Yonkers: Friday 9/29 Analysis
Best Bet: BETTING EXCHANGE (1st)
Spot Play: SKATEBOARD CHIC (4th)
MEET STATS: 230 - 944 / $1,413.60
BEST BETS: 43 - 83 / $161.10
Race 1
(3) BETTING EXCHANGE did not have the best of trips last time out. 5-year-old reverts to Bartlett who he seems to have better success with; using. (8) MY MIND IS MADEUP came outside to nail down the victory in his latest; post hurts but he is capable. (2) QUICK FUN N is back at Yonkers, gets a better post and Brennan has the assignment; watch out.
Race 2
(1) KEEGAN HO retains the rail and with a better trip and his best effort, this trotter can take home top prize. (3) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN was very wide in his last try and he should fare well from door number three; threat. (4) PLATOON SEELSTER rallied strongly to grab show money last out; don't overlook.
Race 3
(5) ANNUITY has scored in his last two trips to the post. Gelding now moves up in class but his form is so sharp that he's fit and ready to take down the hat trick. (8) EIGHTEEN ran out of gas in his latest but with a relaxing trip this pacer can be right in the mix. (4) LACHIE MAGUIRE N took charge at the 3/4 pole but was nailed for win honors in deep stretch recently; not out of this.
Race 4
(1) SKATEBOARD CHIC Mare moves back to the fence and good to see Brennan is keeping the faith. At her best, she could greet the cameraman for pictures. (5) EDEN PAIGE N got the job done via the pocket last time out; player again. (3) QUICK DRAFT A put in a nice rally for the placing recently; must be considered.
Race 5
(7) BELLATRICKS She closed well missing glory by a length and a half in her last try. If she gets the favorable trip, the rest will have to settle for minor awards. (1) GLENFERRIE BRONTE N was facing Open foes in her Tioga finale and now she moves back to Yonkers and draws the fence; threat. (8) VORST is on a roll scoring her third victory in a row; beware despite the move to the 8-hole.
Race 6
(5) KELSEYS KEEPSAKE Trotting miss did show signs of life at big odds last time out and now she gets the services of Mr. Brennan. She could boss these if given the right trip. (1) ARRAKIS was sent down the road in his last start for all the glory; factor again. (4) BATTLE MAGE did not have the best of trips last out but basically he fits with these and good to see Bartlett with the drive; watch out.
Race 7
(7) NEWBORN SASSY came from the 8-hole to rallied nicely for fourth money against most of these last out. Pacing mare knows how to get the job done at this level so with a well judged drive she will make tonight a winning one. (6) FROST DAMAGE BLUES has been solid in her last four tries including a third place finish in the Milton final at Mohawk last time around; the one to fear. (4) BETABCOOL N just missed glory by a neck at this level in her latest; not out of this.
Race 8
(3) ME THE BOSS Gelding closed well to nail down the second spot last time out. Trotter appears to be heading in the right direction so despite the rise in condition he fits well in here; player. (2) CHARLES VII raced evenly for show money in his recent outing and he is capable of moving forward. (7) FIREBALLS PRAYERS is knocking at the door based on her last two trips to the post; don't overlook.
Race 9
(1) LAWGIVER HANOVER gets serious relief and reunites with Stratton where they have done quite well together; the pick. (5) MR BLISSFULL put in a game effort missing the victory by a nose last out; factor. (7) DR DRAKE RAMORAY was second best recently. Gelding gets the worst of the draw but he can have a say in the outcome.
Race 10
(6) RUN AND TELL PAP Veteran was very sharp in his last trip holding the second spot. He has every right to make his return to the winner's circle if the right trip comes his way. (1) SILVER CREDIT gets post relief and that might help her cause; maybe. (5) EMERALD CHIP is another that is on the dropdown so he must be considered in all the exotic slots.
Race 11
(6) OUR JERRY LEE N did show good early zip in his last try. Gelding has a score here three starts ago and Merton is keeping the faith. With a fine-timed drive, he can boss these. (1) HERE WE GO AGAIN gets the best of the draw and got the job done two trips back; player. (4) THREE OF CLUBS flashed good speed last out but he tired in the stretch run; don't overlook.
Race 12
(3) LIGHTNING MACH N was uncovered at the half-mile pole and lost all chance in her last trip. Mare does fit well at this level and if the favorable trip comes her way, she will greet the cameraman for pictures. (1) DO YOUR JOB has been very sharp against lesser company but she retains the fence and Goodell stays in the bike; contender. (2) TIPITINA has showed good speed in her last two tries and clearly she must be respected in this event.
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