Yonkers: Friday 10/5 Analysis
Best Bet: SELL A BIT N (9th)
Spot Play: VINTAGE BABE (8th)
MEET STATS: 404 - 1130 / $2,179.00
BEST BETS: 54 - 96 / $177.60
Race 1
(4) BUGSY MAGUIRE has been pretty good in his two starts off the claim and he looks to have as good a chance as any in here. (2) SGT PAPA DADDY was used through a quick mile last week and understandably tired. (3) CHEYENNE REIJANE jogged off the Brittany Robertson claim and it would clearly be no surprise if he repeated.
Race 2
(3) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN raced a bit better after dropping to this NW20000 level and he draws into a legitimate spot tonight; resumes winning ways? (4) ADAGIO DE LA TOUR seems to have found a home at this optional $30K claiming level. (5) LEAN HANOVER is an interesting Canadian shipper from the barn that brings you Marion Marauder; obviously take a look.
Race 3
(7) BETTOREVER had no chance last week but his prior start he showed much more energy; he's stuck outside again but could be a player if he can get involved. (1) BETTOR'S PROMISE drops in class and draws best; threat. (5) POINTOMYGRANSON tired after an aggressive try last week; MacDonald drives again.
Race 4
(6) BILLS FELLA has raced well in defeat in his last two and now takes an important drop in class; top call despite drawing outside of his main competition. (4) DR DRAKE RAMORAY closed very willingly last week for a board spot; player. (5) LONE RAIDER drops out of claimers and comes up with a good efforts from time to time for a sharp barn.
Race 5
(5) HORSING AROUND has been very erratic since being reclaimed by Brandon Todd but I'm stubborn and will give him one final chance. (3) SHOW THE FASHION has perked up a bit out of town for DiDomenico. (7) CHUCARO ACERO BC fits with these but doesn't have much speed and may have too far to come from this spot.
Race 6
(3) MAGIC FORCES seems to be on a 'good week, bad week' schedule so she's due for a better effort; winning the 3 through 6 draw certainly helps. (1) FROST DAMAGE BLUES has plenty of class and was a good second in her last local Open try so the rail assignment here is puzzling. (4) AGENT Q is inconsistent but her win last week shows what she's capable of.
Race 7
(6) P H SUPERCAM was a winner right off the Banca claim and he deserves top billing again despite this being a bit trickier spot. (2) STARSKY'S DREAM N moves back inside and has been close recently. (4) ACE OF CLUBS was a sharp winner off the Todd claim and is certainly capable of repeating but he loses Bartlett.
Race 8
(3) VINTAGE BABE hasn't done that much of late but this may be the softest spot she's seen in some time. (7) DEWAR N SODA was a game second last week and would be the top pick if not for the post. (5) TRUTH AND LIBERTY has quietly banked $93K this season and could be a player here.
Race 9
(5) SELL A BIT N drops back to the NW20000 level and gets the important driver switch back to Stratton; should be all-systems-go. (1) FREAKONOMICS has speed from the best post and should be set up nicely with a good trip. (2) ALL ABOUT MADI was a game uncovered winner last week and may be looking at the same trip again.
Race 10
(3) ZOOMING returns off an effective qualifier and the veteran is as good as any in here. (2) ALWAYS A GOOD TIME returns to Yonkers for Allard off a nice run at Pocono. (4) TAROT could be a player here if he minds his manners, something he failed to do last start.
Race 11
(2) CAVIART CHERIE takes a needed drop in class and also gets an interesting barn change; mare can take these down the road. (3) MADE OF JEWELS AS dropped last week and perked up; player. (5) LAKEISHA HALL was worn down by a sharp rival last week and is capable of rebounding.
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