RACE 1 - (3) BB LUCKY BOY shows some pretty nice lines in Indiana, especially since he was the
ONLY horse racing for his trainer (who sometimes did some of the driving, too!) - was purchased by an
owner that seems to be bringing in 4-5 new horses a week, and he'll now be trained by the highest % barn
in town - will be interesting to see how much this guy might improve! (2) DP REALORDEAL shipped in
last week from Indiana and was a very good looking winner - he would have been 1/5 (or less!) tonight had
the other Hoosier horse not shown up...but may have to settle for 2nd now. (1) LOUS BEACH seems a bit
below the top pair, but clearly looks next in line with the rail draw - may complete a very short trifecta. (4)
CURBSIDE PICKUP failed to get close shipping in from PA last week but gets some post relief here, and
may come up with a better effort - small piece? (8) LATEST ERA draws horribly in his YR return but did
pick up a Pocono win last week, and had a couple of 2nds here earlier this summer- ok bomb for 3rd. (5)
SHARKY BEAR hasn't been a threat in his two starts since moving up from NW2 - needs to be better. (7)
GUSSYS TRUMP CARD also struggled in NW4 after beating a NW2 field two starts back - another bad
post figures to really hurt once again. (6) LINCOLN BOULEVARD was 9-0-1-2 in his prior starts here -
recently changed barn, and we'll wait for a better spot before considering.
RACE 2 - (7) GREAT SOMEWHERE finished right on the wire in his qualifier with Runrunjimmydunn N
and Nandolo N (with his TRAINER driving) so it was hardly a surprise to see him toy with his rivals in his
first local start - this is a MUCH tougher spot and there are some very legitimate horses in here...but
hopefully that just means that he'll be a better price - Bartlett is staying on his team, and so will we. (6)
SOUTHWIND SANDOR could offer some value here - he was bothered in his only local try and can be
excuses for making a break - his form is otherwise solid, and his barn was 4 for 4 here last week - worth
including in exotics. (3) TRENDY TEEN hit the wire in front in all 4 Yonkers starts, although he was DQ'd
to 2nd in one of them - one of several very sharp players in here. (4) LUCKBEWITHALEX arrives from
Hoosier to the same barn that won with DP REALORDEAL right off the bat last week - have to believe
he's a good fit here, and will race well in his YR debut. (1) MAKE MY DEO may be overlooked a bit in
this good field but he was 2nd the last 2 weeks, and draws the pole tonight - have to include him on the
bottom of exotics. (5) TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK struggled in a few NW4 starts here not that long ago -
seems overmatched in this very good NW6 field. (2) COWBOY COOL ships in off a pair of Tioga wins but
does look a bit below a bunch of these.
RACE 3 - (5) RED RIGHT HAND was favored in the Open 2 back but turned in a dullish effort- was no
factor again last week, but he did pace a sharp final half from a no chance spot - this is a field he should be
able to beat, if anywhere close to 100%. (1) HEISMAN PLAYER has held his form nicely since the recent
claim, finishing a very close 4th against the 100s, then rallying nicely for 2nd last week behind runaway
SEMI TOUGH (despite a less than stellar trip) - may be waiting in the wings if the top one disappoints. (4)
WINDSUN RICKY raced very well last week one level down, just missing to a horse who had better
momentum into the stretch - not sure he can BEAT these, but he can affect the way the race is contested if
he leaves again...and he certainly can grab a piece. (3) GLACIS is now 1 for 24 on the year but he's been
racing well for months now (lost of 2nd and 3rds)- always a good one to include underneath. (6) SHADOW
CAT drops to a level that produced a recent win and a 2nd - he draws outside a few main rivals, though, and
that may leave him looking at a smaller share tonight. (2) LARRY LINCOLN N raced well in a bunch of
"NWPM" starts after arriving in the U.S., but he missed time from last Oct. to March, then went back on
the shelf after only one start - makes his 2nd start back tonight, and the guess is that he'll still be a bit short.
(7) ALEX TYE has done his best work on the lead vs. cheaper lately - tough spot tonight. (8) BRONX SEE
LSTER returns from PA showing a pair of sharp tries, but seems unlikely to reach from out here.
RACE 4 - (5) PREMIER SWEETALKER won her last start up in Canada then was purchased by an owner
that seems to be cornering the market on any "NWPM" horse that's for sale out of town - was sent off as the
odds on choice for our leading trainer and was an easy winner....although a little steppy at a couple of times
during the mile - still gets top billing, but don't fall in love at a very short price this week (1) ADDISON
SEELSTER was handled conservatively in her local debut, finishing an ok 4th against a much better NW4
field - dropped to NW2 last start, but was caught too far back before rallying well at the end - look for a
much more serious try tonight. (6) TONYS MOM hasn't been doing much lately, but she's been facing a bit
tougher - eligible to pick up a small piece here, despite the poor draw. (3) BEACHBLANKETLINDY has a
few decent finishes lately for small pieces - one to use for 3rd/4th tonight. (2) NOT SO EVIL doesn't seem
a threat to win, but a piece of the pie is certainly possible with the inside draw - another logical one for the
bottom of exotics. (7) ODDS ON HARMONY showed little in her local debut, but was off a bad date -
suppose there's a shot she could improve enough tonight to contend for a minor share. (1) PINE BUSH
LOVELIFE was a bit better last week, but the move from the rail to Post 8 is going to really hurt. (4) SEA
FOOD SAPPHIRE seems a bit cheaper off her out of town lines - we'll earn more tonight.
RACE 5 - Tough race: (6) PEACE OUT POSSE gets a pass for that last try in a good field at Ocean Downs
- he was a sharp 7 hole winner over a bit easier here on 8/22, then finished up with good pace the next week
after trailing all the way from Post 8 - hard to predict how this race will go, but he's sharp enough to win it
if the trip works out. (2) UNCLE JORD A lit up the tote board at 69-1 from Post 8 three back then held his
own in a $100K claimer the next week - finished ok after hurt by cover in his last, and he definitely has a
chance to race much better than that 20-1 ML price suggests. (3) SMOKIN BY N had to work very hard
last week, but finally was able to get by a very tough BELTANE N for the narrow victory - he's stepping up
tonight, but still more than capable against this type too. (1) MACH N CHEESE has been much more
consistent since joining this barn earlier this summer - hasn't won in a while, but does deserve respect with
the rail draw. (4) BENHOPE RULZ N shipped in sharp from PA and was a game 3rd behind a pair of nice
horses last week - would be worth a look here if the price is juicy enough. (5) KINGSVILLE was probably
good enough to race in the NYSS all season but opted to take the easier Excelsior A route, and just won
that $50K Final last week - he's a nice colt, but he's also a 3YO taking on tough older foes tonight, and that
9/5 ML price suggests the value could be playing against him here. (8) WATERWAY has been good for
most of the season, but really faces an uphill battle from this spot. (7) GENIUS MAN could use a class
drop AND a much better post - prefer others.
RACE 6 - (1) HUNTSVILLE PLACE popped out of the pocket last week, got by the leader (#3), but was
hanging a bit at the end after the winner charged on by - he was off 3 weeks so that could have hurt, but he's
also just 1 for 20 lifetime, with 7 seconds - he's the one to beat, but don't bet the rent money on him. (3)
AUSSIE HANOVER really disappointed as the 1/5 choice in his local debut 2 back - got to cut the mile last
week, and hung in well to the end to be a close 3rd after the top choice went by him from the pocket -
maybe he can reverse that decision tonight? (2) JITTERBUG FLIP had steady pace behind the leaders last
week, and was a close 2nd 3 back- should be able to take home a decent piece from this spot. (4) VARNEY
is 13-0-0-4 this year , but still looks better than a few of these - chance to tow along for a small slice. (5)
WHISKEY BREAK had some shaky recent form shipping in last week, and didn't function at all here
either - he does have some ability "when right", so he's not the worst bomb you could come up with it (if
you think he may just reverse form this week). (6) BEST BETTOR is 11-0-0-0 here this year and draws
poorly tonight - needs to be better! (8) R CAPTAIN HANOVER finished up the track here from a similar
spot on 7/26 - barn also still looking for their first Yonkers win of the year. (7) DOUBLE DOUBLE took no
$$ (for a typically well backed barn) and was empty in his local debut - waiting for better signs.
RACE 7 - (6) MABALENE N was sent off at 1/10 in her U.S. debut (off her blowout qualifier) and the
recent import did not disappoint, leaving the field in the dust with an effortless :27.4 kicker - should have
no trouble making it 2 for 2 tonight. (4) LEE LOO won her first start back as a 3YO in a NW3 at Chester,
but then spent her next 7 starts picking up smaller pieces in stakes races - she's probably better than all of
these (other than the top choice), but she's actually listed as the 8/5 ML favorite, and hasn't raced in 23 days
- could be just a little risky at the moment. (3) NORTHERN LUXURY finished 2nd in her YR debut last
week behind the heavy favorite (also making her first local start) - steps up to NW4 here, but may still be a
good fit with the others. (2) TAVA just seems to race much better when she draws inside - good one to
include underneath. (1) FOX VALLEY CACHET was able to hold 3rd in the race won by the top choice
last week - seems like her whole barn is clicking right now, and another small piece is within reach for her.
(7) WAIATFOREVER N makes her U.S. debut tonight off a pair of PA qualifiers - perhaps the tote board
will offer some clues as to her readiness? (5) KILEE ROCKS gave it a big go from Post 8 last week,
almost pulling off the 22-1 upset - faces tougher tonight, however, and may not fare as well. (8) SPROUT
lands a terrible spot for her local debut - we'll just pass, and watch.
RACE 8 - (4) SPLASH BROTHER couldn't quite get to the class DRAGON SAID last week after going a
strong mile from Post 8 the week before (for 3rd) - he's capable of some big efforts when in the right spot...
and this feels like one of those spots. (6) FAMILY RECIPE beat this class and also NW30000 in his first 2
local tries, then hung in decently in a couple of his starts in the Open - dropped a notch last week, but was
unable to get in play from Post 7 - might be able to try to leave for position here, and he's back with Bartlett
for the first time since those 2 wins - possibility. (5) PRETTY HANDSOME was a very sharp winner in
this class 4 starts back, but landed in no-chance spots the last 3 weeks - definitely worth at least a look at
that 15-1 ML price. (1) TOWN GOSSIP shipped in sharp and was a very easy winner last week - draws
best tonight and has to be respected...although he does figure to be overbet. (3) SAULSBROOK HERO
drew all the way outside last week (off a bad date) but was still able to pace right over the field after they
bunched up on the final turn - faces tougher now, but the good draw at least gives him a chance at a piece.
(8) SETH HANOVER is in career form right now, but faces a major obstacle after drawing Post 8 - not sure
he can overcome it. (2) SAVE ME A DANCE was just terrible last week - good to see him right back in the
box, but hard to play him off that mile. (7) ULTIMAROCA has been burning $$ for several weeks - the
price will be a lot better tonight...but hard to see a way into the hunt for him.
RACE 9 - (5) AHOY has been close a few times in this class - they may mix it up a bit up front tonight,
and that would help her chances to use her late rally - decent value play in a tough finale to figure. (6)
JOSSIE JAMES A jogged in this class off the claim 4 starts back - was no threat vs. better in her next 2,
then just missed in her last dropping back down to this level - definitely a very logical threat, but also may
be overbet. (7) LADY DELA RENTA got sharp recently and won a couple of races - put in good bids (vs.
better) in her last couple, but was unable to sustain well enough into the stretch - bad post off a bad date,
but a big price makes her worth a look. (3) CAVIART CHERIE went a much improved mile when 2nd two
back, then built off that with last week's dead game front end score - classy enough to take another, the way
she's feeling right now. (2) LOOKATMYART won her last 2 local starts (this class) and is 14-4-6-0 here on
the year - hard to leave her off your tickets, although others may end up offering some better value. (1)
PAIGES GIRL is just 1 for 23 this year and moving up in class - minor share only. (4) CORAL BELLA
continues to disappoint most weeks- hard to recommend her right now. (8) SUMMER RAE is having a
tough year - Post 8 isn't going to help the matter.