Jason Bartlett did NOT drive Thursday night so it’s unknown as to whether he’ll be here tonight – keep
that in mind and adjust plays, if necessary
RACE 1 – (3) GOLDEN COMPASS has lines at The Meadows that aren’t all that exciting but he gets a BIG trainer
and driver switch for tonight, and that makes him worth a look in a race with no stickouts. (4) BEERTHIRTY K had
good trot for 3rd in his first start after the winter break but struggled with a tougher first over trip last week – he’s a
good fit here, and a logical player. (5) PERRON was dead short for his seasonal return but raced much better when
4th last week – barn seems to be coming around, and this guy could add some value to the exotics. (6) YUCATAN
PARTY MAN shows a solid qualifier at Stga. and should fit well here – may be able to outperform that 15-1 ML
price with some trip luck. (1) ATTA GIRL DANI shows a nice qualifier last week but was 0 for 13 here last year.
And 0 for 24 overall – maybe a minor share? (7) ABRUZZO does have the ability to throw a big mile at times but
this just feels like a very tough spot – at least he’ll be a big price for anybody looking to take a shot with him. (2)
ARCHERY SEELSTER caught a weak field upon arrival from NJ and was able to take ‘em wire to wire – the good
draw can help with tonight’s class jump, but he still may find these a bit too tough. (7) MUFASA AS drops out of
40s but still seems in too tough, especially after drawing Post 8.
RACE 2 – (3) P CHICO wasn’t bad in NW10000 two back (finished up decently) then was an ok 3rd behind a pair
of pretty classy rivals last week – this may be a field where he has a chance to come out on top. (4) MOHATU AS
shows some mixed recent form but when he’s on his game, this is a field where he can do damage - and his lone YR
win last year did come with Kakaley driving. (7) FULL STRENGTH doesn’t have the best looking lines right now
but he DOES have ability when “right”, and he did finish alertly last week after being handled very patiently – not a
bad stab for longshot fans. (6) B NICKING was well backed and aggressively handled last week, holding on for 2nd
after cutting the mile – another quick start could make him a player again tonight. (5) WIN TOGETHER AS won
3X here earlier this summer but that was vs. easier – his efforts for the past few months have been mixed, and that
last 3rd was just “ok” – would need a good price to consider him on top tonight. (1) ALL TOO WELL adds hopples,
and perhaps that can help his cause – he was already tiring BEFORE last week’s miscue, however, and his overall
form has been poor, as well. (2) THE AMERICAN EAGLE was just 9-0-02 here last year and been idle since 12/22.
RACE 3 – (7) IDEAL COVER had some pace after shaking free vs. much better 2 back, then had no prayer last
week – lands another terrible post, but at least in a much softer field – barn sent out an upset winner on Thurs.
night...maybe this can be another? (1) ANNELIESE HANOVER rallied steadily for 3rd off the layoff last week,
draws best tonight and is listed at 15-1 ML – may be worth a stab. (5) MISS DOTTIE MAE is the logical favorite of
a pair of decent tries across the river but she was unreliable here for a good chunk of last year, and may end up way
overbet tonight. (8) LAURIE LEE gave it a try on the front end vs. better last week and was able to last for 3rd –
she’ll likely need another quick start tonight for any real chance from out here. (4) MACHS LEGACY A was 0 for
13 here last year so it was no real surprise to see her falter on the lead last week, even against a soft field – may do
better tonight with a more conservative steer. (3) LOUSLOULEMON is 11-0-0-1 the past 2 years and clearly one of
the few “black sheep” in his high powered barn – leaning elsewhere. (6) HUNTING LINDY seemed to be in a great
spot turning for home last week but came up short in the lane – could be tighter for her 2nd start of the year but that
may also be offset by the poor draw. (2) CALLMEQUENBEE A showed little in either of her first 2 starts of 2025.
RACE 4 – (2) ENERGYSOURCE finished with good trot for a fast-finishing 3rd in his first start of the year, then
was “sneaky good” last week, hitting the wire with interest after sitting last all the way – he gets significant post
relief, and should be a serious player here. (6) DWS POINT MAN showed little in his 2 starts in 2025 but he’s used
to tacking tougher, and some in the barn are racing better in their 2nd and 3rd starts this year – would be no surprise at
all at this reduced level. (1) CAPRICIOUS ONE is listed at 20-1 ML from the pole but he raced better than his line
looks 2 back, and he could offer some serious value tonight. (3) CAL MILES N SHELL is hard to gauge form-wise
right now but when he’s good, he’s more than capable against these types – would consider if the price is good
enough. (4) VALI HANOVER left from a ridiculous spot last week (off the layoff) and was predictably parked – at
least that start may have tightened him up a bit, and we’ll see if he can improve tonight, with Yannick at the controls.
(5) BARRY BLACK had just 2 wins last year after a 3 win season the year before – it seems like the 14YO has seen
better days. (7) BRAVE BY DESIGN lands all the way outside and doesn’t seem sharp enough to overcome it.
RACE 5 – (7) VIBRANCE wasn’t on her game last start but she’s gone some big miles here vs. a lot better than
these – willing to give her a chance to make amends in this easier spot. (1) MALUKA MISS N has good overall
form in NJ and draws best for her Yonkers debut – deserves plenty of respect here. (6) DISARONNO HILL landed
on a bad trip in NJ last start but her prior 2 were excellent – very tough draw for her first Yonkers start since 2023
but at least she’ll be a big price for anybody looking to give her a try. (8) JENDEN STRIKE A was 0 for 12 here last
year but hit board several times vs. better – not sure if she’ll be able to find a way into the race from out here,
though. (4) TWIN B ALLURE is listed as the 2-1 ML favorite despite failing to get a check in her last 4 starts –
have to believe there’s better value with others. (5) SHAKE ME LOOSE shipped in with lines from Batavia that
would make her a player last week so that 17-1 price she paid was a major overlay – she faces a tougher task tonight,
though. (2) FAVORITE BEACH had a good year (overall) in 2024 but struggled through the end of the campaign
and that seems to have carried over (so far) in 2025. (3) KAIRAKICONFIDENTL N is just one of many from the
barn that just hasn’t been clicking recently.
RACE 6 – Tough race: (4) VILLAGE JADE couldn’t sustain her first over bid last week but she was facing better
and racing off a bad date – could be tighter now, and she’s listed at 8-1 ML for a strong barn that’s been “extra hot”
to start off 2025. (6) CRÈME DELIGHT was 0 for 13 here last year but often raced well against some sharp foes – a
live trip makes her dangerous tonight. (5) CELIA B MONEY steps up a peg off last week’s win but she can be tough
at this level too – a live trip makes her a threat once more. (1) MORNING HAS BROKEN was well backed in both
of her 2025 starts but she was a little short 2 back, then lost any real chance with a break before the start last week –
maybe this is the week she delivers her best? (2) ALTA MADEIRA N has been holding her good form even as she’s
been climbing up the ladder – playable in exotics. (7) TALENT TO SPARE A was very good 2 back (off the bad
date) but then struggled last week – if you think she’ll be back on her game tonight, the price will surely be enticing.
(8) AWESOME HILL just missed in her first local try then jogged in her next (vs. cheaper than these) – draws Post
8 for her first start in 5 weeks, and may be taking a conservative approach.
RACE 7 – (6) TACHYON was getting a little tired late last week but still able to hold off a classy tripsitter – he
moves up a notch, but still below the levels he’s used to competing at ...we'll give him top billing once more. (7)
EPOS OSTERVANG DK took several months off but showed some good signs last week in his 2nd start off the
layoff – willing to give him a look tonight as long as the price is decent. (5) EYE OF A TIGER AS made his
Yonkers return a winning one last week, and now sits just $11K shy of the $1M dollar mark – could get closer with
another good effort tonight. (1) THE BALLYKEEL DEAL was no threat in his last pair but didn’t race terribly,
either – could easily grab a decent share from this spot. (2) DEJERATE HANOVER raced well to be 2nd two back
but was definitely helped by an opportunistic trip – lost all chance after an early miscue last week (equipment break)
and may be able to land a decent piece here if he can land another good trip. (4) RODEO HILL is now 0 for 13
locally and getting harder to consider for the top slot – still willing to include underneath, though. (3) CREATIVE
VENTURE was no factor 2 back then broke last week – sticking with others right now. (8) CHINESE WHISPER N
gets stuck all the way outside after a disappointing effort last week.
RACE 8 – (1) EASY TO PLEASE bounced back with a much better 2024 season after a disappointing year in ’23 –
she finished with plenty of pace from well back last week (2nd start of the year) and now moves all the way inside –
look for a well backed, very aggressive try tonight. (4) OKINAWA BEACH A was a very good 2nd to start off 2025
and finished with pace from an impossible spot last week – maybe she can spice up the exotic a bit. (5) TWIST LIT
TLE GIRL N used an aggressive start to grab a pocket trip last week, and that helped her grab 2nd at a big price –
may be able to do that again, but the price will be much lower now. (6) ULTIMATE SPEED was an ok 5th in a useful
tightener last week– eligible to turn in an even better effort tonight, but the bad draw could hurt her chances a bit. (2)
MCMARKLE SPARKLE looked well short off the layoff last week but that doesn’t mean she can’t bring a better
effort tonight – willing to consider underneath. (7) TWO PISTOL ANNIE just didn’t fire last week and draws poorly
for tonight – minor spoils only. (3) ODDS ON SARA SARA makes her local debut for a new barn and will need to
show that she can hang with these tough older mares. (8) LUCKY ARTIST A struggled off the class jump last week
and now has to start from the far outside.
RACE 9 – (6) TIPSY MONI won 12 of her 19 starts here last year so it was no surprise to see her start of 2025 back
in the winner’s circle – big threat to get there again tonight. (4) INFINITI STONE had a disastrous qualifier on 1/11
but added Lasix the next week and whistled off a mile in 1:52.4 – he proved it was no fluke with last week’s 2nd
place finish behind a horse who came right back to win last night, and he looms a legitimate player once more. (5)
HOWLINGATHEMOON DK earned $268K in Europe and qualified nicely for her new connections – hard to say
how serious he’ll be for his first U.S. start, but that 20-1 ML price is definitely tempting. (3) SAINT K drew Post 8
off a break the week before and was content just to deliver a clean mile – chance he can be more involved tonight,
with a chance at a share. (1) HAND DOVER DAN has been behaving every week but may be off his best game –
small slice? (7) FERRETTI gets some class relief but that MAY be offset by the terrible draw. (2) WINDSONG PIO
NEER was no threat in his first 2 starts this year and will need to be a bit better to be a serious player tonight.
RACE 10 – (1) POP IT landed in a fast 1:55 qualifier and should benefit from it – he’s 2 for 3 at Yonkers and while
he’ll be taking on older rivals in his 4YO return, he may be good enough (and ready enough) to handle this group.
(5) MOVIN ON UP wasn’t bad 2 back but then got parked the mile last week – chance he could outrace that 15-1
ML price with a kinder trip tonight. (2) BUGABOO LOU just never really clicked after moving to this barn last year
– he’ll likely be favored here, and could be vulnerable. (7) JET ROCK finished willingly for 3rd last week off the
class drop – might have been listed higher tonight if not for the bad draw. (3) THRASHER just hasn’t been sharp in
a long time – we’ll see if the move inside can at least help him be a bigger part of the action. (8) HUGH HESTON
made a nice recovery after going offstride briefly last week but he faces a daunting task from Post 8. (4) C BET
HANOVER isn’t all that sharp right now but an easy trip could see him grab a small slice. (6) ROCKME ROLLME
comes into this off a pair of dismal efforts.