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Yonkers Raceway Race 8 - Race 8

CURLY JAMES A (4) made it two wins from his last five runs a week ago, getting home by 5 metres over 1609m at this track. Leading hope in this comparable race. BANDERAS (2) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing third and just a neck from the winner. Has the benefit of a good draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. THE IDEAL DANCER A (3) is the next elect off a last-start win by 6 metres at this track over 1609m. IKNOWBETTER (5) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:1:05 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Bettor By Seaside (1)8123514525

Trainer: Andrew Adamczyk 12 mths 146: 30-19-21

Driver: Braxten Boyd

7 yo B G

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: PEANUTBETTOR SHAKE

Stats

Career146: 30-19-21

LTS$539,930.00

BMR1:51.20

TS32: 7-4-4

Win %20.55%

Place %47.95%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Mac's Delight (1:52.20) in NW20000L5 on October 12 at $31.10. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by American Dealer (1:54.30) in NW20000L5 on October 5 at $16.52. Capable of a strong showing.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	12/10/2026	7	NW20000L5	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:52.20	6	1. Mac's Delight 2. Iknowbetter 3. Himself	24.0L	$31.10
2/7	05/10/2026	21	NW20000L5	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:54.30	3	1. American Dealer 2. Bettor By Seaside 3. Vengeance Bluechip	2.3L	$16.52
5/7	14/09/2026	7	50000CLM	$33,333.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:51.30	4	1. Ever Hoping 2. Iknowbetter 3. Keayang Kamikaze	11.3L	$3.64
4/8	07/09/2026	14	50000CLM	$33,333.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:52.00	3	1. Ever Hoping 2. Iknowbetter 3. Diamond Ryder	11.3L	$9.35
1/7	24/08/2026	12	50000CLM	$34,237.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:51.40	2	1. Bettor By Seaside 2. Keayang Kamikaze 3. Ever Hoping	2.3L	$5.07
5/8	12/08/2026	7	50000CLM	$34,237.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jordan Stratton	1:51.30	7	1. Ever Hoping 2. Kimble 3. Optical Illusion	20.3L	$24.54
1/8	27/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Harrington Raceway	1609m	Fast	Russell Foster	1:55.30	0	1. Bettor By Seaside 2. Live Love Lindy 3. Mr Overbite	1.5L	$0.00
1/5	20/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Harrington Raceway	1609m	Fast	Russell Foster	1:57.20	0	1. Bettor By Seaside 2. He Refuses To Lose 3. Warrens Charm	12L	$0.00

Banderas (2)7436441253

Trainer: Ron Burke 12 mths 54: 11-12-8

Driver: Tyler Buter

4 yo B H

Sire: TALL DARK STRANGER (USA)

Dam: REFLECT WITH ME

Stats

Career54: 11-12-8

LTS$517,746.00

BMR1:50.00

TS11: 1-0-1

Win %20.37%

Place %57.41%

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fifth behind Soho Dow Jones at this track over 1609m in a NW15000L5 on October 5 at $52.03. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Pinny Tiger at this track over 1609m in a NW16501L5 on October 12 at $2.87. Strong winning prospects.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	12/10/2026	7	NW16501L5	$33,046.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:53.00	1	1. Pinny Tiger 2. Thenu Came Along 3. Banderas	0.3L	$2.87
5/8	05/10/2026	9	NW15000L5	$33,046.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:54.00	8	1. Soho Dow Jones 2. Prairie Rocknroll 3. Dele Row	4.5L	$52.03
2/8	26/09/2026	7	NW11800L5	$22,989.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Tyler Buter	1:51.00	7	1. Art Of Revenge 2. Banderas 3. Rocknroll Gold	6.8L	$3.60
1/7	19/09/2026	10	NW8700L5	$18,750.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:50.20	4	1. Banderas 2. Bugaboo Lou 3. Up The Creek	0.6L	$1.70
4/8	09/09/2026	9	NW7500L5	$26,389.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:52.40	8	1. Pinny Tiger 2. Hammering Hank 3. Music Hall	15.8L	$24.87
4/7	31/08/2026	7	NW10151L5	$29,957.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:52.10	5	1. Capt Karma 2. Mufferaw Joe 3. The Greek Freak	14.3L	$12.22
3/7	18/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Kyle Wilfong	1:55.20	0	1. Watching Sunset 2. Big Al Derosa 3. Banderas	10.5L	$0.00
1/7	27/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	The Red Mile	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:53.30	0	1. Banderas 2. Hip Shot 3. Ronstadt	4.5L	$0.00

The Ideal Dancer A (3)4375456171

Trainer: Pat Lachance (Campbelltown)12 mths 255: 44-33-27

Driver: Pat Lachance

10 yo B BR G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: JENNAS DANCER (USA)

Stats

Career255: 44-33-27

LTS$798,490.00

BMR1:50.10

TS90: 16-11-11

Win %17.25%

Place %40.78%

Comments

Last start posted a big 6 m win (Fr3) at this track (1:52.10) beating Suite Up Bro in NW15000L5 on October 13 at $11.09. Key runner once again.

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	13/10/2026	8	NW15000L5	$33,046.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:52.10	3	1. The Ideal Dancer 2. Suite Up Bro 3. Ultimaroca	6.8L	$11.09
7/8	05/10/2026	14	NW15000L5	$33,046.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:54.00	7	1. Soho Dow Jones 2. Prairie Rocknroll 3. Dele Row	5.3L	$57.42
1/8	21/09/2026	13	NW7561L5	$26,389.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:55.10	3	1. The Ideal Dancer 2. Ever M 3. Kimble	0.6L	$4.01
6/8	08/09/2026	7	NW10000L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:53.40	8	1. Jolimont 2. Lillbliss 3. Levine	27.8L	$33.46
5/8	01/09/2026	8	NW10000L5	$29,167.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:53.00	7	1. Hazeville 2. Dracarys Z 3. Lotto Max	18.0L	$16.45
4/8	24/08/2026	7	NW15000L5	$32,810.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	1:52.30	1	1. Hemsworth 2. Better B Bold 3. Panettone Hanover	8.3L	$17.82
1/4	19/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jordan Stratton	1:53.00	0	1. The Ideal Dancer 2. Johnny Sack 3. Liberty N Freedom	14.25L	$0.00
2/8	26/11/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andrew McCarthy	1:53.30	0	1. Arden Messi 2. The Ideal Dancer 3. Dontpassme Hanover	1.5L	$0.00

Curly James A (4)1121112241

Trainer: Petter Engblom (Kialla)12 mths 107: 28-25-15

Driver: Jason Bartlett

8 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: SOMEONE TO LOVE (AUS)

Stats

Career107: 28-25-15

LTS$658,618.00

BMR1:50.40

TS35: 13-9-2

Win %26.17%

Place %63.55%

Comments

Going well. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:52.00) beating Finvarra in 60/75CLHC on October 13 at $2.39. No surprise if he made it two in succession.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	13/10/2026	7	60/75CLHC	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.00	3	1. Curly James 2. Finvarra 3. Capt Karma	5.3L	$2.39
4/8	06/10/2026	7	60/75CLHC	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.10	4	1. Hemsworth 2. Boston Bound 3. Capt Karma	0.9L	$3.51
2/7	29/09/2026	14	60/75CLHC	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:53.00	4	1. Hemsworth 2. Curly James 3. Keayang Kamikaze	2.3L	$2.75
2/7	15/09/2026	7	60/75CLHC	$38,889.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:54.00	5	1. Finvarra 2. Curly James 3. Keayang Taco	2.3L	$1.06
1/6	08/09/2026	7	60/75CLHC	$38,889.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.10	4	1. Curly James 2. Boston Bound 3. Always B Elite	2.3L	$1.13
1/7	01/09/2026	8	NW20000L5	$38,889.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:52.20	1	1. Curly James 2. Orlando Blue 3. Boston Bound	6.8L	$1.86
1/5	17/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:54.30	0	1. Curly James 2. Family Recipe 3. Real Willey	20.25L	$0.00
3/4	20/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		David Moran	2:42.00	0	1. Dangerous 2. Catalpa Rescue 3. Curly James	16L	$0.00

Iknowbetter (5)6164522162

Trainer: Joe Bongiorno 12 mths 50: 16-11-8

Driver: Jim Marohn (Jnr)

5 yo BR G

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: LIL BEACH

Stats

Career50: 16-11-8

LTS$297,110.00

BMR1:50.30

TS28: 5-7-5

Win %32.00%

Place %70.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 m by Mac's Delight (1:52.20) in NW20000L5 on October 12 at $4.69. Strong prospects.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	12/10/2026	13	NW20000L5	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Joe Bongiorno	1:52.20	4	1. Mac's Delight 2. Iknowbetter 3. Himself	0.9L	$4.69
6/7	29/09/2026	7	60/75CLHC	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:53.00	6	1. Hemsworth 2. Curly James 3. Keayang Kamikaze	15.8L	$3.13
1/8	22/09/2026	8	60/75CLHC	$38,889.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:52.40	1	1. Iknowbetter 2. Boston Bound 3. Regal Idea	3.0L	$1.34
2/7	14/09/2026	7	50000CLM	$33,333.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:51.30	3	1. Ever Hoping 2. Iknowbetter 3. Keayang Kamikaze	1.5L	$2.34
2/8	07/09/2026	13	50000CLM	$33,333.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.00	2	1. Ever Hoping 2. Iknowbetter 3. Diamond Ryder	0.6L	$9.85
5/8	25/08/2026	13	NW23073L5	$39,943.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.10	3	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Neverstopdreamin 3. Boston Bound	12.0L	$19.95
3/4	28/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Joe Bongiorno	1:52.20	0	1. Southwind Gendry 2. Wish You Well 3. Iknowbetter	7.5L	$0.00

Jumpingjackmac N (6)6413233445

Trainer: Doug Dilloian (Jnr) 12 mths 113: 26-29-16

Driver: Jordan Stratton

8 yo B G

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: JUMPFORJOY (NZ)

Stats

Career113: 26-29-16

LTS$1,212,682.00

BMR1:52.30

TS35: 5-8-9

Win %23.01%

Place %62.83%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Catalpa Rescue (1:52.30) in NW30000L5 on October 12 at $10.03. At his previous start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Sweet Beach Life (1:51.40) in INVITATION on September 28 at $28.41. Going okay so keep him safe.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	12/10/2026	14	NW30000L5	$47,414.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.30	3	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Hazeville 3. Neverstopdreamin	5.3L	$10.03
4/7	28/09/2026	7	INVITATION	$59,722.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Good	Colin Kelly	1:51.40	1	1. Sweet Beach Life 2. Captain Moore 3. Chase H Hanover	5.3L	$28.41
4/7	21/09/2026	7	INVITATION	$59,722.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.10	3	1. Chase H Hanover 2. Go Go Grasshopper 3. Bourbon County	3.8L	$34.57
3/6	14/09/2026	14	INVITATION	$59,722.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jordan Stratton	1:51.30	2	1. Captain Moore 2. Chase H Hanover 3. Jumpingjackmac	11.3L	$54.91
3/8	31/08/2026	14	NW30000L5	$47,076.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:51.10	1	1. Railroad Station 2. Heza Risk Taker 3. Jumpingjackmac	5.3L	$2.47
2/6	17/08/2026	7	NW32491L5	$47,076.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Joe Bongiorno	1:52.20	1	1. Sterling Choice 2. Jumpingjackmac 3. Blue Lou	1.5L	$2.79
1/5	10/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:54.40	0	1. Jumpingjackmac 2. Jensville 3. Hickfromfrenchlick	9.75L	$0.00
1/6	14/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Bradley Chisholm	1:54.10	0	1. Jumpingjackmac 2. Maxim Hanover 3. Captain Crusader	2.25L	$0.00

Benhope Rulz N (7)3545473114

Trainer: Ron Coyne (Jnr) 12 mths 189: 30-27-35

Driver: George Brennan

11 yo B BR G

Sire: COURAGE UNDER FIRE (NZ)

Dam: VICTORIA RULZ (NZ)

Stats

Career189: 30-27-35

LTS$661,670.00

BMR1:50.10

TS137: 15-14-30

Win %15.87%

Place %48.68%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Thenu Came Along (1:52.40) in NW10001L5 on October 5 at $21.11. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr2) at this track (1:55.00) beating Marlbank Road in NW7500L5 on September 24 at $4.95. Better off looking to others.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	05/10/2026	11	NW10001L5	$30,172.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	George Brennan	1:52.40	3	1. Thenu Came Along 2. Thong Control 3. The Miki Taker	13.5L	$21.11
1/7	24/09/2026	12	NW7500L5	$26,389.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	George Brennan	1:55.00	2	1. Benhope Rulz 2. Marlbank Road 3. Caviart Sargent	3.0L	$4.95
1/8	12/09/2026	13	NW5000L5	$11,806.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Corey Callahan	1:51.30	3	1. Benhope Rulz 2. Ante Up Hanover 3. Building Boost	0.8L	$8.70
3/8	30/08/2026	9	NW5000L5	$12,126.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Johnathan Ahle	1:51.30	1	1. Mardi Gras Man 2. Terry A Hanover 3. Benhope Rulz	11.3L	$19.80
7/8	21/08/2026	9	NW5000L5	$21,398.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:54.00	7	1. Printville 2. Carabao 3. Silky Choice	24.8L	$69.05
4/8	12/08/2026	15	NW5261L5	$21,398.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:52.30	5	1. Windsun Ricky 2. Gingras Beach 3. Lyons Benjamin	13.5L	$24.47
2/5	05/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:58.00	0	1. Pine Bush Maga 2. Benhope Rulz 3. Lyons Pride	0.9L	$0.00
2/6	18/03/2018	-	Trial	$0.00	Byford	2150m	Good	G E Hall Jnr	2:44.9	0	1. Antero 2. Benhope Rulz 3. Sisters	0.1L	$0.00

Himself N (8)8747311653

Trainer: Paul Blumenfeld (Forrestdale)12 mths 124: 31-21-14

Driver: Colin Kelly

8 yo B G

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: SHARDS OF MYROSS (NZ)

Stats

Career124: 31-21-14

LTS$927,239.00

BMR1:51.00

TS83: 17-14-10

Win %25.00%

Place %53.23%

Comments

Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Mac's Delight (1:52.20) in NW20000L5 on October 12 at $8.58. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Mossdale Ben at this track over 1609m in a NW32091L5 on October 5 at $14.11. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	12/10/2026	7	NW20000L5	$40,230.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:52.20	3	1. Mac's Delight 2. Iknowbetter 3. Himself	16.5L	$8.58
5/7	05/10/2026	7	NW32091L5	$47,414.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:52.40	5	1. Mossdale Ben 2. Sterling Choice 3. Gorgeous Big Guy	6.8L	$14.11
6/8	28/09/2026	7	NW30000L5	$45,833.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Good	Joe Bongiorno	1:52.30	8	1. Mossdale Ben 2. Railroad Station 3. Caviart Lotus	12.0L	$17.33
1/7	21/09/2026	14	40000CLM	$30,556.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Jason Bartlett	1:51.00	1	1. Himself 2. Music Hall 3. Stellar Yankee	22.5L	$1.19
1/8	07/09/2026	6	40000CLM	$30,556.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:51.30	4	1. Himself 2. Topville Somebeach 3. Lyrical Genius	3.8L	$2.75
3/8	01/09/2026	8	NW15000L5	$31,944.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:51.00	1	1. Aye Aye Captain 2. Son Of The Shark 3. Himself	6.8L	$5.34
2/5	26/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Napolitano	1:52.40	0	1. I Did It Myway 2. Himself 3. Solid Character	0.9L	$0.00
2/7	19/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Napolitano	1:53.30	0	1. Charlie May 2. Himself 3. Artist Best	1.5L	$0.00