RACE 1 – (6) CHIMICHURRI N has won his last pair in easy fashion, and has now taken 4 of his 8 local starts this
year (with excuses in the others) – he faces better tonight (from a tough post), but we’ll still give the talented import
the edge. (1) CAMARA MOMENT ships in very sharp from PA and appears to be hitting on all cylinders right now
– he should be looking at a good trip here, and deserves plenty of respect...worth using if the price is decent. (3)
AMMO won at this level in his local debut but wasn’t into racing off the pace (vs. better) in his last – he should be
able to race more aggressively here, and has to be seen as a legitimate threat...but he also figures to be overbet
against a few pretty solid rivals. (4) CENTURY HEINEKEN used a good trip to score the upset in this class 4 back,
then was in impossible spots in his last 3 starts– could easily be a much bigger player tonight, and worth a look at a
nice price. (5) MY ULTIMATE BYRON A has held his form very nicely and does fit here – probably looking at
only a smaller piece from this spot, however. (8) BIRTHDAY gets some class relief but that may be offset by
another 8 hole – not sure he can find a way into the hunt tonight. (2) POINTOMYGRANSON hasn’t been a threat
since pulling in that 6/4 mile – waiting for better signs. (7) DEETZY moves up TWO classes and lands outside –
brutal spot.
RACE 2 – (4) VENTURESOME ARDEN N has been outstanding for most of the year so it was a little surprising to
see him come up a little short off last week’s perfect trip – he’s won too many of these to not deserve a chance to
make amends...as long as he’s a fair price. (1) VERDUN saw his 5 race winning streak snapped last week but he
still raced super in defeat, missing a nose despite moving well up in class, for a new barn (and outkicking #4 to the
wire) – if that form holds up here, he’ll be a serious threat! (6) ITS A ME MARIO found a much sharper try last
start and was able to pick up his first win in 2 months – he was able to string victories in the past, so he’s definitely
worth a look here if the price is good enough (to compensate for the bad draw). (5) LAYTON HANOVER has been
solid since returning from Delaware – if Kakaley can hustle him away to a quick start tonight, he’d at least have a
chance at the upset. (3) NIGHT HAWK appreciated the class drop and front end last week, picking up his first win
since early April – the move back up to this much tougher class will likely have him looking at a smaller piece
tonight. (2) FULTON has been racing well against much softer (overall) fields – lots to prove against this much
tougher group.
RACE 3 – (1) KOMODO BEACH was a front end winner in this class 5 back, outgaming the classy SEMI TOUGH
for the victory – he’s been in a variety of bad/tough spots since then, but actually hit the wire full of pace last week,
after sitting 8th – definitely feels like an “all systems go” spot tonight. (4) NANDOLO N just missed in his last pair,
gets Bartlett back on board and is obviously at a very comfortable level – he’s dangerous for sure, but hasn’t WON
in some time and remains vulnerable to bad trips, at short prices. (5) SONNY WEAVER N gets what would usually
have been a winning drop, but he unfortunately draws into a tough division, while landing outside a couple of very
strong foes – may have to settle for a smaller slice tonight. (6) KINGSVILLE was 2nd best in this class last week and
won at this level 3 down – tonight’s draw MAY have him looking at only a minor share, however. (2) GREG THE
LEG is clearly not on his best game right now but that doesn’t mean he can’t perk up with an easy trip, and grab a
small share. (3) MAMBA showed some gameness in picking up last week’s first over victory in his local debut –
faces tougher now, and hard to say if he’ll be able to replicate that effort. (7) LUCKBEWITHALEX is gradually
sharpening since returning from the layoff but tonight’s post figures to hurt considerably.
RACE 4 – (5) ULTIMAROCA has been razor sharp for the last couple of months and can be just as effective from
on OR off the pace – the 3 weeks off is a concern, but it’s possible that he didn’t get in last week because barnmate
FUNATTHEBEACH N was entered in this class – deserves the top slot. (7) NONE BETTOR A’s chances obviously
go way up if Brennan is able to blast out quick enough to make the front end – any decent price makes him worth
using on your tickets. (2) SHAZAM BLUE CHIP was up in class and off 23 days to his last start, making his solid
2nd behind WHATS STANLEY GOT A even more impressive – has to be respected here off that sharp mile. (6) HIM
SELF N has become a solid weekly player, right there 3rd in his last (though DQ’d to 8th, for somewhat unclear
reasons)– not sure he can threaten for the top prize from this spot, but he can certainly land somewhere in the exotics
(3) THIS IS THE PLAN has a couple of recent victories but facing much easier, and with the benefit of very slow
opening halves on the front end – can never rule the triple-millionaire out, but there does seem to be better value
with others right now. (1) PEACE OUT POSSE qualified back sharply but it would be hard to justify that 5/2 ML
price having not raced in 8 months! (4) IGNATIUS A has been racing well vs. easier, but may not be quite as
effective against this tougher crew.
RACE 5 – (4) IM A POWERPLAY A was plenty sharp before being claimed for $30K on 7/15 but he was even
better in the first start (for $40K) for his new connections, rallying from well back at the 5/8ths to be right there 3rd
on the wire – he should still be a good price here, and definitely worth a long look. (3) DANCE ON THE BEACH
was forced to cut very hot fractions last week (parking OZONE BLUE CHIP) and can be forgiven for tiring a bit
into the lane – he’s enjoyed an outstanding year, and could easily bounce back tonight with an easier journey. (1)
OPTICAL ILLUSION N has been a solid player vs. the 50s, even picking up a win 5 starts back – he drops to 40s,
draws the pole, and would clearly be no surprise at all. (6) BECHERS BROOK A was a winner vs. the top pair last
week but also sat the best trip of the three – he’s razor sharp and CAN take another...but it’ll definitely be tougher
with his first bad draw in a while. (5) SAN DOMINO A is just 1 for 31 locally over the past 2 years but always a
threat to rally late for some minor spoils. (8) MAXIMUS RED A is a rock solid $40K claimer but will have few
options with tonight’s bad draw – maybe he can pass a few late for a small check? (7) WICHITA LINEMAN doesn’t
seem nearly sharp enough to threaten from out here. (2) WAR DAN DELIGHT N gets a good draw, but could use a
class drop.
RACE 6 – (1) ADAM TWELVE had shown in the past that he could race well from off the pace so it was no
surprise to see him right there 2nd last week after grabbing the live cover trip – his Yonkers record now stands at an
incredible 21-8-11-2, and he figures to be right in mix tonight...we’ll see if he can reverse last week’s decision vs.
#4. (4) RACING RAMPAGE showed plenty of ability in Ohio so it was no surprise to see him thrive here at YR,
especially after joining our leading barn – he’s crossed the wire first in all 5 local tries, climbing from the bottom
level to this Open class along the way – remains the one to beat, though his price will come way down after last
week’s impressive victory. (2) HAZEVILLE has been outracing his odds for weeks and finally scored the big upset
last start, a dead game 16-1 winner – hard to leave him out of the exotics these days! (3) GUNG HO saw his 5 race
win streak ended last week, but it took a class jump and terrible (shuffle) trip to make that happen – still leaning
more to the top pair, but wouldn’t be shocked to see this guy make his presence felt. (6) STAY GROUNDED wasn’t
bad in his local debut, finishing alertly – he fits MUCH easier than this, however, and will look more appealing
when entered in an easier spot. (5) PANETTONE HANOVER was better last week, but simply buried against these.
RACE 7 – (3) JUST ENUFF STUFF raced well in his first 2 starts off the claim, finishing 2nd and 3rd behind the
raging VERDUN – he used a ground saving trip last week to fly up the cones and pick up 2nd behind the pocket
sitting winner...maybe he can find the winning trip tonight? (5) BIG DREAM FELLA was a dead game winner 2
back over the very heavily backed OZONE BLUE CHIP then came up big again last week, just missing by a nose
after briefly losing action to the final turn (bothered by the winner?) – remains very dangerous despite moving up a
notch for a new barn. (4) SHINE A LIGHT was just no good at all off the claim last week but moves to another new
barn for tonight, and most of his more typical efforts would make him a player here – definitely a license to rebound.
(1) PURPLE POET has struggled a bit to WIN races here the past 2 seasons but he’s often in the hunt, and grabs
plenty of pieces – good one to use underneath. (7) SHAKESPEARE was “sneaky sharp” coming into his last, got
hammered at the windows and delivered the sharp front end score – brutal spot for tonight, but a decent one for
longshot fans. (2) OCEAN RIDGE N won 17 races last year but has only 2 victories so far in 2024 – current PA
form seems a little iffy. (6) TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK has been sharp for sure, but he draws poorly tonight while
moving up in class, and exiting a series of very high % barns.
RACE 8 – (1) CASINO ACTION N has 9 U.S. starts under his belt and has become a solid weekly performer – he
chased the talented CHIMICHURRI N to be 2nd best two back, then was a close 3rd (with stretch traffic) behind a
talented pair last week – maybe he can trip out and come out on top tonight. (5) TWIN B DELUXE is stepping up to
face tougher tonight but may be brimming with confidence off a pair of sharp front end scores over lesser – worth a
look if the price is right. (3) CAPTIVATE HANOVER hasn’t been on his best game for a while, but continues to be
in the hunt every week – if he can just up his game a notch, he could be a dangerous threat here. (2) ROCKIN N TA
LKIN was a nice 2nd to RACING RAMPAGE upon arrival from Canada – had pace from an impossible spot in his
next, then just had no prayer last week trying to rally from the back into the :55 final half – could add some value to
the exotics. (4) KIMBLE A is decent at following along for pieces – seems unlikely to threaten for a top slot here,
but some minor spoils are possible. (6) THUNDER HUNTER JOE struggled here early in the year – found some
better miles at PcD recently but comes into tonight off a dull local effort, and off three weeks. (7) INDICTABLE HA
NOVER is pretty good right now, but also up in class from all the way outside.
RACE 9 – (1) TWO FACED was very well backed last week despite moving up in class (off the claim) but he ran
into a very tough trip, and can be forgiven for tiring to 4th – drops back down to the level he loves, draws the pole,
and the road to the winner’s circle goes through him. (5) SPORTS FAN ships in sharp from Tioga, gets Bartlett on
board and has 2 wins from his 9 starts here this year – should be able to have a big say. (4) LAST POUND hit board
in all 3 local tries this year, including his last pair at this level – no reason he can’t land somewhere on the ticket
again tonight, though a quick start would certainly help his chances. (2) BEGGIN FOR BACON is likely a notch
below the top ones, but an easy trip could help him pick up a nice piece. (3) HES SPECIAL was no threat in either
start since the claim but gets a better draw tonight, and some improvement is possible – prefer others, but wouldn’t
be shocked to see him race well here. (6) LOOTABLE has missed 4 weeks since a weak try in his last, and draws
poorly as well. (7) VANDALISM got hit with the deck on 7/15 and scored the 30-1 upset – he’s been off 3 weeks
since then, however, and will likely be coming from last tonight – sticking with others.
RACE 10 – Wide open! (5) PRETTY HANDSOME hadn’t been sharp for some time but he certainly came to life 2
back, finishing full of pace in the lane to win going away – he kicked home powerfully from an impossible spot last
week, and may be able to rally by these tonight if things get testy up front. (3) THREE GRAND made the top last
week, yielded back to the winner, had to work very hard chasing the sizzling 3/4s but hung in very nicely for 2nd –
he’s winless on the year, but a big price makes him worth using here. (7) GENIUS MAN exploded from the back to
score going away 2 back then was an equally impressive “brush and crush” winner last week -may be sharp enough
for the “threepeat”, even from out here. (2) YS DO IT RIGHT got his mojo back after dropping to 20s – was re-
claimed from his last, and tries to make the jump back up to 30s tonight – may be ready for it. (4) WON LAST FEE
LING had a tough trip dropping down to 30s last week and probably deserves another chance – not impossible. (1)
SULLIVAN is a very logical player from the pole but he did struggle first over in his last and figures to be a pretty
short price in a very competitive field – could be a bit vulnerable. (6) ON DAYBOO grabs plenty of pieces but
others seem more attractive for the top slot. (8) SMOKIN BY N wins more than his share of races but gets a brutal
draw in a solid field, and that could really hurt his chances for tonight.