RACE 1 – (1) ROYAL DESIRE wasn’t close in the NJSS Final but he did hot board in the 2 legs leading up to it –
just seems to have a big edge over his rivals tonight, especially starting from the pole. (3) HURRIKANE MIKI has
been developing steadily in PA, and didn’t embarrass herself in a pair of TSS races – should be a solid player in here
– maybe even the main danger? (6) DEALERS TURN his board in all 5 starts this year, including a close 3rd here at
YR – he’s still looking for his first career win, however, and tonight’s draw won’t make things any easier. (7) I B LO
VIN has hit board in 5 of 7 this year, including a win at Fhd. (first start of the year) – he fits for sure, but the terrible
draw may make it hard for him to contend for the top spot. (2) STONEBRIDGE PATROL was a no threat 3rd last
week and an easy trip would give him a chance for a minor piece tonight. (4) PINEBUSHDRAGONLIFE was no
factor at all in his only local try – waiting to see a better effort. (5) CHIP IN BLUE is a work in progress.
RACE 2 – (4) ROCK DIAMONDS N used his speed to work out the perfect two hole trip last week and proved the
strong horse to the wire, outkicking POINTOMYGRANSON to score the mile upset – certainly a chance the same
scenario will play out tonight. (6) POINTOMYGRANSON came into his last riding a three race winning streak but
he just wasn’t AS sharp, unable to hold off the top choice as the two raced to the wire – the question is whether he
can bounce right back to one of his stellar performances, or if he’ll remain vulnerable again tonight. (5) TRAIN STA
TION sent up all kind of red flags 3 back when he dropped in for a tag AND made a break...but he was a terrific 2nd
(to #6) the next start, and was a powerful first over winner last week – he’s SHARP enough to win, but hard to say if
he’ll land on a good enough trip. (1) MICKY GEE N quickly started to look like his old self after moving to this
barn in February but he may just prefer sitting back and charging late, to the first over trip he could be looking at
(again) tonight – would want a “decent” price to use him on top here. (3) QUALITY BUD keeps picking up smaller
pieces and seems destined for the same tonight. (2) CAVIART SARGENT has a history of outracing his odds and is
never a bad one for 3rd/4th.
RACE 3 – (1) UNITY was a good 2nd two back (after a month off) and was a BIG “go” from Post 8 last week, only
to get parked by the very well meant winner – she’s the one to catch and beat tonight. (2) PRINCESS ARONA had a
big wake up call when 2nd 2 back – she was sent off at 2/5 in her next start, but just wasn’t sharp enough to make it
last on the front end (and finished 2nd) – goes for a new barn tonight, and could be the main danger. (7) ROLL WITH
SHORTY is a solid player at this level, and has the speed to get in play even from out here– use in exotics. (5) PINK
RUBY is another that does good work in this class, but she does face a bit of an uncertain trip tonight – she’ll be in
the hunt as long as she lands on a smooth journey. (3) TERACITA is listed as the ML favorite but came up weak in
her last pair and certainly seems pretty vulnerable. (6) SWEET ALI LOU seems to lose interest when she gets stuck
in the back of the pack and she may be in that very position again tonight. (4) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX has been
unable to find any form all year. (8) TUAPEKA JESSIE N was ok last week, but seems up against it from out here.
RACE 4 – (1) RENAISSANCE DEO saw his 4 race winning streak snapped here 2 back when 2nd best to a horse
getting a big barn change – he gets a pass for his last (no chance trip in a fast mile) but he lands in a much better spot
for tonight, and it seems like a pretty good sign that Bartlett takes him over #3. (6) HEZ ALLTHE RAGE N has had
his issues since arriving in the U.S. but has also thrown some big miles, when in the right mood – he owns a wire to
wire victory with Brennan on board, so perhaps the two can team up for an upset here? (3) AINT NOSTOPN HIM
won his first 2 local start with ease, then raced well in the Weiss Series (PcD) after that – he seemed to start tailing a
bit, and last week’s addition of Lasix (in the NJSS Final) didn’t help him turn things around – deserves plenty of
respect returning to YR, but it’s also interesting that Bartlett opted to drive #1. (2) FANTOME EN JOIE has been a
consistent player most weeks, and has valid excuses for his last couple – a decent trip puts him in play for a good
piece of this. (4) MIDNIGHT NATION has been just “ok” in his last couple – needs to up his game a bit if he hopes
to contend for the top prize. (7) KID FROM THE BRONX was handled aggressively in all 3 starts this year but
hasn’t been up for it – brutal post for tonight. (5) SILKEN SWEET (2nd time Lasix) seems badly overmatched.
RACE 5 – (6) PLEASURE SEEKER has 2 wins and 2 seconds from her last 4 starts at this level – she’s easily the
most consistent of this bunch, and seems capable of overcoming the outside draw. (4) EVAS SPORTS CZECH has 3
wins from her last 6 starts but failed to even get a check in the others – if you think she’s going to bring her “good”
version tonight, she’s certainly worth using. (3) TYRA MAKES BANK is just 1 for 19 this year (in Delaware) and
that victory came in the bottom class – on the flip side, she moves to a barn that routinely picks up fresh stock my
many lengths, and that would make this mare dangerous here, especially with Bartlett at the lines – not a fan of that
5/2 ML price, though! (5) JAVA wasn’t bad in her last pair and does throw good efforts at times – decent value play
of looking to go against the favorites. (1) BROOKDALE JESSIE is no longer an “autotoss” on top, since she did
break a VERY long losing streak 4 back – still prefer to use her underneath, but could see trying her on top...at the
right price. (2) AINTNOHOLLABACKGRL has managed just one win and one 2nd this year – minor share only. (7)
ALWAYS B MIMI hails from a very live barn and does throw some miles that could beat these – she also throws
more than her share of duds, and starts from Post 7 – leaning towards others. (8) ROCKFORD PEACH is the
outsider...literally and figuratively.
RACE 6 – (4) IDEALINFUN came up with a big mile 2 back when 2nd despite a very tough first over trip...and an
even better mile in her last, circling the field from last to score the upset – anything close to those last 2 efforts will
make her a solid threat to repeat. (1) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL dropped in for a tag last week and produced a big
effort, coming up 2nd best to the top choice despite a long first over trip – may be able to reverse that decision here.
(5) NUTTINBUTHEBEST has been having an excellent year but did throw a bit of a dud last week – can she shrug
that off and bounce right back, or is she starting to head in the wrong direction? (2) PARADISE ROCK L is another
that’s had a good year so far, but MAY be starting to show a little wear and tear – her best effort would put right
back in the mix. (7) MY RED SEA raced well in a handful of starts here in 2023 and most of her recent lines (in
Ohio) are excellent – she’s been away since 3/9, however, and it’s hard to say if she’ll be able to overcome Post 7 in
her first start back. (3) ALWAYS BE CITY has mostly solid lines out of town but did lay an egg in her last (at PRc)
– we’ll see if she can bounce right back tonight in her new barn. (8) LA BELLA VITA N has beaten this class a few
times this year but may be hard pressed to find a decent trip tonight. (6) BIG BIG PLANS feels like she may need to
be in a bit easier to deliver her best.
RACE 7 – (3) JUST ROSAS LUCK was hammered at the windows dropping down to 20s last week and certainly
delivered, finding the speed to make the top, hounded to a hot half but still winning with ease – will be the heavy
choice to repeat from Post 3. (2) DANDYS SHOWTIME used a perfectly timed back side brush to make the lead
and register her first local victory (in start #10) – could be the main danger. (8) SHEIKH YABOOTY N had been
struggling but was a different mare last week, exploding after shaking free on the final turn and easily blowing by
the favorite – we’ll see if she can replicate that effort, especially with tonight’s terrible draw. (7) BETTORSHIGHLI
GHT N ships in sharp from PA, but faces a long haul starting from Post 7 – still may be able to rally for a piece. (4)
DUCK INTO THE NITE takes a big step up from NW1 to $20K claimers but she was actually very good last week,
and we’ll see if she can do as well taking on tougher, older mares tonight. (6) BLUEBIRD GRAF hasn’t gotten back
to her “best” form, but she’s certainly been “better” lately – the tough draw does figure to limit her, however. (5) SU
NSET SOPH can pick up minor spoils when she can grab an easy enough trip. (1) CAVIART SABRINA draws the
pole but failed to beat a single horse in both of her local starts.
RACE 8 – (3) SINBAD N may be worth a look in here – he certainly has ability, but after being forced to abort his
leave attempt last week, was never able to get back into the hunt...the two inside of him tonight don’t appear to have
much speed, so perhaps this is an opportunity to try to be aggressive once more. (1) LOVERS TROUBLE was able
to sweep the entire field in his first local start (first time for the Dynamic Duo) then was very good up in class last
week, shooting up a clear rail in the stretch to be right there 3rd – could be a major threat once more. (4) BONAPARTE
has been solid all year since returning at 3, and was an excellent 2nd (in a NJSS leg) after adding Lasix 2 back –
could be a very good fit here, and may even be a decent price. (5) ENDOFSTORY raced well in a couple of 2YO
starts – began his 3YO campaign solidly at Hoosier, then took a pair of NJSS legs (for his new barn) before a 4th
place finish in the Final– clearly a major threat, but does figure to be overbet as he tries the half for the first time. (6)
MIKITEEN has a win and a 2nd since joining our leading barn and probably fits very nicely here – the poor draw is
the big concern (with all the live players to his inside). (8) MIDNIGHT THUNDER was on a good roll before some
issue in his 4/23 start – requalified nicely, but was scratched sick after that and enters tonight having missed 24 more
days – leaning to others, for now. (2) CAVIART JUSTICE did some good work at 2 but has been slow to come
around in his 3 starts back as a 3YO (NJ) – prefer to just watch this week. (7) RAYRAY has been ok lately but faces
a daunting task from Post 7 (in a solid field).
RACE 9 – (8) MR THREE O FIVE had mixed results in 6 starts at 2 but did pick up a 1:52.3 victory – he’s gotten
sharper every start since returning at 3, right there 3rd (1:49.1) in last week’s NJSS Final – he’s likely the “best
horse”, but be careful about taking a very short price from Post 8. (1) ALRITEALRITEALRITE was winless at 2
but took on top company and did earn $83K – he won a NW1 in Canada to start off his 3YO campaign, but his NJ
efforts were “meh” – could still be a big threat here starting from the pole. (7) CHRCHVIEWCAMLOT IR is a UK
import that shows definite promise in his qualifiers (the last one adding Lasix) – perhaps the tote board will offer
some clues to how serious he’ll be in his official U.S. debut (from Post 7). (5) ICACAO HANOVER showed some
potential at 2 – qualified back nicely at 3 (for his new barn) but faced a tough field on his first start of the year, then
just never got involved in NJ last week – his barn has won too many races recently to not at least give this guy a
look (at a big price). (6) FIREARM is 6-1-2-2 locally yet has been a little disappointing in a few of those starts –
perhaps his “home field advantage” can help him here vs. a bunch of shippers? (2) LEVI SONIC really has just one
“good” start from his 4 local tries – leaning to others. (4) SURFRIDER got beat by 41 lengths in his last NJ start
(paced in 1:58) and has been noted here several times in the past, should really be forced to qualify (in order to
protect the public). (3) MONEY EXCHANGE had a few good tries here last year but seems well off his best now.
RACE 10 – (3) KOMODO BEACH had some good miles earlier in the year but lacked consistency – he’s been
MUCH more reliable lately, and comes off a pair of sharp tries in NW20000 – we’ll try him on top, since he’ll be a
better price than (4) SEMI TOUGH. The latter was a dead-game 8 hole winner 2 back, but couldn’t overcome a
tough, 2 move 7 hole trip last week (repelled by the sharp frontrunner to the top of the lane, then weakened) – the
better draw (in a short field) makes this millionaire very dangerous! (6) GREG THE LEG has been dealing with bad
posts and bad trips for most of the year, but continues to race well nevertheless – may have to settle for another
smaller piece after landing another tough draw. (1) WALKINSHAW N is more than capable at this level but he’s
probably not on his best game right now, and also catches a few rivals that are also used to facing better – small
piece? (2) SLING SHOCK continues to race well but his 2 wins here this season came 2 levels down, and he may
need a drop before he can contend for the top slot. (5) CYRUS N has been good in most of his starts this year but is
another that likely needs to be in softer to show his best.
RACE 11 – (1) FORTIFY was never in the hunt last week but he was a dead game winner over DUVAL STREET
the week before, and that one won his next start AND won the 3-5YO Open on Monday night – we’ll look for this
guy to control the action tonight. (6) STRENGTHFROMABOVE was clearly overmatched in the Borgata Series but
he raced better in his last pair at PcD (vs. easier), and he may be a good fit here too– his barn wins at a very high clip
in NJ! (2) THE REAL ONE is still looking for his first win of the season but the mega-classy 14YO is pretty good
right now – belongs in exotics. (4) SHAZAM BLUE CHIP has really upped his game since being claimed for $15K
earlier this year though he still hasn’t WON – good one to use underneath. (5) SHAKESPEARE was terrible 3 back
but raced big to be a close 3rd in his next, then was a very game first over winner last week – certainly sharp enough
to threaten, but it’ll all boil down to trip. (7) VENIER HANOVER saved all the ground to grab 3rd last week and will
need a similarly good trip for a piece tonight. (8) HUNTING ZONE was very aggressive last week and made SEMI
TOUGH do all he could to put him away– not sure he’ll be able to get into the mix tonight, however. (3) ALEX
TYE has gone some form-reversing miles this year but this doesn’t seem like a spot to look for one.
RACE 12 – Tough finale: (4) NAUTICAL HANOVER was charging home in a good field last week to be right
there 3rd on the wire (and has been good, overall, all year) – similarly sharp barnmate CADILLAC BAYAMA was a
winner on Monday night...maybe he can be next? (6) ULTIMAROCA is a streaky horse that can rattle off several
consecutive big miles when on a form spree – he’s looking to make it 3 in a row here, and has a chance (even from
this tough spot). (2) LOUS SWEETREVENGE was unable to rally in a very good field last week but has gone some
really big efforts since joining his current barn– the right trip could make him very dangerous. (5) JUST BET IT
ALL won 3 back, was 2nd to #6 the next week and simply had no room in the lane in his last – more than capable if
things go his way. (8) VENTURESOME ARDEN B won a Borgata leg (and the consolation!) and comes into
tonight off a win and a 2nd – he’s only listed this far down because of the terrible draw, and the possibility of a
disastrous trip. (1) REAL WILLEY was very aggressive last week (after a miscue the start before) and can be
forgiven for being chewed up by classy repeat winner FUNATTHEBEACH – he’ll surely make his presence felt
from the pole. (3) ADAM CROCKER A already has 8 wins this year (3 here at YR) but faces an unpredictable trip
from this spot – couldn’t blame anybody looking to use him at a good price. (7) DEETZY comes into tonight off 4
straight 2nd place finishes but that streak will be in serious danger from this spot!