Yonkers Raceway Race 6 - Race 6
ESCAPE TO AMERICA (3) has been racing very well and kept it up last time out with a strong third at this track over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up so he can certainly make his presence felt. IMA PERFECT CHOICE (4) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 24 metres. Expect him to be prominent. KEAYANG TACO A (2) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m. GORGEOUS BIG GUY (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 8 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Austin Siegelman
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Mossdale Ben (1:51.40) in INVITATION on June 29 at $26.14. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Jumpingjackmac (1:52.30) in NW20000L5 on June 22 at $9.90. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | INVITATION | $62,409.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $26.14 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $39,052.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Austin Siegelman | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.90 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | 50000CLM | $33,473.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.85 |
| 6/7 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | 50000CLM | $33,473.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $19.96 |
| 7/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | 50000CLM | $30,726.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $46.01 |
| 1/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | 40000CLM | $27,933.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.61 |
| 5/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Aldrich (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Stratton
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Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:53.00) beating Bet On Big Joe in 50000CLM on June 29 at $4.72. In terrific form and is the one to beat again.
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 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | 50000CLM | $34,833.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.72 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | 50000CLM | $33,473.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.45 |
| 2/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | 50000CLM | $33,473.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.24 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | 50000CLM | $33,473.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.05 |
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | NW20000L5 | $34,868.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $63.86 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,156.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Colin Kelly
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Last start good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Banderas (1:53.00) in NW23671L5 on June 30 at $4.63. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.30) beating American Dealer in NW15000L5 on June 22 at $1.51. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | NW23671L5 | $40,639.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.63 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,078.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Colin Kelly | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $1.51 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | NW10981L5 | $29,289.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $2.36 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NW7771L5 | $26,499.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.73 |
| 5/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $26,499.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $105.80 |
| 5/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NW15001L5 | $29,330.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $34.56 |
| 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: Matt Kakaley
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Laser Speed (1:53.00) in NW15000L5 on June 23 at $3.13. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.20) beating Mysweetboymax in NW10451L5 on June 9 at $1.16. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NW15000L5 | $32,078.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $3.13 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NW10451L5 | $29,289.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.16 |
| 2/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $26,499.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.17 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NW15001L5 | $29,330.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.85 |
| 6/8 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | NW21501L5 | $34,916.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $32.66 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | BORG C | $139,665.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 2012m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 2:21.40 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $16.36 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
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Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Banderas (1:53.00) in NW23671L5 on June 30 at $8.23. Won last start in his previous preparation at Albion Park over 1660m 4yo+. Solid claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 129 | NW23671L5 | $40,639.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.23 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | J MacDonald | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $126.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |

Driver: Pat Lachance
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Well beaten last start by Gorgeous Big Guy, a rival who he faces again; when 30 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a NW20000L5 race on June 30. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $40,639.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $51.42 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW23101L5 | $39,052.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $27.26 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NW20321L5 | $39,052.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $25.60 |
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NW10000L5 | $29,289.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $14.17 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NW7956L5 | $23,710.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | NW10000L5 | $26,536.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $56.85 |
| 3/6 | 09/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Jordan Stratton | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
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Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Backstreet Shadow (1:53.40) in NW15000L5 on June 15 at $60.21. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Captain Moore (1:52.40) in NW16841L5 on June 8 at $57.83. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,078.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $60.21 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NW16841L5 | $32,078.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $57.83 |
| 3/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $29,289.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $66.95 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | NW7791L5 | $23,743.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $65.63 |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $20,950.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $7.47 |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $20,950.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.72 |
| 1/5 | 29/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Liam Older | 2:03.40 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
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Scored at his last two starts. Last start posted a big 8 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:52.00) beating Downbythewater in NW20000L5 on June 30 at $3.10. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $40,639.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | NW16041L5 | $32,078.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $7.20 |
| 8/8 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | 3-6 YO OPN | $59,972.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 72.8L | $79.82 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:48.10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $19,553.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |