RACE 1 - (2) ROCKIN JUKEBOX would be hard to like off his lines but would also be hard to ignore off
the barn change (moving from a barn that's just 5 for 190 here since 2021 to one of the highest % teams in
the nation) - the last horse the Super Siblings claimed from this barn (PINEBUSH LIFESAVER) started
winning races in a hurry...maybe this guy will be next? (5) BALLERAT BOOMERANG feels like he may
be a bit off his "best" game right now but he's still a weekly player, and may be able to use his speed to grab
a good trip here - possibility. (7) STATEMENT MADE A was 5 for 5 after being claimed before finishing
3rd last week- was claimed from that start, and lands the worst draw for his new connections- still worth
considering if the price is right. (4) WYATT J disappointed as the 4/5 favorite last week but the Stga.
shipper may not be at his best on the front end - license to make amends here, but the 2-1 ML price is a turn
off, for sure. (3) TOWNLINE ALL GOOD was able top pick up 3rd last week thanks to an easy inside trip
- it was still a useful mile (off a lame scratch and qualifier) but he just hasn't won in a long time. (1) BLUE
BIRD RECON threw a few good ones recently but hasn't finished well in his last few - maybe he can stick
around for a piece tonight? (6) BEACH BOOGIE came up terrible in his return to YR 2 back - wasn't
"good" last week, but was clearly better....Post 6 figures to compromise his chances tonight.
RACE 2 - (5) STRIKING IMPACT just missed to #6 two back then was charging home again last week,
but from an impossible spot - he crushed this class twice in July, and he's sharp enough to win right now -
it's Marohn's job to find him the trip to do so (6) GREG THE LEG was invisible for 4 straight weeks before
his major form-reversing 20-1 score two back - was bet down to 6/5 off that win and was able to get it done
at that (much!) shorter price as well - tough post, but certainly a chance for the "threepeat". (2) SHAKESPE
ARE "figures" every week, has been claimed in 5 straight starts, but has only one win during that period -
more than eligible here, but insist on a fair price is using on top. (4) STELLAR YANKEE has been holding
form for a long time, but has been hurt by the trip in his last few - could pull off a minor upset if things fall
his way (3) CERTIFIABLE has plenty of efforts that would make him dangerous here but he does seem off
his best recently - also tends to be overbet. (1) HIGH BALLER wasn't "bad" shipping in last week but the
jury is still out as to whether he can hang with these, or needs to be in a little easier.
RACE 3 - (2) JUSTASEC N was 6-4-2-0 here at Yonkers prior to landing on possibly THE worst
imaginable trip last week - he actually did WELL to only lose by 13 lengths, and he figures to be a major
threat tonight...assuming a more "normal" journey. (4) DEETZY had been razor sharp for an ice cold barn
so it was surely no surprise to see him step to the $40K level and win off the claim last week - steps up to
50s now, and should be just as dangerous. (8) SAILBOAT HANOVER is rock solid in this class, and was
just re-claimed by the trainer that put himself (back) on the map with this horse last year - brutal post, but
still worth a look if the price gets juicy enough. (6) POINTOMYGRANSON has come up a little light at
the end in his last few and all those hot miles may be taking a toll - still, his fast starts still make him a
threat any time he's in to go. (5) MOTIVE HANOVER broke before the start two back (after Bongiorno
threw the lines at him) but avoided any trouble in his last, and was able to rally for 2nd - willing to use
underneath in exotics. (1) L DEES JACK LOPEZ could probably use a class drop, but may be able to grab
a minor share if not overdriven at the start. (3) PRETTY HANDSOME showed little before that 23-1 upset
on 7/3 and has done little since. (7) WICHITA LINEMAN figures to be compromised by the draw here.
RACE 4 - (3) ONTO EL DORADO N has been sharp for weeks and knocking on the door in his last 4
starts - he moves to a barn that's an incredible 16-9-2-3 off the claim but before you fall too much in love,
note that he's 0 for 24 this year. (2) NOME HANOVER is just 1 for 24 locally over the last 3 years but he's
been right there with better in many starts, and does have a very real chance in here. (4) GOTHIC ROCK
probably should be in cheaper but he did finish well last week, and may be able to rally for a share here too.
(1) JK STANDINGOVATION is tough on the front end, and was able to make that trip pay off last week
dropping down to 30s - was claimed from that race, moves back up in class, and may have a harder time
hanging on against these. (5) ISLANDSPECIALMAJOR rebounded from the miscue 2 back with a nice
trip 2nd for his new barn last week - not sure the move up to 40s is really warranted, and not sure why he's
listed as the ML favorite. (6) DELIGHTFUL TERROR has been ok lately, but his only recent WIN was on
the lead, in the bottom class, from the pole - chance for a minor slice.
RACE 5 - (3) JAHAN HANOVER had been racing well and finishing not far off some pretty nice rivals
for weeks (most of whom would be prohibitive favorites against these) - was in a better spot last week,
rattled off a hot pace but the winner just came up with a BIG mile and he had to settle for 2nd best- gets his
chance to make amend tonight. (6) DELIGHTFUL DUDE N had been sneaky sharp from some impossible
spots and that's why he was sent off at 4/5 for last week's victory - moves back up a notch but this level is
within his comfort zone as well - could be the main danger. (2) AIR FORCE HANOVER hasn't been
clicking at all lately - may just be no good right now, but this may also be a spot where he can sit a close up
trip, and grab a decent piece. (4) BETTORBUCKLEUP was a little disappointing last time but he's been
racing well (with better) for some time, and could bounce back with a better one tonight. (5) LOORRIM
LAKE A found a soft spot and was able to wire 'em from Post 7 two back - pretty much just stole a front
end win in his last, but this spot figures to be a lot more challenging for him- sharp enough to still grab a
piece, though (7) THRASHER fits well with these but he was unable to get involved from a similar spot
last week and may face the same fate tonight. (1) ALTA BLUES A moves to a new barn after being a
disappointment in his 2 years in the U.S. - prefer to just watch, for now. (8) CODY HANOVER lands Post
8 after missing 3 weeks, and with just one (weak) start in over 5 weeks - sticking with others, for now.
RACE 6 - Tough race: (4) LOUS SWEETREVENGE was a dead game first over winner 3 back, charged
home to just miss to a currently razor sharp ALLUNEEDISFAITH N in his next, then had plenty of pace
finishing from an impossible spot last week - might be the right one if the trip goes his way tonight. (5)
SAVE ME A DANCE has been a little overmatched in the Open but has hardly embarrassed himself - he
drops tonight, but doesn't really land in an "easy" spot - another with a legitimate chance if the trip works
out. (3) HAZEVILLE didn't race at 2 then only made 7 starts at 3 (but did go 7-3-2-1) - he's been making
up for lost time at 4 going 11-7-3-1 so far this year, and ships in very sharp from Chester - he's Stratton's
choice, and could be a handful here. (1) IGNATIUS A has held form nicely as he's climbed back up the
class ladder - he's also been notoriously camera shy here at YR, and probably better used underneath. (2)
FAMILY RECIPE has been on a very nice roll before getting looped (then hopelessly parked) last week -
catches a tough field tonight, and will need to bring his best if he hopes to be a serious player. (7) CAPTIV
ATE HANOVER can be a little in and out but is capable of big miles when on his game - not sure that
Dube can find him a manageable trip from out here, though. (6) OZONE BLUE CHIP has been finding his
better form again, and it's only because of the strength of this field that he's listed this far down.
RACE 7 - (7) JACKS LEGEND N looked like he might headed back towards his top "Open" form earlier
this summer - he leveled off soon after that, but his most recent out of town lines suggest he's more than
good enough right now to win at THIS reduced level...even from Post 7. (2) C BET HANOVER has been
terrific for weeks and last week's some lesser effort may have been due to the soggy surface - draws inside,
and should be able to take home a good piece of this (1) THE REGULATOR has been inconsistent at times
but should be primed for a big effort with the move to the pole- certainly belongs in exotics. (3) BENHOPE
RULZ N was non-functional for a long time - suddenly was sent off at 2-1 on 7/6 and came up 2nd best that
night - won his next, then was 2nd again last week - a similar effort puts him in play for another piece
tonight. (6) QUALITY BUD landed in a spot where he could be aggressive last week and delivered the
front end score - moves up and draws poorly tonight, and that may limit him to a much smaller piece here.
(4) JAY BRACKEN A moved from one elite barn to another last week but showed no real difference - may
need an easier spot. (5) BLACK EDITION N arrives from Stga. and the guess is that he may need a drop.
RACE 8 - (2) BACKSTREET SHADOW was flat out super in a number of Borgata legs this spring - he
started sharpening again here in July, and returns off a nice try in the McKee Memorial in NJ - gets a nice
draw, & may be able to charge home if things work out. (6) IDEALSOMEMAGIC A was Brennan's choice
among a few top players in here - he's won 12X this year, handles all types of trips, and belongs on your
tickets. (5) ROCKNROLL RUNA A proved he was a real Open horse with smashing victories in his last
pair - Bartlett takes over for Brennan tonight, and this guy may be able to make it 3 straight with the right
trip. (4) HELLABALOU (the Borgata winner) has been right there for weeks, is always well backed, yet
inexplicably gets to draw for an inside post - he should be able to have his usual big say once more. (8)
MOONSHINE KISSES is having an amazing year and a proven winner with these - he also draws Post 8
off 3 weeks, loses Brennan, and may have to settle for a smaller slice tonight. (1) PRICELESS BEACH
doesn't seem to be on his best game and lands in a pretty tough field - prefer others. (3) GROOVY JOE was
sharp for weeks but did come up disappointing in his last - could be starting to tail off. (7) HICKFROMFR
ENCHLICK has been in raging form for weeks...but lands his first bad post in a long time tonight.
RACE 9 - (2) MICKY GEE N was off a month to his last (sick scratch) but still showed up ready, charging
home full of pace for 3rd- it REALLY feels like he's ready to pick up that first win of the season...but we've
been here before and he's been unable to deliver - maybe tonight? (1) RHODENA ROAD was having a
very tough year but has really upped his game the last few starts - moves up in class, but may be sharp
enough to beat these too...especially starting from the pole again. (4) WINDSUN RICKY gets Bartlett
tonight and that likely means the unpredictable 7YO will be heading for the top...making him a legitimate
player. (7) JIMMY CONNOR B was heavily backed when he wired easier 2 back - was a game first over
2nd in his last but now moves up again and draws Post 7...needs to leave and hope for a good start in order
to be a threat here. (3) SETH HANOVER still isn't in "peak" form, but his last few efforts have been much
better - decent chance to grab a piece of this...and maybe even a win? (6) SAUVIGNON BLUECHIP has
held his form beautifully after moving way up in class, kicking home with good pace every week - could
rally for another share tonight, with some trip luck. (5) CAVIART SARGENT would be a threat here on his
best effort but he came up awful last start and it's anybody's guess as to what we'll get tonight.
RACE 10 - (5) HES SPECIAL has been in career form the last several weeks - he was claimed by our
leading trainer on 7/31 and probably would have been a winner last week had he found room up the cones
in the stretch (he ended up leaving the course briefly then hooking wheels TRYING to make that room) -
we'll try him again tonight. (1) KOOTENAY SANTANNA was a winner last week, benefiting from the top
choice's inability to shake free- should be able to have a big say again tonight from the pole (3) PINEBUSH
LIFESAVER had some mild pace finishing for 4th last week but may get a more aggressive drive tonight -
possibility. (6) IMMA BE moves to a new barn after finishing 1st or 2nd in 6 of 7 starts (for a trainer that
was able to completely revive his career) - tough draw for sure, but clearly can't be counted out of this. (4)
COALITION HANOVER has been limited to minor spoils lately - leaning towards others. (2) TWIG
arrives on the scene showing recent tries in much cheaper claimers out of town - sticking with others.
RACE 11 - (4) ALLUNEEDISFAITH N was a dead game first over winner at this level 2 back, then
charged home for 3rd in last week's Open behind a couple of VERY sharp horses - drops back down, and
we'll give him the narrow edge here. (3) LUCKBEWITHALEX was driven aggressively from Post 7 two
back and was a sharp 1:51 winner - built confidence off that win and was super in taking his last as well,
this time turning back a major test from the classy BACKSTREET SHADOW - takes a double jump in
class, but sharp enough right now to handle it. (8) AMERICAN DEALER N make a tactical error in NOT
cutting the mile last week, and that may have cost him the victory - he may be the "best horse" in here, but
he also faces an uphill battle starting from Post 8 - would consider on top if the price is good enough. (6)
MOONLIGHT SHADOW landed on an all time dream trip last week and knew just what to do with it - he
already has 8 wins this year and can never be taken lightly...but this definitely isn't an easy spot, and he may
be looking at a smaller share now. (5) WHATS STANLEY GOT A made his YR debut a winning one over
lesser last week - hard to say what his upper limit is, but he'll get a good test with these tonight. (2)
VENIER HANOVER had been razor sharp before finishing well back last week - we'll see if he can shrug
that off with the move back inside. (1) MULLINAX had no pop moving up to this level last week and may
need to be in a bit easier. (7) EUPHORIA moves up and moves outside - usually not a winning formula.
RACE 12 - (1) WARDAN DELIGHT N wasn't bad in either start since claim -his veteran trainer is still
looking for his first win this meet...maybe tonight? (7) ROCK THE DEVIL was well backed and handled
aggressively off the drop last week, but came up weak in the lane - drops even more now, and probably
deserves one more chance to get it right. (2) LOUIE THE LOOPER has some mixed form since arriving
late June but all against much better - logical spot to look for a wake up call. (4) NEVER SAY NEVER N
dropped to 40s last week but wanted no part of the first over trip - faces easier here, and might be a field
where he can have much more impact. (3) SO MANY ROADS is as camera shy as they come but an easy
trip MAY help him rally for a small slice. (6) HEART ON MY SLEEVE is in at a more reasonable level
here - chance he could find a way to grab a share. (8) ROSE RUN X CON figures to have a hard time
getting close from out here. (5) HUNTSVILLE PLACE feels overmatched exiting the NW4 class.