Yonkers Raceway Race 2 - Race 2
BETELGEUSEBLUECHIP (1) Led and controlled the pace to win by 7.25m last run at Tioga Downs and proven performer at this trip in the past. Can get the job done. DEVIOPHELIA (7) Was much too speedy in front to win by a margin of 3.5m last time at Tioga Downs and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Looks well suited in this race. AMARETTO FELIX (3) Managed to run 2nd beaten by 7.25m last start at Tioga Downs and solid career start. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Can threaten if right today. GOLIATH (6) Driver Jason J Bartlett is an asset. Looks to be value.

Driver: Tyler Buter
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Dictated the tempo to win by 7.25m last run at Tioga Downs and strong performer at this distance. Undefeated last 3 starts. Has plenty of early speed. Expect a bold effort.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | GD | Tyler Buter | 6 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | SY | Tyler Buter | 3 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 2 |
| 30L | $2.10 | |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | FT | Kyle Swift | 4 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Holland
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Might be ridden for luck. Having second race start. Gets the perfect draw. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | SY | Jordan D Stratton | 5 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Stratton
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Rattled home nicely into 2nd beaten by 7.25m last start at Tioga Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Performing honestly since returning from a break. Minor claims.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | GD | Frank Affrunti | 1 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Frank Affrunti | 7 |
| 12.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | GD | Jordan D Stratton | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jordan D Stratton | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Frank Affrunti | 7 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jim Marohn Jr
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Moved ahead of some to finish 5th last time at The Red Mile. Likely to get back. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | GD | Josert Fonseca | 6 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | 54 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Marvin Luna | 1 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FAST | Marvin Luna | 8 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Daley
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Finished 4th last run at Tioga Downs. Won't be far away during the run. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Daniel Daley | 3 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Daniel Daley | 7 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | SY | Daniel Daley | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Daniel Daley | 2 |
| 1.75L | $3.60 | |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | FT | Daniel Daley | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
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Jason J Bartlett is a key booking. Do not dismiss.
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 | 16/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | GD | Mattias V Melander | 3 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Jordan D Stratton | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | GD | Tyler Buter | 4 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 5 |
| 11L | $23.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Jeffrey Gregory | 8 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Brennan
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Gave them all something to chase to win by 3.5m last time at Tioga Downs and form has been improving over recent runs. Has every chance.

Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Ran 5th last run at Tioga Downs. Not in this.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Braxten Boyd | 4 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 1 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 8 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |