Yonkers Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
TAKES COURAGE (6) Took charge of the race to win by a margin of a neck last start at Batavia Downs and ideal trip as proven previously. Unbeaten last 4 runs. Makes it very hard to bet against. HUNT ME DOWN (1) Went to the front and never looked back when winning by 2.75m last run at Batavia Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Drawn beautifully. Solid claims. TWIN B WILDFIRE (2) Competed in a tight contest last run at Saratoga Harness and putting a tidy record together so far. Driver Tyler Buter and trainer Hunter Oakes enjoy a strong success rate. Is in good order and can run well. MY BROTHERS KEEPER (3) Displayed good finishing speed when 3rd beaten by 5.75m last time at Batavia Downs and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can surprise and by no means out of it.
Driver: Leon Bailey
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Led all the way when winning by a margin of 2.75m last run at Batavia Downs and solid career start. Leon Bailey usually performs well for this stable. Will go close.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Leon Bailey | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Leon Bailey | 2 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Leon Bailey | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Tyler Buter
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Narrowly beaten last run at Saratoga Harness and good career start. Driver Tyler Buter and trainer Hunter Oakes are usually competitive together. Capable contender and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.25 | |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 2 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 5 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Marohn Jr | 8 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jordan Stratton
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Was strong late when 3rd last time at Batavia Downs and promising career start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Going well this campaign. Could put in your exotics.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett A Macdonald | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Wally Hennessey | 2 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jordan D Stratton | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Jordan D Stratton | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 08/07/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Yannick Gingras
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Didn't attack the line when 7th last time at Saratoga Harness. Has early speed and positions nicely. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 3 |
| 31.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Pat Curtin | 7 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
Driver: Todd Mccarthy
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Finished 5th last time at Batavia Downs. Likely to get back. Others much better.
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 | 12/08/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Kyle Swift | 4 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Kyle Swift | 6 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 7 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 08/07/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | FT | Kyle Swift | 4 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Controlled the speed to win by a margin of a neck last start at Batavia Downs and strong form at the distance. Maintaining a perfect record the last 4 runs. Win bet the play.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Matt Kakaley | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 | |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |