Yonkers Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
MAGIC JOURNEY (2) again drew a wide gate last start and failed to feature, beaten 35 metres into seventh at Pocono Downs over 1609m. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Finds a nice race and can make amends. STRIKEM N (1) ended last prep with a third at Albion Park over 2138m. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. HES A FEIN FELLOW (4) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Jason Bartlett
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First up. At the last run he game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2138m at Albion Park, at the bell was 2nd-0.3m 2WNC beaten 3 m by Fire Raiser (2:33.10) in 4yo+ on May 16 at $1.15. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jared Bako | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.15 |
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.15 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/4 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 2:00.50 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 35 m by Another C Note (1:50.10) in SIMPSON on September 26 at $39.50. The run before 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Tioga Downs, beaten 45 m by Aries Blue Chip (1:50.10) in NY EXCEL on September 19 at $10.15. Anticipating a much better performance this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | SIMPSON | $43,103.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $39.50 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | NY EXCEL | $138,889.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:50.10 | 9 |
| 44.3L | $10.15 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | EBC | $281,170.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $41.75 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | NY EXCEL | $28,531.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.27 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NY EX 3CGP | $28,531.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $10.86 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | NY EXCEL | $28,531.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | W | Michael Merton | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $9.61 |
| 1/4 | 16/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Marohn (Jnr)
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Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Lyons Gustavofring at this track over 1609m in a HGW2BN4PM on September 15 at $3.76. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Twin B Fresh Bet at this track over 1609m in a HGW2BN4PM on September 29 at $11.13. Should be right in the finish.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $11.13 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.76 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 23 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $44.48 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | CGNW3PM | $17,118.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | CGNW1PM | $14,979.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $1.20 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | NW2PM CG | $21,045.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:49.00 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $11.80 |
| 3/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Brennan
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Twin B Fresh Bet (1:53.10) in HGW2BN4PM on September 29 at $46.34. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Cooperstown Boy (1:52.40) in HGW2BN4PM on September 22 at $90.99. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $46.34 |
| 6/8 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 55.5L | $90.99 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $49.81 |
| 3/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.47 |
| 7/7 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | HGW2BN4PM | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $43.41 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | W | Andy Miller | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $54.03 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Ray Schnittker | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ray Schnittker | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Holland
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Cooperstown Boy (1:52.40) in HGW2BN4PM on September 22 at $2.34. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:55.30) beating Hes A Fein Fellow in HGW2BN4PM on September 15 at $2.70. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $2.34 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 26 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $30,519.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $82.20 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | $28,484.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $1.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $30,612.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | S Coulter | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $24.85 |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2026 | 16 | $10,204.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | S Coulter | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.85 |

Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Tioga Downs, beaten 65 m by Aries Blue Chip (1:50.10) in NY EXCEL on September 19 at $44.17. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Hurrikane Lillouie (1:54.00) in CHGNW2PM on September 8 at $1.31. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | NY EXCEL | $138,889.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 65.3L | $44.17 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | CHGNW2PM | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.31 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | CHGNW2PM | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | NY EXCEL | $28,531.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.09 |
| 3/6 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NY EX 3CGP | $28,531.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $51.45 |
| 7/8 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | NY EXCEL | $28,531.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | W | Colin Kelly | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 192.0L | $27.24 |

Driver: Jordan Stratton
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by George's Wish (1:54.00) in HGW2BN4PM on September 15 at $4.09. At his previous start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 11 m by Mardi Gras Man (1:49.20) in CGNW5PM on September 6 at $4. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 9 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $4.09 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 5 | CGNW5PM | $18,750.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | HGW2BN4PM | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.83 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $13.36 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | HGW2BN4PM | $32,810.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | W | Tyler Buter | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.07 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $30,479.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $10.46 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Eric Neal | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Eric Neal | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |