Yonkers Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
CHAPTER GEO J (2) rates on top after winning at Yonkers over 1609m on 2 May, sitting handy and scoring with a 2L margin; he’s 1:1:0 from two here. Lou John’s Action (8) is a key danger off a debut 2nd at Tioga Downs over 1609m, beaten 1L after improving mid-race. TRACKSTAR (7) brings speed after leading all the way for 2nd at Pocono over 1609m, beaten 2.25L, and can be prominent again. BOOM CHICA BOOM (4) is in the mix after a close 3rd at Harrah’s Philadelphia over 1609m, 1.5L off the winner.

Driver: Steve Smith
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Comes off a 7-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 7 from barrier 1 at Yonkers Raceway over 1609m on 9 May, beaten 6L on WET FAST at $20 behind Very Busy. Prior Meadowlands efforts last July included 4th of 5 over 1609m (beaten 30.75L) and two 8ths. Three-year-old colt by Six Pack for Thomas Corelli with Steve Smith up. Can improve with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | WET FAST | Stephen Smith | 1 |
| 6L | $20.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Stephen Smith | 2 |
| 46.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 25/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Stephen Smith | 4 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Stephen Smith | 4 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Stephen Smith | 7 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pat Lachance
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Comes off a 14‑day turnaround after winning at Yonkers Raceway over 1609m on 2 May, settling 4th before scoring by 2L on FT in 1.9. Track stats strong here with 2 starts for 1 win and 1 second. Consistent this season overall: 7: 1-3-1 at this trip. Draws barrier 2 and stays with trainer Noel Daley; can feature with the right trip.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 4 |
| 2L | $1.90 | |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 3 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Niko Karna | 7 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Jeffrey Gregory | 6 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | FT | Joe Bongiorno | 3 |
| 0.05L | $14.00 |

Driver: Andy Miller
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Has been around the mark with 3rd at Pocono Downs over 1609m on 27 Apr (class 71), beaten 5.25L after settling midfield. Prior run also 3rd there over 1609m on 20 Apr (class 78), 5.5L behind Confident Volo. Last start 5th of 8 at Pocono Downs over 1609m on 5 May (class 72), beaten 12.5L after settling last. Three-year-old gelding by Gimpanzee; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ridge Warren | 6 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ridge Warren | 2 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FAST | Ridge Warren | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Colin Kelly | 8 |
| 31.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Colin Kelly | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 6 |
| 18.25L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Yannick Gingras | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 4 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 28/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 8 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | 54 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Napolitano | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Brennan
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Has been around the mark at Harrah's Philadelphia, including last start 3rd of 8 over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 1.5L on FT, after settling back; winner was Saints Preserve Us. Prior run 4th of 8 there on 1 May over 1609m, sat outside the leader and faded late, 4.0L from Bruha. Track-and-trip specialist with all 40 starts at 1609m and consistent recent efforts. Can feature with the right run from barrier 4.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 1 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 3 |
| 7.75L | $6.50 | |
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 7 |
| 13.75L | $101.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 3 |
| 18.25L | $10.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 7 |
| 6.25L | $18.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Brady Jenson | 5 |
| 5L | $17.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Jenson | 9 |
| 999.99L | $67.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Brady Brown | 8 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 | |
| 9/9 | 03/12/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 9 |
| 12L | $51.00 | |
| 4/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Brady Brown | 5 |
| 0.15L | $4.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 5 |
| 2.75L | $26.00 | |
| 4/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 2 |
| 7.25L | $16.00 | |
| 5/6 | 22/10/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 6 |
| 6.75L | $8.00 | |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 9 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 01/10/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 5 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | 82 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 4 |
| 14L | $19.00 | |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ridge Warren | 6 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Holland
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Has been around the mark at Saratoga earlier this prep, including a 2nd over 1609m on 3 Mar when leading throughout and beaten 1.0L (GD). Last start 5th of 7 at Yonkers Raceway over 1609m on 9 May, beaten 14.75L on WET FAST after drifting back from barrier 7 at $26. Drops two gates to barrier 5 here with Brent Holland up for Bruce Lauer. Can feature with a cleaner trip.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | WET FAST | Miller & Y Miller | 7 |
| 14.75L | $26.00 | |
| 0/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | GD | Brett Beckwith | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 6 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Aaron Byron | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Aaron Byron | 7 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 8 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 22/10/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | GD | Brett Beckwith | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | GD | Aaron Byron | 6 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Aaron Byron | 1 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Aaron Byron | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Aaron Byron | 6 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jacob Cutting | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jacob Cutting | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jacob Cutting | 3 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Joey Putnam | 6 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Joey Putnam | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Shae Vandervort | 4 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Colin Kelly
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Three-year-old gelding by Devious Man with 5 starts for 1 placing at 1609m. Yet to break through and unplaced at lone Yonkers run. Can improve with experience; has place claims.

Driver: Daniel Dube
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Comes off an 11-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Pocono Downs over 1609m on 5 May, beaten 2.25L on FT going after leading throughout behind Lou's Champ. Three career starts for one placing, all at 1609m. Daniel Dube rides for Jenny Melander from barrier 7. Can feature with a similar front-running trip.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Braxten Boyd | 7 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 8 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 18/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Tony Dinges | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Siegelman
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Placed on debut at Tioga Downs over 1609m on 9 May, running 2nd of 8 on SY ground, beaten 1L after improving from 4th in run. Three-year-old gelding by Chapter Seven from barrier 8 with Austin Siegelman for John Grasso. Unbeaten for placings at the trip from one start. Can feature with the right run.
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 | 09/05/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | SY | Ridge Warren | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |