As you may (or may not) know, the Yonkers track was completely repaired and
resurfaced over the past 12 days (with the turns re-banked as well) - this will be highly
beneficial for everybody...but it MAY take a few days before the surface becomes truly
"consistent" - keep an eye out for early trends (speed vs. closers, etc.) and adjust your
handicapping accordingly for the next few nights!
RACE 1 - (8) OCEANVIEW ECHO was sent off at 4/5 for her local debut (off a sharp qua. vs. the
mega-talented Test of Faith) and did not disappoint, winning comfortably by 3 lengths - she wasn't
necessarily "overly impressive" that night but she was good enough to stick with here, even from Post 8. (2)
GETTIN GONE only raced twice as a 2YO but won one of those starts - has looked ok so far since
returning at 3, and should be a good fit with these - looking at a good piece here (4) SEA OF LOVE BC
picked up smaller pieces in her first few starts this year before grabbing a win two back - had no real
chance in last, but she can do some damage from this spot - use in exotics. (1) CRAZY COOL disappointed
last week, tiring to 4th after sitting the pocket to the top choice - she's probably better than that, so include
her underneath again tonight. (5) BEAUTY BAYAMA is now winless in 6 local tries, although she did grab
2nd in her last pair - may be looking at a smaller share tonight, though. (6) LOUD BRAZILLIAN raced
much better last start, but was helped by the rail and an easy trip - may have a hard time getting in play
from this spot. (7) UPTOWN CALLIE is now just 1 for 30, and does her best work with up close, easy trips
- don't really see that happening from out here. (3) MAJOR LOVER has some ability, but hasn't found her
game yet in 2021.
RACE 2 - (1) LIMERENCE drew Post 8 while dropping to this level last week and basically just toured
the oval from the back of the pack - he definitely hasn't been "sharp" in some time, but he's still more than
good enough to handle a field like this with tonight's inside draw...just don't bet the rent money at what
figures to be a very short price. (2) EVS GIRL is the one with the best shot to knock off the top one - she
qualified very nicely at Monti after shipping up from Florida (where she was facing solid stock), and she
did win here as a young filly - possibility. (5) CR BLAZIN BEAUTY drops to the basement after picking
up a 2nd (vs. better) 2 starts back - can probably make some noise here, but is just 11-0-1-1 at YR over the
past 3 years - use underneath. (4) LIONHEAD seems a bit cheap but he's won 12 races over the past 2 yrs.
(out of town), gets Bartlett, and is eligible to grab a piece of this. (7) NEW YORK CHAPTER was wildly
overbet (as expected) off the barn change last week but was way too far back to have any chance - another
poor draw may leave him rallying for a minor piece again. (8) BROWNIE set himself up nicely with a two
hole trip last week but made a costly miscue on the final turn - looking at a conservative steer from Post 8
tonight. (3) MISS YOU KELLY finally three a good one 2 back but regressed immediately in her next, then
was scratched sick after that - pass for now. (6) SHOW EM ALL LINDY beat a softer group at PcD 2 back
but has a "meh" local history, and draws poorly for his YR return.
RACE 3 - (5) ROCKNROLL ANNIE finished poorly in her last couple but that was against much better -
drops down to the bottom level now, will be blasting to the top and will have every chance to braven up and
beat these - does figure to be overbet, though! (6) MARYMACISBACK was used very hard to make the
top last week but did hold well for 3rd, even after the tripsitting winner blew her away at the top of the lane
- hails from an always hot barn, and does have 3 recent PA victories - legit threat. (2) FEAR MY
SHADOW is generally pretty camera shy but she's been showing some better life lately, and also figures to
grab a decent, up close trip tonight - definitely ok for exotics, and maybe even on top...if the price is juicy
enough. (8) READY SET ROCK is just 2 for 31 over the past 2 years, but one of those wins was an easy
front end score here on 3/31 - seems like a very tough spot, but worth a look if the price is long enough. (4)
FULL DECK has picked up only minor pieces since the barn change 4 back, and is likely looking at similar
for tonight. (1) TYRONBETTORSELLA N is 34-1-1-3 here (last 3 years) with mostly weak efforts - hard
to like, even from the rail. (3) FLIRTY FORTY was up the track after missing a month to her last, and now
has missed 3 weeks more - pass for now. (7) DEUCES FOR CHARITY doesn't figure to ever get close.
RACE 4 - (2) STOWAWAY HANOVER was just scary sharp back in March/early April but then her form
started to weaken, and she didn't even look all that good during her miles - two starts back she started to
LOOK much better, and her last effort a PcD was very good, considering the overall strength of the field
she was facing - Buter takes her over his dad's horse (#6), and she's our choice as well. (5) LAURIE LEE
was particularly sharp in last week's win, and was also very good when 2nd 4 back - if she brings that "A
Game" again tonight, she can be a big player. (7) DRAGON ROLL has compiled an impressive 13-5-3-4
slate here this year, and has shown that she can be effective both on and off the pace - tough spot, but worth
a look if the price is right. (1) LET ER BUCK will surely be handled aggressively with Schnittker on board,
especially off a front end score at Pocono - she does seem a bit below a few of the main players, though. (3)
SOUND IDEA saw her 3 race win streak snapped when stepping up to this level last week - not impossible
here, but definitely prefer a few others. (4) SOMEBEACHSOMEFRA has been solid here all year, but may
be a notch below some of these - maybe a small piece with an easy trip? (6) VICIOUS CIRCLE has the
ability to hang with these, but will likely be coming from well back (and Buter opts for the top pick).
RACE 5 - (3) CRAZYCAT has been struggling a bit vs. better lately, but his last try here at this level
produced a powerful, first over jogburger victory - goes without Lasix tonight, and sometimes that's a good
angle as well - should be a fair price, and is worth using. (4) HOBBS banked over $300K last year and won
the NYSS Final right here at Yonkers - been slow to come around so far at 4, but he's hard to ignore with
the class drop - have to include, but also could be vulnerable at a short price. (1) LADY EAGLE wasn't bad
here 2 back vs. better, and put in an impressive brush to the lead at PcD last week before faltering late - can
be a player here, but will need to be stronger at the end. (8) CASINO CUTIE IT is a good fit in this class
but will need to find a way into the race from Post 8 - at 20-1 ML, worth using underneath in exotics. (5)
TOTAL DIVA has 6 seconds from 16 starts this year, but no wins (and is 1 for 37 at YR, last 3 years) - use
underneath only. (7) SHOWMEYOURGUNS is always good for a late rally but will likely be coming from
too far back to do any real damage here - needs a better spot. (2) SEVEN KNIGHTS just hasn't thrived in
most of his local starts lately, even at lower levels - sticking with others, for now. (6) MONEY MAVEN has
slowed considerably at age 12, even with last week's Stga. win - wait for an easier spot.
RACE 6 - (5) MOSSDALE LOTTEE N has been sharp since returning to the races this April (other than
that one break 4 starts back) - handles any trip, and is definitely the one to beat...but definitely not a "cinch"
(3) CITY BY THE BAY was a sharp pocket winner in her local debut, but couldn't quite last on the front
end in her next (vs. a couple of sharp rivals) - legit threat again tonight (2) WAKEMESHAKEME raced
well in all 7 of her local starts but still remains winless (5X 2nd or 3rd) - has a chance, but more likely to
take home another smaller piece. (1) WOODMERE HARRIET is just 1 for 18 at YR but usually gives a
pretty good account of herself - definitely can land somewhere in the exotics with an easy trip. (4) AVAYA
HANOVER has a few decent local efforts when the trip has gone her way - definitely a chance she can do
better than her 15-1 ML odds suggest, and worth including underneath. (6) ROBMOTION BLUECHIP
beat a softer bunch 2 back, but figures to find these much tougher...especially from Post 6. (7) BNB raced
well here last year vs. a bit easier (7-2-1-2) but never really developed that much after heading out of town
- draws terribly for her Hilltop return, and we'll just observe (for now). (8) MY CAM GIRL sports some
fine Ohio form but vs. lesser, and for a high % trainer and driver - brutal spot for her new connections.
RACE 7 - (5) HOMER HALL got too hot after taking the lead two back and tired late as the 4/5 choice --
but he did make amends in his next, crushing a bit cheaper on the front end - barn only has three wins in
their last 84 starts but this guy was one of those...maybe he can get them off on the right foot as the new
summer meet kicks off! (7) WHETHER OR NOT FI raced very well in defeat in his last pair and his new
barn has quietly started to heat up at a few different tracks - should be a good price from out here, and he's
worth considering. (4) MAGIC MVP crushed a bit cheaper here on 4/21 but then struggled a bit in much
tougher fields - his last at Fhd. looks very encouraging, and he should be able to have a decent say here. (2)
P L KETCHUP was pretty tired and fortunate to beat much easier 2 back, but was sharper in victory in his
last - not our first choice here, but he'd hardly be a surprise. (1) SUMATRA (we assume SCOTT Zeron is
driving) just hasn't been sharp this year, and his lone win came in a very weak field - looking at only a
smaller share, even from the pole (6) TORKIL has been much better in his recent starts after a long drought
- chance to rally for small share, at a nice price. (3) SLATED TO WIN shows some decent Fhd. lines but vs
much easier - seems a bit below these. (8) FASHIONWOODCHOPPER hasn't clicked since changing barns
3 back - also, he generally needs the lead...which he 's not getting from out here.
RACE 8 - (7) LARJON LEAH went a BIG mile in her local debut (5/20), almost grabbing the win from
Post 8 - she did get the job done in her next, beating the talented Golden Quest N in the process - no luck
with the draw, but still the one to beat. (5) GALLERIA GAL had a fine 3YO season ($134K) and has raced
well in all 6 starts since returning as a 4YO...but still hasn't been able to find the winner's circle - seems the
one with the best shot to knock off the top choice. (1) CARRINGTON takes on older foes tonight but the
3YO sports an impressive 13-2-6-4 career slate, including two 2nds in 2 Yonkers starts - she'll be an up
close player from start to finish, but may be a bit below the top pair. (8) MAN DONTFORGET ME landed
in a beautiful spot here last start and finally picked up her first Hilltop victory - she fits with these, but will
have a hard time getting involved from all the way out here. (6) PRAY THE ROSARY will likely find
herself too far back to threaten for a top prize, but there's a chance she can rally late for 3rd/4th, with some
trip luck. (2) ROWDY ONE, (3) MISS TRESSA, and (4) MCDELICACY all seem considerably below the
main players in here, and will need to find easier spots in order to be serious players.
RACE 9 - (3) COOL CLIFFORD's last start here at this level saw him come up 2nd best (from Post 7) to
Mostinterestingman....who would probably be 1/5 in here - looks like he trotted a mile and a half in last
week's Stga. Open but still only lost by 5 lengths....he'll be tough if he minds his manners. (2) MUFASA
AS hasn't won at this level yet but he's raced well enough to suggest that he can (with the right trip) - may
be a decent value horse to consider. (4) BANK BOX TREASURE was no threat in his last 3 at PcD but he
had a win and two 2nds right before that - ships in for an ever-dangerous barn, and he was Dube's choice -
possibility. (1) WARRAWEE SHIPSHAPE was a solid 2nd two back but then not nearly as sharp in last -
in-and-out type can have a say from this spot...but only if the "good" version shows up. (6) LIFETIME
ROYALTY was a solid 2nd at this level 2 back, and went some good miles in the John Brennan Series as
well - Dube does opt off, however, and it may be because this guy is just 3 for 40 over the past 2 years (and
1 for 18, here at Yonkers). (5) KING CAST is sharp right now, but bumps up in class off last week's 2nd
place finish - even his best effort may only yield a smaller share against these. (8) SVF CASH DEPOSIT
added Lasix for his new barn 2 back and was an excellent just-miss 2nd - followed that up with a steady
PcD effort, but has his work cut out for him from Post 8 tonight. (7) OOH RAH picks up Brennan as he
moves out of Amateur races but seems a bit overmatched against several in here.
RACE 10 - (5) POPPY DRAYTON N was stuck too far back to threaten when dropping down to this level
last week but her last start in this class produced a narrow nose loss to a very sharp Ann Hill - Bartlett can
definitely handle her more aggressively here, and she's yet another from this ice cold barn with a solid
chance tonight. (3) QUITE A DELIGHT N basically just conceded from her outside post last week but
raced very well in the 3 previous starts (3-1-1-1) - she took NO $$ last week, so pay attention if she seems
more “live” on the tote board tonight. (1) THREEDEE DELIGHT A has been mostly "ok" in the 5 starts
since the barn change - this is probably the best chance she's had to win a race in a while, but note that she's
just 1 for her last 61 here before taking any kind of short price! (2) SHELLIE DE VIE has pretty much run
out of excuses after tiring off the pocket trip in last - consider for a minor piece only. (4) MORE THAN
MANY went that eye popping, form reversing mile off the barn change on 3/3 (from Post 8, no less), but
was just "ok" in her next few, and has basically come all the way back to what she was prior to that effort
(and that includes another barn change 5 starts back) - ok for minor spoils. (6) SWEET YOU really should
have been able to get 3rd last start, but perhaps that explains why she's 19-0-0-0 here over the last 2 years.
(8) CHECKERED PAST drops down to the level she excelled at back in April but doesn't seem sharp
enough right now to capitalize...especially from Post 8. (7) MAJOR MAID lost interest at the back last
week and that may happen tonight as well.