Yonkers Raceway Race 9 - Race 9
ALWAYS A THRILL (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 6 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at Pocono Downs. This is a nice drop in grade so he is sure to prove tough to beat. AVANTI (3) was successful last start by 4 metres in a nice return to form at Philadelphia over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this out. SIX DEGREES (1) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. ESCAPE TO AMERICA (2) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at this track a week ago.

Driver: Colin Kelly
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Jabbar (1:51.30) in NW20000L5 on April 28 at $58.85. The run previous 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Jett Star (1:53.00) in NW20000L5 on April 21 at $12.02. Watch for a far better effort this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $36,390.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $58.85 |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $36,390.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $12.02 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NW16791L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.73 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 8 | NW17791L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.66 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $29,494.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.86 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $26,685.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $16.19 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Chris Long | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Coalford Topguy Gb at this track over 1609m in a NW11061L5 on April 20 at $29.52. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Rockstar Artist at this track over 1609m in a NW11821L5 on April 27 at $25.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | NW11821L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $25.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW11061L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $29.52 |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW8251L5 | $24,745.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | NW9500L5 | $18,923.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $18.80 |
| 7/8 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | NW17077L5 | $26,685.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $61.02 |
| 8/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $26,685.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $80.05 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 4 m as favourite (Fr4) at Philadelphia (1:53.00) beating Bettors Donttell in NW10000L5 on April 26 at $1.70. Has another win in his sights.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 8 | NW10000L5 | $16,739.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW13500L5 | $23,290.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | NW9500L5 | $19,651.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 6U W2-NW5 | $24,579.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | 112 | 6U W2-NW5 | $24,579.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:50.30 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $19.30 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 6 m by Odds On Wildfire (1:51.40) in WO 4-5YO on April 25 at $9.60. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Huntinthelastdolar (1:52.40) in BORG #2 on April 6 at $13.65. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 19 | WO 4-5YO | $40,029.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Matt Kakaley | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.60 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | BORG #2 | $72,780.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $13.65 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | BORG #1 | $70,225.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.41 |
| 5/6 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | INVITATION | $49,157.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $9.97 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 39 | WO25000LT | $38,624.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 15 | 3-6 YO OPN | $49,929.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $1.17 |
| 1/4 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Stratton
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Tobins Chester at this track over 1609m in a NW16791L5 on April 14 at $29.18. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Soho Dow Jones at this track over 1609m in a NW11991L5 on April 21 at $3.45. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NW11991L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.45 |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NW16791L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $29.18 |
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NW17791L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.66 |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2026 | 8 | NW20041L5 | $36,390.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $4.77 |
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | - | NW15000L5 | $26,685.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.79 |
| 1/4 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pat Lachance
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Soho Dow Jones (1:53.20) in NW11991L5 on April 21 at $18.32. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Rocket City (1:54.30) in NW10000L5 on April 13 at $20.44. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NW11991L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $18.32 |
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | 42 | NW10000L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $20.44 |
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2026 | 20 | NW7500L5 | $21,067.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $9.12 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NW5000L5 | $18,545.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.88 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW7719L5 | $21,398.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/01/2026 | 41 | NW10000L5 | $25,411.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Austin Siegelman
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Odds On Capitalism (1:52.30) in NW15868L5 on April 20 at $2.64. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:53.40) beating Coalford Topguy Gb in NW10000L5 on April 7 at $1.81. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | NW15868L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $2.64 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $1.81 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.26 |
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | HGW5BNM7 | $28,090.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $11.90 |
| 6/7 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | NW31501L5 | $37,921.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SP | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $51.89 |
| 6/8 | 09/03/2026 | 16 | NW30451L5 | $37,921.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.88 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Marcial Orantes | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Holland
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Young Bluey (1:51.10) in NW15001L5 on April 28 at $2.70. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW15001L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | BORG #4 | $72,780.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $76.66 |
| 7/7 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | BORG #3 | $72,780.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $32.01 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | BORG #2 | $72,780.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $38.80 |
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | BORG #1 | $70,225.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $55.51 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $32,303.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SP | Brent Holland | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.11 |
| 2/3 | 05/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |