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Yonkers Raceway Race 5 - Race 5

OPTICAL ILLUSION N (1) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 8 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Meets a comparable field and from a far better starting position he can figure in the finish. PINNY TIGER A (8) turned in a much better run at his latest appearance when he scored by 1.5 metres over 1609m at this track. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. His recent effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. LILLBLISS (2) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. DRACARYS Z (3) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:12:05 AM

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Optical Illusion N (1)1366237526

Trainer: Pat Lachance (CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY)12 mths 177: 29-35-27

Driver: Pat Lachance

9 yo BR G

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: PURE OCTANE (NZ)

Stats

Career177: 29-35-27

LTS$653,639.00

BMR1:51.40

TS80: 8-16-11

Win %16.38%

Place %51.41%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Evileye Fleegle (1:53.00) in NW15651L5 on September 15 at $80.76. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Southwind Celsius (1:52.00) in NW10000L5 on September 8 at $6.27. Rates highly. Big chance.

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	15/09/2026	7	NW15651L5	$31,944.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:53.00	7	1. Evileye Fleegle 2. Smooth Dream 3. Jett Star	8.3L	$80.76
2/7	08/09/2026	8	NW10000L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:52.00	4	1. Southwind Celsius 2. Optical Illusion 3. No Tresspassing	6.8L	$6.27
5/7	31/08/2026	7	NW10151L5	$29,957.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:52.10	6	1. Capt Karma 2. Mufferaw Joe 3. The Greek Freak	15.8L	$79.41
7/7	24/08/2026	12	50000CLM	$34,237.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:51.40	4	1. Bettor By Seaside 2. Keayang Kamikaze 3. Ever Hoping	18.0L	$13.53
3/8	12/08/2026	7	50000CLM	$34,237.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:51.30	2	1. Ever Hoping 2. Kimble 3. Optical Illusion	12.8L	$6.30
2/6	05/08/2026	8	50000CLM	$34,237.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:53.10	4	1. Keayang Kamikaze 2. Optical Illusion 3. Bettor By Seaside	1.5L	$18.37
2/6	13/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:56.20	0	1. Always A Story 2. Optical Illusion 3. Seven Layer	4.5L	$0.00
2/6	12/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Timothy Benson	1:52.20	0	1. Willie Go West 2. Optical Illusion 3. Mr Dunnigans	21L	$0.00

Lillbliss (2)5x57747152

Trainer: Petter Engblom 12 mths 50: 5-7-4

Driver: Brent Holland

5 yo WH H

Sire: WHITE BLISS

Dam: BON MOT

Stats

Career50: 5-7-4

LTS$206,083.00

BMR1:51.40

TS4: 2-1-0

Win %10.00%

Place %32.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Jolimont (1:53.40) in NW10000L5 on September 8 at $4.76. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	08/09/2026	7	NW10000L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:53.40	3	1. Jolimont 2. Lillbliss 3. Levine	5.3L	$4.76
5/8	01/09/2026	17	NW7500L5	$26,389.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:54.40	7	1. Levine 2. Wattsup Sunshine 3. Captain Luffy	11.3L	$2.63
1/8	15/08/2026	21	NW5031L5	$21,398.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:53.00	1	1. Lillbliss 2. Bookem Danno 3. Our Sweet Delight	1.5L	$12.43
7/7	25/07/2026	28	NW2800L5	$12,337.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Simon Allard	1:50.10	7	1. Sunshine Boy 2. Dealers Turn 3. Playin For Real	57.8L	$22.30
4/8	27/06/2026	8	W2-6PM CG	$22,496.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Tim Tetrick	1:51.10	1	1. Heaven Needs Me 2. Knoxville 3. Doctor Arroganto	13.5L	$32.50
7/7	19/06/2026	12	NW5300L5	$11,855.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Johnathan Ahle	1:53.00	7	1. Discovery 2. Lovers Trouble 3. I'm Talkin Hungry	15.8L	$12.60
2/5	12/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Kubi Erzene	1:54.00	0	1. Doctor Arroganto 2. Lillbliss 3. Enrique Hanover	24.75L	$0.00
1/6	12/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Yannick Gingras	1:54.10	0	1. Lillbliss 2. D A Mcdreamy 3. Rau Ru	3L	$0.00

Dracarys Z (3)8361265275

Trainer: Michael Seddon 12 mths 156: 16-21-18

Driver: Tyler Buter

9 yo B G

Sire: ARTSPEAK (USA)

Dam: KAT N MOUSE

Stats

Career156: 16-21-18

LTS$255,512.00

BMR1:50.30

TS4: 0-1-0

Win %10.26%

Place %35.26%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Twin B Powerball (1:52.20) in NW10000L5 on September 16 at $5.30. At the run before 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Hazeville (1:52.10) in NW15000L5 on September 8 at $77.73. Hard to leave out.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	16/09/2026	8	NW10000L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:52.20	1	1. Twin B Powerball 2. Speculating 3. The Miki Taker	6.8L	$5.30
7/8	08/09/2026	7	NW15000L5	$31,944.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:52.10	7	1. Hazeville 2. In Excess 3. Bondi Lockdown	21.8L	$77.73
2/8	01/09/2026	7	NW10000L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:53.00	1	1. Hazeville 2. Dracarys Z 3. Lotto Max	0.9L	$5.88
5/8	25/08/2026	10	NW10000L5	$29,957.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:53.10	3	1. Lyons Franky J 2. Royal Desire 3. Justcallmebuck	9.0L	$25.74
6/8	15/08/2026	7	NW8500L5	$19,258.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Simon Allard	1:50.20	7	1. Splash Brother 2. Pleaseletmeknow 3. Pineapple Crunch	18.0L	$35.60
2/7	08/08/2026	11	NW5500L5	$15,692.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Napolitano	1:51.20	4	1. Beach Town Boy 2. Dracarys Z 3. Gannon's Veloucity	0.6L	$7.80
5/7	11/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shenandoah Downs	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:52.40	0	1. Spring Blake 2. Justasec 3. Hesa Kingslayer	3.75L	$0.00
2/14	20/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Aaron Merriman	1:52.10	0	1. Markham Eyre 2. Skydiver 3. Dracarys Z	3L	$0.00

Midnight Thunder (4)x979615461

Trainer: Shaun Vallee 12 mths 67: 10-7-9

Driver: Shaun Vallee

6 yo B H

Sire: SO SURREAL

Dam: JUNGLE GENIE N

Stats

Career67: 10-7-9

LTS$162,606.00

BMR1:52.10

TS25: 2-3-3

Win %14.93%

Place %38.81%

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr6) at Meadowlands (1:52.40) beating The Opener in TM<71CD on September 12 at $1.90. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 25 m by America's Guest (1:53.10) on September 5 at $17.60. This appears outside his grasp.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	12/09/2026	7	TM<71CD	$11,806.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:52.40	6	1. Midnight Thunder 2. The Opener 3. Lyleground	5.3L	$1.90
6/8	05/09/2026	36	TM<71CD	$11,806.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Shaun Vallee	1:53.10	5	1. America's Guest 2. Blue Collar Man 3. Seize Control	27.0L	$17.60
4/10	31/07/2026	6	TM<71CD	$12,126.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Shaun Vallee	1:52.20	4	1. Hes A Sweetheart 2. America's Guest 3. Spartacus Bluechip	14.3L	$6.10
5/10	25/07/2026	7	TM<71CD	$12,337.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Shaun Vallee	1:52.00	2	1. Shore Of Himself 2. Urban Renewal 3. Select Friday	22.5L	$5.10
1/10	18/07/2026	22	TM<68CD	$11,611.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Shaun Vallee	1:54.00	4	1. Midnight Thunder 2. Social Theories 3. Jonah	8.3L	$3.70
6/10	26/06/2026	6	TM<71CD	$11,855.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Shaun Vallee	1:53.10	5	1. Captain Carter 2. Seize Control 3. The Big Ragoo	14.3L	$8.20
5/5	15/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Shaun Vallee	1:50.40	0	1. Bamboozler 2. Captinhammerhead 3. Twin B Joe Fresh	68.25L	$0.00
3/7	22/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Shaun Vallee	1:55.40	0	1. T H Mcmurry 2. Century Komodo 3. Midnight Thunder	8.25L	$0.00

Wattsup Sunshine A (5)3157356327

Trainer: Doug Dilloian (Jnr) (Mundijong)12 mths 164: 32-20-24

Driver: Jim Marohn (Jnr)

8 yo B G

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: CHEEKY CHEEKY (AUS)

Stats

Career164: 32-20-24

LTS$543,644.00

BMR1:51.20

TS61: 10-9-10

Win %19.51%

Place %46.34%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Odds On Capitalism (1:52.10) in NW7500L5 on September 7 at $26.96. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Levine (1:54.40) in NW7500L5 on September 1 at $3.23. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	07/09/2026	6	NW7500L5	$26,389.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:52.10	7	1. Odds On Capitalism 2. Thenu Came Along 3. Sweethomealabama	25.5L	$26.96
2/8	01/09/2026	10	NW7500L5	$26,389.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:54.40	3	1. Levine 2. Wattsup Sunshine 3. Captain Luffy	2.3L	$3.23
3/8	22/08/2026	11	NW10831L5	$29,957.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jim Marohn (Jnr)	1:53.30	4	1. Son Of The Shark 2. Caviart Lotus 3. Wattsup Sunshine	7.5L	$4.55
6/8	11/08/2026	7	NW15000L5	$32,810.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	W	Andy Miller	1:51.20	3	1. Star Casino 2. Th Colby 3. Bondi Lockdown	21.8L	$31.83
5/7	04/08/2026	8	NW20000L5	$39,943.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:51.10	3	1. Bourbon County 2. Star Casino 3. Railroad Station	15.0L	$47.40
3/7	27/07/2026	7	NW15000L5	$33,382.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Joe Bongiorno	1:52.40	3	1. Heza Charttopper 2. Speaker Of Peace 3. Wattsup Sunshine	3.0L	$22.40
4/4	11/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andrew McCarthy	1:54.30	0	1. Swingtown 2. Fusion 3. Laugh Shop	11.25L	$0.00
3/6	30/11/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	R J Alchin	1:54.70	0	1. Spirit And Soul 2. Art Tutor 3. Watts Up Sunshine	4.4L	$0.00

The Wicked One (6)473761x641

Trainer: Travis Alexander 12 mths 41: 12-10-5

Driver: Matt Kakaley

5 yo B G

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: PANGOON

Stats

Career41: 12-10-5

LTS$96,456.00

BMR1:51.30

TS14: 1-5-3

Win %29.27%

Place %65.85%

Comments

Last start won by a nose (Fr2) at Pocono Downs (1:51.40) beating South Beach Star in NW5500L5 on September 15 at $12. In the mix.

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	15/09/2026	10	NW5500L5	$15,278.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:51.40	2	1. The Wicked One, Gentle Giant 3. South Beach Star	0.1L	$12.00
4/7	05/09/2026	7	25000CLHC	$20,833.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Napolitano	1:51.20	5	1. Stag Party 2. Imaginary Line 3. Tin Cup Chalice	16.5L	$15.00
6/8	29/08/2026	102	25000CLHC	$21,398.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:50.10	3	1. Alta Blues 2. Imaginary Line 3. Stag Party	18.0L	$50.90
2/6	19/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	John Kakaley	1:52.20	0	1. Th Sandra Dee 2. The Wicked One 3. Ponytail Pete	34.5L	$0.00
1/7	19/05/2026	9	NW3700L5	$11,872.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:51.30	1	1. The Wicked One 2. Inflation Proof 3. Zeus Hanover	0.6L	$2.10
6/7	10/05/2026	10	20-25 CLHC	$15,363.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Corey Callahan	1:51.40	6	1. Ostro Hanover 2. Perfect Promises 3. Hello Gorgeous	11.3L	$4.70
7/7	30/04/2026	17	25000CLM	$23,743.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:53.30	5	1. Thong Control 2. C Bet Hanover 3. Theflyingrock	14.3L	$13.74
2/5	27/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:56.40	0	1. Seasideescape 2. The Wicked One 3. Americanbeachdream	0.3L	$0.00

Betting On Caesar (7)112x472674

Trainer: Joe Bongiorno 12 mths 29: 6-5-2

Driver: Austin Siegelman

4 yo B G

Sire: LAZARUS N

Dam: SHEZLOCKEDNLOADED

Stats

Career29: 6-5-2

LTS$111,749.00

BMR1:50.20

TS9: 2-1-0

Win %20.69%

Place %44.83%

Comments

4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Checknouthetalnt (1:53.10) in NW10001L5 on September 14 at $24.58. Before that 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 35 m by Moonshiner (1:50.20) in NW10500L5 on September 5 at $17.50. Happy enough to avoid.

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	14/09/2026	9	NW10001L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Austin Siegelman	1:53.10	6	1. Checknouthetalnt, Whats Stanley Got 3. Rio	14.3L	$24.58
7/7	05/09/2026	6	NW10500L5	$20,833.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	William Carter	1:50.20	7	1. Moonshiner 2. American Son 3. Sport Secret	33.0L	$17.50
6/6	30/08/2026	15	NW11500L5	$16,405.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	William Carter	1:51.10	6	1. Captain Crusader 2. Special Select 3. Pack A Punch	18.8L	$20.50
2/8	15/08/2026	7	W6-8PM CG	$24,964.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:50.30	1	1. Courts On Fire 2. Betting On Caesar 3. No Tresspassing	1.5L	$4.40
7/10	08/08/2026	7	NW15000L5	$32,097.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	1:49.20	4	1. Apocalypsebluechip 2. Effingham 3. Downbythewater	10.5L	$17.80
4/7	01/08/2026	154	W6-8PM CG	$24,964.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:48.30	4	1. Gentleman's Club 2. No Tresspassing 3. Heaven Needs Me	24.8L	$11.70
3/7	21/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Bradley Chisholm	1:53.10	0	1. Hazeville 2. Captain Pete 3. Betting On Caesar	15L	$0.00
5/7	16/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Oak Grove Racing	1609m	Fast	Pat Curtin	1:55.20	0	1. Lil Joe Iii 2. Caviart Donovan 3. Bet On Big Joe	33L	$0.00

Pinny Tiger A (8)14x6677541

Trainer: Jared Bako (Blythewood)12 mths 76: 28-15-2

Driver: Colin Kelly

8 yo B G

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: TIGRESS FRANCO (NZ)

Stats

Career76: 28-15-2

LTS$529,420.00

BMR1:50.20

TS13: 5-1-0

Win %36.84%

Place %59.21%

Comments

Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:52.40) beating Hammering Hank in NW7500L5 on September 9 at $2.93. In the right form and can score again.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	09/09/2026	8	NW7500L5	$26,389.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.40	3	1. Pinny Tiger 2. Hammering Hank 3. Music Hall	1.5L	$2.93
4/7	01/09/2026	7	NW10811L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:54.00	2	1. Royal Desire 2. Odds On No Limit 3. No Tresspassing	2.3L	$2.27
5/8	25/08/2026	15	NW15251L5	$32,810.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:53.10	4	1. Th Colby 2. Mac's Marvel 3. Speculating	8.3L	$2.42
7/8	10/08/2026	7	NW21480L5	$39,943.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jim Marohn (Jnr)	1:53.20	8	1. Whichwaytothebeach 2. Vicious 3. Udderly Sweet	18.8L	$14.11
7/8	03/08/2026	14	NW30000L5	$47,076.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:51.40	7	1. Verdun 2. Young Bluey 3. Kwick Sand	35.3L	$11.55
6/7	20/07/2026	7	INVITATION	$62,409.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:51.20	2	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Soho Firestone 3. Mossdale Ben	44.3L	$8.04
1/5	06/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	SP	Corey Callahan	1:54.40	0	1. Pinny Tiger 2. Smooth Dream 3. Paxamillion	0.75L	$0.00
1/3	27/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:55.20	0	1. Pinny Tiger 2. Sheikh Yabooty 3. Hp Momentum	33L	$0.00