RACE 1 - (2) HESTON HONEY had a few good starts at 2, including a 2nd here at Yonkers in an
Excelsior A race - qualified ok then was an ok 3rd at Chester, and could be ready to fire a winning effort
tonight - expect an aggressive try here from Bartlett...like the one he gave MIKI ROSE to win in this class
last week. (3) LET ME BE ME would be hard to like off her program lines, but she moves to a top shelf
barn and has a hot young pilot on board...she also won a couple of starts early in her 2YO year (in Canada)
so there could be more ability than she shows on paper - worth a look? (7) FOX VALLEY CACHET
looked like a very logical player last week (off her solid PcD form) but Lachance took her back to last and
was never getting close after a :59 opening half - maybe he'll put her in play this week? (6) TONYS MOM
was an ok 3rd in her 3YO debut and could be sharper tonight...moving from the rail to Post 6 figures to hurt
her chances, though. (1) MISS DOTTIE MAY was an even 5th last week after winning at Fhd. the week
before - draws best, with a chance to improve a bit and grab a small piece. (5) FLY LIKE AN ANGEL
showed little when 6th last week - could be better tonight, but hard to recommend at that 3-1 ML price. (8)
AVONLEA SEELSTER wasn't terrible in her local debut, but figures to be compromised by Post 8 tonight.
(4) STRIKE THE GAVEL won her last 2 starts as a 2YO but that was up at Monti - prefer to just observe in
her first start back at 3.
RACE 2 - (4) TIME TO ROAR hit some speed bumps in a short 2YO season but has looked very good
since returning at 3 (for a new barn), jogging as the 4/5 choice in her seasonal debut, then a close 2nd at
PcD last week to the solid NYSS filly Hamptons Babe - feels like a winning spot for her local debut. (5)
DANCE TICKET won as the favorite at The Swamp in just her 2nd career start this March, but her efforts
in the Weiss Series were mixed - recently added Lasix, and was 2nd best cutting the mile last week - should
fit well with these. (6) SU SU SUSSUDIO won her Weiss consolation, then won again at PcD in a NW2
race last week - draw hurts, but still a chance for a good piece if the trip works out. (3) KELE KELE won a
NYSS race last year, and has hit board in all 3 starts at 3, so far (including a 2nd and 3rd here at YR) - use
in exotics. (2) BEACHBLANKET LINDY was an "ok" 3rd here off the layoff, then a decent 2nd last week
- moves inside, but still may be a but below a couple of the others - would certainly use underneath. (1)
RUNAWAY GIRL was well back in her qualifier off the layoff, and probably needs a start or two. (7) PEM
BROKE IDEAL BJ was 1st/2nd in half of her 12 starts as a 2YO, but had to just re-qualify after making a
break off her return qua. at Monti - expecting a conservative try under the circumstances.
RACE 3 - (5) NADINA HANOVER jogged as the odds on choice in a similar field 2 back, then was a
solid 2nd best in a Reynolds stake race last week - loses Brennan, but Buter more than capable of extending
her winning streak to 3. (2) AINTHESAMEWITHOUTU was handled conservatively in her first start off
the layoff and that left her in a tough spot when the leader got over the half in :59.2 - still paced a strong
last half to be a very close 2nd, and should be even sharper tonight - legit player. (3) PULL ME
THROUGH was a heavily backed winner 3 starts down, then had plenty of pace for 3rd (right behind the
top choice) last week - expect another solid effort tonight. (6) MARVELOUS KISS continues to race well
every start, and is very familiar with Mr. Boyd - will need some trip luck, but may be able to add some
value to the exotics. (1) MIKI ROSE made her Hilltop debut a winning one, getting over the half in :59,
then easily sprinting away from a soft bunch - this crew is much tougher, but another easy trip could still
land her a good piece. (8) COZ IM SPECIAL continues to be a reliable performer against this type, but
may be a bit too compromised by the draw to have the same impact tonight. (7) JACANA was able to beat
#2 last time, but the rail and a :59.2 half played a big part in that - may not have the same good fortune
from Post 7! (4) WIGGLE MY COOKIE seems overmatched at the moment.
RACE 4 - (5) PLEASELETMEKNOW landed on a terrible trip in his first start back at 3 but still charged
home with plenty of pace - he showed plenty of talent/potential at 2, and is clearly the one to knock off
tonight. (6) KINGSVILLE also showed plenty of promise in limited 2YO action, and is looking good so far
at 3 - it appears that our leading barn has added the powerful D Racing Stable as a client now, and also
detected that this one bled in that last sharp try (or sometime after - adds Lasix for tonight) - the main
danger. (2) FOXHUNT was solid in his 3YO return, kicking home with good pace for his new barn (while
also adding Lasix) - good one to include underneath. (3) THOR AND DR JONES went off at 38-1 and was
up the track at Rosecroft in his seasonal debut, but he debuts tonight for a very sharp barn, and did win here
last year - eligible for big improvement this week. (4) SPORTS SECTION has been "ok" in most of his
local starts - chance for a small piece, with an easy trip. (1) VARNEY just hasn't clicked so far in his 3
starts back as a 3YO - maybe the rail can keep him close enough for a minor piece? (7) CRACK A SMILE
has been good at PcD in his last couple, but lands in a tough spot upon arrival tonight.
RACE 5- (1) LENDA HAND MAN started to really improve after changing barns and moving to
Rosecroft then picked his game up even more after joining the Dynamic Duo in NJ - meets no killers in his
YR debut, and seems sharp enough to make it 4 in a row. (5) XMARXTHESPOT only made a couple of
2YO starts but did take on stakes competition - returned for a new barn for his 3YO season, and promptly
took his seasonal debut at Pocono - could be the main danger. (2) TEAM MAC was an ok 4th in his YR
debut, then just missed last week going from Cory to Jordan - remains a legitimate player from this spot.
(4) HURRIKANE MON AMI was under a good hold here in the back in his career debut, then was a nice
3rd at PcD last week - seems to be heading in the right direction, and may be ready to make a little more
noise tonight. (6) AMERICAN WAY showed little in his local debut after a nice qualifier - he's probably
capable of better, and perhaps we'll see some better late life tonight. (3) HEAVENS SECRET has been
improving quickly these days up at Monti, with 2 wins and a 2nd in his last 3 - suppose we'll find out
tonight how well he fits with these. (7) SEE ME SHINE was sent off at 1/5 at Monti last week and was run
down by #3 - hard to like his chances from Post 7 in his YR debut.
RACE 6 - (3) NUTTIN BUT FINESSE ended his 3YO season in fine form up at Stga. and returned even
sharper 5 months later, as a 4YO - has been doing excellent work upstate, and gets a nice switch to Stratton
for his Yonkers return - we'll give him a shot. (6) SPRINGBRIDGE DUEL finally delivered at Chester 2
starts back (by 13 lengths!) after disappointing a bunch of times, at short prices - failed to build on that win,
however, finishing 4th (at even money) the next week - faltered on the lead the last time he raced here, and
remains a risky proposition on top...though clearly figures to be a live player. (1) UNCONTROLLABLE
beat cheaper 3 back, then raced well in this class last week, rallying nicely for 3rd - draws best, and belongs
in exotics. (4) JIM BLUE failed to get involved last week after picking up a pair of 2nds in his first 2 starts
of the year - should be able to stay closer to the action tonight, and may be able to grab a decent share. (2)
CAPTAIN SLEAZE was clearly short off the layoff last week - could be tighter tonight, but still prefer to
watch, for now. (5) SETH HANOVER threw a dull try here on 2/22 then was on the shelf until qualifying
last week - may need a start before we see his best. (7) SHAKE IT added Lasix for the Weiss Final but tired
badly anyway - lands a tough spot for his local debut, and we'll just observe this week.
RACE 7 - (1) BELTANE A was caught out first over into the vicious :26.3 third quarter last week but
never got deterred, going by in the lane only to be outkicked by a much fresher (and very sharp) foe - look
for an aggressive try tonight...and he feels like he should be up for it. (2) GLACIS is in peak form right
now - so much so that the usual "closer" was handled ultra-aggressively last week, and only lost 2nd very
late - doesn't win often, but feels like he might find the winner's circle pretty soon. (7) ALWAYS AND
AGAIN holds his own with better, and seems to go especially well with Gingras (with whom he reunites
tonight) - a good start makes him a very legit threat here. (3) ROCKATHON was a little disappointing last
week (should have been 2nd), but he also beat this class back on 3/1 - his barn is always dangerous! (4)
BENHOPE RULZ N has been racing well with cheaper at Chester, but struggled against this type before
heading down there - maybe can grab a minor share? (8) SOHO LENNON A was a sharp front end winner
over cheaper last week - the class hike isn't a huge concern, but the outside draw definitely is. (6) ITALIAN
LAD N hasn't been bad since arriving in the U.S., but he lands in a tough spot shipping back from Pocono
and may need to be in a little easier to be a serious threat. (5) WINDSUN RICKY doesn't seem sharp
enough to tackle these right now.
RACE 8 - (4) SHIPNSTROL HANOVER had a solid 2YO season that ended very strong, winning a pair
of overnights in PA, followed by a nose lose in a Simpson division, then a 2nd in the Matron - finished 2nd
at PcD in her 3YO return, and draws inside a couple of main foes tonight - gets a narrow edge. (5)
GABBYS GIRL was sharp through the MGM LADIES series but something wasn't right in the Final - took
a few weeks off and qualified back nicely, and may be ready to threaten right off the bat. (6) AMERICAN
TICKET flashed potential at 2 and has come back sharp at 3, including last week's win here at Yonkers in
the Reynolds Stake - tough draw, so we'll see if Marohn can find her a reasonable trip. (1) HORIZON really
hasn't clicked as well as she might have this year, but does add Lasix for tonight...we'll see if that helps her
to up her game. (2) SIOUX RAINBOW A is somewhat of a "mystery mare", with "Unknown" breeding,
and seemingly some missing lines from her younger days - that last qualifier does look good, though, so it
would be no shock to see her race well here. (3) TWENTY GRAND struggled in both starts since returning
at 3 - needs to be a lot better for even a minor share, (8) BET IM LUCKY figures to improve now in the
Super Sibling barn, but may need to find an easier spot before we see her best stuff. (7) BUMP IN THE
ROAD seems overmatched AND draws poorly.
RACE 9 - (5) MORNING HAS BROKEN was an excellent 3rd off the claim 2 back, and an even sharper
winner last week - faces a few tough foes in here, but still deserves top billing. (2) WOODMERE SKYRO
LLER is sharp pretty much every week, draws inside, and should have a major say here - belongs on your
tickets. (4) VELOCITY MCSWEETS hooked wheels after a pocket trip 2 back and it cost her, but was able
to make amends the next week, converting on that same two hole journey - solid contender once more. (6)
CHUPPAH ON is another that makes her presence felt most every start - tough draw tonight, and that may
leave her looking at a smaller share. (3) PRAY THE ROSARY actually finished with a bit more zest last
week - willing to throw in for 3rd. (1) BRING ME DIAMONDS has been reasonably decent with lesser,
but figures to struggle against a bunch of these...even from the pole. (7) NO STONE UNTURNED seems a
bit cheap AND draws Post 7 - wait for a better scenario.
RACE 10 - (3) FLIP MY CHIP was racing so well into his 2YO campaign that he was actually sent off
favored here in the NYSS Final (where he unfortunately broke before the start) - was turned out after that
and has returned strong, winning his first qualifier then pacing home in :26.4 in the next - barn has been
having a good year, and the guess is that this guy will be ready to roll. (7) SAMSON BLUE CHIP hit board
in 5 straight before finally getting his picture taken last week - has the speed to blast from Post 7, and looms
a very real threat tonight. (5) ROYAL TANG is just 2 for 30 but has faced good stock up North, and that
last qualifier is hard to ignore- use in exotics. (2) THEBIZNES BLUECHIP gets overbet almost every start,
but at least he's racing pretty well - include underneath. (4) MY BLUEBERRY BUCK was scratched sick
from his local debut then drew Post 7 last week - much better spot now, so perhaps the tote board will offer
clues as to his chances for tonight. (1) MY BOY JACK hasn't looked good so far in 2022 - we'll see if he
makes any progress this week. (6) BRAZEN BRAZILIAN is now 3 for 70, draws poorly and has his trainer
handling the driving.
RACE 11 - (1) LORD OF MISRULE was just a "meh" 3rd last week but he drops, draws the pole, and his
barn sent out a couple of sharp ones on Monday night - gets the edge in the finale. (3) ARTMAGIC was on
the shelf for a while, but seems to be sharpening upstate and lands in a pretty soft spot tonight - possibility.
(5) MACH IT SO only needs $51K to get to $3M in earnings...but the 12YO may need to be in a little
easier to do his best - respect his chances, but tends to be overbet. (8) REDBANK BLAZE A can beat
better than these when "right", but his current form is questionable at best, and he draws Post 8 - maybe if
the price is juicy enough? (6) SMOKIN BY N has a couple of fairly recent 2nds at this level but he draws
outside, and is just 2 for 27 over the past 2 years (0 for 8 here at YR) - prefer to use underneath only. (2)
ZACH MAGUIRE N has no wins and one 2nd from his last 33 local starts - at least he draws inside, so
maybe he can pull off a minor piece? (4) POCKET WATCH N throws an ok start here and there, but is far
too unreliable to use with any confidence. (7) GYPSY LEATHER has a good local history through the
years but the 13YO has definitely lost a few steps - wait for a better spot.