Yonkers: Tuesday 9/8 Analysis
MEET STATS: 256 - 806 / $1449.90 BEST BETS: 36 - 64 / $121.90
Best Bet: ARQUE HANOVER (12th)
Spot Play: SAVIANO AS (2nd)
Race 1
(2) TWIN B STINGRAY gets some needed post relief, was Bartlett's choice and appears a good fit in this weak field. (1) JET PASSING should be taking control early from the rail spot. (5) STELLA'S PHELLA is still seeking that elusive first win but he's been racing well for Shane Darish.
Race 2
(5) SAVIANO AS makes his local debut for trainer Anette Lorentzon and that's been a good angle all season. (6) MADHATTER BLUECHIP ships in for Svanstedt off a decent qualifier, where he finally minded his manners; Dube drives. (4) MUGSHOTS BRO has been racing evenly lately, and that kind of effort can be enough for third money.
Race 3
(5) WISHING YOU WELL has missed a few weeks but does race second-time Lasix and has been facing tougher. (1) ARROW seems to outrace his odds every start and he's a threat from the rail. (4) BRICKMAN should be on the move early with Sears.
Race 4
(1) FOREVER AS has done nothing wrong recently and the filly seeks her 5th straight score. (2) KIRSI HANOVER took control upon arrival but was swallowed up by the top choice; filly may be second best again. (6) MUSCLES AND SPICE has hit the board in four of five since arriving locally and the well-mannered trotter will be a factor here.
Race 5
(3) DOUBLE YOUR BET gets serious post relief in his second start since joining the Banca barn and clearly he's very logical from this spot. (1) SAY IT AGAIN SAM shipped in from Charlottetown, raced for 10 times the money and scored upon arrival; he's a repeat candidate. (2) MAJOR WAR should go well from this inside spot.
Race 6
(1) PRAIRIE FORTUNE ships in from Pennsylvania on quite a roll and it looks like he only needs to behave himself to win again. (5) HYWAY MARCUS has been solid since catch-drivers have taken over the Del Cid trainee. (2) COUNSELLOR AS is another Lorentzon trainee who should be competitive here.
Race 7
(11) MONROE COUNTY has kept up ner nice form in her two starts for Renaud off the claim and she may only be a smooth second-tier trip away from returning to winner's circle glory. (1) MASSIVE TALENT returns from Saratoga for Allard, draws an inside spot on the gate and looms the one to beat. (2) TURTLE EXPRESS also arrives from upstate and looks like a good fit.
Race 8
(3) CAPTURETHEMEMORY is fresh Allard stock who has been quite formful recently at The Meadows; mare could pay instant dividends from this spot. (4) ALMAFI COAST has been a bit inconsistent for Banca but he clearly fits with these. (6) WHATNBLAZES gets Abbatiello back in the bike and could be considered at a price.
Race 9
(3) LUKAS HALL drops down to a more reasonable level after being in too tough last out and he should fit nicely from this spot in this competitive event. (1) CARNEGIE is not the most prolific winner out there but the veteran must be included. (5) TRADING PLACES was claimed last out by the raging Banca barn and she's been sharp.
Race 10
(10) OHO DIAMOND was a totally dominating winner last out and he gets a free ride at this level; repeats. (3) ROYAL MALINDA gets some class relief and it always seems she should be better than what she shows; Bartlett drives today. (6) SILVER CREDIT may be in line for a smoother trip today.
Race 11
(1) VIBE BLUE CHIP returns locally for Allard and he's been a winner with this type in the past. (4) CASH ME OUT ships in from Saratoga, where he's been pretty sharp; Carlson drives and he looks like a good fit. (10) BRICKYARD CLASSIC was uncovered last out and was turned away; he can save ground and maybe shake free at a price.
Race 12
(6) ARQUE HANOVER returns in a much softer spot for Casie Coleman and it looks like the 3-year-old should steamroll over these. (1) ON THE BIG SWING steps up to face tougher, but he draws best and is in shape now. (2) CUNDALINI hung off a trip last out; he will be close up again.
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