RACE 1 - (4) MY MIKI BEACH has found his better form again and drops back in for a tag off a pair of
narrow losses - he has speed inside and outside of him so his trip is a bit unpredictable...but he does figure
to offer some value in tonight's opener. (7) CERTIFIABLE has hit the lead in 4 of his last 5 starts and
reported home a winner each time - he would be hard to leave off your tickets here, but he does have more
speed to his inside than usual, so be careful about taking too short a price. (3) TWIG has hit board in 6
straight starts and goes back to Brennan tonight (for whom he's won twice) - if things get a bit heated up
front, he may be able to reel 'em in late. (5) SHAKESPEARE has been finding himself trying to rally from
tough spots in most of his recent tries - he's another that would benefit greatly if things get hot and heavy in
front of him (2) FULSOME has a win and 2 seconds (behind #7) since arriving at YR- he can be right there
with another good trip but the rail horse may get away fast, and there will be outside leavers as well - will
all come down to trip! (8) STRIKING IMPACT elects to drop in for $75K and that figures to leave him
trying to rally from last - will need some major battling to reach tonight. (6) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER just
looks like the long, hard campaign has worn him down a bit - he'll also be coming from well back, making
things all that more difficult. (1) GENTLE GIANT perked up vs. much cheaper in PA in his last pair - hard
to say if he's ready to step up and content with these much better ones now.
RACE 2 - (6) SHUFFLE UP HANOVER was used very hard 2 back and still just missed in his first try at
this level - he came back to jog in his next, and looms the one to beat tonight even from Post 6. (5) FISHER
MANS SON had an outstanding 9-6-1-1 season at 2 (in the Maritimes) but hasn't been quite as successful
at 3 (so far) - he does show a couple of wins since adding Lasix recently and more importantly, makes his
local debut tonight for a barn that's been on fire all month...could have a big say here. (2) LAZ had been
doing some good work so last week's "meh" 3rd was a little disappointing - if he bounces back to his best
effort, he could be a big player. (3) CANT SWAY ME seems a bit below the main players but still may be
able to grab himself a decent piece. (4) SILK ROAD has been away for 3 weeks after finishing well back in
his last pair - even on his best effort, he may be a bit below these. (1) WILD BLUE WONDER is off 3
weeks after a pair of distanced lines, and a filly facing the boys - wait for a better scenario.
RACE 3 - (4) WHATS STANLEY GOT A was a big player in 5 straight Opens, gets some class relief, and
gets Jordan back in the bike - there are other tough horses in here, but that 6-1 ML price makes him worth
listing on top. (1) SPORTY M THREE has been on a long form spree, and has 2 recent wins at this level
(including last week) - hard to not have him on your tickets from the pole. (3) OAKWOODNITOWNIT IR
was well off his best form for a while but has definitely upped his game lately - sharp enough to be a big
threat here if he continues to bring his "A Game". (5) BURNHAM BOY N has appreciated the recent barn
change, winning back to back starts for his new connections - he definitely faces tougher here, and draws
outside a few main foes...may have to settle for a smaller slice tonight. (6) MOONLIGHT SHADOW has 9
wins this year and should never be taken lightly - he'll need some major trip luck to win from this spot,
however. (2) BLANK STARE was a strong 2nd off the layoff but did benefit from an easy two hole trip -
may not be as fortunate this time. (7) TYPHOON BANNER N is probably quite a bit better than his lines
suggest but he lands yet another brutal post - on the upside, almost all the money on his card drops off after
tonight. (8) DELIGHTFUL DUDE N is in career form, but figures to be significantly hampered by Post 8.
RACE 4 - (6) SETH HANOVER has been a little camera shy this year but he's generally been facing
tougher fields than these, and definitely gets a complete pass for last week (caught behind a quitter) - a live
trip should make him a very legitimate player in here (2) TOPVILLE SOMROCKET has a bunch of efforts
that would be good enough to beat these, but his last couple suggest he MAY be tailing a bit - hard to leave
him off your tickets, but also hard to rely on him completely right now. (8) TUGGIN ON MY HEART, like
to many before him, instantly perked up upon joining the Dynamic Duo - drops in for a tag, lands in a soft
division, and does have a chance to beat these...even from Post 8. (1) TWO FACED is inconsistent and also
a bit of a question mark at this level - he does start from the pole, and he does figure to get a much better
trip that last week - not impossible. (3) IMMA BE was brought back to life by a trainer that has specialize
(among other things) in rehabilitation projects - he started to tail immediately upon being claimed on 8/7,
and he did tire in the lane last week, racing off the short layoff - seems vulnerable as the 2-1 ML choice. (7)
BETTER OPTION is racing weel out of town and gets Bartlett for his local debut...he's also unproven vs.
these types, draws terribly, and is the only 3YO in the field. (4) HES SPECIAL was on a good roll for a
while but feels like he's gone in the opposite direction recently - in need of a wake up call. (5) EMINEM
HANOVER was better in his last, even if trip-aided - faces much better now, however.
RACE 5 - (5) MOONSHINE KISSES has enjoyed an outstanding 2023 season which includes success at
the top level - he recently seemed to be tailing off, but a short stay at his Stga, home base seems to have
gotten him back on track - willing to gamble that he's ready to bring a good one for his Hilltop return. (1)
ROCK DIAMONDS came up short in the lane last week but had a win and a pair of close 3rds just prior ro
that - could easily rebound tonight, and be right there with a good trip from the pole. (2) KINGSVILLE
struggled a bit in the 3-5YO Open but was able to deliver the front end score off last week's class drop - an
easy trip could land him another nice chunk tonight. (6) ITSALLABOUTFAITH N rallied nicely for 3rd in
his YR debut then followed that up with a front end jogburger - he tired after cutting the mile last week but
may be able to rebound with a live cover trip tonight. (3) OZONE BLUE CHIP hasn't been all that reliable
lately but he can never be counted out completely- the right trip could see him take home a piece of this. (7)
SPEED MAN N used an easy trip for a solid 3rd off the layoff 2 back, then elected NOT to lave from Post
7 last week (and was left with no chance) - if you think he may take a shot to improve a bit at the start, then
consider him for exotics. (4) YOROKOBI N has always acted like he may have more to give but he's failed
vs. lesser too many times to consider for more than a minor share tonight. (8) BIRTHDAY took a while but
is finally starting to really click as a 4YO - lands behind the 8 ball for his YR debut, however, and may
have to wait for a better spot to strut his best stuff.
RACE 6 - (2) REAL PEACE hasn't had any chance in his last 3 but did win 2 in a row prior to that - moves
back inside, and should be able to be a big player from this spot. (2) ARRHYTHMIC SURGE lost his first
18 starts here this year but has taken 2 of his last 3, with a 2nd in the other - if things get hot up front, he
could make his big late charge pay off once more. (7) ALOTBETTOR N has visited the winner's circle 9X
this year and is as sharp now as he's been all year - if Buter looks to his left he should see this as an
opportunity to leave the gate....and that would make him a live player, at a good price. (1) SHERIFF N is
another that has been left with no chance lately due to a series of terrible draws - he'll be closer to the action
tonight, and has a legitimate chance to be right there at the end. (6) GLACIS hit board in 4 of his last 5
starts, including 2 in this class - may have too much work to do when they turn for home to be a serious
threat tonight, though. (4) STATEMENT MADE A had his picture taken 9X this year, but none recently -
seems like more of a contender for a smaller prize, than a bigger one. (8) SULLIVAN is undeniably sharp
for a red hot barn but he's up in class from Post 8, and may need to wait for a friendlier spot. (5) TIN ROOF
RAIDER A feels a bit overmatched here.
RACE 7 - (4) JAHAN HANOVER has been knocking on the door the last few weeks, racing well on the
lead, from the pocket, then rallying from off the pace - not sure which trip he'll get tonight, but he's overdue
for a victory and may be able to grab one in this pretty wide open affair (3) JACKS LEGEND N will surely
attract plenty of attention based on both his reputation, and that last mile at PcD - he's not as reliable as he
used to be, so just be careful about falling in love at too short a price. (2) LUCKBEWITHALEX dug in to
hold off #4 two back then just had no prayer last week (8 hole) - if he brings his best effort, he'll be a major
threat here. (6) TWIN B HEART THROB had a useful tightener off the layoff 2 back then just missed last
week - he's at a major post disadvantage tonight, but still worth a look if the price is right. (1) CAVIART
SARGENT has disappointed many times vs. easier, but he was also very good last week from a difficult
spot - would at least consider if the price was juicy enough. (8) SOHO LENNON A just missed in this class
2 back (off a bad date) and the 13YO still has plenty of life in him - have to believe he'll be a better play
NEXT week, however, when he'll likely be dropping own to NW10000. (7) CYRUS N figures to be too far
back to have any real impact. (5) PHOENIX OF FLUZZY lands in a tough spot after missing 4 weeks.
RACE 8 - Tough race: (3) HAZEVILLE just missed to repeater RED RIGHT HAND two back (that one
got the jump on him into the stretch) then just missed last week to multiple Open winner ROCKNROLL
RUNA A, after cutting the mile - should offer good value for a horse as sharp right now as he is. (4) THIS
IS THE PLAN is a tough call - he's obviously not close to his best these days, but he did win 2 in a row
prior to a poor start in last week's 9/16ths dash - wouldn't take a short price if using on top. Both (7) LOUS
SWEETREVENGE and (8) NANDOLO N are capable of beating these IF either decides to leave, and is
able to improve a bit at the start - would consider using either as long as the prices are juicy enough. (2) KA
RLOO BRADLEY N's only U.S. win came down at the NW7500 level but a trio of 2nd place finishes has
seen him climb all the way to NW30000 since then - not sure how well he can hang with these, but we'll
find out! (1) HICKFROMFRENCHLICK didn't fire at all 2 back then offered only a weak first over bid in
his last - not impossible, but will need to bring a better game. (5) CHANTEE has held his form through all
of 2023 and is closing in on $100K - may need to be in a bit cheaper to threaten for a victory, however. (6)
JUSTASEC N dropped a class last week and was able to prevail on the front end (holding off #2) - likely
shooting for just minor spoils against these, however.
RACE 9 - (2) ROCKIN JUKEBOX couldn't win a race here at Yonkers this year for his previous
connections (0 for 14)....but after being claimed by the Dynamic Duo, he's now taken 4 of his last 6 starts -
shoots for 3 in a row tonight, and just may get it. (2) WICHITA LINEMAN was way overbet off the claim
last week (from a terrible spot) and raced ok to be 5th - lands in a much better spot tonight, and could be a
MUCH bigger player - worth including on your tickets. (7) DEETZY saw his 5 race winning streak halted
last week after finally succumbing to relentless pressure from the top choice - goes for a new barn tonight,
gets a bad draw BUT at least the price will be much higher on a horse that's beaten these LOTS of times.
(4) WON LAST FEELING was unable to get in play from a bad spot last week but has a bunch of very
sharp recent efforts - not a bad one to consider if looking for a last race "get out" horse. (8) THRASHER
had been struggling for a while but perked up to score victories in 2 of his last 3 starts - goes for new
connections tonight, and draws Post 8 up in class - tough assignment. (6) IMSTAYNALIVE is winless in
22 starts this year - seems like an unlikely spot for him to get off that schneid.