Yonkers: Analysis for Tuesday 8/20

2024 MEET STATS: 274 - 898 / $1,503.40 (-$292.60)

BEST BETS: 40 - 77 / $145.10 (-$8.90)

BEST BET: NIGHT HAWK (6th)

SPOT PLAY: SEMI TOUGH (1st)

Race 1: NW22251 in last 5 starts Pace

(7) SEMI TOUGH arguably has a class edge on these pacers and I'm hopeful Brennan can hustle him out in good order from the worst post. (3) DEETZY lands an improved post and figures to be much more involved. (2) CADILLAC BAYAMA was a sharp winner last week for Lachance and he's more than capable of repeating, especially moving inside.

Race 2: F&M $20,000 Claiming Pace

(5) LYONS MIKI has rallied well for a board spot in her last two and she faces the same type of competition here; further improvement can get her over the top. Marohn drives again for Lachance. (1) TERACITA has speed from the rail and has the look of the default favorite in here, but certainly doesn't have to win. (8) HARPER SEELSTER wired the field last week from the six hole, now moves out to the eight looking to repeat.

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Race 3: F&M $20,000 Claiming Pace

(8) JEANSNJELLYBEANS has been the most consistent of these and she has shown some early speed in her arsenal. Worth a look in this camera-shy field and may be overlooked in the wagering. (4) CANNERY ROW is off a bit of time but returns in a new barn with a new driver so maybe she shows more. (3) TUAPEKA JESSIE N hails from the Height barn and they had a couple of bombs come in the other night.

Race 4: F&M $50,000 Claiming Pace

(4) HONEY LOVE set a solid clip on the engine before tiring last week; she had been racing well in prior starts and seems to fit well with these. (1) CELIA B MONEY was a good second to a big favorite last out, now draws the rail again and the Burke trainee may be the controlling speed. (6) CALLMEQUEENBEE A was a winner when Bartlett jumped aboard but that was from the rail and now she moves outside without a ton of early speed.

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

(8) REAL LADY SHADY went wire to wire as the odds-on chalk in her latest race and that followed up a couple of second-place outings. Yes she moves from the rail to the eight hole but there are question marks in here and she should be a legit price. (3) NIKASA N was a $2.10 winner in her last but she changes hands here via claim so that's a built-in excuse if she doesn't follow up with another winning effort. (1) PINK QUARTZ will be close up throughout and can land a piece.

Race 6: NW15000 in last 5 starts Pace

(2) NIGHT HAWK gets major post relief and the Burke trainee figures to be aggressively handled like she was three back. (4) YOROKOBI N has been solid in her last few races and is sharp enough to handle the bump in class. (3) WATTSUP SUNSHINE A was fifth last week but only beaten a half length; recent import would be no surprise here.

Race 7: F&M $50,000 Claiming Pace

(4) PARADISE ROCK L has been a consistent sort practically all year; two and three back she was right there after using early speed to work out a trip and Holland can send her from this spot. (1) GOT SEXY SCARS lands the rail again picking up Stratton as she moves into claimers; she can sit a trip close up again. (3) JIVE DANCING A finds herself back in claimers but she's just not as sharp as she was earlier in the season.

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Race 8: $60,000-$75,000 Claiming Pace

(8) ROCK DIAMONDS N has "1's" at every single call over his last eight races and aside from looking cool it's a testament to just how sharp this veteran is. Obviously the outside post doesn't hurt him. (2) REAL WILLEY has also been on a roll with wins in four of five; good matchup. (1) CENTURY ENDEAVOR should be in the top flight of horses and can land a piece.

Race 9: F&M $25,000 Claiming Pace

(1) LARJON LEAH gave the 50's a chance off the Adamczyk claim and finished fourth; back at the winning level here. (2) JUST ROSAS LUCK has been a very consistent sort for multiple barns. (5) NUTTINBUTHEBEST closed well in last but hasn't won in a while.

Race 10: Winners of 2-4 races or $60,000 lifetime Pace

(2) SINBAD N has been hinting at a win for a couple of months now and with the post relief this could be the night. (6) CHRCHVIEWCAMLOT IR is back at Yonkers and obviously talented; main threat. (1) ON TIME DELIVERY has the rail for live connections and is 8 for 13 lifetime; not bad.