Yonkers Raceway Race 9

1609M

Prize Money: $19,355

ITALIAN DELIGHT N (3) Was agonizingly close last run around here. Expecting to settle positively. George Brennan rates highly aboard. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Winning hope. BEN SOLO (5) Controlled the speed to win by 5.25m last start at Monticello Raceway and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Suitably placed in this race. HECANDANCENCRUISE (1) More confidence with driver Jason Bartlett guiding the horse and can save some energy from the draw. In the mix. DELIGHTFUL TERROR (7) Charged home to win last run at the track. Has a great burst of speed late. Will be around the mark at odds.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Fast
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather
Class: 15000CLM

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Hecandancencruise (Fr1) 1406661307
Trainer: Joe Bongiorno ()
Driver: Jason Bartlett
Prize Money: $245,379
Win / Place: 18% / 42%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: SHE CAN CRUISE

Dam's Sire: Yankee Cruiser

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 11-8-6

Distance

59: 11-8-6

Trk/Dst

26: 6-4-1

Track

26: 6-4-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

5: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

54: 10-8-5

All-Weather

59: 11-8-6

Best Mile

1:50.00

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Philadelphia, well beaten by Closing Statement (1:54.00) in CL 15000 on December 24 at $4.10. The run previous 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 16 m by Gaitway Guy (1:52.30) in NW3000L4CD on December 14 at $4.70.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	11/1/25	Meadowlands	1609m			-	Joe Bongiorno	1:54.30	1:54.30	12.75m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Hashtag Money 2. Odds On Broward 3. Jumping Jake
7th of 7	24/12/24	Philadelphia	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Ridge Warren	1:54.00	1:54.00	90.0m	$4.10	10	CL 15000	$13,867	-	1. Closing Statement 2. Caviart Rockland 3. Record Year
10th of 10	14/12/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Jim Marohn (Jnr)	1:52.30	1:52.30	16.5m	$4.70	7	NW3000L4CD	$14,638	-	1. Gaitway Guy 2. Last Goodbye 3. Reigning Deo
3rd of 10	7/12/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Ridge Warren	1:51.40	1:51.40	0.9m	$2.60f	8	NW3000L4CD	$14,638	-	1. Springsteen 2. Midnight Thunder 3. Hecandancencruise, Like A Shadow
1st of 10	29/11/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	David Miller	1:51.40	1:51.40	15.8m	$1.70f	6	NW2000L4CD	$12,938	-	1. Hecandancencruise 2. Who Said I Can't 3. Er Vegas
6th of 8	23/11/24	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Matt Kakaley	1:52.40	1:52.40	12.0m	$32	9	NW4400L4	$12,938	-	1. Virgo 2. Aflame Hanover 3. Raven Banner

Italian Delight (Fr3) 1111111223
Trainer: Paul Blumenfeld (Tamborine)
Driver: George Brennan
Prize Money: $376,687
Win / Place: 31% / 56%

Track / Distance Specialist

Nearing Another Win

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: CHIVASSO (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Save Fuel

100

Rating

Stats

Career

104: 33-14-12

Distance

60: 24-10-3

Trk/Dst

35: 22-7-2

Track

35: 22-7-2

1st Up

9: 1-2-1

2nd Up

8: 2-0-2

3rd Up

8: 3-1-1

Metro

53: 8-6-5

Non-Metro

51: 25-8-7

Mobile

57: 9-6-9

Standing

2: 1-0-1

All-Weather

103: 33-14-11

Slushy

3: 1-1-0

Grass

1: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:52.00

Comments

Solid run when a close second behind Ginger Tree Pete at this track over 1609m in a 15000CLM on December 4 at $1.65. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Bettorbuckleup at this track over 1609m in a 15000CLM on December 18 at $1.25.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	18/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	George Brennan	1:57.20	1:57.20	11.3m	$1.25f	14	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Bettorbuckleup 2. Rose Run X Con 3. Italian Delight
2nd of 8	4/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	George Brennan	1:56.20	1:56.20	0.9m	$1.65f	14	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Ginger Tree Pete 2. Italian Delight 3. Better Off Single
2nd of 7	20/11/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	George Brennan	1:55.20	1:55.20	5.3m	$2.65f	7	15000CLM	$18,265	-	1. On The Virg 2. Rock This Way, Italian Delight 3.
1st of 7	13/11/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	George Brennan	1:56.30	1:56.30	0.9m	$1.20f	14	15000CLM	$18,265	-	1. Italian Delight 2. Your Brother 3. Jojo's Place
1st of 7	30/10/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	George Brennan	1:54.00	1:54.00	0.3m	$2.15f	7	15000CLM	$17,341	-	1. Italian Delight 2. Major Desire 3. Forever Fav
1st of 8	23/10/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	George Brennan	1:55.20	1:55.20	0.9m	$1.15f	14	15000CLM	$17,341	-	1. Italian Delight 2. Swagasaurusrex 3. Machlicious

Quick Snap (Fr4) 3548627554
Trainer: Paul Fusco ()
Driver: Yannick Gingras
Prize Money: $141,230
Win / Place: 8.43% / 34%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: KATE CAN'T WAIT

Dam's Sire: Rocknroll Hanover

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 7-8-14

Distance

83: 7-8-14

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Metro

14: 0-1-2

Non-Metro

69: 7-7-12

All-Weather

83: 7-8-14

Best Mile

1:50.00

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr10) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 2.25 m by Pack Your Bags (1:55.30) in MADC 1 on January 10 at $12.40. At his previous start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 9 m by Johnny Chip (1:54.00) in 10000CLHC on January 3 at $7.70.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	10/1/25	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr10	Jacob Stillwell	1:55.30	1:55.30	2.3m	$12	7	MADC 1	$18,548	-	1. Pack Your Bags 2. Move The Line 3. Sunshine's Finest
5th of 10	3/1/25	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Vincent Ginsburg	1:54.00	1:54.00	9.8m	$7.70	7	10000CLHC	$14,516	-	1. Johnny Chip 2. Woodrow F Call 3. See You Friday
5th of 10	27/12/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Vincent Ginsburg	1:53.00	1:53.00	6.0m	$9.90	7	TM<74.5CD	$13,867	-	1. Gallie Getaway 2. Good Investment 3. Control Group
7th of 9	20/12/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Braxten Boyd	1:52.30	1:52.30	27.0m	$13	7	10000CLHC	$13,867	-	1. B Like Cruiser 2. Picksixking 3. See You Friday
2nd of 10	13/12/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Braxten Boyd	1:53.40	1:53.40	0.9m	$38	7	10000CLHC	$13,867	-	1. Johnny Chip 2. Quick Snap 3. Franco Totem
6th of 10	6/12/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Braxten Boyd	1:53.30	1:53.30	12.8m	$16	7	10000CL	$13,867	-	1. Picksixking 2. Raptors Flight 3. Johnny Chip

Ben Solo (Fr5) 147x166531
Trainer: Matthew Medeiros ()
Driver: Austin Siegelman
Prize Money: $172,912
Win / Place: 30% / 65%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: LEAH

Dam's Sire: Jet Laag

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 8-4-5

Distance

26: 8-4-5

Trk/Dst

13: 2-3-2

Track

13: 2-3-2

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 2-1-0

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

25: 7-4-5

All-Weather

26: 8-4-5

Best Mile

1:53.30

Comments

Last start won a big 15 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Monticello Raceway (1:58.00) beating Seeyou At Thebeach in NW750PSL5 on January 7 at $1.55.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	7/1/25	Monticello Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Michael Merton	1:58.00	1:58.00	15.8m	$1.55f	20	NW750PSL5	$10,323	-	1. Ben Solo 2. Seeyou At Thebeach 3. Stabler
3rd of 8	18/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Austin Siegelman	1:56.00	1:56.00	6.0m	$7.60	8	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Record Year 2. Just A Wrangler 3. Ben Solo
5th of 8	10/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Austin Siegelman	1:54.30	1:54.30	22.5m	$20	14	NW5000L5	$18,490	-	1. All Alone 2. Great Somewhere 3. Casino Action
6th of 7	26/11/24	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Bruce Ranger	1:52.20	1:52.20	24.8m	$23	7	NW5PMLT	$34,247	-	1. Unrivaled Hanover 2. Bang Ah Uey 3. Cautious Clay
6th of 7	19/11/24	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Bruce Ranger	1:53.20	1:53.20	20.3m	$2.80	7	NW5PMLT	$30,441	-	1. Sweet Street Lou 2. Bang Ah Uey 3. Island Warrior
1st of 7	12/11/24	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Bruce Ranger	1:54.10	1:54.10	2.3m	$2.30f	258	NW3PMLT	$22,831	-	1. Ben Solo 2. My Boy Elroy 3. Hungryforvictory
258 Day Spell

Hurrikane Georgie (Fr6) 4828586538
Trainer: Dennis J Laterza ()
Driver: Brent Holland
Prize Money: $354,196
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ROLL WITH JOE (USA)

Dam: IDEAL TAN

Dam's Sire: American Ideal

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 16-13-11

Distance

88: 16-13-11

Trk/Dst

81: 12-11-10

Track

81: 12-11-10

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

5: 4-0-1

Non-Metro

83: 12-13-10

All-Weather

88: 16-13-11

Best Mile

1:51.20

Comments

Well beaten last start by Delightful Terror, a rival who he faces again; when 18 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a 15000CLM race on December 18.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	18/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Brent Holland	1:56.20	1:56.20	18.8m	$51	7	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Delightful Terror 2. Quatrain Blue Chip 3. B Cool Fool
3rd of 8	11/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Brent Holland	1:57.20	1:57.20	6.8m	$5.30	21	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Rock This Way 2. Caviart Rockland 3. Hurrikane Georgie
5th of 6	20/11/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Brent Holland	1:56.40	1:56.40	6.0m	$3.25	7	15000CLM	$18,265	-	1. Just A Wrangler 2. Swagasaurusrex 3. Luciano
6th of 7	13/11/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Steve Smith	1:56.30	1:56.30	14.3m	$42	14	15000CLM	$18,265	-	1. Italian Delight 2. Your Brother 3. Jojo's Place
8th of 8	30/10/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Steve Smith	1:55.20	1:55.20	17.3m	$49	7	15000CLM	$17,341	-	1. Rock This Way 2. Jojo's Place 3. Victor Hic
5th of 8	23/10/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Steve Smith	1:55.20	1:55.20	10.5m	$44	14	15000CLM	$17,341	-	1. Italian Delight 2. Swagasaurusrex 3. Machlicious

Delightful Terror (Fr7) 2718688781
Trainer: Cory Stratton ()
Driver: Jordan Stratton
Prize Money: $262,517
Win / Place: 12% / 43%

8 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: TERROR OF THE WEST

Dam's Sire: Western Terror

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 10-13-13

Distance

83: 10-13-13

Trk/Dst

76: 10-13-13

Track

76: 10-13-13

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

79: 10-13-13

All-Weather

83: 10-13-13

Best Mile

1:52.20

Comments

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following December 11 run. Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr3) at this track (1:56.20) beating Quatrain Blue Chip in 15000CLM on December 18 at $12.20. This race will be harder than that win.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	18/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Stratton	1:56.20	1:56.20	3.8m	$12	7	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Delightful Terror 2. Quatrain Blue Chip 3. B Cool Fool
8th of 8	11/12/24	Yonkers Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Stratton	1:57.20	1:57.20	17.3m	$14	18	15000CLM	$18,490	-	1. Rock This Way 2. Caviart Rockland 3. Hurrikane Georgie
4th of 6	4/12/24	Monticello Raceway	1609m			-	Cory Stratton	1:59.30	1:59.30	3.75m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sullivan 2. Kissapotamus 3. Cotton On
7th of 7	23/11/24	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Braxten Boyd	1:52.40	1:52.40	160.5m	$35	7	15000CLCD	$16,743	-	1. Fade To Light 2. A Fair Ol Dance 3. Oakwoodnitownit Ir
8th of 8	16/11/24	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Stratton	1:51.40	1:51.40	42.0m	$39	7	20000CLHC	$25,875	-	1. Music Hall 2. Hunt For Cash 3. Alta Blues
8th of 8	9/11/24	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Pat Lachance	1:51.30	1:51.30	33.0m	$15	10	20000CL	$22,831	-	1. Sun Of A Show 2. Stonebridge Karis 3. Twin B Fighter

Real Lucky (Fr8) 5164533462
Trainer: Scott Di Domenico (Waroona)
Driver: Daniel Dube
Prize Money: $370,486
Win / Place: 18% / 38%

12 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: REAL DESIRE (USA)

Dam: LUCKY POCKET (NZ)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Rating

Stats

Career

159: 29-14-18

Distance

97: 14-7-14

Trk/Dst

32: 6-0-4

Track

32: 6-0-4

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 0-0-2

Metro

36: 6-5-0

Non-Metro

123: 23-9-18

Mobile

66: 16-7-4

All-Weather

159: 29-14-18

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:51.20

Comments

Last start 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 4 m by Getaway (1:54.20) in CL 10000 on December 29 at $4.30. Two runs back 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 24 m by Squadron Seelster (1:53.40) in CL 12500 on December 22 at $18.90.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	29/12/24	Philadelphia	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Tyler Miller	1:54.20	1:54.20	3.8m	$4.30	7	CL 10000	$12,327	-	1. Getaway 2. Real Lucky 3. Major Makover
6th of 8	22/12/24	Philadelphia	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Tyler Miller	1:53.40	1:53.40	24.8m	$19	43	CL 12500	$12,327	-	1. Squadron Seelster 2. Rockapelo 3. Bullville Terror
43 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 4	13/12/24	Freehold Raceway	1609m			-	Tyler Miller	1:56.00	1:56.00	24.75m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Taranaki 2. Real Lucky 3. Targaryen Empress
4th of 8	9/11/24	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Jim Pantaleano	1:51.40	1:51.40	11.3m	$23	7	15000CL	$16,743	-	1. Real Surreal 2. Jim Blue 3. Beaumond Hanover
3rd of 8	2/11/24	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Geo Napolitano (Jnr)	1:52.10	1:52.10	9.8m	$15	7	15000CL	$16,743	-	1. Real Surreal 2. Jim Blue 3. Real Lucky
3rd of 8	26/10/24	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Anthony Napolitano	1:51.20	1:51.20	18.0m	$7.50	14	20000CL	$21,676	-	1. Santafe's Coach 2. Jim Blue 3. Real Lucky

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