RACE 1 – (1) GREAT SOMEWHERE was heavily backed in NJ last week (2nd start of the year) and established a
new 1:50 mark with his victory – he’s faced (and beaten) tougher here in the past, and should be a handful starting
from the pole. (3) BURNHAM BOY N is also capable of taking on better, and is very solid at this level – perhaps
the switch to Brennan will help get him over the top? (5) FEELIN WESTERN returned sharp off the layoff, holding
well for 3rd after a first over try – certainly one for exotics. (2) SLING SHOCK may have built some confidence
with back to back wins over lesser – this group is much tougher, but a good trip could see him pick up a nice chunk.
(4) POUND FOR POUND was much better last week, even if helped by an easy trip – willing to include
underneath. (7) MIGHTY SANTANA N has a couple of nice 2nds at big prices recently, but another bad post may
limit his output for tonight. (8) YNOTTHISHOS has elevated his game since a recent barn change but faces a
daunting task from out here. (6) JUSTASEC N is one of many we’ll see starting to return for this barn (which always
takes time off early in the year) – we’ll be in “watch mode” to see if most of them need a start or two.
RACE 2 – (3) WINDSONG PIONEER reminded everybody last week how good he can be on the front end – he
faces tougher now, but will still be tough to reel in if allowed to cut this mile. (5) DONATO PATRIOT K is very
good right now, finishing full of trot every week – if he’s close to contention turning for home, he’ll become very
dangerous. (7) PAPA DOC can be unpredictable from start to start but when he brings his “A Game”, he’s a pretty
nice trotter – never a bad idea to include him when the price is juicy. (6) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE lands another
tough spot but he’s good right now, and that 20-1 ML price makes him worth considering for exotics. (4) HAZYSH
ADEOFWINTER looked to be really struggling off turn three last week but hung in there and was able to rally late
for 2nd (well behind #3) – may have trouble replicating that effort in this field, and does figure to be overbet. (2)
CALL ME DANI is just 1 for 16 here at Yonkers, and doesn’t seem all that good right now. (1) ITSONEOFTHOSE
win an amateur race here last year but is definitely questionable trying to contend at this level.
RACE 3 – Tough race! (5) TIN ROOF RAIDER A threw a dud 2 back but that mile is sandwiched between a pair of
solid 2nds – if he brings his “good” version tonight, he should be a solid player. (3) CHIEFS BEACH rallied nicely
for 2nd two back but didn’t fire last week – another that can be dangerous IF in the right mood. (1) GLACIS finished
well from no-chance spots in his last pair and moves all the way inside – he’s a very logical contender, but his
terrible WIN profile makes him hard to use on top at short prices. (2) HIGH ON ROCKNROLL was sneaky sharp 2
and 3 back then took plenty of $$ last week – he tried to be aggressive, but clearly that didn’t work out – moves to a
new barn for tonight, and we’ll see if he can break his 0 for 18 Yonkers streak. (8) DEAL THE CARDS has ability,
but has made a very limited number of starts throughout his career – might be a spot where he can be a threat, but it
would be hard to take a short price. (4) QUATRAIN BLUE CHIP appreciated last week’s easy trip and rallied well
for 2nd – his 1 for 25 record last year is hard to ignore, however. (7) MISSILE SEELSTER finished alertly after
saving ground last week but another bad post may limit him once more. (6) KB MAC has been away since Nov. –
we’ll just observe, for now.
RACE 4 – (3) CREATIVE VENTURE lost action briefly off turn three in his first start off the layoff or he may have
been closer at the end – he was a solid 3rd behind 2 very sharp foes last week, and Kakaley may be willing to get a
little more aggressive tonight – decent value play. (5) DRACO S endured a rough patch but he’s found his form
again, and moves to a new barn that’s had a solid start to 2024 – could be a big player once again. (4) HAT TRICK
MARLEAU has been inconsistent at best but his barn has sent out too many winners over the last few months to
ignore this guy’s chances – he does need to bring his “A Game”, however. (6) STREET GOSSIP has been limited to
only minor shares so far in ’24 but this may be a field where he can have a bigger say – definitely one to consider for
exotics. (7) BLACK TIE BASH figures to be coming from well back but his late kick is solid – will all boil down to
how much trip luck he can find. (1) QUIKSILVR BLUECHIP looked good for a couple of starts but came up weak
last week after a claim – hard to know if he’ll rebound tonight, or continue to regress. (8) VALI HANOVER has a
win and a close-loss 2nd from his last pair but just hasn’t LOOKED to be his “sharp” self – not sure he can reach
from out here in his current form. (2) P C FREE WHEELING is another from the barn making their seasonal debut.
RACE 5 – (3) SMART AS HILL ships in sharp from Jersey, including a win over the half at Fhd. two back – he gets
a significant driver switch, and there’s just lots to like tonight. (1) FULL RIGHTS is pretty good right now, and
looking at a very good trip from this spot – he figures to be a prominent player from start to finish, but he’s a bit
camera shy and will likely be heavily backed...be careful. (4) SCUBADAN battled hard in both local starts only to
come up a very close 2nd each time – no reason he shouldn’t be able to make his presence felt tonight, as well. (2)
HUNTING AS really hasn’t been sharp, but the class drop and good draw should at least make him a contender
tonight – prefer a couple ahead of him, however. (8) SECRET OR NOT avenged a narrow loss 2 back with a victory
last week, but faces an uphill battle starting from Post 8 – should still be able to beat a few of these. (7) LUCKY WE
EKEND is just 1 for 15 here over the last 2 years, and that win came off a perfect trip at the bottom level – tough
spot tonight. (6) RACEACE has enjoyed success here in the amateur races but may find this spot a lot tougher –
Brennan did win one for the barn last year, but this feels like a tough assignment, (5) URNTROUBLE HANOVER
was weak last start from the pole – hard to like his chances here.
RACE 6 – (6) TWIN B SUNKISSED tired in the lane after a long first over battle last week but most of these
probably couldn’t have even produced that battle – not a great draw, but this might just be a field where she can
assert herself. (4) GAME OF SHADOWS wasn’t bad 2 back and was actually very good last week – at 12-1 ML,
definitely one to consider for your tickets. (1) IM PRINCESS BELLA A shipped in sharp from NJ, wasn’t bad from
Post 8 two back but was really just “meh” last week – an easy trip from this spot could make her a legitimate player.
(2) LADY NEWTON has shown little so far in ’24 but she gets a drop, a good draw, and COULD be a player if she
can find one of her better efforts. (5) CASH ROLL may be handled more aggressively tonight...the question is
whether she’s actually good enough right now to handle it – definitely iffy! (3) DEVILISH DREAMS was good for
a while but comes into tonight having failed to earn even a 5th place check in her last 5 starts – hard to back right
now. Both (7) CASIES BELIEVER and (8) SARAHS LILLY figure to be well back most/all of the way.
RACE 7 – (6) FORGOT THEWALLET A has a “good” Down Under resume but it’s that Monticello qualifier that’s
really eye-catching (last quarter in :27.1...with Chuck Poynton driving) – that 20-1 ML listing makes this guy very
tempting to try here. (2) TALENT TO SPARE A was sent off at 26-1 last week but if you knew that she would waltz
right to the top, you’d have been thrilled to get a fraction of that price – remains a big threat even up in class, but
you know what they say about missing the wedding! (4) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL remains frustratingly inconsistent
but she’s capable of some big miles when “feelin’ it”– her trainer has been way too hot to ever ignore this mare right
now. (7) GOT SEXY SCARS has a solid local history, and likely bled in her last local try (she added Lasix the next
week) – the post is an obvious concern, but she’s still worth a look if the price is good enough. (1) BE MY ROSE N
appreciated the class drop and live trip last week and was able to rally nicely for 2nd (behind #2) – another easy trip
could see her grab a piece here too. (5) HALLELUJAH HANOVER hasn’t clicked so far in 2024 but she’s capable
of much better – if the tote board hints that she may come to life off the drop tonight, you may want to pay attention.
(8) WHATINEEDISAMAN may have come up weak in the lane last week, or may have been hurt by a lack of room
– either way, she’s up against it from this spot. (3) MINI ROSE still feels a little bit cheap for these.
RACE 8 – (5) UPTOWN HANOVER was a steady 3rd in the Invitational in her first start of the year and an
EXCELLENT, close 3rd last week against “Invitational-types” – feels like the one to beat tonight. (2) OKINAWA
BEACH A didn’t have her usual pop last week after being used a bit earlier – an easier trip may see her kick home
stronger tonight...for a good piece. (3) MADRID A showed some big miles last year after arriving for the Super
Siblings but also threw hew share of duds – makes her first start back (off the qualifier) and is definitely the “x
factor”. (4) LAURIE LEE demolished cheaper 3 back but has held form despite class bumps in her last pair – sharp
enough right now to contend for a piece. (1) LYONS MIKI seemed cheap coming into her last pair but raced very
well each time – faces even tougher now, so we’ll see if she can keep on improving. (6) GOT THE GOLD came up
with a career-best mile in that Rosecroft win 2 back, but does need to prove that she can do the same damage against
these tougher mares. (7) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY reversed form with that terrific win 2 back, but was just an
“ok” 3rd last week – Bartlett opts for the top choice, and this mare may struggle a bit tonight.
RACE 9 – (2) COACHELLABOUND N just didn’t fire her best shot last week but certainly wasn’t “bad” – she’s a
proven Open mare when on her game, and she’ll be very tough here if she brings her best. (5) RACEY RACH N
made $114K last year and the talented mare debuts tonight for the nation’s leading barn – she’s missed time, but that
12-1 ML price does make her worth a look. (4) AVF CLAIRE was a nice 6-1 overlay winner last week, displaying
tremendous heart to hold on for that win – faces even tougher now, but acts like she can still be in the hunt. (3) MAN
DONTFORGET ME has been a solid weekly player for seemingly forever – any decent trip puts her in play for a
board spot. (6) FADE OUT was 6 for 16 here last year, hails from a sharp barn and qualified back solidly – the post
is an issue, and she may have to be pretty conservative this start. (1) GOLDEN QUEST N has been very good vs.
the 50s, but faces much tougher tonight for her new barn – we’ll see if the rail helps her stay close enough for a
small slice. (8) DELTA THREE N was hammered for her U.S. debut and used a perfect trip to deliver the goods –
she was unable to get to #4 off another perfect trip last week, however, and now lands all the way outside – may
have to wait for a better spot before we see her best again. (7) SUGAR BRITCHES may need a drop back to 50s to
be a more serious threat.
RACE 10 – Short field of sharp mares! (4) SWEETEST BELLE was able to hang with older mares at the end of her
3YO season and has been doing the same since recently returning at 4 – she’ll be a decent price in a very well
matched field, and that makes her worth considering. (1) DELITFULCATHERIN N bravened up with a couple of
wins over cheaper in Canada and was able to ship back down and score here in her YR return – another good trip
could make her dangerous once more. (6) LUCKY ARTIST A was a winner in her first start of 2024 and raced “ok”
from no-chance spots in her last pair – the right trip could make her dangerous tonight. (3) SALE EL SOL has
handled the (big) class jump remarkably well since being claimed for $50K – chance to rally for a piece. (2) NO
WIN NO FEED A lost 2nd after an easy pocket trip last week and will need to be sharper if she hopes to be a more
serious threat tonight.
RACE 11 – (5) EVERLASTINGFASHION was overdriven in his last couple and couldn’t finish well enough – he
catches a very suspect field tonight, is listed at 15-1 ML and maybe the right trip could help him spring an upset. (1)
BLUEBIRD JESSE hasn’t been “sharp”, but he’s been “ok” – maybe Kakaley can help him find a winning trip from
the pole? (8) DWS POINT MAN was sent off at 9/5 vs. a field MUCH better than this last week but he didn’t fire at
all – maybe he was just no good, but maybe he just didn’t care for the off going – the barn popped a dominant
winner on Thurs. night...maybe this guy can do it too? (6) STARLIT RAMBO is certain to get heavily backed in
here but he managed just one win and no 2nds from his 20 local starts last year, and that makes him tough to back at
a pretty short price tonight. (2) BIG BAD SWAN has been terrible for a long time – he does drop to the bottom level
now, and we’ll see if this is the week we see at least some improvement. (3) BAZILLIONAIARE is rarely a threat to
win, but does pick up his share of minor pieces. (4) EXPLOSIVE RIDGE wasn’t “good” last week but at least he
was much better than the start before – not ready to get on his team, though. (7) WILY WALLY caved badly after
cutting the mile from the rail last week – hard to make a good case for him from Post 7 tonight.
RACE 12 – (6) SILK ON CLOUD A is used to facing much better than these and her qualifier suggests she’ll be
ready to roll right out of the box – she’s the barn’s first starter of 2024, and she could also be their first winner. (1) I
LOVE ONGAIT drops to a level right in her wheelhouse, and should be looking at a pretty good trip tonight – very
logical player. (2) SILENT CROSSING is also getting some class relief and can improve on last week’s no-threat 4
th - one to include in exotics. (5) MISS DOTTIE MAE has shown little in her 2 starts this year but probably wasn’t all
that serious in either – if she takes some $$ tonight, look for a more involved effort. (7) JK MY GIRL was excellent
2 back but a complete non-factor last week – she’ll be a huge price tonight, and may be worth throwing in for 3
rd/4th. (3) TWIN B ECHO used a perfect trip to squeeze out a win over cheaper last week – not sure she can be nearly as
successful against these. (8) ON THE MONEY GB gave it her best try in a while last time, almost holding off #3 to
the wire – may be looking at a much tougher trip vs. these, however. (4) PURAMERI has been disappointing in
most of her recent starts – prefer others right now.