RACE 1 - (6) LOUS BEACH carved out the fractions the last 2 weeks only to get run down in the lane by
fresh (sharp) shippers - this feels like a bunch where he can get over the hump, and get his picture taken. (3)
HURRIKANE MON AMI seemed to be making nice progress in his first couple of starts but was a bit
overmatched in a couple of NYSS races, then caught a hot 1:52 mile at Goshen - lands in a much easier
spot making his 2nd start for new connections, and may be the biggest threat to the top choice. (1) LONE
WOLF AMERICAN displayed speed in his last 2 starts but just didn't finish well enough - should land on a
pretty easy trip here, and may be able to time his move a little better (and finish up stronger). (5) CAPTAIN
BUTLER does seem to try hard, but really doesn't love the Yonkers turns - willing to include underneath.
(2) VARNEY is 1 for 14 and 8-0-0-3 this year - still, an easy trip puts him in play for a small piece. (7)
EXOTIC SAND probably has a bit more ability than his lines might suggest, but will need a lot to go his
way to reach from out here - maybe a minor award? (4) LIFETIMEEXPERIENCE has shown some ability
at times but has been away for 3 months, and may need a start or two. (8) SEE ME SHINE relocates to a
new barn this week, while drawing Post 8 off a break - prefer to just watch, for now.
RACE 2 - Excelsior A, 3YO Fillies: (6) AMERICAN HALO seemed like a logical player last week but
never got herself in play - perhaps the 19 days off played a part in that, and it's good to see her drop right
back in the box - one of several possible winners in this short field. (3) FOX VALLEY CACHET was a bit
of a disappointing 3rd in NW2 two starts back, but was a good 3rd vs. NW4 in her last - barn has been
pretty live lately, and this filly could be a threat on her best effort. (5) NITE TIME DEAL showed some
potential at 2 but has struggled to really get into a groove so far at 3 - fits well with these, and is another
with a legitimate chance to come out on top here. (2) CLEAR THE WAY disappointed here on 6/21, but
may have been hurt a bit by some hard early use - wouldn't be surprised if she was a live player here... if
the trip goes her way. (1) STRIKE THE GAVEL was no factor here from the rail 2 back, and will need to
be better if she hopes to be a contender tonight. (4) PERFECT QUEEN is just 1 for 13, and that win came
at Monticello - another that will need to improve some to be a threat.
RACE 3 - Excelsior A, 3YO Fillies: (1) DUDES SWEET BET took a couple of starts to get her 3YO
campaign going but has been very sharp lately, including last week's win at Goshen....where she knocked
off solid NYSS performer KELE KELE - definitely the one to beat here from the pole. (4) BLUEBERRY
SHAKE had trouble getting qualified but became a fast learner after being moved to her current barn...and
she's looked good in all 4 career starts since then - could be the main danger. (2) TWENTY GRAND also
took a few starts to find her form but she comes into tonight having raced well in 3 of her last 4 Excelsior A
starts - should be right in the hunt from start to finish. (3) YES INDEED hit board in all 3 of her Excelsior
A attempts this year, with a Yonkers overnight win sandwiched in between - another solid candidate for a
good piece here. (6) FLIP THE SCRIPT won her only start here as a 2YO but her 3YO form (so far) has
been spotty, at best - outside draw doesn't help, either. (7) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL appreciated the driver
change in that form reversing win up at Monti, then rallied nicely for 2nd her last week, from well back -
outside draw (after missing 3 weeks) may leave her a bit short tonight, however.
RACE 4 - (6) LAYTON HANOVER tired after a first over bid in his only Yonkers start....but that start was
in a Messenger Stakes elimination -- he would seem to have a MAJOR edge over this crew, and will be
about 10 cents on the dollar to beat them. (2) COOL MAN DUDE just didn't fire in his first local try but he
seems capable of better - we'll give him the edge in what looks like a race for 2nd. (1) AMERICAN WAY
looked absolutely hopeless on the final turn in his last pair and somehow just showed up in the lane and
paced over the field both times (first at 8-1, then at 75-1!) - faces better now, but still may be able to rally
for a good piece. (4) YS DO IT RIGHT was a non threatening 2nd off a pocket trip in his only local try -
goes to a new barn now, and we'll see which direction he goes. (3) CONTACT ZONE was a well backed 8
hole winner in his YR debut but not nearly as good (up in class) the following week - suppose the jury is
still out on this guy. (8) TE AMO BLUE CHIP did win a NYSS at Buffalo recently but he'll need some luck
getting into this with the likelihood of inside leavers making it hard for him to get into the race. (5)
GOTAFOOLISHDESIRE is 0 for 15 this year, but did hit board in a couple of local tries - maybe a shot at
3rd/4th? (8) BET EIGHTTHIRTYONE seems unlikely to be able to get involved from out here
RACE 5 - Excelsior A, 3YO Fillies: (2) NADINA HANOVER, on her best, would likely beat these - the
problem is that she doesn't always bring her absolute best (she just lost at 1/5 at VD two back) - we'll give
her top billing....but would hesitate to fall in love with her at what could be another very short price. (4)
TIME TO ROAR was a winner in 2 of her 3 Excelsior A races this year but made a break in the other (and
also went offstride at Pocono, 2 back) - if she behaves, she'll be a major player...but she's another one that
could be risky at a short price. (3) TONYS MOM hit board in all 6 of her starts this year, but 4 of those
were 3rd place finishes - she can definitely be a player here, but may need a couple of others to falter for a
chance at the top prize. (7) AMERICAN JAZZ comes into tonight with back to back wins, including one at
Goshen last week - would have liked her chances a lot more from a better post, though. (6) JACANA just
missed at Buffalo and VD but was no factor in her other 2 Excelsior A attempts - at 15-1 ML, would at
least consider including her on the bottom of the ticket. (1) PEMBROKE IDEAL BJ and (5) GOODLUCK
SWEETHEART both seem a bit overmatched in here.
RACE 6 - NYSS, 3YO Fillies - tough race! (2) LEE LOO just didn't function in the Park MGM Filly Pace
but she was very sharp leading up to that race, and drops back in the box relatively quickly - if whatever
was bugging her has been resolved, she may be able to bounce back quickly....and beat these at a decent
price. (6) AMERICAN TICKET disappointed in her last mile at VD but like the top choice, was doing
excellent work right up to that point - another who could rebound at a nice payoff in here. (4) VALAR
DOHAERIS couldn't get the hang of things at 2, but has been a quick learner at 3 - she comes into tonight
in sharp form, and seems to be getting better with each start - barn has won a LOT of races here with Dube
in the bike! (1) PATSVILLE was 4 for 9 as a 2YO, and 1 for 1 here at Yonkers - she's handled the move this
year from Excelsior A to NYSS very nicely, and can have a big say from the pole tonight. (3) KELE KELE
has hit board in all 8 starts this year, and has a win right here at Yonkers (in NW2) - she's right there with
these every week, and would surely be no surprise tonight. (5) KAY SAGE has won 3 of 4 starts this year,
and made a break in the lone loss - this is her first try against NYSS fillies, so we'll give the edge to her
more seasoned foes....but certainly wouldn't be shocked to see her have a big say here. (7) JOYRIDE
HANOVER had a very successful 2YO season, but seems to have hit a rut after winning a NYSS up at
Buffalo - drawing another horrible post won't make things any easier for her.
RACE 7 - Another tough race: (1) MILLWOOD BONNIE seemed to regain some confidence with that
bottom level win 3 back, and is definitely on the upswing- she's beaten these in the past when sharp- maybe
she can trip out and pull off a mild upset tonight? (3) JOSSIE JAMES A shipped in sharp from PA and
raced very well for 2nd on 6/28 - gets a pass for her last (parked from the start), and that 12-1 ML price
makes her worth a good look here. (4) LARJON LEAH is also 12-1 ML and she's back in with the girls
tonight after racing first over against the boys last start - goes with Lasix for the 2nd time, and is another
value horse to consider.(5) PURE COTTON was a winner in her first 2 tries at this level, then rallied nicely
from far back to get 2nd last week - remains a very dangerous threat. (2) SUMMER RAE has had a tough
time getting into a good groove so far as a 4YO, but did out in a nice rally for 3rd last week (in a race that
fell apart) - we'll see if she can build off that and be a player tonight. (6) WOODMERE SKYROLLER was
good for a long time and regularly used on our tickets - she does feel like she's been tailing, however, and
others seem more appealing at the moment. (8) LOOKATMYART just missed in this class 2 back, and
endured a tough trip last week - she fits for sure, but faces another arduous journey from Post 8. (7) CAYS
BLESSING ships in sharp from Monti, but seems ambitiously placed.
RACE 8 - NYSS, 3YO Fillies: (2) GOTTHEGREENLIGHT was dead game in last week's Park MGM
Filly Pace, digging in to hold on for the win DH despite the tough trip - last year's NYSS Champ is off to a
fine start at 3, and deserves top billing with the good inside draw. (4) A GIRL THAT TWIRLS flashed
some serious potential at times at 2, including a NYSS win here at Yonkers - was a little surprising to see
her start the year racing at the Excelsior A level, but after 2 excellent wins she stepped up and won a NYSS
at VD - that last qualifier should keep her tight for tonight, and it's encouraging that Sears is coming over to
drive her - solid threat. (5) JUST DIVINE was favored in last year's NYSS Final but came up 2nd best -
she's a little hard to gauge off her effort so far this year, but it doesn't help that she draws outside a couple
of main rivals - she'll be a decent enough price for anybody that wants to take a shot with her. (1) WINE N
DINE ME was ignored from the rail last week (17-1) but used a perfect trip to earn the DH with the top
choice - draws the pole once more, but we'll see if the trip works out as well. (3) HAMPTONS BABE had a
solid year at 2, but hasn't hit her best stride yet at 3 - likely looking at a smaller piece here. Both (6) FLY
LIKE AN ANGEL and (7) SUPERBLY seem a notch below the top ones, AND draw the outside posts -
sticking with others.
RACE 9 - (1) CARLISIMO has been very solid since returning to YR and will have his chance to either
cut this mile, or sit the pocket - either trip may be enough to get him to the winner's circle in this solid
NW20000 field. (8) OAKWOODINITOWINIT IR rallied by the classy PAT STANLEY N last week but
was outkicked by WICHITA LINEMAN for the top prize - he has a shot to beat these...but only if Marohn
has the confidence to handle him aggressively. (5) ESCAPETOTHEBEACH has a knack for coming to life
when he drops down to this level - was a winner in this class 2 back, and has to be respected tonight. (4)
MANKAT has really elevated his game since the recent barn change - he's picked up smaller pieces at this
level in his last pair, and has a chance to be in the hunt once again. (3) LINNYCALLEDFRANKIE is
untested against good OLDER horses, but he's certainly sharp right now - prefer others on top, but wouldn't
be shocked if he did beat these. (2) AIR FORCE HANOVER perked up with a pair of front end wins over
cheaper, but weakened vs. NW15000 last week and steps up even more tonight - definitely leaning towards
others. (7) GLACIS has been on a good roll for a long time, but he's still just 1 for 17 on the year - he'll
look to save ground and rally late...but he may just be starting from too far back tonight to do any real
damage. (6) ROCK LIGHTS was razor sharp in back to back wins over cheaper - was scratched sick from
his next, drew Post 8 after that, and was caught in the back into a fast NJ mile last week - he could wake up
at any time, but this does feel like a tough spot.