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Yonkers Raceway Race 7 - Race 7

VERDUN (3) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 18 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Primary contender from this favourable draw if anywhere near his best. STERLING CHOICE (1) finished second last start, beaten 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. HOWLENTHEHILLS (5) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. GORGEOUS BIG GUY (4) must be included after winning his past two starts, the latest at this track two weeks ago.

Race Time:1:00 AM

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Track:fast

Weather:overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Sterling Choice (1)4134162272

Trainer: Jared Bako 12 mths 38: 11-9-6

Driver: Jason Bartlett

4 yo RO H

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: PLATINUM CHOICE

Stats

Career38: 11-9-6

LTS$652,257.00

BMR1:50.40

TS14: 8-3-0

Win %28.95%

Place %68.42%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Downbythewater (1:51.20) in NW30000L5 on June 22 at $2.46. Capable of testing this line-up.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	22/06/2026	7	NW30000L5	$46,025.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Good	Colin Kelly	1:51.20	1	1. Downbythewater 2. Sterling Choice 3. Captain Moore	2.3L	$2.46
7/8	15/06/2026	14	3-6 YO OPN	$59,972.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:51.00	8	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Verdun 3. Captain Moore	40.5L	$29.56
2/8	01/06/2026	7	NW20000L5	$34,868.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:51.30	5	1. Verdun 2. Sterling Choice 3. Iknowbetter	5.3L	$4.58
2/7	25/05/2026	9	NW23931L5	$34,916.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:53.00	2	1. Captinhammerhead 2. Sterling Choice 3. Joemikiyoursofine	3.8L	$3.64
6/7	16/05/2026	25	WO25000LT	$38,408.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:50.00	7	1. Lou Grant 2. Soho Santorini 3. Voukefalas	13.5L	$48.00
1/8	21/04/2026	8	NW24291L5	$36,390.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.20	3	1. Sterling Choice 2. Boston Bound 3. Kwick Sand	3.0L	$2.46
2/6	04/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Jason Bartlett	1:54.20	0	1. Odds On No Limit 2. Sterling Choice 3. Paxamillion	3.75L	$0.00

Captain Moore A (2)5366515133

Trainer: Scott Blackler (Burrumbeet)12 mths 48: 16-6-10

Driver: Brent Holland

4 yo B G

Sire: SOHO LANIKAI (AUS)

Dam: OUR CHELSEA GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career48: 16-6-10

LTS$389,427.00

BMR1:50.30

TS31: 10-3-6

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Downbythewater (1:51.20) in NW30000L5 on June 22 at $4.07. Before that 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Sweet Beach Life (1:51.00) in 3-6 YO OPN on June 15 at $4.66. Not doing enough.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	22/06/2026	7	NW30000L5	$46,025.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Good	Tyler Buter	1:51.20	6	1. Downbythewater 2. Sterling Choice 3. Captain Moore	5.3L	$4.07
3/8	15/06/2026	7	3-6 YO OPN	$59,972.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:51.00	1	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Verdun 3. Captain Moore	11.3L	$4.66
1/8	08/06/2026	7	NW16841L5	$32,078.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:52.40	7	1. Captain Moore 2. None Bettor 3. Coalford Topguy Gb	12.8L	$1.26
5/8	01/06/2026	7	NW20000L5	$34,868.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:51.30	7	1. Verdun 2. Sterling Choice 3. Iknowbetter	10.5L	$10.31
1/8	25/05/2026	17	NW15001L5	$29,330.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.20	1	1. Captain Moore 2. Best Chip 3. Ima Perfect Choice	1.5L	$1.23
5/8	08/05/2026	11	BORG C	$139,665.00	Yonkers Raceway	2012m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	2:21.40	5	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Celtic Spirit 3. Aye Aye Captain	20.3L	$4.60
2/5	09/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:54.00	0	1. Sun Of A Show 2. Captain Moore 3. Cranbourne	1.5L	$0.00
1/6	28/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:53.20	0	1. Captain Moore 2. Notorious Hanover 3. Luke Skywalker	11.25L	$0.00

Verdun (3)6752121128

Trainer: Pat Lachance 12 mths 103: 26-21-18

Driver: Pat Lachance

6 yo B H

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: POP GOES THEWEASEL

Stats

Career103: 26-21-18

LTS$1,235,004.00

BMR1:50.40

TS66: 18-17-12

Win %25.24%

Place %63.11%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Mossdale Ben at this track over 1609m in a INVITATION on June 29 at $39.92. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Sweet Beach Life (1:51.00) in 3-6 YO OPN on June 15 at $4.37. One of the key runners.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	29/06/2026	14	INVITATION	$62,409.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:51.40	8	1. Mossdale Ben 2. Soho Firestone 3. Donegal Luther	18.8L	$39.92
2/8	15/06/2026	7	3-6 YO OPN	$59,972.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:51.00	3	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Verdun 3. Captain Moore	11.3L	$4.37
1/6	08/06/2026	7	INVITATION	$59,972.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:51.10	1	1. Verdun 2. Young Bluey 3. Captinhammerhead	0.9L	$2.49
1/8	01/06/2026	6	NW20000L5	$34,868.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:51.30	2	1. Verdun 2. Sterling Choice 3. Iknowbetter	5.3L	$1.61
2/8	26/05/2026	7	NW22001L5	$34,868.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:51.20	5	1. Little Willy 2. Verdun 3. Jabbar	3.0L	$3.53
1/7	19/05/2026	8	NW16376L5	$29,330.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:51.20	3	1. Verdun 2. Railroad Station 3. Invisible	6.8L	$2.03
3/5	13/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jordan Stratton	1:57.20	0	1. All Alone 2. Dunkin 3. Verdun	12L	$0.00
1/4	14/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:54.20	0	1. Verdun 2. Soho Dow Jones 3. Rockin Jukebox	1.5L	$0.00

Gorgeous Big Guy (4)5143241811

Trainer: Ron Burke 12 mths 65: 20-16-11

Driver: Tyler Buter

5 yo B H

Sire: ASHLEE'S BIG GUY

Dam: GORGEOUS RANGER

Stats

Career65: 20-16-11

LTS$748,008.00

BMR1:49.20

TS3: 2-0-0

Win %30.77%

Place %72.31%

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. 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. Each-way chance.

Last Starts 14 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	1. Gorgeous Big Guy 2. Downbythewater 3. Kwick Sand	8.3L	$3.10
1/6	23/06/2026	8	NW16041L5	$32,078.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Good	Tyler Buter	1:52.10	3	1. Gorgeous Big Guy 2. Kwick Sand 3. Zebs Krafty	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	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Verdun 3. Captain Moore	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	1. Gorgeous Big Guy 2. Tellmeaboutit 3. Ponda Ferarri	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	1. Rip Wheeler 2. Shooting In Place 3. Yourwishisgranted	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	1. Golden Bay 2. Gorgeous Big Guy 3. Downbytheocean	4.5L	$3.50
1/6	11/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Kyle Wilfong	1:53.40	0	1. Gorgeous Big Guy 2. Bold Era 3. Mr Ds Rock	18L	$0.00
2/4	29/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Marcus Miller	1:53.40	0	1. Doctor Cruise 2. Gorgeous Big Guy 3. David Allan Whoa	3L	$0.00

Howlenthehills (5)x323127443

Trainer: Travis Alexander 12 mths 54: 17-9-12

Driver: Matt Kakaley

5 yo B H

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: ARIELLE LYNN

Stats

Career54: 17-9-12

LTS$1,274,265.00

BMR1:50.10

TS29: 7-5-8

Win %31.48%

Place %70.37%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Verdun at this track over 1609m in a INVITATION on June 8 at $16.29. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Catalpa Rescue at this track over 1609m in a INVITATION on June 15 at $7.06. Progressing well. Top prospects.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	08/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Ridge Warren	1:52.20	0	1. Howlenthehills 2. Smiffy's Terror 3. Take A Closer Look	1.5L	$0.00
3/6	15/06/2026	7	INVITATION	$59,972.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:52.20	3	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dandy Ideal 3. Howlenthehills	3.8L	$7.06
4/6	08/06/2026	15	INVITATION	$59,972.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:51.10	5	1. Verdun 2. Young Bluey 3. Captinhammerhead	9.8L	$16.29
4/5	24/05/2026	16	OPEN	$34,916.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:50.10	1	1. Young Bluey 2. Redwood Hanover 3. Spring Blake	8.3L	$2.50
7/8	08/05/2026	11	BORG F-G2	$667,598.00	Yonkers Raceway	2012m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	2:21.40	8	1. Captain Albano 2. Huntinthelastdolar 3. Coaches Corner	18.0L	$49.18
2/7	27/04/2026	7	BORG #5	$72,780.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:51.10	5	1. Coaches Corner 2. Howlenthehills 3. Aye Aye Captain	3.8L	$17.16
1/7	20/04/2026	7	BORG #4	$72,780.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:52.30	4	1. Howlenthehills 2. Twisted Destiny 3. Aye Aye Captain	3.8L	$9.03
2/8	18/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Ridge Warren	1:52.00	0	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Howlenthehills 3. Jackson Cooper	4.5L	$0.00

Escape To America (6)3354551113

Trainer: Deborah Daguet 12 mths 82: 16-12-11

Driver: Colin Kelly

5 yo B H

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: FLIRTISCAPE

Stats

Career82: 16-12-11

LTS$470,021.00

BMR1:50.40

TS62: 9-8-11

Win %19.51%

Place %47.56%

Comments

Last start 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. Impossible to entertain.

Last Starts 14 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	1. Banderas 2. Aye Aye Captain 3. Escape To America	2.3L	$4.63
1/8	22/06/2026	7	NW15000L5	$32,078.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Good	Colin Kelly	1:52.30	5	1. Escape To America 2. American Dealer 3. Bondi Lockdown	0.9L	$1.51
1/8	15/06/2026	7	NW10981L5	$29,289.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.00	6	1. Escape To America 2. Printville 3. Music Hall	15.8L	$2.36
1/7	08/06/2026	7	NW7771L5	$26,499.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.00	3	1. Escape To America 2. T H Tyson 3. Speculating	5.3L	$1.73
5/8	01/06/2026	7	NW10000L5	$26,499.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:53.20	7	1. American Dealer 2. Ima Perfect Choice 3. Gingras Beach	9.0L	$105.80
5/8	25/05/2026	7	NW15001L5	$29,330.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.20	5	1. Captain Moore 2. Best Chip 3. Ima Perfect Choice	9.0L	$34.56
3/6	26/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Napolitano	1:54.10	0	1. Carabao 2. Tip Top Cat 3. Escape To America	6.75L	$0.00
1/5	04/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.00	0	1. Escape To America 2. Petrol Queen 3. Talent To Spare	13.5L	$0.00