Yonkers Raceway Race 1 - Race 1
SEVEN THIRDS (1) turned in a much better run at her latest appearance when she scored by 6 metres over 1609m at Tioga Downs. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a similar line up so she is capable of taking this out. DREAM VENERE (5) has begun her career in a promising manner with three minor placings from four starts. Ran her typical honest race last time over 1609m at Tioga Downs, finishing third and 6 metres from the winner. Meets a comparable field and she can break the maiden status. WICKED WINK (2) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at Tioga Downs last time out. BLEECHER CREATURE (6) is in the mix following a sixth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at Tioga Downs.

Driver: Matt Kakaley
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m (Fr3) at Tioga Downs (1:58.10) beating Little By Little in NYEXCELF on July 31 at $5.17. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | NYEXCELF | $28,531.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.17 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | NYSS | $80,552.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Markus Niklasson | 2:00.00 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $6.94 |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jimmy Whittemore
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Tioga Downs beaten 9 m by Seven Thirds (1:58.10) in NYEXCELF on July 31 at $29.08. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Buffalo Raceway, beaten 7 m by Bleecher Creature (2:04.30) in NY EXCEL on July 15 at $2.64. Doing enough to suggest she can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | NYEXCELF | $28,531.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $29.08 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | 19 | NY EXCEL | $29,028.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 2:04.30 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.64 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | NW1PMLTCD | $5,579.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:59.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/3 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Tioga Downs, well beaten by French Pastry (1:58.00) in NYEXCELF on July 31 at $54.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Buffalo Raceway, beaten 24 m by Native Pride (2:02.10) in NY EXCEL on July 15 at $17.99. Not likely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | NYEXCELF | $28,531.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Clarke | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $54.60 |
| 4/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | NY EXCEL | $29,028.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Clarke | 2:02.10 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $17.99 |
| 5/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Clarke | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Siegelman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Tioga Downs beaten 45 m by French Pastry (1:58.00) in NYEXCELF on July 31 at $53.35. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Buffalo Raceway, beaten 8 m by Bleecher Creature (2:04.30) in NY EXCEL on July 15 at $5.35. Might find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | NYEXCELF | $28,531.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 45.0L | $53.35 |
| 3/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | NY EXCEL | $29,028.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Cummings | 2:04.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.35 |
| 3/4 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 2:03.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 120L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Daringly at The Meadows over 1609m in a POPUP2YOF on July 15 at $4.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Seven Thirds at Tioga Downs over 1609m in a NYEXCELF on July 31 at $2.36. Well placed to go a couple better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | NYEXCELF | $28,531.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.36 |
| 2/6 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | POPUP2YOF | $21,771.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | POPUP2YOF | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $14.70 |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | POPUP2YOF | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 2:01.00 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dirk Simpson | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Stark (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at Tioga Downs beaten 18 m by Seven Thirds (1:58.10) in NYEXCELF on July 31 at $6.71. Showed ability the outing before when she posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Buffalo Raceway (2:04.30) beating Wicked Wink in NY EXCEL on July 15 at $2.31. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | NYEXCELF | $28,531.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Stark (Jnr) | 1:58.10 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $6.71 |
| 1/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | NY EXCEL | $29,028.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Stark (Jnr) | 2:04.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.31 |
| 1/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | John Stark (Jnr) | 2:02.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | John Stark (Jnr) | 2:06.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeff Gregory
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Tioga Downs beaten 40 m by French Pastry (1:58.00) in NYEXCELF on July 31 at $94.90. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga well beaten by Osoright (2:00.20) in NW1PMCD on July 13 at $53.28. Needs an easier race.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | NYEXCELF | $28,531.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Stark (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 8 |
| 41.3L | $94.90 |
| 5/5 | 13/07/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $13,353.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | John Stark (Jnr) | 2:00.20 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $53.28 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 119.25L | $0.00 |