After watching Machnhope win her first two starts in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for older female pacers, trainer Noel Daley held the mare out of last week’s action. As she prepares to return for Friday’s fourth round, Daley is happy with the decision.
Machnhope is the 8-5 morning-line favourite in the second of two $35,000 divisions of the Matchmaker at Yonkers Raceway. Ten mares were entered this week, with three of the top-seven in points including unbeaten Alexa Skye sitting out. Blue Ivy, who has a win and two seconds in the series, is the 9-5 favourite in the first division.