Yonkers: Thursday 2/23 Analysis
Best Bet: EVERY INTENTION (4th)
Spot Play: MACHO CHICK (7th)
MEET STATS: 31 - 153 / $268.40
BEST BETS: 8 - 15 / $34.60
Race 1
(3) HUNCHIE did not fire at the Meadowlands last out but now he makes his return to Yonkers, where he was a fast closing second three trips back so he can put it all together with Mr. Brennan at the helm. (2) PAN FROM NANTUCKET was late on the scene to land the place spot last time around; big player. (7) NATIONAL DEBT flashed good speed but did not have any gas left approaching the 3/4 pole; capable.
Race 2
(5) NEW YORK KITTY Pacing miss came down the center of the track to grab the victory last time out. She is winning form and now Brennan takes over this 8-year-old mare; threat for the repeat. (1) QUICK AINT FAIR blasted from the 8-hole on route to an easy victory recently and now she moves to the fence; dangerous again. (4) WRAPPED TO GO raced evenly to take down show money last out.
Race 3
(2) THE EMPIRESSISTER N She did show good speed in her latest and this will be her second start off the dropdown. Veteran miss can boss these at her best. (4) HARMONY OAKS QUIKE will need a favorable trip to contend with these; possible. (8) RIVIERA has been sharp in her last three tries; post hurts but she can be right in the mix.
Race 4
(5) EVERY INTENTION showed signs of life in his last start so that might be an indication this gelding is ready to fire his best and good to see Brennan at the controls. (4) YO CHEYENNE ROCKY gets serious post relief and that might help his cause; maybe. (7) STATION THREEOHSIX was first up at the 3/4 pole and saved the show spot in his recent outing; watch out.
Race 5
(1) LETTUCEROCKU A was overmatched in his Jersey finale and now he makes his return to Yonkers and finds a softer spot to make an impact; threat at his best. (5) GRAND MASTER had control turning for home but was nailed for win honors last out; main danger. (6) KINGS BARNS takes a drop in class and could have better luck from door number six.
Race 6
(1) IM A GIFT seems to be knocking at the door based on his last three starts. Gelding has good speed and now gets the services of Brennan; can rate and score. (4) THATLL BE THE REI came first over to grind out a victory in his latest; player again. (7) CHANCELLORCULLEN N was sent down the road but could not hold off the winner in his last try; not out of this.
Race 7
(3) MACHO CHICK 10-year-old mare showed good speed in her last start but that's not her running style so maybe an off the pace move can put her right back into the winner's circle. (2) MANDYS MATTJESTY gets serious post relief and figures to be a solid factor against these. (6) SCOOTIN FOR JOY was very good in the pocket but could not get to the winner in her latest; watch out.
Race 8
(4) TAURANGA makes his return to the Hilltop where he was a sharp second four trips back. He can greet the cameraman for pictures if given a favorable trip. (2) MUSTANG MACH N Consistent pacing veteran has a way of picking up checks plus a pocket-rocket score last time around; big threat again. (6) SAMS ESCAPE could have a say in the outcome with the right trip.
Race 9
(2) TRIPLE SEELSTER was very sharp last out missing glory by a nose; all systems go for the score. (3) CLASSIESISTAR N is knocking at the door based on his last two tires and now Brennan gets the call; factor. (4) PAMS LEGACY has put in three good efforts and he must be considered in all the exotic slots.
Race 10
(1) SPINARAMA Gelding now moves to the fence where he was quite game for the placing four starts ago; with a favorable trip he can get the job done. (5) NOBLES FINESSE has scored in his last four trips to the post and is clearly the one to deny despite the rise in class. (3) MEETYOUATMIDNIGHT is very hot at the claim box and has scored four in a row; big player.
Race 11
(4) ENVIOUS HANOVER showed good speed in her last two starts and now she moves up the ladder but with a well judged drive from Brennan this pacing mare can make tonight a winning one. (6) KAMWOOD LAUGHTER N closed sharply to land her third straight victory; likely favorite. (3) ELM GROVE INARUSH was sent down the road in her recent outing for all the glory; not out of this.
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