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Yonkers Raceway Race 2 - Race 2

BACCHUS BLUE CHIP (1) made it two in a row last start when he got the cash by 2.25 metres over 1609m at Saratoga. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up and he can take this out. ITS NEWS TO ME (4) was once again right in the mix last time out when runner-up over 1609m at Batavia Downs, beaten 2.25 metres. His recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. BABYLON BLUE CHIP (3) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at Saratoga two-and-a-half weeks ago. BILLS MAFIA (5) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Batavia Downs.

Race Time:11:05 PM

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Bacchus Blue Chip (1)3211

Trainer: Ron Burke 12 mths 4: 2-1-1

Driver: Yannick Gingras

2 yo B C

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SUNNYNSEVENTYFIVE

Stats

Career4: 2-1-1

LTS$38,823.00

BMR1:55.10

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Two-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Saratoga and Monticello Raceway both over 1609m. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr6) at Saratoga (1:55.40) beating Beach Playin in NY EXCEL on August 4 at $1.50. Hard to fault on recent form.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	04/08/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$28,531.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:55.40	6	1. Bacchus Blue Chip 2. Beach Playin 3. Twin B Wildfire	2.3L	$1.50
1/7	27/07/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	1:55.10	6	1. Bacchus Blue Chip 2. Twin B Wildfire 3. Rowdy Station	6.8L	$3.07
2/8	19/07/2026	7	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	1:53.30	3	1. Beach Bum Bluechip 2. Bacchus Blue Chip 3. Shadow Hill	1.5L	$3.73
3/8	12/07/2026	-	2YOCG	$23,222.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	1:53.20	2	1. Primacy Station 2. Hascalovici 3. Bacchus Blue Chip	17.3L	$7.50

Igor (2)656

Trainer: Dan Daley 12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Driver: Jordan Stratton

2 yo B C

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: NATURAL WOMAN N

Stats

Career3: 0-0-0

LTS$1,451.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Well beaten last start by Bacchus Blue Chip, a rival who he faces again; when 50 metres sixth at Monticello Raceway over 1609m in a NY EXCEL race on July 27. Can't have on that basis.

Last Starts 24 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	27/07/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Dan Daley	1:55.10	2	1. Bacchus Blue Chip 2. Twin B Wildfire 3. Rowdy Station	48.0L	$35.65
5/7	19/07/2026	11	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Dan Daley	1:54.20	7	1. Blast Blue Chip 2. My Brothers Keeper 3. Dream Hunter	27.8L	$21.30
6/6	08/07/2026	-	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Buffalo Raceway	1609m	Fast	Dan Daley	1:57.10	4	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. My Brothers Keeper 3. You Gotta Gogogo	72.0L	$12.72
1/1	22/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	SP	Dan Daley	1:56.40	0	1. Igor	0.6L	$0.00

Babylon Blue Chip (3)11313

Trainer: Hunter Oakes 12 mths 5: 3-0-2

Driver: Todd McCarthy

2 yo B C

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: ONASSIS BLUE CHIP

Stats

Career5: 3-0-2

LTS$47,546.00

BMR1:55.00

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %60.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 30 m by Takes Courage (1:54.30) in NY EXCEL on August 4 at $1.31. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr2) at Monticello Raceway (1:56.20) beating Bills Mafia in NY EXCEL on July 27 at $1.79. Capable of another big run.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	04/08/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$28,531.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:54.30	1	1. Takes Courage 2. Hunt Me Down 3. Babylon Blue Chip	29.3L	$1.31
1/6	27/07/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:56.20	2	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. Bills Mafia 3. Free Agent	1.5L	$1.79
3/8	19/07/2026	11	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.40	1	1. Bills Mafia 2. Rowdy Station 3. Babylon Blue Chip	5.3L	$1.26
1/6	08/07/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Buffalo Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:57.10	5	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. My Brothers Keeper 3. You Gotta Gogogo	6.0L	$1.20
1/8	30/06/2026	-	2YOC	$23,222.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:55.00	3	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. Celtic Wave 3. Lykens Valley	0.9L	$1.70
1/5	24/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:57.00	0	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. Velvet Ditch 3. Riverranch Miki	3L	$0.00
1/6	17/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:58.30	0	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. Bastonata Bluechip 3. Big Crunch	10.5L	$0.00

Its News To Me (4)45212

Trainer: Chuck Connor (Jnr) 12 mths 5: 1-2-0

Driver: Leon Bailey

2 yo B C

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: TAKE AIM

Stats

Career5: 1-2-0

LTS$39,352.00

BMR1:55.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %20.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Last start good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Batavia Downs beaten 2.25 m by Takes Courage (1:55.40) in NY EXCEL on August 12 at $7.69. Two runs back won by 10 m (Fr2) at Saratoga (1:55.40) beating Wardensville in NY EXCEL on August 4 at $2.04. Has the right credentials to take this out.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	12/08/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$28,531.00	Batavia Downs	1609m	Fast	Leon Bailey	1:55.40	7	1. Takes Courage 2. Its News To Me 3. My Brothers Keeper	2.3L	$7.69
1/6	04/08/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$28,531.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Leon Bailey	1:55.40	2	1. Its News To Me 2. Wardensville 3. Amarillo	10.5L	$2.04
2/5	27/07/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Leon Bailey	1:56.00	2	1. Blast Blue Chip 2. Its News To Me 3. My Brothers Keeper	1.5L	$3.51
5/7	19/07/2026	11	NYSS	$87,373.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Leon Bailey	1:53.00	3	1. Beatle Blue Chip 2. Marie's Jet 3. Primacy Station	8.3L	$70.70
4/6	08/07/2026	-	NYSS	$79,100.00	Buffalo Raceway	1609m	Fast	Leon Bailey	1:55.40	6	1. Bastonata Bluechip 2. Wardensville 3. Global Choice	15.0L	$10.30
1/5	27/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Chuck Connor (Jnr)	1:59.30	0	1. Its News To Me 2. American Summer 3. Cue The Confetti	44.25L	$0.00
2/4	20/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Leon Bailey	2:00.30	0	1. Beach Bum Bluechip 2. Its News To Me 3. Fireballjoe	18L	$0.00

Bills Mafia (5)64124

Trainer: Jared Bako 12 mths 5: 1-1-0

Driver: Tyler Buter

2 yo B G

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: SOUTHWIND SIREN

Stats

Career5: 1-1-0

LTS$25,911.00

BMR1:52.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %20.00%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Won three starts back at Vernon Downs over 1609m NY EXCEL on July 19. Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Batavia Downs beaten 21 m by Takes Courage (1:55.40) in NY EXCEL on August 12 at $3.19. Hard to leave out.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	12/08/2026	16	NY EXCEL	$28,531.00	Batavia Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:55.40	4	1. Takes Courage 2. Its News To Me 3. My Brothers Keeper	21.8L	$3.19
2/6	27/07/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:56.20	4	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. Bills Mafia 3. Free Agent	1.5L	$2.10
1/8	19/07/2026	12	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:52.40	2	1. Bills Mafia 2. Rowdy Station 3. Babylon Blue Chip	3.0L	$8.29
4/7	07/07/2026	7	2YOC	$23,222.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:55.40	6	1. Riverranch Miki 2. Takes Courage 3. Blackfoot Bluechip	14.3L	$2.20
6/7	30/06/2026	-	2YOC	$23,222.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jared Bako	1:55.20	1	1. Primacy Station 2. Dapper Station 3. Gobstopper	26.3L	$7.80
2/5	24/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jared Bako	1:57.20	0	1. Dapper Station 2. Bills Mafia 3. Keegan Hanover	4.5L	$0.00
5/6	17/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jared Bako	1:58.30	0	1. Babylon Blue Chip 2. Bastonata Bluechip 3. Big Crunch	16.5L	$0.00

Beach Bum Bluechip (6)41255

Trainer: Eve Bergeron 12 mths 5: 1-1-0

Driver: Daniel Dube

2 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SHORELINE

Stats

Career5: 1-1-0

LTS$30,953.00

BMR1:53.30

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %20.00%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Batavia Downs beaten 25 m by Takes Courage (1:55.40) in NY EXCEL on August 12 at $9.34. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 12 m by Bacchus Blue Chip (1:55.40) in NY EXCEL on August 4 at $18.88. Not keen.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	12/08/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$28,531.00	Batavia Downs	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:55.40	5	1. Takes Courage 2. Its News To Me 3. My Brothers Keeper	27.0L	$9.34
5/7	04/08/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$28,531.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:55.40	7	1. Bacchus Blue Chip 2. Beach Playin 3. Twin B Wildfire	12.8L	$18.88
2/7	27/07/2026	8	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:58.00	5	1. Takes Courage 2. Beach Bum Bluechip 3. You Gotta Gogogo	0.6L	$1.52
1/8	19/07/2026	11	NY EXCEL	$29,028.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:53.30	1	1. Beach Bum Bluechip 2. Bacchus Blue Chip 3. Shadow Hill	1.5L	$3.80
4/6	08/07/2026	-	NYSS	$79,100.00	Buffalo Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:56.20	4	1. Marie's Jet 2. Beatle Blue Chip 3. Clear Deal	15.8L	$9.99
1/6	30/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:58.10	0	1. Beach Bum Bluechip 2. Ava's Note 3. Fireballjoe	6L	$0.00
1/4	20/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	2:00.30	0	1. Beach Bum Bluechip 2. Its News To Me 3. Fireballjoe	18L	$0.00