A Bouchard hat trick at Yonkers

The $48,300 Goalie Jeff, a New York-bred late-closer for freshman pacing fillies, went as a quintet Monday night at Yonkers Raceway with Stephane Bouchard, the Raceway's leading driver, having his picture taken after three of the events.

Bouchard won the firsr ($9,700) event with odds-on Queen of the Stars ($2.70), who went the distance in 2:00 flat. The daughter of Village Jove, owned by Tina Raia and trained by Glenn Raia, prevailed by 1 3/4 lengths for her third consecutive victory.

Bouchard also won the final two late-closers, worth $9,700 and $9,600, respectively, with Princess Julia ($14) and Twin B Snicker ($5.30).

The former, a Pacific Fella lass, rolled on the front end by three lengths in a life-best 1:59.1 after 2-5 choice Slainte (Dan Dube) jumped early. Art Green trained for Maritime owner F. Ian Smith. The latter exploded down the backisde, busting her race wide open en route to an 8 1/2-length victory in 2:01.2.

Jody Weidman trained the Art Major ma'am for himself and co-owner John Orsaio Jr.

Monday night's other two Goalie Jeff jaunts, valued at $9,700 and $9,600, were won by:

--Bet the Ranch (by Bettor's Delight); co-owners Edward Gold and Harvey Zunich/trainer Jessica Okusko/driver Jeff Gregory; 1:59.4/$4.40;

--Jeffery's Girl (by Space Shuttle); owner Gary Haas/trainer David Duspiva/driver Pat Berry; (life-best) 2:01/$17.

The $1.2 million New York Night of Champions is scheduled for Saturday night. As always, eight, $150,000 divisional finals shall be contested. The draw is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Please visit www.nysirestakes.com further information. (Yonkers)

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