Yonkers: Friday 2/24 Analysis
Best Bet: MACH IT A PAR (6th)
Spot Play: FORT KNOX (4th)
MEET STATS: 36 - 164 / $303.90
BEST BETS: 9 - 16 / $38.50
Race 1
(4) GRIN FOR MONEY did not have the best of trips last out but the 10-year-old should appreciate the big drop in class; threat for win honors. (2) KING ROYALTY came first up and grind it out to get the job done by 3/4 length; dangerous again. (3) INTREPID HALL gets serious post relief and Bartlett signs on to drive; not out of this.
Race 2
(1) LUCKY MCTRUCKY moves back inside where he was sharp for place money two trips ago; he can boss these with a favorable trip. (4) COOPER COAST A seems to be rounding back to winning form so he must be considered in all the exotic slots. (7) ADDWATER Sharp and consistent in all of his 2017 starts; post hurts but he is very capable.
Race 3
(4) ANGS DELIGHT was not at his best from the 8-hole last out but the 5-year-old knows how to get the job done at this condition; at his best he can make tonight a winning one. (2) FAMEOUS WESTERN is back in door number two where he was nailed for the victory two starts back; dangerous. (3) HOLDINGALLTHECARDS was sent down the road in his last try for all the glory; don't overlook despite the rise in class.
Race 4
(1) FORT KNOX Pacer gets post relief and Brennan is keeping the faith; capable of taking these down the road. (2) MATTAMERICAN seems to be in a softer spot tonight and Bartlett gets the assignment; big threat. (4) EXIT CAM raced evenly for show money in his recent outing; don't overlook.
Race 5
(4) RANSOM DEMAND showed late pace in his latest and this gelding stays in the same condition; can mow these down for all the glory. (2) WHAT I BELIEVE has tactical speed and is on the dropdown; big player. (1) MACON GEORGIA A makes his 2017 debut off a sharp qualifier at Freehold last week; beware.
Race 6
(7) MACH IT A PAR was a fast closing third in her first attempt in 2017; all systems go for her return to the winner's circle. (8) TESSA SEELSTER had her game face on scoring down the road last time out and will be quite tough again. (1) LISPATTY gets serious post relief and that should help her cause; we shall see.
Race 7
(3) SANTANNA ONE did not fire in his last start but this gelding has good tactical speed to get back into the winning groove; at his best and a well judged drive from Holland he can greet the cameraman for pictures. (2) ROCK ABSORBER is knocking at the door based on his last two starts; factor. (4) PREPARTY came up the rail to get the job done by a head; beware.
Race 8
(6) MOTU MOONBEAM N Mare is clearly better than her last start and she does have the tactical speed to rate and score over these. (3) DELIGHTFUL DRAGON gets post relief and that should put her right in the mix. (5) KNOW IT ALL has hit the board in her last four starts and was very game against a tough Tessa Seelster last week.
Race 9
(4) ALBANY GIRL might have been used up in the early stages last week and now trainer Ford calls on Mr. Bartlett to get this pacing mare right back into the winner's circle if given a favorable trip. (1) ANALYZE moves to door number one and she fits well in here; threat. (2) ABBIJADE HANOVER will need a better trip than in her latest; possible and Brennan keeps the faith.
Race 10
Will take a shot with (1) HEY KOBE to return to her winning ways and the rail could make that happen. (2) CAVIART CARI ANN was sent by Bartlett down the road and held on for the victory last out; likely odds on favorite. (3) DEUCES FOR CHARITY was used up early last out but she is very capable of a quick turnaround; don't overlook.
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