RACE 1 - Short field, but very well matched! (1) YO AJ benefited from the favored leader making a break
on the final turn last week but was very sharp nevertheless (making his 2nd start of Lasix) - he steps up in
class but the rail draw should help, and the 4YO has won 6 of his 11 career starts - we'll give him the slight
edge in a race with no "throwouts". (3) MY MIKI BEACH was certainly well prepped as he was able to
win here on 5/16 despite being away for 9 months - was a close 3rd in his next then 3rd again last week,
after battling hard a LONG way with #5 - an easier trip makes him a legitimate threat here. (5) JK GOING
WEST was very sharp here on 5/23 (upon arrival from Pocono) then came up super in his last, used hard
for most of the mile and still able to put away #3 before hanging on for the win - absolutely a chance to
repeat. (2) TWO FACED hit board in his first 10 starts here this year before finishing 4th in his last 4 starts
- draws well, and a live trip puts him in play for a piece. (6) GREG THE LEG beat the 3-5YO Open 3 back
but really disappointed when dropping down to this NW8 class last week, squandering a perfect trip to
finish just behind #5 - too soon to write him off in any way, but that 8/5 ML price seems way too low. (4)
TWIN B RAPTOR charged home to beat a modest NW5000 field 2 back but failed to fire at all vs. this
crew last week - could bounce back with a better try, and worth considering IF the price gets pretty juicy.
RACE 2 - (1) MY ULTIMATE STAR A is in a good way right now and that form is holding even as he
climbs the class ladder - gets to start from the best spot tonight, and that may help him come out on top. (5)
EL LE TISSIER N is a bit of an anomaly as the recent import was actually finishing 1st and 2nd every
week in Australia before shipping to the U.S. - he was very well backed and put in a BIG move in his
stateside debut (at Fhd.) before coming up just a little short at the end....Marohn opts for the top choice, but
this guy remains extremely dangerous with Bartlett filling in. (2) HICKFROMFRENCHLICK was racing
from Post 8 off a sick scratch 2 back so it was hardly a surprise to see him deliver a BIG (winning) effort
last week when right back in the box, and starting from the pole - he steps up one notch, but has to still be
seen as a big threat to repeat. (4) SARANAC BLUE CHIP found his form this Spring at Fhd. and brought it
back to Yonkers with him- add him to the list of live players in another short but solid field! (3) CHANTEE
is listed on the bottom but only because he may be coming from too far back (after a pocket win last week).
RACE 3 - (5) ONE CRAZY GUY was getting too hot in his first couple of local tries but seems to be much
more relaxed now - he's been improving, and would have been even closer last week if he hadn't been
bothered through the stretch by a drifting rival - may be able to pull off the mild upset in this pretty modest
field. (1) FUGLEMAN finished alertly in his last couple and seems to be on the upswing - he's probably the
one to beat from this spot, but he's 0 for 18 lifetime and figures to be a pretty short price tonight. (2) HOLD
MY DRINK was dull in his last couple but does add Lasix for tonight - could be next in line should the top
pair fail to deliver. (4) KID DID IT wasn't ready to do any damage as a 2YO but seems to be learning
quickly in his first few Freehold starts - he gets Stratton for his YR debut, and we'll see if he can build off
his recent NJ efforts. (3) CIRCLING THE PREY was a wire to wire winner in his local debut but struggled
in last week's much faster mile - moves back down to NW1, and should be a lot closer tonight. (6) EVERY
BODYLOVESLOU struggled to finish his miles in PA and has been having the same issue here at YR - the
outside draw also figures to make things tougher on him. (7) MIDNIGHT THUNDER seems like a work in
progress off his first 2 career starts.
RACE 4 - (1) SLING SHOCK was a big earner at 2 and 3 but his 4YO season hit a brief speed bump when
he was scratched sick here (5/9) for his first start back - he re-qualified powerfully, but landed in an
impossible spot on 5/23 -- his LAST start was excellent, however, and it took a big mile from the classy
FORTIFY to beat him...good chance he can get his picture taken tonight. (3) MICKY GEE N had a rough
'22 season but he started off 2023 like he was set to have a good year - he's really leveled off in his last few
starts, however, but maybe he can land on a good trip tonight and rally for a good piece. (4) MAXIMUS
RED A is 0 for 12 here this year and has lost to cheaper in most of those starts - on the flip side, he did win
in PA 3 back, and his overall recent form is on the upswing...not a bad spot to leave the gate, and hope to
land on a good trip. (6) IMA HAPPY FELLA GB was a prolific winner in the UK and has done good work
since arriving in the U.S. as well - would have liked his chances a lot more from a better spot, but he's still
worth using underneath IF the price is juicy. (2) DON DOMINGO N had a big 2022 season but he's been
idle since late November - guessing he'll need a start or two, but will check the tote board for any additional
hints. (5) DIAMONDBEACH hasn't been clicking at all lately, and actually fits the bottom class right now -
waiting for better signs before hopping back on his team. (7) STATE SENATOR is on his game right now
but does figure to be hurt by both the class hike and terrible draw.
RACE 5 - CAN YOU GO THE DISTANCE - 1/2 MILE: (4) SIMON SAYS HANOVER showed a ton of
potential as a youngster - he missed his entire 4YO season and was slow to come around at 5 this year....but
in just a week with one of our premier barns, he looked a lot like his old self with last week's effortless
blowout victory - if this race was the standard mile, he'd feel like a stickout....but the "1/2 mile sprint" does
make things a bit less certain. (1) SIX FEET APART gets a barn change for tonight that has resulted in
massive form improvements in the past - look for more of the same with this guy. (2) MISTER SPOT A
may seem a little cheaper on paper but he has a good local history, and definitely has speed - could be part
of this. (6) DEETZY has raced well in most of his starts this year but has just one win and one 2nd from 15
local starts - he can leave, but Post 6 may hurt him a bit. (3) BONDI SHAKE N seems a bit below a couple
of the main players but draws well enough to be dragged along for a small share. (7) FLOW WITH JOE
hasn't been sharp and draws poorly - sticking with others. (8) VELOCITY KOMODO really figures to be
crushed by Post 8 in this 1/2 mile dash. (5) NIGHT WATCHMAN didn't function in his first local try - he's
on the "watch list" for now.
RACE 6 - (6) LOUS THE ATTITUDE got a big barn change after his start on 5/6 but landed in tough at
PcD for his first start and also faced some stretch traffic - shipped over and came up big in his first local try,
just missing to heavily favored BEN SOLO - the one to beat tonight. (1) BARBOSSA HANOVER had a
very promising first start of his 3YO season but made a very costly break last week - could easily be a big
player here if he minds his manners. (2) MIKITEEN took 12 starts to break his maiden but then made it 2
in a row- he should fit well in his first local try and could grab a nice piece from this spot. (4) BEST
BETTOR went his best ever local try last week when he finished 2nd to the sharp winner- suppose he's
earned himself a spot in the exotics off that effort. (3) RAYRAY won 4 of his last 5 at Tioga but it's still
tough to say how well he'll fit with these - certainly willing to include him on the bottom of exotics until we
get a clearer picture. (7) ON DAYBOO flattened a bit at the end of his first local try and lost the place spot
- he tired again last week, and just seems a little iffy right now after drawing so poorly. (5) FENDI
HANOVER has been chasing better than these out of town most weeks but last week's drop at PcD didn't
seem to help all that much - leaning towards others, but wouldn't be shocked to see him race well in his YR
debut. (8) CANT SWAY ME took some $$ for his local debut (getting some class relief) but could only
manage a non-threatening 3rd- hard to get excited about his chances from Post 8.
RACE 7 - CAN YOU GO THE DISTANCE - 1/2 MILE: (1) HURRIKANEKINGJAMES had been racing
well prior to the claim and has a pair of good starts since then - if Buter gives him the very aggressive drive
that's needed here, he'll have a chance to outsprint these. (6) PURPLE POET may have trouble getting in
play at the start from this spot but he was pretty good last week and should be a good price tonight - worth
a look. (2) BETTOR SUN was dull last week and is 0 for 12 on the year....he's certainly a good fit in this
field, but hard to endorse at 7/5 ML in this unpredictable 1/2 mile dash. (3) PRO BEACH fits well enough
class-wise, draws ok and might have a chance with the right scenario. (7) THREE IN HEAVEN failed to hit
board in his first 5 local starts before a close 2nd last week - would have liked his chances a bit more with a
better draw. (4) STELLAR YANKEE usually isn't the greatest leaver - while he does fit with these (in
general), he may be at a disadvantage for tonight. (5) GARDYS LEGACY A just raced on Friday night and
finished well back - just not having a very good year. (8) FLYING WINGARD A ships in from Delaware
and lands in a horrendous spot - will observe for next time.
RACE 8 - (5) MORE THAN YA KNOW has been facing, and beating, better than what he'll be facing in
here - if he continues to perform as well for his new barn as he's been doing for his other recent trainers,
he'll be tough to knock off in his Hilltop debut. (1) WILLIAM HANOVER shows mostly good form at
Stga., though it's hard to know the quality of the competition - he debuts tonight for a barn known to get
quick results, and draws the pole with Bartlett - logical player. (4) KRAKEN SEELSTER drops from the
NJSS and should appreciate the easier competition - improvement can be expected, though it's hard to say
if it'll be enough to make him a serious player. (2) ILLINI JETSET makes his first start at 3 after doing
good work in Illinois at 2 - he's a bit of a mystery in here, but we'll know more about him after tonight. (7)
STORM THE COURT picked up a 2nd from a tough spot last week and was 3rd from another tough spot at
Chester 3 starts down - maybe he can add some value to the exotics? (8) WE SHALL SEA took all the $$ 2
back, was aggressively handled and easily wired cheaper - was an even 4th up in class last week, and may
have a tough time getting in play from Post 8 tonight. (3) BESTONEYET HANOVER has a few good
recent Fhd. lines but he may be a bit cheaper than the main players in here. (6) BUCKEYE EMERY backed
up in his local debut, and draws poorly for tonight.
RACE 9 - (5) BETTER WATCH IT has gone some big miles this year but clearly last week's victory was
the best of all - Dube takes her over #1, and we'll stay on board too. (1) GOLDEN QUEST N gave it all she
had last week (for her new barn) but came up 2nd best to an incredibly sharp foe - she may run into the
same fate tonight! (3) WILDCAT ANTONIA raced very well the last 2 weeks (win and 3rd) with
Siegelman driving and he picks up the drive again tonight - she'll be coming late, and another good piece is
within reach. (7) SEZANA N draws poorly and can be very unreliable from week to week - still, playable
for 3rd/ 4th at that 20-1 ML price. (2) SHOTGUN PERSUASION moves up in class but has clearly found
better form lately - may be able to tow along for a minor share. (4) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX just hasn't
been on her best game for a while - still looking at only a minor award. (6) PAIGES GIRL was able to grab
a win at the bottom level 3 back but it's her only victory of the season - she usually struggles a bit up at this
$50K level. VEL DONNA gets stuck behind the 8 ball again after finishing up the track last week.