Yonkers: Analysis for Tuesday 4/9

2024 MEET STATS: 68 - 224 / $400.60 (-$47.40)

BEST BETS: 11 - 19 / $39.50 (+$1.50)

BEST BET: ANOTHERMASTRPIECE N (4^th)

SPOT PLAY: TWIN B ALLURE (2^nd)

Race 1: NW20000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) YOROKOBI N gets tested for class but he's been sharp and figures to lay close to the pace from this inside post. (1) POINTOMYGRANSON was reclaimed by the connections from two back where he missed a nose; classy veteran is the controlling speed here as usual. (7) MOONSHINE KISSES is back in fighting form as he returns off a win at Saratoga and when sharp he's a legit Open-type pacer.

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

(2) TWIN B ALLURE hasn't done much in three seasonal starts for the Bongiorno barn but look at the posts he's gotten. Moving inside she'll be more involved and figures to be a good price. (4) ONEDERFULBEACH paced evenly last start coming off a break in stride the start prior; I can see a more aggressive try on the horizon. (3) BADDITUDE jumped from the $25K claimers to the $50's and was second best; board threat again.

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Race 3: F&M $25,000 Claiming Pace

(6) TERACITA returns to action off a brief hiatus now at a lower level and she drew off in that qualifier with Lasix added; lots to like here. (2) SPITTING IMAGE jogged last week and logically bumps up in class a notch looking to repeat. (1) JUST ROSAS LUCK is back in for a tag off a decent try a few days ago.

Race 4: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(5) ANOTHERMASTRPIECE N steps up in class again coming off two straight speedy scores; safe to say the Shane Tritton trainee is in top form and is primed to take another. (1) FAMILY RECIPE drops to a level he's more productive at and he's got tactical speed from the rail to protect position. (3) GINGRAS BEACH closed in sub-:28 in two of his last three.

Race 5: F&M $20,000 Claiming Pace

(1) PLEASURE SEEKER gave a good accounting of herself in the claiming series and returns locally off a win at Monti. Brennan is back driving and he won twice with her already this year. (3) PRINCESS ARONA hails from Engblom/Bartlett and will be right in the mix here as one of the favorites. (5) AINTNOHOLLABACKGRL is another sharp one who has performed well in all recent starts for this barn.

Race 6: 2-5YO NW2 races or $25,000 lifetime Pace

(8) SKIFROMTHETOP IR is clearly best here and with his early speed the eight hole doesn't figure to derail him. (6) IDEAL PAR could have more to offer in his second seasonal start. (5) YANKEE CLOUT ships from Canada for connections who have had their moments at Yonkers in the past.

Race 7: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(7) BIG GULP is a perfect two for two since arriving from Ohio and joining the Engblom barn; he faces much tougher here but may be good enough to get it done. (1) TOPVILLE SOMROCKET returns locally for the Cullipher barn and lands the rail. Gelding raced very well here last year. (2) CADILLAC BAYAMA was a well-rated winner last week for Lachance and that’s two wins already this season in four starts.

Race 8: 3-5YO winners 3-5 races or $60,000 LT Pace

(4) RAY RAY didn't threaten last week but his prior couple of starts were solid and he meets a pretty soft field here. (1) ONTOP RAINMAN moves all the way inside after picking off a few rivals last start from the eight hole; Whelan trainee won two races here last year. (5) MIDNIGHT THUNDER has been respectable in age-restricted events over at The Meadowlands.

Race 9: NW10126 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) DP REALORDEAL had no chance last week when trailing from the eight hole but he managed to finish in :27 2/5. Two back the Bongiorno trainee was a blowout winner. (5) VIRTUAL HORIZON has been okay in four starts at The Big M for these connections and he was a big earner at 3YO competing in Western Canada so the talent is there. (1) VULCAN STAR N has hit the board in his last four and gets Gingras back in the sulky.

Race 10: 3-5YO winners 6-9 races or $125,000 LT Pace

(2) NIGHT HAWK faltered late and was collared last week in his quest for three straight; Burke trainee lands inside most of his contenders and figures to be the controlling speed again. (7) THUNDER HUNTER JOE has been trying to find his way as a 4YO after a big 3YO campaign and unfortunately he was a bit outclassed in the Borgata series. Tough post on the class drop for new driver Bartlett. (5) OAKWOOD PADDY IR is always right there at the wire and tonight should be no exception.

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Race 11: F&M $20,000 Claiming Pace

(3) TUAPEKA JESSIE N drops back down a notch in class and returns to Kakaley; mare figures to be more involved tonight. (1) LOOKATMYART moves all the way inside and she's got speed to either cut the mile or sit in right behind. (5) UNITY drops back to a winning level for Lance Hudson and Bartlett is back driving; they teamed up for a score five back.

Race 12: 3-5YO winners 3-5 races or $60,000 LT Pace

(5) HUNTERS HERO has come back as a 4YO in fine form with a win and three runner-up finishes in four starts. Alexander trainee has a legit chance in the finale. (3) STATESIDE DEUCE GB hasn't done much wrong since arriving in North America and he's 4 for 6 already. (1) HEZ ALLTHE RAGE N was a little short last out after winning in his first start from Australia; rail draw makes him a speed player.