BY FRANK
DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Thursday, December 4,
2014—Jason Bartlett, putting the finishing touches on another Yonkers Raceway
driving title, tentacled his way to eight wins Thursday night.
Bartlett, who drove in all 12 races, saw
the first six of victories come with wagering favorites. Chronologically, they
were…
$9,000, 1st race
pace—Bestnotlie Hanover ($2.90 in 1:54.3);
$9,000, 2nd race
pace—Firetowers Stand ($5.70, $16.20 early double);
$9,000, 4th race
pace—Military Stratcom ($3.80, 1:54.4);
$13,000, 8th race pace—Flying
Instructor N ($4.50, 1:54.1);
$10,000, 9th race pace—Sea
Cruise Hanover ($5.50, 1:55.2);
$10,000, 10th race pace—Stage
It Right ($2.80, 1:56, $18 Pick 3).
It was second choice RD IOU ($6.80) in the $13,000, 11th race pace,
sweeping from the rear to win going away in 1:55.1. Finally, 8-5 people’s
preference Canaco Star ($5.30) was up in the money in the $16,000, 12th
race pace (1:54.1).
“Just one of those nights when
everything went right,” Bartlett said. “The horses were in good spots and right
classes. Sometimes, it works out that way.”
It was Bartlett’s second eight-win night locally, the first Opening Night of
the 2012 season.
The Raceway's five-program-per-week live schedule continues through Dec. 14,
with first post every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10 PM, and the
fifth of six Sunday matinees (replacing Tuesday evenings) next weekend just
after 11 AM. Evening simulcasting accompanies all night programs, with
afternoon simulcasting available daily.
