Yonkers: Tuesday 5/16 Analysis
Best Bet: OPTIMIST BLUE CHIP (6th)
Spot Play: TOP FLIGHT ANGEL (11th)
MEET STATS: 106 - 478 / $701.60
BEST BETS: 22 - 44 / $83.20
Race 1
(3) BOOGIEWOOGIEBRIAN showed life in his last try and could be ready to move forward against these. (1) BET TOGETHER rallied strongly to nail down the win spot in his latest. (2) IDEAL LEGACY A will need a better trip than in his last start; possible.
Race 2
(4) CHILI moves to Yonkers and gets a cozy post to work with. All systems go for this trotter to make his return to the winner's circle. (5) CINNAMON PRAYER is knocking at the door based on her last two tries. (8) TOOSMARTTOCHEAT gets a tough post but she is capable against this group so watch out.
Race 3
(1) THINK BIGGER Upstate invader is seeking his first score of the year and he draws the fence and has fine speed to make it happen; threat at his best. (3) PLAYEROSA easy victory at Freehold last out puts this guy right in the mix. (5) DUNE DUDE has put in two sharp efforts in at his Jersey headquarters; don't overlook.
Race 4
(6) PERFECT CHAPTER AS Trotter seems to be ready to punch his ticket in the NW2 ranks based in his last trip to the post; the one to deny. (2) BARN GODDESS gets class and post relief and she figures to be the main danger in here. (3) MAEWEGONOW is much better than her flop last time out.
Race 5
(2) RIVER RUN FOR RYAN showed signs of life last time around so this pacer figures to be fit and ready to greet the cameraman for pictures. (3) WICKED BUSINESS broke at the start but this gelding has every right to make amends. (7) ONE BAD SHOT Maryland invader has speed and could make some noise.
Race 6
(1) OPTIMIST BLUE CHIP took the pocket route on his way to victory last out and now this trotter moves up the ladder, however the sophomore is in winning form and can grab another. (2) EYE OFA TIGER AS was sitting a 3-hole trip to get the job done last out; big threat. (5) ZACKS ZOOMER makes his first start of the year and has speed; not out of this.
Race 7
(1) ROCK TO GLORY moves down in class and gets the lucky draw. Veteran can boss these with Brennan at the helm. (3) GYPSY LEATHER might have been used up in the early stages last out but he held on for the show spot; contender. (8) URBANITE HANOVER was sent down the road but he must have run out of gas. Post hurts tonight but he could be a threat in here.
Race 8
(5) THESEYESRCRYING Pocket-rocket trip was the ticket for his victory last out and this gelding figures to have put it all together; two straight is not out of the question. (2) WILD AGAIN gets post relief and that might help his cause; maybe. (6) IM DRINKIN DOUBLES led most of the way but tired in deep stretch last time around.
Race 9
(3) ADVENTURE BOUND was third best in the second round last week so this pacer has every right to make tonight a winning one. (1) PONDEROSITO gets the rail slot and should show speed from there; dangerous. (5) SMOOTH CRIMINAL was caught for win honors last out; could be right in the mix.
Race 10
(5) UPFRONT COUNTRYBOY was a game second last time around so this pacer might be ready to break down the door for win honors if given a favorable trip. (1) BULLY PULPIT was sent down the road in his latest for all the glory; dangerous again. (8) ROAD UNTRAVELLED came down the center of the track to get the job done; could handle the outside post so he is not out of this.
Race 11
(6) TOP FLIGHT ANGEL Sophomore trotter has shown good tactical speed at the Meadowlands and figures to boss these at his best. (1) CENTURION HANOVER was second best last out and now he draws the fence; factor. (4) ULTIMATE SHOPPER should appreciate the move to the 4-hole; watch out.
Race 12
(7) A BETTOR HAT came very wide to grab the place spot in his Freehold finale; Good to see MacDonald stays with this gelding and this seems to be a great spot for 5-year-old to get the job done. (2) MAJOR WAR has done quite well in his last two tries; player. (1) MEMORY GAME is knocking at the door based on his last two starts upstate; watch out.
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