Yonkers Hilltop Helper
Yonkers Hilltop Helper - Monday, April 10, 2023
3 WINNERS ON TOP
2 COLD EXACTAS
2 EXACTA BOXES
3 SUPERFECTA BOXES
EARLY PICK 4 PLAY
THE YONKERS HILLTOP HELPER
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Prepared by the Standardbred Owners Association of New York
EARLY PICK 4 PLAY (RACES 1-4) - $1 2&3&5 WITH 4&5 WITH 3 WITH 1&2 = $12
PICK 5 PLAY (RACES 5-9) - 50¢ 3&7&8 WITH 2&3 WITH 2&3 WITH 2&3&5 WITH 3 = $18
LATE PICK 4 PLAY (RACES 8-11) - $1 3 WITH 4&7 WITH 1&3&5 WITH 3&4 = $12
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 – FIRST POST 7:00 PM – BORGOTA PACING SERIES – FOURTH LEG
Race 1: N/W $21,181 L5/AE 3-5 YO NW 10 PM – EARLY PICK 4 (1-4); EARLY DD (1-2)
5 – KASHED UP A – No shot when 5-1 from 7 hole in 1st YR try; won NA debut (& $210k down under) & faced good ones out of town
2 – QUALITY BUD – Drew outside in last, left and then was forced to abort leave & was non-factor; moves inside; winner this level 3/28
3 – BALLERAT BOOMERANG – Returns to Scotty D, who had 2 2nds with him vs. $50k; 4 2023 claims; condition rewritten for him
1 – CAPTIVATE HANOVER – Claimed from Burke two back; 5th this level in last and move to rail should secure him a good trip
Race 2: OPEN HDP CLAIMERS – PICK 3 (2-4)
4 – MOONSHINE KISSES – Has won 2 straight, including win in a diluted Open; wins outside draw and is inside other speeds
5 – PYRO – Has won 5 of 6, including 2 “Opens”; respect for Dube
2 – LOORRIM LAKE – 2 straight vs. cheaper; major step up here
3 – WINDSUN RICKY – Was very good last; tri/super factor
Race 3: BORGATA (FIRST DIVISION) – PICK 3 (3-5)
3 – JIMMY FREIGHT – Nailed late by good one after being used hard early & setting fast clip; won 2nd leg; tactical edge over rival
4 – BACKSTREET SHADOW – Two thirds were followed by last week’s perfect trip rally for win; millionaire will be charging late
5 – PRICELESS BEACH – 2nd 1st two legs; can follow #4 into action
1 – DEAN B HANOVER – Points in all 3 legs; underneath from rail
Race 4: $40,000 CLAIMERS – PICK 3 (4-6)
1 – DELIGHTFUL TERROR – Been facing much better; tries $40k; limited speed, but still big factor from rail; Stratton’s pick (#4)
2 – MONEYMAN HILL – Away 11 months & returned at reduced price tag with useful 3rd; has speed & class; last win came in 2021
4 – LOVE THE BLUES N – 8 hole last; 2nd 2 back for this tag; Dunn
6 – REAL PEACE – 0-7; on board both YR condition tries; tries $40k
Race 5: $30,000 CLAIMERS – PICK 5 (5-9)
7 – SHARK PLAY – 8 hole 2nd this level from pocket in last in 2nd try for Engblom; can blast inside #8 while facing modest bunch inside
3 – PROVOCATIVEPRINCEN – 0-7 for $25k and is now trying $30k; 1st for barn at N/W $10,000 level was good; can use his speed tonight
8 – PEDRO HANOVER – Seeks 3rd straight for after 2 powerful wins; 4-8 on year, but will likely have to deal with choice leaving from 7 hole
4 – KEYSTONE DASH – Tired when 1st over one level up in last; drops
Race 6: BORGATA (SECOND DIVISION) – PICK 3 (6-8)
3 – IDEALSOMEMAGIC A – Lacked room in lane when sitting pocket to JIMMY FREIGHT; super 1st two legs and will tough tonight
2 – FUNATTHEBEACH N – Lit up the board (AGAIN!) when blowing by TATTOO ARTIST in big effort; plenty of speed may = needed pace
5 – HELLABALOU – Win and 2 2nds, including nice surge late in last
1 – NONE BETTOR A – Aria winner has come up a bit short 1st 3 legs
Race 7: N/W $16,021 L5/AE WINNERS LAST IN N/W $10,000 L5/AE 3, 4 & 5 YO NW 9 PM LT – PICK 3 (7-9)
2 – JACKS LEGEND N – Dull all 3 2023 tries; talent & has deployed speed in past (last year’s Final); wakeup w/ drop/move inside?
3 – SEMI TOUGH – Both series tries were disappointing, but was 8 hole 3rd in start prior to series (N/W #30,000); can rebound
1 – HICKFROMFRENCHLICK – Caught behind stopping leader last
5 – BLANK STARE – 2023 wins for N/W $10k (last) & N/W $30k
Race 8: : BORGATA (THIRD DIVISION) – PICK 3 (8-10)
2 – AMERICAN COURAGE – Impressive rally for win vs. good one; logical fav & prolific YR winner will play catch me if you can
3 – COVERED BRIDGE – Raced extremely well all 3 legs & finally gets good post; should be well placed; 6-1 ML value; upset?
5 – LEONIDAS A – 2022 runner up; 1st leg win; last 2 not as good
4 – NANDOLO N – Hasn’t fired 1st 3 legs off tough trips; capable
Race 9: N/W $10,000 L5/AE WINNERS LAST IN N/W $7,500 L5 – PICK 4 (9-12)
3 – PACE N PRIDE N – Nailed late 1 level down in last in 3rd 2023 start; tons of back class and should be ready for best effort
6 – MACHEASY A – 3rd this level 2 back; 8 holes other 2023 tries
5 – HYPNOTICDREAM – On board last 3 vs. lesser; has speed
4 – ROSE RUN X-CON – Has been facing much better; late factor?
Race 10: N/W $13,131 L5/AE WINNERS LAST IN N/W $7,500 L5 (PICK 3 (10-12)
4 – JAHAN HANOVER – 2nd “½” level up last; won last this level; makes 4th consecutive drop & should be tough for top combo
7 – VEL MR NICE GUY – Left at Swamp, got shuffled & had some late pace behind horses; “some” speed; Stratton’s pick (#2)
2 – MACH N CHEESE – 2nd v. similar 4 back; pre-start miscue last
5 – KOOTENAY SANTANNA – Burke trainee had solid PA win last
Race 11: N/W $30,000 L5/AE 3-5 YO NW 9 PM LT/AE $75,000 CLAIMERS – LATE DD (11-12)
5 – SPEED MAN N – Battling with good ones & got away 3rd last 2; facing softer field; tough Dilloian trainee is worth shot; 7-1 ML
1 – ARDEN MESSI N – Rail winner this level 4 back; trouble last
3 – BOILING OAR – Won last & good 2nd 2 back (both 1 level down)
4 – LEVINE – Sat pocket and was nipped by sharp one for 2nd
Race 12: N/W $15,000 L5/AE WINNERS LAST IN N/W $10,000 L5/AE 3-5 YO NW 9 PM LT
4 – SPLASH BROTHER – Has won 3 straight in a manner that suggests that the class hike should not be a problem; speed!
3 – IM SIR BLAKE A – Exits series and will appreciate class drop
2 – TIN ROOF RAIDER N – Condition after facing tough $50k types
1 – ROLLING WITH SAM – Late surge in last for win 1 level down
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