Yonkers: Friday 8/18 Analysis
Best Bet: ARTISTIC MAJOR (7th)
Spot Play: ANNUITY (4th)
MEET STATS: 316 - 889 / $1,751.60
BEST BETS: 42 - 76 / $142.20
Race 1
(3) MISTER ACCUMULATOR has shown some improvement out of town and he does have some early speed for a barn that's going well now. (2) FLYIN ORION beat up on cheaper last week at Monticello; 4-year-old should fit well at this basement claiming level. (8) DINNER GUEST is probably best but the oldtimer needs to overcome post eight.
Race 2
(3) STIMULUS PLAN faltered on the front end last week but he should be close to the pace again and will be a much better price. (2) THEREISAPACEFORUS still hasn't won this year but his last two races weren't bad. (4) BACKUP A has been on the shelf for quite a while but he may be ready to fire off two qualifiers.
Race 3
(4) MACHO CHICK hasn't fired her best recently but she meets some questionable types in here and could upset with a live trip. (3) BAZOOKA TERROR did upset similar four back. (2) IDEAL NUGGETS takes a drop in class off of two no-excuse efforts and she loses Bartlett tonight; use caution.
Race 4
(2) ANNUITY has been razor-sharp in his last two for Allard and seems good enough now to handle the bump in class. (3) ARDIE B SPEED has been coming up empty in the late stages recently but he's better than that. (4) SURE FIRED BET is up in class off a game score first start off the Banca claim.
Race 5
(1) PIECE OF THE ROCK has gone coast-to-coast in his last two and lands the rail again; hat trick? (2) LACHIE MAGUIRE N was pretty game to hold on for second last week after getting passed; import drops in for a tag tonight. (7) DR DRAKE RAMORAY debuts for Garcia-Herrera off the claim and will likely be forwardly placed.
Race 6
(3) DELIGHTFUL DRAGON hasn't put in a bad effort in ages and the classy mare may have a tactical advantage starting inside of her main rivals. (5) SELL A BIT N lands midpack tonight and may try flashing early speed. (8) LISPATTY was a game winner after being put on the front end last out; she'll be closing tonight.
Race 7
(1) ARTISTIC MAJOR has too much class for these and seems to have no excuse to fail from this spot. (3) THIRTY TWO RED never wins but does have some early speed with a good draw. (4) MACH ON THE BEACH arrives from Pocono for Burke off a win versus lesser.
Race 8
(4) GRAND MASTER gets a better post to work with in his second start at this reduced level and could offer some value in a competitive event. (3) MILLIONDOLLAR WAVE takes a needed drop in class and gets post relief. (1) PASS THEM BY N is still shut out on the season but he is a smooth trip away from scoring.
Race 9
(5) LETTUCEROCKU A has been simply awesome for Allard and should be able to power by again. (4) QUICK ART has good early speed at his disposal which could set him up well here at a price. (1) RACE ME ROCKY will look to take these as far as he can; vulnerable late?
Race 10
(5) DEMOCRACY N broke in the first turn last out after being hustled hard to maintain rail position; prior starts were good and he faces no standouts here. (3) ADONIS BAY looks like the main speed from this spot. (2) NATURAL LEDA gets needed post relief dropping back in for a tag.
Race 11
(1) CAROBBEAN PACETRY returns to Yonkers where she's had some success in the past and she draws best. (4) TRUTH AND LIBERTY was a good second at this level two back. (3) SINGLE ME seems to fit with these but her last few local starts weren't overly impressive.
Race 12
(3) FROST DAMAGE BLUES gets major class relief tonight and four back she just missed here in the Open; top billing. (2) ELM GROVE INARUSH looked like a new horse with the barn change to Andrew Harris. (4) TESSA SEELSTER has plenty of class for Burke.
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