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Yonkers Raceway Race 7 - Race 7
IMA PERFECT CHOICE (2) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Has the ability to take care of this field. SMOOTH DREAM (4) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 19 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Has the talent to take care of this field. ALWAYS B ELITE N (1) is worth thought after finishing fourth first-up over 1609m at this track last time out. LYONS FRANKY J (7) is the next elect off a last-start win by 0.9 metres at this track over 1609m.
Race Time:12:40 AM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026Track:Fast
Weather:Fine
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Always B Elite N (1)52557144x4
Trainer: Joe Bongiorno (CLEVEDON)12 mths 38: 7-10-5
Driver: Brent Holland
5 yo B G
Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)
Dam: GOLD ELITE (NZ)
Stats
Career38: 7-10-5
LTS$158,151.00
BMR1:53.10
TS7: 3-1-0
Win %18.42%
Place %57.89%
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 9 m fourth behind Backstreet Shadow in a NW15000L5 on August 24. Will be fitter for that last run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/08/2026 | 177 | NW15000L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $8.63 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 12 | NW12500L5 | $21,067.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $6.20 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | 26 | NW15251L5 | $27,104.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $11.41 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | 10 | NW10841L5 | $25,411.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $1.71 |
| 7/8 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | OPEN IIHCP | $26,158.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | NW8001L4 | $26,034.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.30 |
2
Ima Perfect Choice (2)5663215754
Trainer: Travis Alexander 12 mths 55: 13-10-6
Driver: Matt Kakaley
4 yo B H
Sire: COURTLY CHOICE
Dam: IDEAL PAPER
Stats
Career55: 13-10-6
LTS$452,003.00
BMR1:51.20
TS30: 8-4-4
Win %23.64%
Place %52.73%
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Catalpa Rescue (1:52.10) in NW23073L5 on August 25 at $6.23. Before that, 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Major Hothooves (1:52.20) in NW20000L5 on August 18 at $4.67. Nicely placed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NW23073L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.23 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 29 | NW20000L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.67 |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | 27 | NW20000L5 | $40,639.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 98.3L | $12.64 |
| 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
Caviart Lotus (3)1333356412
Trainer: Veronica Spicer 12 mths 139: 14-21-27
Driver: Tyler Buter
8 yo BR G
Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)
Dam: LUNAR TIDE
Stats
Career139: 14-21-27
LTS$454,386.00
BMR1:49.30
TS2: 1-1-0
Win %10.07%
Place %44.60%
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Son Of The Shark (1:53.30) in NW10831L5 on August 22 at $1.79. Two runs back won by 7 m (Fr6) at this track (1:52.10) beating Odds On No Limit in NW7891L5 on August 12 at $54.46. Racing very well. Strong claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 10 | NW10831L5 | $29,957.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.79 |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 11 | NW7891L5 | $27,104.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $54.46 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NW8500L5 | $19,258.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $33.20 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | NW8800L5 | $19,594.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NW11500L5 | $23,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $11.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NW9500L5 | $19,594.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
4
Smooth Dream (4)4x49214727
Trainer: Noel Daley 12 mths 21: 10-3-0
Driver: Jordan Stratton
4 yo B G
Sire: CATTLEWASH (USA)
Dam: DREAMLANDS LATTE
Stats
Career21: 10-3-0
LTS$467,640.00
BMR1:49.20
TS3: 1-1-0
Win %47.62%
Place %61.90%
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Catalpa Rescue at this track over 1609m in a NW23073L5 on August 25 at $16. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Always A Thrill (1:53.00) in NW15186L5 on August 18 at $1.46. Big run expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NW23073L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | NW15186L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $1.46 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $57,061.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:46.10 | 2 |
| 36.8L | $23.20 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | W/O 10K | $23,222.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $24.40 |
| 1/5 | 19/07/2026 | 8 | CG W4-8 | $20,319.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | NW22000L5 | $30,479.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:49.20 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | SP | Niko Karna | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
5
Invisible N (5)1234624546
Trainer: Jared Bako (CLEVEDON)12 mths 67: 9-10-6
Driver: Colin Kelly
6 yo B G
Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)
Dam: VESTE (NZ)
Stats
Career67: 9-10-6
LTS$157,593.00
BMR1:53.00
TS14: 1-2-2
Win %13.43%
Place %37.31%
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Ever Hoping (1:51.30) in 50000CLM on August 12 at $28.26. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Wish You Well (1:51.30) in NW15000L5 on August 4 at $2.52. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 8 | 50000CLM | $34,237.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $28.26 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | NW15000L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.52 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 23 | 50000CLM | $34,833.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $58.04 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | 50000CLM | $34,833.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $17.51 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | 50000CLM | $33,473.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Colin Kelly | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.96 |
| 6/6 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NW22001L5 | $39,052.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 72.8L | $5.67 |
| 2/4 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jared Bako | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
6
Southwind Celsius (6)6461213687
Trainer: Nicholas Devita 12 mths 75: 17-13-5
Driver: Jim Marohn (Jnr)
5 yo BR H
Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)
Dam: CUT AND PASTE
Stats
Career75: 17-13-5
LTS$372,449.00
BMR1:49.40
TS26: 5-2-3
Win %22.67%
Place %46.67%
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Resilient (1:53.00) in NW22601L5 on August 24 at $65.27. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Matai Phil (1:52.30) in NW20000L5 on August 17 at $24.95. Not doing enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW22601L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $65.27 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | NW20000L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $24.95 |
| 6/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | 3-6 YO OPN | $61,341.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 145.5L | $53.35 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NW22481L5 | $40,639.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.61 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $33,382.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Brent Holland | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $35.60 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW8041L5 | $27,576.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.93 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Tyler Buter | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
7
Lyons Franky J (7)x982253761
Trainer: Petter Engblom 12 mths 37: 8-7-2
Driver: Jason Bartlett
4 yo B H
Sire: LYONSSOMEWHERE
Dam: OZMOPOLITAN
Stats
Career37: 8-7-2
LTS$137,517.00
BMR1:51.10
TS7: 1-2-1
Win %21.62%
Place %45.95%
Comments
Last start won by a 0.9 m (Fr6) at this track (1:53.10) beating Royal Desire in NW10000L5 on August 25 at $7.08. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $29,957.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $7.08 |
| 6/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW15186L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $34.26 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | W | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $48.25 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.86 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NW15301L5 | $33,382.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.26 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $33,382.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.78 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
8
Feelin Western (8)7787721726
Trainer: Scott Di Domenico 12 mths 117: 26-16-15
Driver: George Brennan
8 yo B G
Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)
Dam: SUITE FEELIN
Stats
Career117: 26-16-15
LTS$551,078.00
BMR1:51.40
TS64: 13-10-8
Win %22.22%
Place %48.72%
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Stellar Yankee (1:53.10) in 30000CLM on August 22 at $5.55. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Federer (1:52.40) in NW7500L5 on August 10 at $9.49. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 12 | 30000CLM | $28,531.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $5.55 |
| 2/4 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | NW7500L5 | $27,104.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $9.49 |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | NW7500L5 | $27,104.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Daniel Dube | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $40.41 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | NW5000L5 | $21,771.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.16 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $21,771.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.78 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 18 | NW5000L5 | $21,771.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $19.56 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Kakaley | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | George Brennan | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |