Yonkers: Thursday 10/19 Analysis
Best Bet: CAMBASSADOR (4th)
Spot Play: ROCK MY WORLD (1st)
MEET STATS: 405 - 1153 / $2,227.40
BEST BETS: 57 - 98 / $188.00
Race 1
(2) ROCK MY WORLD gets much-needed post relief after being stuck outside in nine-horse fields in her last two and this is a much more realistic spot. (1) E L PEACEMAKER looks like she'll be trying to take this field down the road. (5) ARABELLA J actually raced very well in her last two; include.
Race 2
(5) LILY'S SWAN POND takes a needed drop in class and can easily awaken versus these. (3) QUICK DEAL is very speedy and also extremely inconsistent; use caution. (4) TOP DOLLAR hasn't done much recently versus better but it's tough to ignore these connections.
Race 3
(3) NORTHERN DALI drops back to the $12,500 claiming level where she's won like 100 in a row. (4) GLAMORGAL can be excused for last week's debacle from the eight hole; certainly playable. (2) AMERICAN ALIVE has some speed and should be in line for a live trip.
Race 4
(5) CAMBASSADOR is still looking for his first seasonal victory and the veteran may never find a softer spot. (3) SKY IS THE LIMIT is a shell of his former self but a halfway decent effort will land him a share. (1) DIABANDO was lost in his last three from outside posts; move inside makes him a player.
Race 5
(3) ROETHBLISSBERGER almost pulled it off in his local return; veteran likes this track and seems ready to score. (6) TALK SHOW raced well last week in a needed start and he looms a major player here. (2) WILLIE BOOTS can always be counted on for a share.
Race 6
(2) SODA PUMP has really turned things around in his last three and the DiDomenico trainee can take another versus this questionable field. (4) FRANKIE MULLENS was nicely handled by Goodell in a winning effort here last month. (1) MAJESTIC MISTRESS has banked over $100K this year despite only three wins; lack of early speed could hurt her chances.
Race 7
(4) HEEZ ORL BLACK N was a wire-to-wire winner at this level three back with Bartlett driving. (1) BET TOGETHER raced decently enough last week to suggest he'll be a player from this spot. (5) MIDNIGHT DYLAN N faces tougher off two sharp pocket-sitting scores.
Race 8
(1) CHEYENNE TRIENGEL still seems to be searching for the right level but she was pacing strongly in the late stages last week. (3) DONNA'S BEACH has been very sharp out of town and she picks up Sears for her local debut; mare looks like a good fit here. (6) ASHOK ACE gave way on the front end in her debut off the Brittany Robertson claim and she's at least worthy of another look.
Race 9
(1) MASTERSON has been inconsistent this year but the gelding draws best and and Dube may look to control these on the front end. (5) PIERCE can usually be counted on for a live move at some point during the mile. (3) BETTOR ROCK ON N showed improvement last out for his new barn.
Race 10
(3) FCEE N has looked very good since arriving in the U.S. and just needs smooth sailing to score. (1) FEEL THE NEED A is going well now and is way overdue for a win; must-include from the rail. (2) JENERAL PATTON gets Bartlett back in the bike and they teamed up to beat lesser four back.
Race 11
(2) EVELYN has held her own in stakes competition and now the Svanstedt trainee gets Dube in the bike; filly looks like the one to beat here but it's tough to accept a short price. (5) MUSCLES ON FIRE doesn't always reach but he's always right there; include. (6) ULTIMATE SHOPPER was aggressively handled last out when others weren't and was rewarded with an upset win; mare will be a player again if she minds her manners.
Race 12
(2) HIGHVIEW CONALL N was second best to a very sharp rival last week and the veteran has put in some surprisingly good efforts recently; Blumenfeld trainee should be a decent price in this tough-to-figure finale. (4) NAUGHTY MARAVU N was a game front-end winner last out versus a notch lesser, as was (5) SECRECY, who was Bartlett's choice; both are certainly playable. (7) CANBEC KINGKAZIMIR draws yet another awful post; Bongiorno trainee fits well at this level and will be a big price.
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