIONAIRE hasn't won in quite some time but he lands the innermost post in a pretty soft field and figures to be on or near the lead. (2) SEVEN KNIGHTS dropped to this level last week but tired badly chasing a sharp winner; this race doesn't figure to go nearly as fast and the gelding should be able to rebound. (3) PRESIDENTE ZETTE also comes out of that fast mile where he tired; prior efforts were competitive.
Race 4: M Life Rewards Ladies Pacing Series
(3) SOMEBEACHSOMEFRA came up just shy in the first two legs of this series with tough beats at decent prices. This barn has had some live ones recently, so that figures to make this mare a big player again. (1) TURNTHEFROWNAROUND looks to remain perfect in this series for Burke and she did nip the top one two back. (2) BREAK THE DEAL gave way after an uncovered bid last week but charged home the start prior; a likely ground-saving trip is forthcoming which can keep her fresh late.
Race 5: NW4 races or $50,000 lifetime Pace
(4) QUAGMIRE BLUECHIP finished very willingly last week at 45/1 and he can offer a nice price again in this tough-to-figure event. (2) NOME HANOVER could not advance in last week's fast mile but he lands a good inside post again and he can be considered. (1) BLU CREW was two-for-two since moving to the DiDomenico barn before faltering on the rim last week chasing the rated pace; Brennan's back driving.
Race 6: NW5000 in last 5 starts Pace
(1) KIMANI N hasn't done much recently but he's proven more than capable here in the past; perhaps Bartlett can work out a nice stalking trip here, possibly behind (4) BETTORS FIRE N. The latter drops to the basement and the veteran seems way overdue. (2) FLYING FINN N also faces softer for a live barn but the missed time off a sick scratch is a big concerning.
Race 7: NW6 races or $75,000 lifetime Pace
(3) REIGNING DEO added Lasix for last week's start and it sure seemed to help as the Pelling trainee went a career-best mile. He's obviously capable of repeating. (5) SUMTHINBOUTIM steps up to the NW6 level off a devastating 1:52 4/5 mile. (6) GALANTE A took all the money upon arrival but couldn't hold off the top choice. This seems like a tougher spot but the price figures to go up.
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Race 8: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace
(2) MAJOR OFFENSE has raced well in all recent efforts for Garcia-Herrera and he gets Dube back in the bike with Buter opting elsewhere. With this barn going so well now he's clearly worth a look. (3) ROCK DIAMONDS N was second best in his last two versus similar and he figures to be close-up again for Cushing. (1) GLACIS has been a money-burner recently; useable, but tough to endorse on top.
Race 9: NW10000 in last 5 starts Pace
(4) ROCK LIGHTS finished well last week off cover and wasn't far off from being second to the classy winner. Bartlett seems to have tactical options from this spot. (5) SPEED MAN N clearly has the talent but hasn't put it all together recently; Dilloian import does face easier. (1) HAN SOLO also drops a notch and moves all the way inside.
Race 10: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace
(5) MOONSHINE KISSES technically gets to drop in class off last week's win and he's beaten comparable or better a handful of times over the last few months. (2) THE REAL ONE will eventually win one of these weeks, but won't offer much of a price. (1) ANTHEM N took advantage of a soft spot last week and went wire-to-wire; he should be close up from this spot and can land a share.