Yonkers Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
LYRICAL GENIUS A (1) ran fourth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 5 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. REGAL IDEA (4) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 10 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Leading hope if things go his way. THE MIKI TAKER A (2) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. BELIEVE IN TOM (6) must be included after winning his past two starts, the latest at this track a week-and-a-half ago.

Driver: Jason Bartlett
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Major Hothooves (1:54.10) in NW10000L5 on November 2 at $13.89. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Whichwaytothebeach (1:53.20) in NW10151L5 on October 19 at $1.73. In the mix from the inside draw.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 14 | NW10000L5 | $29,872.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $13.89 |
| 6/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | NW10151L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $1.73 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | 40000CLM | $31,609.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.53 |
| 4/7 | 05/10/2026 | 21 | 40000CLM | $31,609.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.17 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | 40000CLM | $30,556.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $10.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | 40000CLM | $30,556.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.41 |
| 2/6 | 18/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braxten Boyd
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Cooperstown Boy (1:52.30) in NW10000L5 on November 3 at $54.56. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Udderly Sweet (1:53.20) in NW10000L5 on October 26 at $25.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | NW10000L5 | $29,872.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $54.56 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $25.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | NW10151L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $21.61 |
| 8/8 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $38.23 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NW10001L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $10.08 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 12 | NW10000L5 | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Braxten Boyd | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $42.81 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | SP | Eli Swartzentruber | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Stratton
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Keayang Kamikaze (1:54.10) in NW7500L5 on November 2 at $76.95. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Casino Action (1:54.40) in NW6161L5 on October 22 at $2.77. Hard to leave out.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 11 | NW7500L5 | $27,027.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $76.95 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 10 | NW6161L5 | $21,552.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.77 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5 | $27,299.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $34.36 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5 | $27,299.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/09/2026 | 83 | NW10000L5 | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $20.14 |
| 1/5 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $33,382.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $55.64 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 1:50.20 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Brennan
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Major Hothooves (1:54.10) in NW10000L5 on November 2 at $95.68. The run prior 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Strikem (1:53.00) in NW17011L5 on October 20 at $6.13. Worth another chance. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/11/2026 | 13 | NW10000L5 | $29,872.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $95.68 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | NW17011L5 | $33,046.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $6.13 |
| 6/7 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | 60/75CLHC | $40,230.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $13.70 |
| 7/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | 60/75CLHC | $40,230.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $49.12 |
| 7/7 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | 60/75CLHC | $40,230.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 77.3L | $15.36 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | 60/75CLHC | $38,889.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $10.28 |
| 9/14 | 20/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Myers | 1:50.30 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vincent Ginsburg
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Windsun Ricky (1:54.40) in NW5000L5 on November 3 at $2.71. Decent effort last start. In the mix again.
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 | 03/11/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $21,337.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.71 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | NW5000L5 | $21,552.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.78 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 46 | NW7500L5 | $27,299.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $10.63 |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Peter Mele | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | NW8367L5 | $26,389.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 89.3L | $13.52 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NW23073L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 57.0L | $27.65 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 27 | NW23191L5 | $39,943.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $13.06 |
| 3/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Holland
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 20 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (1:53.40) beating Rockin Jukebox in NW5000L5 on October 29 at $2.06. Hard to leave out on current form. Each-way chance.
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 | 29/10/2026 | 4 | NW5000L5 | $21,337.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $2.06 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2026 | 24 | NW5000L5 | $12,213.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | NW3251L4 | $14,368.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $28.80 |
| 2/10 | 16/09/2026 | 11 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $7.60 |
| 8/9 | 05/09/2026 | 26 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $49.70 |
| 9/9 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Marohn (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Theflyingrock (1:52.10) in 30000CLM on October 26 at $54.49. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Theflyingrock (1:53.20) in 30000CLM on October 15 at $26.55. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/10/2026 | 11 | 30000CLM | $28,736.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $54.49 |
| 3/6 | 15/10/2026 | 10 | 30000CLM | $28,736.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $26.55 |
| 7/8 | 05/10/2026 | 5 | NW7500L5 | $27,299.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $45.39 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 8 | NW7500L5 | $27,299.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.72 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 6 | NW10000L5 | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $24.58 |
| 5/6 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | NW10000L5 | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/14 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Cooperstown Boy (1:52.30) in NW10000L5 on November 3 at $17.30. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Udderly Sweet (1:53.20) in NW10000L5 on October 26 at $16.77. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | NW10000L5 | $29,872.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $17.30 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $16.77 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2026 | 13 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $24.91 |
| 2/7 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | NW10000L5 | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $6.21 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.76 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Kubi Erzene | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |