Yonkers: Monday 7/25 Analysis
MEET STATS: 244 - 713 / $1294.20
BEST BETS: 35 - 60 / $121.30
Best Bet: LYONS LEVI LEWIS (11th)
Spot Play: LIFE UP FRONT (12th)
Race 1
(4) BORDER CONTROL A makes his third U.S. start for Milici and this looks like a much more realistic spot. (5) TRUE BLUE HALL woke up in a big way last out at The Meadowlands. (3) THIRTY TWO RED gets an important driver change back to Stratton.
Race 2
(6) ART INSTRUCTOR hit town last week in her debut for the Rohr barn and was the easiest kind of winner; right back. (2) CHEYENNE MOLLY gets serious post relief and should be flashing early speed from this spot looking for a live trip. (1) LILMISSTALKSALOT is another who moves inside and will be much more involved.
Race 3
(5) JK ONAROLL drops out of claimers into a seemingly softer spot and he picks up Bartlett; worth a play. (3) ROLL WITH FRED makes live moves but seems to hang a bit late; use caution. (2) SHIFT RIGHT may try to take these as far as he can on the engine.
Race 4
(3) BAY RUM ships in and meets a dreadful field; I'll use him strictly on the 'fresh face' angle. (5) STELLA'S PHELLA is now winless in 56 career starts yet he's probably the one to beat. (6) DRAGONINTHECHIPS posted a fast and solid qualifier out of the blue last week; check that tattoo!
Race 5
(8) DIVAS IMAGE was very impressive upon arrival for Bongiorno and she gets the call to repeat despite the outside post. (2) KILLING EM SOFTLY was uncovered into the top choice and was left in the dust as that one sprinted off; Casie Coleman trainee seems to be a threat with a smoother trip. (4) THREE DREAMS ships in sharp for Bamond.
Race 6
(6) SHE SAID has some early speed and a driver who likes to employ those tactics; worth a look at a price in this camera-shy group. (3) TRACEY'S DESIRE has been in good in her six starts since adding Lasix; Cassar trainee seems the one to beat. (4) LIVE ODDS returns off a decent showing at Philly and she raced well in her two local starts; Dube sticks.
Race 7
(6) DR J HANOVER looks for three straight and the well bred colt should be aggressively handled again. (1) WELL WELL WELL draws best and will obviously be close up throughout. (8) MR D'S DRAGON has clear ability but needs to overcome a tough starting spot.
Race 8
(5) MATCHPLAY HANOVER ships from Canada for Auciello where he's been racing decently on the smaller circuit there and he gets a juicy morning line. (8) LONE SURVIVOR gets stuck outside again but seems capable if everything breaks perfectly. (3) FEELING CAM LUCKY should land a share for Lachance.
Race 9
(1) WAKE N BAKE was denied the front then had to move uncovered into the solid winner in her debut for Burke; another chance. (5) FRANNEY LOVE DAT shook free with good pace last out now gets Bartlett back in the bike. (3) HOT LEMONADE has been close in her last two.
Race 10
(1) DEETZY should offer the controlling speed from this spot and he can take these the distance. (2) SHANE ADAM usually offers good late pace and can land a nice share. (5) STOVER hasn't put in a bad effort since arriving locally.
Race 11
(3) LYONS LEVI LEWIS amassed a big bankroll as a freshman but hasn't really been heard from since. He debuts for Milici and picks up leading driver Bartlett. (2) DON MCWHITE hung in his local debut but could have more to offer. (5) QUICK FUN N seems capable of landing a small share from this spot; use underneath.
Race 12
(1) LIFE UP FRONT wired cheaper last out and he's certainly classy enough to repeat versus these. (2) ONE THROUGH TEN is impossible to ignore from an inside post. (4) SHADY CITY closed well from too far back last out; Stalbaum will be closer tonight.
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