Yonkers: Thursday 10/24 Analysis

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

MEET STATS: 240 - 659 / $1,252.80 (-$65.20)

BEST BETS: 31 - 58 / $97.00 (-$19.00)

SPOT PLAYS: 13 - 58 / $110.80 (-$5.20)

BEST BET-MATT MAJOR (3rd)

SPOT PLAY-OBERTO (9th)

Race 1 - 12500CLM Pace

(4) MAN HE CAN SKOOT makes his second start for Bongiorno tonight. Had post eight last Thursday, so he has some post relief as well. (8) JK HEAVEN SENT dropped to this level last week and came up second-best after cutting the fractions. Has the outside draw tonight, but I can see Brennan going forward with him again. (2) BROOKIES PRINCE N finally saw his win streak ended in his last two tries. Drops back down to the bottom claiming level tonight and draws well.

Race 2 - NW2/25000LT / NW4/50000LT Drawn Outside Trot

(7) MUFASA AS keeps Bartlett in the bike tonight and he's hit the board in both of his local efforts. Seems like he has enough speed to get positioned from this outside post like last time. (5) MY PURE HONEY has never won, but she's been second the last two weeks with good performances. (2) TROTTIN CASH is now in his third start for DiDomenico. His one win on the page came on the lead, so maybe Brennan will send him from this inside slot.

Race 3 - 15000-20000CLM HCP Pace

(2) MATT MAJOR clearly has the best form of anybody in this race and he draws inside tonight for the first time recent starts. I look for a return to aggressive handling. (1) I'LL CALL U LATER should be in a position to follow my top pick from the pocket. Gained a bit through the last quarter to hit the board at long odds last Thursday. (5) ER ROCK MY WORLD was an even third on October 15. Has shown the ability to rally before, so I'll look for him to do that to round things out.

Race 4 - NW4/50000LT Trot

(5) PETRO HALL came up second-best in her local debut last Thursday for DiDomenico. He's had an extra week with her now and she'll probably try and cut it again. (3) STATE OFMYHEAD AS got the better of Petro Hall last time out and has won two of his last three. Was Bartlett's choice of several in here. (2) BLUE MAGIC ships down from Canada into Jeff Gregory's barn. She got a check in the Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final from post 10, so that's a positive, though she is winless in 2019.

Race 5 - 20000CLM Pace

(4) SHOW THE FASHION didn't get the lead last Tuesday and couldn't rally. He looks like he should be able to get to the front tonight, and I'll anticipate a rebound effort. (2) DIAMOND COWBOY has not won for Banca, but he could be in position to sit a pocket trip tonight and finish on the ticket. (1) IMA TRAGEDY N switches back to claiming company after a win against NW5000L5's in his most recent effort. Rallied to get fourth against similar on 9-27.

Race 6 - F&M NW10000L5/20000CLM/Winners of NW7500L5 in Last Start Pace

(3) DIAMONDTOOTHGERTIE will get the nod from me here as she moves inside on the gate and cuts back to the mile distance. (1) QUEEN JOSEPHINE doesn't have much in the way of current form, but I think she might be better tonight as she gets an inside draw. Trainer Bucci had a winner at the Meadowlands on Saturday and won with Made Of Jewels AS with a similar-looking program page to this one earlier this month at Yonkers. (5) AMATEUR HOUR has jumped with a quality effort a couple times at this level recently, especially three back. Will probably be seeking live cover to follow.

Race 7 - NW4/50000LT Trot *$10K GTD Pick 5*

(5) VICTORYISALLUNEED appears to be another threat for the Bartlett/Lorentzon combo on the card as she won easily in the same class last week. (3) FULL RIGHTS finally gets some post relief tonight after a series of outside draws. That might allow Dube to be more aggressive with him. (2) PHOTO BOMBER is sure to take plenty of wagering attention with the barn change to Burke and the driver change to Brennan, but he hasn't won in 25 attempts this year, and I'll hope that he needs a start with the new outfit before he's at his best.

Race 8 - F&M NW5000L5/12500CLM Pace

(2) TOPVILLE OLIVIA drops to the bottom level tonight and has Stratton back to drive. He guided her to a rallying third in this class two back. (7) KEYSTONE NIKKI has two wins and a third in her last three efforts against these types and goes for Allard off the claim tonight. She's shown plenty of early speed in recent races to get involved from this outside draw. (1) BRING ME DIAMONDS qualified well enough over at Pocono and lands the rail here for her return after a bit of a vacation.

Race 9 - NW6/75000LT / NW8/100000LT Drawn Outside Trot

(3) OBERTO finished with some interest in that race at the Meadowlands on October 11, and that was a high-quality group as Winndevie exited it to make a Breeders Crown final. I'll give him a shot from a good draw and with Bongiorno steering. (4) RACEACE showed improvement in his second start for DiDomenico last Thursday and we could definitely see that trend continue here. (1) TOPSPIN S is on a good run of form lately, moves to the pole from post five, and retained Bartlett.

Race 10 - NW5000L5 Pace

(5) PROJECT ROCK starts tonight for the fourth time in 2019 after missing just over a year's worth of action. That was a solid rally last Thursday and another forward move off that would make him a definite contender. (3) MAURICE led and just got caught in the stretch a week ago. Draws well again and should have every chance to set the tempo for the second straight week. (4) HUDSONANDBERNARD drops to the bottom level tonight in search of a wake-up call. He's likely to get some wagering attention, but I'll go against given his 1-for-26 record this year.

Race 11 - NW10000L5/Winners of NW7500L5 in Last Start Pace

(1) CHACHING HANOVER kicked home well in a post seven start back on 10-5. He gets to leave from the inside tonight and gets Stratton back for another try. (3) TECHTOR HANOVER hasn't been very good since the qualifier on 9-13, but he continues to drop down the class ladder and might be able to wire this group. (4) ASTON HILL DAVE steps up slightly but has been racing well. Stratton went for my top pick, but he ends up with Bartlett driving.