Yonkers: Tuesday 8/14 Analysis
Best Bet: MACH PRIDE (8th)
Spot Play: PITTSTOP DANIKA (1st)
MEET STATS: 148 - 727 / $1,012.30
BEST BETS: 21 - 67 / $101.10
Race 1
(1) PITTSTOP DANIKA rallied nicely to land the show spot missing glory by a neck last out. Now she draws the rail and improvement is expected; the pick. (5) THANK THE BANK just got up for win honors recently; main danger. (2) EDEN PAIGE N did not have enough gas in the tank and held the placing last time around; not out of this.
Race 2
(3) PERSISTENT THREAT A moves down in class and he does have the speed to be the boss these if he is at his best. (4) NAUGHTY MARAVU N is knocking at the door based on his last two tries. (2) MATT MAJOR should fare much better from door number two.
Race 3
(4) LOOKOUT STOKK ZONE showed signs of life last out and good to see Bartlett keeping the faith; capable. (5) THREEDEE DELIGHT A gets class relief and that might be what she needs to get back into the winner's circle. (1) THE GIRLS OF IMAGE finally leaves the far outside slot for the fence; watch out.
Race 4
(1) BALI draws much better and is on the dropdown; if he gets a favorable trip, the rest will have to settle for minor awards. (4) MYIDEALSON N put in a nice run for third money recently; could improve. (8) MACHIAVELLI was very sharp in his last try; post hurts tonight but he merits respect.
Race 5
(1) ANDYS IDEAL seems to be heading in the right direction and he retains the rail slot; gets the call. (3) CHIP WALTHER is back at Yonkers and should find these to his liking if he gets a good trip; threat. Canadian invader (2) DOUBLE IMPACT should fit with these and gets the services of Bartlett; consider.
Race 6
(1) MILKY WAY RAE was second best in her last trip at Tioga last out and the mare gets a solid post in hopes of greeting the camera operator for pictures. (2) SAIL TO THE BEACH flashed good speed against tougher last out and she does have a fondness for the Hilltop; main danger. (3) SWEET YOU is knocking at the door and she gets post relief; respect.
Race 7
(6) KEYSTONE NIKKI did not fire her best last time around but she did get the job done two trips ago against slightly better; could control the tempo and never look back. (5) OCEANIA moves down in class and that should help her chances; big threat. (1) ROYAL KNOCKOUT did run well in her last try from post seven and now she moves to the fence; do not overlook.
Race 8
(3) MACH PRIDE had no shot in his latest but that was against better stock. He does have the tactical speed to grab good position in the early stages; can take these if he is at his best. Veteran pacer (2) P H SUPERCAM has solid speed and Bartlett has the assignment; major player. (1) BETTOR ROCK ON N will need a better trip from his rail slot in order for him to contend with these; possible.
Race 9
(6) GERRIES SPORT did show good early zip against tougher company last time around. He does fit quite well against these and he could get the job done with a well-judged run. (5) MOONLITEONTHEBEACH did not race badly at Philly and now he moves back to Yonkers and Bartlett gets the call; big threat. (3) CANBEC KINGKAZIMIR closed well to grab the third spot last time out and now he moves to door number three; consider.
Race 10
(5) ELWELL catches a weak group in the finale and his last trip is an indication he might be ready to put his best foot forward; gets the call. (2) WYNBERG COURAGE N is better than in his latest but he does fit well in here; player. (1) MACOUNUPWITHDRAGON moves to the rail and that should help his cause; respect.
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