Yonkers: Tuesday 4/4 Analysis
Best Bet: DEFI NORMAND (3rd)
Spot Play: MISTER TRUTH (12th)
MEET STATS: 68 - 304 / $504.60
BEST BETS: 16 - 29 / $64.40
Race 1
(3) SHESGOTTHEBEAT makes her return to Yonkers and this seems to be a perfect spot for her to get the job done. (2) UPFRONTWHOSURLADY was sent down the road in her latest for all the glory. (1) BAD NIGHT MARE gets post relief and that should help her cause.
Race 2
(3) TIGHT LINES just held on for win honors last time out and this gelding is in excellent form to go for the hat trick. (4) MAJESTIC MISTRESS Trotting mare is knocking at the door based on her last three outings. (6) WINDSONGMUSCLELADY took the pocket route on her way to victory last time around.
Race 3
(2) DEFI NORMAND Gelding did not race badly from the 8-hole last time out. Gets a much better post to work with and has fine speed; the pick. (6) STEED was nailed for the score in his most recent trip. (1) PINK PISTOL was sharp in her Yonkers debut last week and now she moves to the fence; factor.
Race 4
(5) MADHATTER BLUECHIP broke at the start against some tough Open trotters last out and now this looks like a better spot for this gelding to top these down the road. (3) CLOUD NINE HANOVER makes his 2017 debut and fits with this group. (2) PHAT STACKS Gelding put in a mild bid for show money last out.
Race 5
(4) SPEEDY TRANSLATION makes his return to the Hilltop where he has had better success. Trotter has tactical speed and has every right to rate and score. (5) A JERSEY CONTRACT closed well to grab fourth money upstate recently. (2) PRIDECREST is clearly not out of this with the luck of the draw.
Race 6
(6) SHOWMEYOURGUNS flashed speed last out at Monticello and now he makes his return to Yonkers seeking his first score of the year; quite playable. (5) GOLDEN SON was sent down the road in his last try but did not have enough gas in the tank and held the show spot; big threat. (3) HANKS TANK could be right in the mix from the 3-hole.
Race 7
(5) OOH RAH lost all chance when he broke at the start last out and this trotter is good enough to make amends and return to his winning ways. (4) TRIUMPHANTS CHIP rallied strongly in his last start to miss glory by a nose; main danger. (3) ALVAREZ should find these to her liking.
Race 8
(5) DYNAMIC YOUTH leaves the 8-hole for a solid post and this pacer moves down in class; gets the call. (1) WE THINK ALIKE is back at Yonkers with the rail slot and drops in condition; major player. (3) LIFE UP FRONT moves now to the 3-hole and that might help his cause.
Race 9
(4) DEMOCRACY N Gelding showed good speed in his last try and is knocking at the door; ready to greet the cameraman for pictures. (1) TAURANGA takes a drop in class and now he moves to the fence; threat. (6) AMERICAN RAGE closed fast to nail down the third spot last time around.
Race 10
(5) ALL NIGHT CREDIT has good tactical speed and this might be the time he puts it all together. (1) FREDDIE MAC came down the center of the track but could not get past the winner in his last start; dangerous. (7) JUPITER RISING sharp for the victory at first asking down at Freehold last out; post hurts but she is capable.
Race 11
(3) GUSTAVO FRING Gelding is very consistent and was a sharp second last time around; has every right to get back to the winner's circle if he minds his manners. (1) JIMMY WILLIAM got the job done via the pocket at the Meadowlands last week. (2) LEROYS DREAM comes by way of Canada with a two victories in a row; not out of this.
Race 12
(2) MISTER TRUTH Gelding did not fire in his last trip but that was against better and will need a favorable trip to make an impact in here; very capable. (4) TWIN B IMPRESSIVE is on the dropdown and good to see Bartlett at the helm; major player. (1) I'M GORGEOUS Veteran gets serious post relief and that should help his cause; we shall see.
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