Yonkers Raceway Race 2 - Race 2
SOUTHSIDE BAR (4) was in the money two runs ago then went well again last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 4.5 metres from the winner in second. Primary contender based on those recent efforts. CERTIFY (2) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 3 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. PC FREE WHEELING (6) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1609m. CAL MILES N SHELL (5) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Tony Beltrami
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Monticello Raceway, beaten 15 m by Sd Eliminator (2:01.10) in NW600PSL5 on September 23 at $2.80. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Tioga Downs beaten 18 m by Roger Rabbit (1:55.00) in NW3001-4 on September 17 at $14.43. Will struggle.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | NW600PSL5 | $10,000.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Shane Taggart | 2:01.10 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | NW3001-4 | $10,417.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $14.43 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | 6 | NW3001-4 | $10,417.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $24.19 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 8 | NW3001-4 | $10,417.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.39 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NW3001-4 | $10,699.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $18.28 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | STAC TROT | $11,412.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Longo | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $16.64 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Shane Taggart | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Polansky
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 3 m by Remarkable De Vie (1:58.20) in AHDC on September 26 at $2.90. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 6 m by Whiskey Peddler (1:55.20) in AHDC on September 19 at $6.10. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | AHDC | $13,889.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Michael Fiumenero | 1:58.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | AHDC | $13,889.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Polansky | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | AHDC | $13,889.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Polansky | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | AHDC | $14,265.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Polansky | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | AHDC | $14,265.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Polansky | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | HAMBO AM | $17,832.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Mike Polansky | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $5.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Polansky | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Faraldo
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Whiskey Peddler (1:58.30) in NAADA F L3 on September 24 at $35.59. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 35 m by Whiskey Peddler (1:55.20) in AHDC on September 19 at $5.50. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | NAADA F L3 | $18,194.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Faraldo | 1:58.30 | 6 |
| 34.5L | $35.59 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | AHDC | $13,889.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Lee | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $12,500.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:54.20 | 9 |
| 36.0L | $59.60 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $16.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 10 | AHDC | $14,265.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Lee | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $16.60 |
| 3/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Mcneight Iii | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Mcneight Iii | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Newton Sheridan
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Voss Blue Chip at Tioga Downs over 1609m in a NW4501-4 on September 17 at $6.57. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Whiskey Peddler at this track over 1609m in a NAADA F L3 on September 24 at $5.17. Sure to play a significant role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NAADA F L3 | $18,194.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.17 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | NW4501-4 | $12,500.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.57 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | 40000CLM | $31,384.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | W | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $33.09 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,839.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Gregory Merton | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $30.58 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $12,839.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Gregory Merton | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $9.32 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $17,832.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $57.80 |
| 5/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Sean Smithpeters | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Cristian Pacheco | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Calabrese
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Grey Clouds at Monticello Raceway over 1609m in a NAADA F L2 on September 16 at $2.21. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Windsong Pioneer at this track over 1609m in a NAADA F L3 on September 24 at $7.71. Chief contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | NAADA F L3 | $18,611.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Calabrese | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $7.71 |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | NAADA F L2 | $11,806.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Calabrese | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.21 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NAADA SU F | $28,531.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | W | John Calabrese | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $51.12 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NAADA SS | $18,688.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SP | John Calabrese | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 65.3L | $5.57 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | NAADA SUL8 | $18,688.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Calabrese | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $8.14 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NAADA SUL6 | $12,337.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Calabrese | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.07 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | John Calabrese | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 26/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Freehold Raceway | 1609m | SP | John Calabrese | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rey Franco
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Grey Clouds at Monticello Raceway over 1609m in a NAADA F L2 on September 16 at $4.02. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Windsong Pioneer at this track over 1609m in a NAADA F L3 on September 24 at $12.47. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | NAADA F L3 | $18,611.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Rey Franco | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $12.47 |
| 5/6 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | NAADA F L2 | $11,806.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Victoria Stratton | 1:59.00 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.02 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NAADA SU F | $28,531.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | W | Rey Franco | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $13.68 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NAADA SUL9 | $18,688.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Victoria Stratton | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | NAADA SUL8 | $18,688.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Victoria Stratton | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.98 |
| 4/6 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | NAADA SUL7 | $12,126.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | SP | Victoria Stratton | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 09/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark MacDonald | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Lee
Stats
Comments
12-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. Won by 3 m (Fr5) at Pocono Downs (1:58.10) beating Ezra in AHDC on September 19 at $10.90. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into sixth behind Gillys De Vie at Meadowlands over 1609m on September 5 at $28.40. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | AHDC | $13,889.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Lee | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $10.90 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $12,500.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $28.40 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $27.90 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $50.20 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.40 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $27.90 |