Yonkers: Monday 7/24 Analysis
Best Bet: ROUGH ODDS (10th)
Spot Play: IMIDEAL HANOVER (9th)
MEET STATS: 263 - 745 / $1,479.20
BEST BETS: 36 - 64 / $122.60
Race 1
(6) KAP TIN MORGAN didn't race that badly last out considering she was a longshot coming uncovered into the well-rated favorite; I'll take a stab here in this tough-to-figure event. (1) SKY FULLA STAR was overmatched in a NYSS event but her prior effort over at The Meadowlands was good. (2) WONDERFUL WORLD picks up Bartlett upon arrival looking for two straight.
Race 2
(3) JK JAZZITUP was a good second two back versus similar and she can build off that effort. (2) SHE'S A BILLIONAIR has been picking up some minor shares recently in the Excelsior series and she will be close up from this spot. (1) LEAN ON YOU draws best but doesn't really have much else going for her; use underneath.
Race 3
(4) FOX RIVER RULER ships in from Running Aces off a win and we've seen these types convert in the past. (6) KEYSTONE PHOENIX returns locally for Schnittker and he's certainly fast enough to beat these. (1) JOHNNY FLY SWATTER draws best and should hang around for a share.
Race 4
(5) MAJOR HUMOR raced much better last out and the Banca trainee can be even tighter tonight. (8) VERY SPECIAL AGENT was second best here in a fast time two back and he'll have to be gunning off the gate. (7) YOUCANIKNOW has Dube driving again for Svanstedt.
Race 5
(5) TWENTY THREE RED has been knocking on the door for some time now and the mare seems way overdue. (1) QUEEN KENDALL ships from Ocean Downs while in fine form, draws best and picks up Bartlett but 6/5 morning line? (7) CHASE IT DOWN jogged versus lesser last week at odds-on.
Race 6
(3) BARBIE HANOVER invades for Team Bongiorno off a decent effort at Pocono and the filly should fit well in here. (1) RITA MAID gets needs post relief and also a barn change to DiDomenico. (4) FEEL THE DARKSIDE ships from The Meadows, joins the Buter barn and lands Bartlett; contender.
Race 7
(5) BEACH OGRE has faltered on the front end in his last two; one more chance. (3) DECLARATION OF WAR goes for a new barn now and has hinted at ability in the past. (8) JO PA'S SOMEBEACH has been racing very well out of town in stakes action; only problem here is the post.
Race 8
(5) PRINCESS FABULOSA came up second best last week to a streaking rival; Silva trainee appears overdue. (3) ANGELINMYWAY has been a cash machine recently for her connections and she looks for five straight. (6) SWEETEST EMOTION may be part of the early speed battle.
Race 9
(2) IMIDEAL HANOVER has raced well on the rim in his last two starts from poor posts; move inside can get him over the hump. (3) MAC ATTACK has been facing better out of town. (4) SEDONA SEELSTER was solid two back then broke on the lead last out; still a threat from these connections.
Race 10
(2) ROUGH ODDS ships in off a series of nice efforts and seems like the one to beat from this inside spot. (4) NORTHWEST YANKEE beat this type on the engine three back. (5) THE WALL was a solid winner versus one notch lesser three back and followed that up with some even efforts versus Stakes foes; threat.
Race 11
(1) MANIANA powered by from the pocket in her last start and she draws the rail again; repeats. (4) CHEYENNE TRIENGEL gets a touch of post relief and should be involved with Bartlett at the controls. (5) ROCK ME BABY has been a bit of a disappointment this year and was gobbled up by the top choice when last here.
Race 12
(2) ANOTHER DAILY COPY gets needed post relief and may have a tactical advantage on chief rival (5) PACING MAJOR N. The latter has been sharp in two U.S. tries for Tritton and may have more to offer. (1) DOUBLESHOTTAHOTT has speed and will be close up throughout.
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