Yonkers Raceway Race 8 - Race 8
BLUE LOU (4) made it two wins from his last three starts when he scored by 5 metres on February 2 over 1609m at this track. Steps up a level but he is good enough to cope. VICI (5) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 25 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is drawn to advantage and has the ability to mix it with them. THE IDEAL DANCER A (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 0.6 metres at this track over 1609m. MUSIC HALL (3) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on February 3.

Driver: Pat Lachance
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Going well. Last start won by a 0.6 m (Fr5) at this track (1:57.00) beating Bet On Big Joe in NW20986L5 on January 27 at $25.17. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/01/2026 | 8 | NW20986L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $25.17 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 48 | NW20000L5 | $34,380.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $14.75 |
| 1/6 | 02/12/2025 | 8 | NW16401L5 | $29,096.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Pat Lachance | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.39 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $25,954.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $21.28 |
| 6/8 | 17/11/2025 | 13 | NW8001L5 | $22,901.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $25.25 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $19,847.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $1.31 |
| 1/4 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:53.20) beating Vici in NW20000L5 on July 7 at $1.85. Should be ready to make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/12/2025 | 6 | NW26005L5 | $35,222.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.44 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NW23901L5 | $35,222.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Brent Holland | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.04 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | NW20541L5 | $35,115.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Austin Siegelman | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $16.66 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | 60/75CLHC | $41,221.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.96 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $60,883.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $16.07 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $60,883.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $25.29 |
| 1/5 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Always A Thrill (1:54.20) in 3-6 YO OPN on February 3 at $32.38. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Sweethomealabama (1:55.30) in NW20000L5 on January 19 at $2.07. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | 15 | 3-6 YO OPN | $49,929.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $32.38 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | 9 | NW20000L5 | $34,380.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.07 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | TM<90CD | $37,369.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Austin Siegelman | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $13.70 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | TM<90CD | $38,285.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NW20531L5 | $35,222.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.16 |
| 3/6 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | 40000CLM | $27,565.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.09 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Denny Bucceri | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won a big 5 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:54.20) beating Ammo in NW15000L5 on February 2 at $4.83. Has another win in his sights.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 49 | NW15000L5 | $27,104.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.83 |
| 5/7 | 15/12/2025 | 12 | NW15000L5 | $29,096.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.61 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 8 | NW11001L5 | $26,034.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.03 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | NW15000L5 | $29,008.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $28,244.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $4.84 |
| 6/6 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $28,244.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Wally Hennessey | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $6.53 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
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Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Blue Lou (1:54.20) in NW15000L5 on February 2 at $22.39. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck (Fr2) at this track (1:56.00) beating Hazeville in NW10000L5 on January 19 at $3.08. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW15000L5 | $27,104.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $22.39 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 32 | NW10000L5 | $25,411.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.08 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 9 | NW7500L5 | $22,971.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.16 |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NW7500L5 | $22,971.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 27.0L | $25.13 |
| 3/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NW7500L5 | $22,971.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $25.41 |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $19,847.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.11 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:49.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Stratton
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Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Sherlock (1:54.40) in NW20000L5 on February 2 at $25.19. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Soho Dow Jones (1:53.10) in NW20000L5 on January 19 at $3.28. Needs to find plenty of improvement to figure.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW20000L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $25.19 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2026 | 34 | NW20000L5 | $34,380.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.28 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | 8 | NW15000L5 | $29,096.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.10 |
| 6/7 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | MGM GP L3 | $76,570.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $46.27 |
| 5/7 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | MGM GP L2 | $76,570.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $62.95 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | MGM GP L1 | $76,336.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $53.17 |
| 3/3 | 31/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Marohn (Jnr)
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Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 5 m by Blazing Home (1:52.20) in OPEN on January 11 at $6.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 30 m by Blazing Home (1:51.20) in OPEN HCP on January 4 at $5.70. Might find this too tough.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $29,895.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $29,895.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | OPEN HCP | $30,628.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Kurt Sugg | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2025 | 5 | OPEN HCP | $32,159.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 15 | OPEN HCP | $32,159.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN HCP | $32,061.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/5 | 20/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Holland
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Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Sherlock (1:54.40) in NW20000L5 on February 2 at $4.47. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:55.00) beating Italian Lad in 40000CLM on January 19 at $1.64. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW20000L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.47 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 35 | 40000CLM | $26,906.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.64 |
| 1/6 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | 40000CLM | $27,565.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.21 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | 40000CLM | $27,565.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.51 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | 40000CLM | $27,565.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $13.56 |
| 2/7 | 17/11/2025 | 14 | 40000CLM | $27,481.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.68 |