Yonkers: Saturday 12/15 Analysis
Best Bet: GOKUDO HANOVER (6th)
Spot Play: RIPROY (3rd)
MEET STATS: 522 - 1473 / $2,831.40
BEST BETS: 75 - 129 / $244.30
Race 1
(6) MEETYOUATMIDNIGHT actually raced very well last out off a tough trip, his first start for a new barn off the claim; veteran finds a pretty soft field here. (3) MR HASANI N steps up in class and has missed time off an injured scratch but this outfit has been sending out very live ones recently. (1) HUNCH MAN returns locally, draws best and should be forwardly placed.
Race 2
(3) GALACTIC GALLEON N has closed sharply in his last three and now lands a better post while keeping Kakaley in the bike for the Vallee barn; only knock is that the veteran is a bit camera-shy. (1) ZOEEZ BOY HENRY wired a cheaper field from the rail two back and should be in the thick of the action again. (2) SETTLEMOIR won back-to-back races when last at this level and he gets Bartlett in the bike tonight but his last few against better have been uninspiring.
Race 3
(2) RIPROY stepped up to the age-restricted Open level off the Banca claim but was overwhelmed on the front end; he's back at a winning level tonight. (4) BEYOND DELIGHT has raced well in two starts since shipping in to join the Allard barn. (1) TYBER TYKE should be set up well from the best post and can be included.
Race 4
(3) HEEZ ORL BLACK N debuts for the Brittany Robertson barn off the claim after a long run in the Vallee barn; he's usually at his best one notch lower but I'll give him a shot here. (4) LIGHTNING ONMYFEET rallied well from the back last week in a race that favored closers but he seems sharp enough now, especially with the post improvement. (6) EDDARD HANOVER lands another outside post but he does get Brennan back in the bike for the Burke stable.
Race 5
(2) SOMEWHERE FANCY does fit perfectly at this NW20000 level and can be excused for the front-end tiring effort last out after being used early; Allard trainee deserves a long look. (4) CITY HALL powered home two back to beat cheaper then had no realistic chance last week; he will be closer to the action tonight and should be coming late. (3) QUICK ASA TRICK N got a long-awaited win last week and Bartlett sticks; capable of repeating.
Race 6
(5) GOKUDO HANOVER was second best to the insane Weona Sizzler A last week and he wins the outside draw tonight and doesn't have to face that rival; down the road. (6) BETTOR MEMORIES moves in a couple of spots, is still sharp and should be more involved. (1) CHRISTEN ME N has a ton of class and has been racing very well of late; factor from the rail.
Race 7
(7) AIR STRIKE was a confident winner on the front end last week and can easily repeat despite being banished to the outside post. (3) ASTON HILL DAVE has been a great claim so far for Laterza and he can work out a live trip with his good early speed. (4) MACHIAVELLI has been making a living at this level but hasn't won in quite some time; use underneath.
Race 8
(1) HUG THE WIND N returns locally for Banca, gets Bartlett back in the bike and looks perfectly spotted here. (3) PROVEN DESIRE gets his best post in ages which makes the Allard trainee a player. (4) ALBERTO CONTADOR N is up in class, loses Bartlett but the veteran is feeling good again; include in exotics.
Race 9
(1) CONTROL TOWER has been pretty good for an extended period of time and the Surick trainee was a winner at this level two back; smooth trip can get it done. (3) ALL DOWN THE LINE has steadily worked his way back up the class ladder; Stratton sticks with him. (6) RUN ONEOVER N has good early speed to get involved and expect Bartlett to use it.
Race 10
(4) TECHTOR HANOVER was very game last week fending off harsh pressure when the pocket sitter pulled then dug in to hold off a classy rival; Sider trainee gets a free ride at this level looking to take another. (1) IMAROCNROLLEGEND N made it to the winner's circle in his third U.S. start and could be good enough to handle the rise in class for solid connections. (2) COOPERSTOWN has been very sharp and should be included.