Yonkers: Monday 9/4 Analysis
Best Bet: FOOLISH HEART (1st)
Spot Play: PRETTY REAL DESIRE (11th)
MEET STATS: 342 - 973 / $1,882.00
BEST BETS: 48 - 83 / $158.70
Race 1
(3) FOOLISH HEART has raced very well in all four of her career starts and a maiden victory isn't far off. (4) TOODLE LU ships in sharp from New England and gets a big driver upgrade to Bartlett. (2) PINE BUSH JOE rallied for second last out behind a runaway winner and the filly should be a player here.
Race 2
(1) MUZZY'S MUSCLES has regressed a bit in his last two but if he races like he did three back he'll beat this field. (7) FREDDIE MAC needs some help from this spot but he can storm home late. (6) TROTAMUNDO has raced well in his last three with Lasix added but note he's just 1 for 44 lifetime; use underneath.
Race 3
(2) JOE'S BID behaved himself in last week's qualifier and he gets that all-important switch to Bartlett. (4) KEYSTONE PHOENIX gets needed post relief and should be firing early. (1) ROCK N ROLL RUDY raced well in his last two starts when drawn inside.
Race 4
(1) CHEYENNE REIJANE is still a maiden in 16 starts and counting but he's got early speed and the best draw; last couple of efforts weren't bad at all. (3) MAJOR HUMOR broke again last week and did finish with pace; Banca trainee is a obvious threat if he minds his manners. (4) ASTON HILL DAVE ships from Pocono off an injured scratch but he's right back in the box which is a good sign and his form has been decent.
Race 5
(5) FEEL THE DARKSIDE finally put it together last out and should be the better price of the contenders. (1) ST HELENA gets needed post relief and Bartlett sticks but the Takter trainee has missed almost a month. (6) E L PEACEMAKER is 9 for 9 in the money this season.
Race 6
(2) CREDITOVER may have been overmatched last out at Philly but prior to that the filly took four straight in the Excelsior B series; Bartlett's back aboard. (4) IMPACTER gets Dube in the bike for the Svanstedt barn, always a good angle. (1) SWEETCHAP goes for new connections and certainly seems fast enough,
Race 7
(4) PACING MAJOR N was outsprinted last week just missing to a sharp rival; Tritton trainee has looked good in all his starts since arriving in the U.S. (2) NEVER SAY NEVER N goes back to Bartlett, draws better and may have a tactical advantage on the top choice. (1) NOCTURNAL BLUECHIP gets much-needed post relief and should be close up throughout.
Race 8
(3) FEELIN RED HOT doesn't like to win but her last few have certainly been good enough and she can be on the lead in two steps from this spot. (1) IDEAL IN CASH raced pretty well to hit the ticket upon shipping in and she looms a solid threat here. (7) ROLL WITH ANN has been better in her last couple and seems capable of rallying for a share at a big price.
Race 9
(1) SEDONA SEELSTER has suffered tough beats in his last three and is way overdue. (4) ULTIMATE FLYER N showed signs of life last week and can certainly build off that effort. (3) ANDY'S IDEAL is always close but can't seem to seal the deal.
Race 10
(1) DRUNKONAPLANE went too fast last week and collapsed late; give him another chance with better rating. (4) CAVIART REAGAN closed crisply in his last two versus lesser and now gets a barn change with post relief; threat. (3) LINDYTHEFOURTEENTH jogged in Banca debut then gave way the following start; which version will show up tonight?
Race 11
(3) PRETTY REAL DESIRE gets needed post relief and should be a good price for an always live barn. (1) NEVER BACK DOWN was a sharp winner upon arrival and she draws best again. (5) ANGELINMYWAY probably should have won her last but she's been an ATM machine for her connections.
Race 12
(1) SEMI AUTOMATIC charged home to beat lesser upon shipping from Canada and he could have more to offer; gets top billing in competitive finale. (4) BEACH OGRE got jammed in but finished willingly up the rail in his last start; he's a threat to take these all the way. (2) MAGRITTE finished decently last week and he can save ground and shake free with late pace.
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