Super tough card filled with extremely competitive races, featuring a ton of very sharp
horses (with SIX horses riding three-race win streaks!) - Good Luck!
RACE 1 - (4) REAL SURREAL makes his local debut a week late after what must have been an
ownership transfer issue last week - been doing good things up North vs. solid competition, and he arrives
at a barn with a history of winning with fresh stock - gets the narrow edge in the opener. (7) REGAL SON
wasn't bad from a tough spot in his YR debut and debuts tonight for a barn having an outstanding year -
tough post for sure, but he'll also be a pretty good price - worth using. (5) FOX VALLEY INFERNO is one
of SIX horses bringing three-race win streaks into tonight's card - he's obviously feeling mighty good right
now, and each of his last 3 wins came for different barns - can't be overlooked! (1) BRACKLEY BEACH
was a winner at this level when "FTSS" two back (first time Super Siblings) - no chance from Post 8 in last,
but clearly has to be feared with the move all the way inside. (2) SOHO LEVIATHAN A made an
unexpected miscue last week and now drops down to 40s - hard to know what to expect from him tonight
but he's likely to take plenty of $$, and despite his $102K in earning this year, he only has 2 wins -- better
value with others? (3) BAMSKI drew too far outside to have any real chance off the claim last week but
he's also a question mark up at this $40K level - demand a good price if using on top. (6) MARTY
MONKHOUSER A did beat this level 4 back but his best work probably comes vs. a bit cheaper - outside
draw doesn't help. (8) DINA BOLT N is being listed on the bottom, but only because of the draw - he's very
good right now.
RACE 2 - (6) AMERICAN BOY N only managed 2 wins in 2020 but he already has 8 this year, including
4 recent ones here at Yonkers - has shown the ability to handle any kind of trip lately, and that could prove
useful in a race that could be contested many different ways - should offer some decent value in this wide
open affair. (3) SHNEONUCRZYDIAMND A got very brave last week when left alone on the lead and
delivered the very sharp front end score - may be confident enough right now to be a big player here as well
(4) MONEYMAN HILL was used too hard last week early in (:26.2) and paid for it late - should go off at a
nice price tonight, and an easier trip could make him a serious player. (2) SWEET N FAST N started this
year off at 0 for 31....but after just three weeks in this incredible barn, he's now 3 for 34, after being claimed
for $23K - takes on the 75s looking for 4 straight, and it's possible that he'll pull it off! (7) LYONS NIGHT
HAWK has been solid for weeks, and has hit board in 5 of 7 local starts this year - on the flip side, he hasn't
been able to WIN here yet, and now lands Post 7 - ok to use underneath, at a big price. (5) ALOTBETTOR
N has been terrific in 30s/40s, but is still unproven at this $75K level - wouldn't be shocked if he came out
on top, but we'll be sticking with others...at least for now. (1) LIKE CLOCKWORK has been good in his
last 3 since arriving sharp from Chester, but he's another that MAY need to be in a bit easier to be a serious
threat - the rail draw won't hurt! (8) OUR CORELLI N tends to struggle from these outside spots.
RACE 3 - (3) ROCK CANDY delivered the 31-1 upset at Plainridge debuting for his new barn (off 6
months!) then rallied to be right there 3rd in his YR debut - moves inside, may be even tighter, and should
be a fair price in yet another wide open affair. (5) FUNKNWAFFLES has remained remarkably consistent
for the past few months and is a weekly player at these levels - the right trip should put him right there on
the wire....but be careful if he ends being overbet. (1) PYRO comes into tonight off a miscue and a sick scr.
- that would normally downgrade his chances considerably but IF he ends going off at a good price, he's not
a bad one to consider - as inconsistent as he's become, his "A Game" would make him very tough from this
spot. (4) OAKWOODNITOWNIT IR seems like a bit of a risky claim for $100K but his new owners are
getting a very sharp horse, and may be able to recoup some of that investment right here - possibility. (8)
SAN DOMINO A is actually very good right now, and would have surely been selected higher if not for the
terrible post - still a good bomb for longshot fans. (2) CAVIART LUCA steps up off a pair of wins but the
10YO will be facing much tougher tonight, and does seem pretty vulnerable against this crowd. (7)
SOMEBADDUDE was hurt by poor cover 2 back, then stuck inside last week - would be more interested
in him tonight had he not landed so far outside. (6) ESCAPETOTHEBEACH is over $121K on the year
and enjoying a terrific season....but lately has needed to be in easier to do his best work.
RACE 4 - (1) ALEX TYE shipped in razor sharp from PcD and was just as sharp here on 11/1, wiring the
50s - lost all chance last week in 75s when stuck behind a quitting frontrunner, but look for him to be a
major threat tonight with some better luck. (4) BARBADOS has been 1st/2nd in 12 of his 20 local starts
this year, and his last 5 straight - he's a threat every time he's in to go, but his off the pace style does mean
he'll need some things to go his way. (6) MACH DORO A has now beaten these 3 in a row, and reminded
us last week that he can get it done from off the pace as well - pretty hard to leave him off your tickets! (4)
AINTNOBETTOR A usually finds his way into the mix whenever he draws inside but is usually handled
conservatively, leaving him more likely to pick up a smaller piece, rather than the top prize. (5) WAR N
MUNN is probably better suited to be in a bit easier, but he's sharp enough right now for a chance at a piece
IF the trip goes his way. (2) SNOWBALLS ROMEO moves inside but still seems a notch below the top
players, (7) ALWAYS AND AGAIN beat a NW15000 field 4 back, and was a close 3rd at this level last
week - the outside draw figures to compromise his chances tonight, however. (8) MARK WITHA K beat
this level 3 back but that was from Post 3 - hard to see him finding his way into the hunt from out here.
RACE 5 - (5) HEISMAN PLAYER was an easy winner over cheaper after moving to his high powered
barn 2 back, then finished with plenty of pace for 3rd moving up to this level in his last - catches a few
solid foes, but we'll give him the narrow edge. (3) BENJIS BEST landed on a poor cover trip for his new
barn 2 back, then was a good 3rd when caught first over in his last - may be able to get the job done with
the right trip tonight, (2) KINNDER JACKSON has been ok with lesser recently but he lands in another
one of the local barns that is adept at getting the best out of their new stock, and that may make this guy a
player tonight. (8) TONY TOO TALL went a mile from the outside at 21-1 last week that would have been
good enough to win 9 out of 10X....but was only good enough for 2nd last week - gets stuck on the extreme
outside once more, but may still be able to be a major threat for his new connections. (6) TOPVILLE OLY
MPIAN just missed off the claim last week and shouldn't be overlooked tonight - pretty tough spot, though,
so insist on a good price. (1) PRINCE MCARDLE N went an encouraging mile last week and moves all the
way inside for tonight - he also jumps way up in class, so we'll see if he can hang just as tough at this loftier
level. (4) AMERICAN REBEL seems to be a bit over his head at this level - wait for a better spot. (7)
MOHAWK WARRIOR doesn't figure to get into the hunt from all the way out here.
RACE 6 - (4) UPTOWN FUNK had a couple of lesser starts in early October but has been back on his
game in his last few, including a solid 2nd at this level last week - one of several live players in here who
could get their picture taken...depending on trip. (1) THE WILD CARD raced AND looked terrible 2 back,
but rebounded with a much better effort in his last - may end up tripping out from this spot, and that would
give him a shot at the top prize. (6) DELIGHTFUL TERROR was feeling so good for his new barn last
week he actually left the car alertly and was able to cut the mile...on his way to an easy victory - will likely
have to revert to his off the pace tactics from this spot, but he can be a serious late threat if things get testy
up front. (3) FOREVER FAV seems to be right in the mix week after week...but he doesn't have a lot of
victories lately - may be better to use him underneath in exotics. (8) LOUS SWEETREVENGE is razor
sharp and puts his 3 race win streak on the line tonight -- he'll need quite a bit of trip luck from out here to
extend that streak to 4! (2) BEACH BOOGIE had no chance 2 back (8 hole) but was simply no good in his
last - needs a major rebound mile to threaten these tonight. (7) REDBANK BLAZE A needs an easier field
and better post to be a serious player.
RACE 7 - (3) TELLITSABB has now taken 3 straight, draws inside and while he may be on the lead here,
he's shown that he doesn't need it to win - not a very "sexy" selection, but he's definitely the one to beat. (6)
WHITECOOKIE was allowed to relax early last week and raced very well, despite a less than stellar trip -
will probably need to leave at least a bit to have a chance tonight, but he CAN beat these if things go his
way. (1) WALKINSHAW N has hit board in 5 straight (2 wins), draws the pole again and has to be used in
exotics - license to sit a pocket, and cash in late if the top one doesn't bring his best. (5) SOHO LENNON A
was stuck with 8 holes in 3 of his last 6 starts....but has a win and two 2nds in the other 3 starts - decent
value horse if looking to beat the shorter-priced top players. (2) GLENGARRY KNIGHT N has been on
our radar screen lately as his form perked up at the same time the rest of his barnmates started to come to
life - definitely sharp enough to make some late noise but note that his only win here this year (14 starts)
came in a $40K claimer. (4) TIGER BARON really looks like he needs some class relied before we see his
best again. (7) SILAS SEELSTER will be coming from last - not a recipe for success here.
RACE 8 - (1) GRIFFON HANOVER is almost the choice by default here - hasn't won in some time and
has actually been losing to softer...but he just missed in his last, draws best in a field full of question marks
and just may end up being in the right place, at the right time. (5) MINNIE VINNIE was a non threatening
4th when moving up to this level last week but his overall form since arriving recently from Iowa has been
good, and Dunn may be able to work out a good trip here. (4) CAN B PERFECT would have normally
been the clear selection dropping in against a much easier group than he's used to but he was briefly
offstride off the first turn last week (judges must have called it a "bobble"), and then faded badly off his two
hole trip - just seems vulnerable at a short price. (3) KNOCKING AROUND is having trouble winning
races this year (1 for 30), but an easy trip may allow him to rally late for a smaller piece. (2) MELODIES
MAJOR steps up off two straight wins but wasn't overlay impressive in either - another that could be a bit
vulnerable tonight. (7) GLOBALDOMINATION N scored at 7/5 last week, just holding off #1 - moves out
to post 7 now, and will have a harder time getting into the race. (8) OUR MAX PHACTOR N would look
like a major player with these from a better post, but may have a hard time reaching from out here. (6)
TOM ME GUN N will look more appealing dropping down to NW10000 next week.
RACE 9 - (6) FUNATTHEBEACH N has faced TATTOO ARTIST 4x, winning once and finishing 2nd in
two others -- draws inside his main foe tonight, figures to be a little better price, and we'll go with him as
the top choice. (7) TATTOO ARTIST weakened a bit 2 and 3 starts back (2nd and 3rd) but reminded us all
how good he can be with last week's impressive 1:50 jogburger - figures to be used a little harder this time,
and that might be enough to keep him out of the winner's circle. (2) SPLASH BROTHER disappointed 2
back then was stuck sitting 8th in his last - moves inside now, and has shown that he can do some damage
on his best game - ok for a piece. (4) NONE BETTOR A hasn't made a pari mutuel start since 10/25 but
last week's NJ qualifier should have him ready to go - chance for a piece if MacDonald can provide him
with a sensible steer. (1) WESTERN FAME was reclaimed for $100K last week, a little surprising since his
he wasn't racing all that well for his old (and now "new") connections - we'll see if his last win (before the
claim) has brought back some of that old confidence. (3) BUDDY HILL and (5) IDEAL JIMMY are both
nice horses, come off sharp efforts, but may need to be in a bit easier to be serious players.
RACE 10 - (4) ELWELL rebounded from a sick scratch with a pretty nice effort last week - lands in a good
spot to pick up his first win since the recent claim. (1) LATE MAIL N would look better in for $30K but
the rail draw should leave him with an easy trip...and a chance for a good slice. (8) VELOCITY KOMODO
was off his game 2 back but rebounded in a big way with last week's very sharp victory - might have been
the top pick with a better draw, but can still get it done from out here....IF some racing luck comes his way.
(5) JOJOS PLACE delivered a resounding victory last week for a barn that tends to get these kind of efforts
from new acquisitions - moves up a notch tonight, and we'll see if he can be as effective. (6) BRAVO TEX
N is solid right now, but he moves from the rail to Post 6 and that may leave him with only a minor piece
this week. (3) PEPPER GUY should appreciate the class drop but he still needs things to go his way in
order to be successful - willing to include him underneath in exotics. (7) REAL LUCKY N was claimed
personally by a trainer/owner we're not familiar with - we'll just observe, for now. (2) DAVIDS COMING
HOME needs to rebound from a couple of less than stellar outings.
RACE 11 - (5) FLYING FINN N was 3rd behind a couple of good ones 2 back (after being claimed for
$75K) then hit the wire decently from an impossible spot in last - gets a nice drop, some post relief, and
look for a much more aggressive try tonight. (6) IM SOME GRADUATE has really struggled for much of
2021 but he's been "ok" with much better lately, and really figures to be able to have a significant say vs.
this bunch tonight. (4) TOOKADIVEOFFDIPPER just hasn't clicked since the barn change 3 back - you
would think he'd have to be a big threat against these, but he was in that same boat LAST week - prefer the
top two choices right now. (1) BILBO HANOVER used an easy trip to rally for 2nd last week and does
throw a good one now and then - maybe the inside draw can help him take home a small piece? (7) ODDS
ON DELRAY is better than several of these, but will have to contend with Post 7 - willing to include
underneath. (2) EPIC ACE was driven like he was best vs. cheaper last week and was able to prevail -
likely looking at a much lesser reward against these, however. (3) MCCLINCHIE N was able to charge
home to upset cheaper at 10-1 last week - seems unlikely to be able to replicate that against these, though.
(8) SO MANY ROADS fits well enough, but will be coming from last- wait for a better spot.
RACE 12 - (7) MARINER SEELSTER looked ready to go off form for a couple of starts but bounced back
with a late charging win on 11/1, then was a wire to wire winner from Post 7 last week - maybe a little deja
vu to make it 3 in a row? (5) VENIER HANOVER is 3 for 8 here at Yonkers this year despite a seemingly
endless streak of horrible posts - moves inside a bit, and will be a late threat with any half decent trip. (3)
MACHIAVELLI has been racing "ok" most weeks - he'll be a nice price here, and may be able to add some
juice to the exotics. (4) TOLLY HO will attract attention as he makes his first start for the Dynamic Duo
but his overall recent form has been "meh", and he may be a bit vulnerable at a short price. (1) CENTURY
FURY has to be respected off those 3 straight wins at Chester but he'll also be class tested against this much
better bunch - can go either way. (2) CINNAMACK disappointed against the 25s upon arrival from PA and
now tries the 30s off last week's claim - just hasn't had a lot of Yonkers success in his career. (8) OZONE
BLUE CHIP drops to a better level, but also gets saddled with Post 8 - not sure he'll be able to overcome
this spot, but keep a close eye for future consideration. (6) IWONTDOTHATAGAIN probably needs to be
in a lot easier to make his presence felt.