Tuesday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (3) WILDCAT ANTONIA qualified sharply on 2/14 then raced her eyeballs out when parked the mile

the following week (a close 4th, despite never seeing the pylons) – she had no trouble in her last and absolutely

crushed the 20s by 5 lengths- maybe she’s sharp enough to step up a notch and beat these too? (5) LAZIN ON THE

BEACH was able to win from Post 8 last week after joining our leading barn – certainly deserves plenty of respect

from Post 5 as she’s another looking to make it 2 in a row. (4) NIKASA N feels like she may have tailed off quite a

bit but she gets some class relief, and Brennan does stay loyal and sticks with her (over #3) – would be more

interested if she wasn’t the ML favorite. (7) FORTUNADA finished 2nd in her last 3 starts and did win a pair not

long ago – she goes back to the barn for whom she jogged from the 8 hole on 2/4, and has to be worth a look, even

with class jump and bad draw. (2) STAY HAPPY was scratched for $30K then dropped in for $25K, coming up

short in the lane – does feel a bit risky at the moment. (8) MORNING HAS BROKEN is on the upswing but

tonight’s draw may derail her, at least temporarily. (6) PARADISE ROCK L pulled off the big upset 4 back but was

no threat in her last 3 starts – possible, if the race falls apart. (1) CALLMEQUEENBEE A has struggled so far in

2025.

RACE 2 – (5) ROCKNROLL ANNIE had a rocky start off the 1/21 claim but has finally gotten her act together,

and is racing well every week – she did come up a little short last time, but she may be worth sticking with at a good

price. (6) JENDEN STRIKE A is listed at 20-1 ML but she’s getting a big barn and driver switch, and deserves a

spot on some of your tickets...even off last week’s weak effort. (4) CELCIUS hasn’t found the Yonkers winner’s

circle (yet) this year but continues to be a weekly player – the right trip may help her get over the top here. (7) NUT

TINBUTHEBEST wasn’t at her absolute best when 4th last week but she did win the start before that, after hitting

board the 3 prior outings – another with long ML odds that DOES have a chance in here. (2) PINK RUBY has been

ultra consistent and drops back down from the 50s here – another that would be no surprise at all. (3) SALE EL SOL

has hit board in a zillion straight starts but that was vs. the 20s – her streak MAY be in some trouble taking on the

tougher 25s tonight off yet another claim. (1) TOBAGO TIME drops and draws the pole, but also seems to be off

her game at the moment – a wake up call will be needed.

RACE 3 – (6) SWEETHOMEALABMA N avoided RHYDS SUPERFLY GB last week, drew inside, and delivered

the convincing victory as the prohibitive favorite – much tougher spot here, but that almost means the price will go

up – willing to stay on board. (1) VICTORY JOE is an interesting newcomer...qualified nicely last summer as a

2YO but was scratched from his first start and went on the shelf – recently qualified back well at PcD, then was a

solid 3rd in his first career start – he FITS cheaper, but may be good enough to give these more seasoned foes a battle

too. (2) HURRIKANE JUSTIN was just 1 for 27 last year but that win did come here at Yonkers (where he was 1

for 4), and he did hit board in 12 of his losses – just qualified back solidly, and may be ready to make his presence

felt right out of the box. (4) CUPID SHUFFLE was used harder than he’d like last week and wasn’t nearly as

effective – an easier trip makes him a legitimate threat tonight. (3) TEXAS HOLDEM was handled aggressively last

week and just missed holding 2nd at 54-1 – still a viable one to include on the bottom of exotics. (5) AYR CORLEO

NE GB used an easy trip to sneak into 2nd at the end last week – may not be as opportunistic tonight. (7) CIGAR SM

OKING JOE showed ability at 2 and was 1 for 1 here at Yonkers – guessing he’ll be handled conservatively tonight

as he makes his first start back at 3 from a horrible spot.

RACE 4 – (1) ROCK DIAMONDS N gave it his usual sharp try last week and can be forgiven for being overtaken

in the lane by a pair of Borgata hopefuls – he’ll get to call the shots again tonight...maybe this time he can get the

job done. (2) LYONS STEEL shipped in very sharp from The Swamp but faltered badly in his first start – raced

MUCH better in his last pair, and might have been the top choice here if Holland had stayed on board. (4) MIKI SH

AN N makes his U.S. debut off a pair of sharp qualifiers and may be a good one – he’s also eligible to the Borgata,

and really would be no real surprise here. (3) LUCAPELO A trailed all the way in his first try up at this level but

wasn’t far back at the end – Stratton sticks (over #7), and the move inside could help him grab a piece. (5) LEONID

AS A probably needs to be in a bit easier to threaten for a top prize these days, though a smaller award is still within

reach. (7) FUNATTHEBEACH N was a winner in his last pair but he’s up in class, stuck outside, and it seems like a

bad sign that Stratton opts to steer #3. (6) MARLBANK ROAD has been very good lately...but the downside is that

it’s landed him MUCH higher up than he’s really comfortable with.

RACE 5 – (4) JUST ROSAS LUCK was a solid 4th returning from Stga. – she won her next, then rebounded from a

disappointing try on 3/4 with a hard charging 2nd in her last – definitely the sharpest right now, and worthy of top

billing. (2) SUGAR BRITCHES had been struggling for some time before last week’s wake up call 2nd – if she can

build off that mile even a little, she can be a serious threat tonight. (1) ONEDERFULBEACH has been a player

week after week but just hasn’t finished well enough to take home the top prize – may be destined to land on the

bottom of exotics once more. (5) CANNERY ROW is another that seems to always “figure”, but then ultimately

settle for one of the smaller prizes – still belongs in exotics. (7) PLEASURE SEEKER can hang with these but will

definitely be compromised by the draw – needs some luck at the start for a chance at a decent piece. (6) TESLA PO

WER doesn’t have the best looking NJ form right now and tonight’s draw isn’t going to help – minor spoils? (8)

WHATINEEDISAMAN probably needs a much better draw to be any kind of serious player. (3) TUAPEKA JESSIE

N gets a good draw, but doesn’t have much else going for her right now.

RACE 6 – (1) SPIRIT OF STLOUIS N was a millionaire Down Under and started off his career in our Invitational

last September (and was the heavy favorite in his 2nd and 3rd starts) – he struggled at that level, but then continued to

struggle even as he plummeted down the class ladder in NJ – he returns to Yonkers in the bottom class and it would

be pretty hard NOT to list him on top against this field...but it would also be hard to back him at the windows as the

likely odds-on favorite. (4) SAILBOAT HANOVER’s efforts have been mixed since returning from the layoff – if

he can bring one of his “better” ones, he’ll have a chance to rally for a piece in this pretty blank field. (3) BETTOR

B SIRIUS found some better form in his last couple at Pocono, even if vs. cheaper – we’ll see if he built up enough

confidence to race well here too. (7) ALWAYS ROCKIN had some issue and stopped last week, but some of his

other miles could give him a shot at a piece here – maybe he can add some value to the exotics? (2) VIVA LAS VEG

AS N has been limited to minor shares in his local tries this year and returns off a horrible try across the river – the

good draw feels like his best asset right now. (5) MY ULTIMATE STAR A had been struggling before finding a

pocket trip in a soft Pocono field and grabbing a 2nd last week – not sure he can be as effective tonight, though. (6)

MUSCLE BART A was struggling at the end of his 2024 season and hasn’t done much better to start off 2025 –

looking for some better signs. (8) THREE IN HEAVEN A will be hard pressed to get into the hunt from out here.

RACE 7 – (1) ALL CLASS went on the shelf last July and didn’t return until February – he wasn’t beaten too badly

in the PcD “Winners Over” in his first start back, was a good 3rd in his next then was 2nd here at Yonkers last week,

forced to chase the wicked :53.4 half before taking over on the back side, and almost hanging on – he’ll be

controlling the action tonight, and the road to the winner’s circle goes through him. (3) MOMENT IS HERE gave it

a good try 2 back when 2nd to BOILING OAR, then was 4th in the same race as the top choice in his last, pacing a

HUGE final half just to be around at the wire– could be the main danger. (2) TRANSPARENCY hasn’t been a threat

lately but he also hasn’t been bad – the post relief will keep him closer to the action, and that could help him grab a

share. (5) TASTE OF HONEY is another that hasn’t been a big player lately, but tonight’s class drop could help him

get into the hunt. (8) BOILING OAR hasn’t been in “top form” in some time, but he does have 2 wins this year - if

Kakaley can improve a bit at the start, maybe he can grab a small piece? (4) LOUS SWEETREVENGE tends to lag

and rally, so he’ll be hoping for some trip luck to help with his late kick Both (6) GREG THE LEG & (7)

ALADDIN figure to be too far back to have much say tonight.

RACE 8 – (8) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE has taken 6 of her last 8 starts with the 2 losses coming to CHIAPANECAS

(who isn’t in here tonight) – she’ll need a few things to go her way from out here, but she’s sharp enough to take

another IF they do. (1) TWIST LITTLE GIRL N was 2nd to the top choice 3 back then raced well for a pair of 4ths

after that – the rail draw makes her a prime candidate for a good chunk of this. (3) RACEY RACH takes a tough

jump from 30s to 50s tonight (off the re-claim) but she’s very sharp, and may be up to the task – playable in exotics.

(7) YS SENSATIONALCITY was no match for the winner’s brush last week but somehow was able to hold 2nd after

the top one drew off – she recently won 4 in a row and is a pretty tough mare...but may struggle a bit with the bad

draw. (4) OKINAWA BEACH A threw a clunker last week but hit board in 3 of 4 just prior to that – one to consider

for exotics at that 20-1 ML price. (6) AMBUSHED feels like she’s tailing a bit after a recent 3 race winning streak

and tonight’s draw won’t help – minor spoils? (5) BEE OKAY A got very good for a while for this barn but is

currently in the midst of a rough patch – watching for better signs. (2) PARTY CRUISER gets a good draw but feels

like she may need to be in a little easier.

RACE 9 – (6) HARPER SEELSTER drew poorly and had no chance in her last pair but really didn’t finish far back

in either start – she drops to 20s tonight and while she gets another bad draw, she may be able to overcome it against

this bunch – worth a look at a decent price. (2) PINE BUSH MAGA finally got to the Yonkers winner’s circle in

start #43 last week and her connections barely had a chance to celebrate, as she was claimed from that start – chance

to repeat for her new crew. (4) DREAM DANCING was no factor at all in her first start back from NJ but did race

much better last week– she has a good local history, and some upset potential tonight (7) DELITFULCATHERIN N

has clearly seen better days, but at least she’s been racing well at these lower levels – she drops in for a $20K tag

tonight but she draws poorly, and feels like a bad sign that Stratton is driving #6 instead – still can’t discount her

chances. (3) HURRIKANE LORI ANN raced ok a couple of times from decent posts and may do so tonight – ok to

use underneath. (1) ELLAS REASON A draws the pole for our leading trainer/driver team and will surely attract

plenty of tote action – she also hasn’t been all that sharp, and could be vulnerable. (5) LINE EM UP can’t be

counted out of this but she feels like she may be tailing a bit and she’s another likely to take a decent amount of $$.

(8) EXOTIC DRAGON did race well here on 1/21 but faces a tough task from Post 8 in her return from PA.

RACE 10 - Tough race! (2) PURPLE POET threw a total clunker at Pocono last start but he’s back in the box

quickly so perhaps we should just give him a pass – his prior 2 starts (here at Yonkers) were competitive against

much better than these, and his price figures to be decent – one of several possibilities in here. (3) POINTOMYGRA

NSON wasn’t going very well in the latter part of 2024, but he DID win 17 races and $260K here over the last 2

seasons – Bartlett takes the drive tonight (off the qualifier) and he has a knack for making good decisions...could be

ready for a big mile right off the bench. (1) FULTON was hammered down to 3/5 for his Yonkers return but the

unreliable 5YO broke before the start and really killed his chances – Bartlett bails (bad sign), and he still figures to

be overbet – definitely risky. (5) BIG DREAM FELLA failed to get in play from a bad spot last week but his first 2

starts of the year were good – possible upsetter? (4) GAMBLINGTERROR doesn’t feel like a candidate for the top

slot but an easy trip could at least see him take home a small slice. (6) HEISMAN PLAYER is racing much better

for his current barn than he was for his last one, but his wins are still few and far between, and this is a really tough

spot. (7) AIR FORCE HANOVER qualified nicely at PcD but was no factor in either of his first 2 starts of the year

– another class drop could help. (8) TWIN B POWERBALL is another who may look more appealing NEXT week,

with a class drop and (hopefully) much better draw.

RACE 11 – (4) REAL LADY SADIE won 14 races last year (9 here at Yonkers) and has continued to race well in

2025, despite dealing with some bad posts – the move inside could make her tough in the finale. (1) GINGER TREE

LIZ wasn’t as sharp last week (when 4th) as she was in her prior 2 (a win and a close 2nd) – if she brings her best

effort, she can be a legitimate threat from this spot. (8) WHOS PERFECT was an excellent 2nd 2 back then built off

that with last week’s sharp victory – she’s more than capable of taking another, but will need at least a bit of trip luck

to overcome the draw. (2) NITE TIME DEAL did pick up a win at this level 5 starts back so she can’t be dismissed

too quickly – she does seem well off her best form, however, so insist on a good price if thinking of using her

tonight. (3) JILLIAN JIGGS pops up with a decent effort from time to time, and may have been closer last week if

not for being trapped way too long – good value horse to use underneath. (6) HOLYMOTHEROFMOSES seems

capable of a bit better than what we’ve seen from her so far – willing to include for 3rd/4th. (5) SHEIKH YABOOTY

N turned in that form reversing win 3 back but showed little before and little since – sticking with the more

consistent players in here. (7) ODDS ON SARA SARA would be hard to recommend in her current form.