RACE 1 - (1) TITHING BLUE CHIP only made a couple of starts at 2 but hinted at a little ability - was
well back in her first return qualifier at 3 but certainly looked a lot better in her 2nd prep (in NJ), beating all
her rivals except for OPEN mare, Lit De Rose....may be worth a stab in her 3YO pari mutuel debut. (4)
HEAVEN SENT ME returned sharp at 3 (in KY), and now debuts locally (on Lasix) for a barn that tends to
improve fresh stock considerably - looking for a strong mile from her. (6) HESTON HONEY crushed a
NW2 field 2 back, then came up 2nd best last week to a promising Canadian shipper - very live player once
again. (5) ONE EYED WANDA ships in from PA with lines that suggest she'll be a good fit here - include
her in exotics. (3) SHES A BULLVILLE has 3 career wins and raced well in a few recent out of town starts
- another with a chance to land somewhere on the ticket. (2) ASHLEES SUPREME draws inside but will
have to improve on her recent out of town efforts to be a player here. (8) PEMBROKE IDEAL BJ seems to
have gotten better since finishing up the track here on 5/17, but it would still be tough to consider here from
out here. (7) ROLL WITH SHORTY looked dead short off the layoff last week.
RACE 2 - (3) GABBYS GIRL had some issue in the MGM Ladies Final and finished well back - was
freshened up and returned sharp, winning her first start back before coming up 2nd best to the razor sharp
BABS JANSEN the next week - raced hard and came up 2nd best again last week, but feels like the one to
knock off tonight. (5) MIKI ROSE has taken a liking to Yonkers, winning (easily) in 3 of her last 4, with a
close 2nd (to the heavy choice) in the lone loss -- remains a solid threat despite facing tougher tonight. (1)
COZ IM SPECIAL threw a dud on 6/1 then was scratched sick the next week - draws best now, and will be
a legitimate threat IF she's 100%. (4) SHEZAFREAKLIKEME was a very game 3rd shipping in last week
and definitely has ability - ok for a piece, but may need a catch driver to get her to the winner's circle. (2)
SWEET PINK finished ok for 4th returning from the layoff last week - eligible to be sharper now, with a
chance at another decent chunk. (6) COMMANDER CATHY N was freshened up after racing over her
head in the Matchmaker Series and disappointed in her first start back - not writing her off by any means,
but would like to see a better mile before giving her an endorsement. (7) PULL ME THROUGH isn't bad
right now, but doesn't figure to be able to get into the mix from out here.
RACE 3 - (4) REMEMBER THE BEACH had issues in a few recent starts but that last qualifier was more
like it - we'll assume that the sharpest barn on the planet has him good now, and we'll give him top billing.
(2) MIKEY CAMDEN backed through the field debuting last start for the Dynamic Duo but tonight's
addition of Lasix probably explains that- on his best, he can be a major threat here. (8) SO MANY ROADS
is 0 for 15 this year and his one dimensional racing style (sit back with one late rally) is most responsible
for that - he'll be coming from last here, but he'll also be a pretty nice price - not the worst bomb you could
ever bet on. (3) FIZZING N was sent off at 3/5 last week, driven very aggressively but just not up for the
task - needs to be sharper if he hopes to contend for the top slot tonight (5) ROCK N TONY will appreciate
the class drop, but just hasn't been sharp - we'll see if it perks him up enough to be a serious player. (1)
WHATS YOUR BEEF is 0 for 26 over the past years and just looks a bit cheap - maybe the rail can help
him land a minor share? (6) FOLLOW YOUR HEART is 9-0-0-1 this year, and 6-0-0-0 here at Yonkers -
prefer others. (7) OUR MAJORDAN A lands Post 7 off the qualifier for his new barn - prefer to just watch,
for now.
RACE 4 - Wide open: (7) SAMSON BLUE CHIP has been sharp for some time, and was right there 4th on
the wire in his first try at this level last week - he's overcome several outside posts recently, and he should
be a decent price from here - one of many possible winners. (2) BONDI SHAKE N was handled very
conservatively last time but still wasn't far back at the end - Siegelman's own is a proven player with these,
and may get a more aggressive steer tonight - chance with the right trip. (1) SAUVIGNON BLUECHIP
showed so much promise as a 2YO but has thrown far more bad efforts than good ones since then - his last
couple (at Monti) show that the ability is still there, and he's definitely feeling pretty good right now - may
have a chance to upset tonight. (3) HIGH ST CORRIDOR was sent off favored last week but faltered very
late after cutting the mile, and had to settle for the place DH - remains a very viable player. (5) JIM BLUE
was no threat in his first 2 tries here at this level but did beat this same class up at "The Ridge" last week -
chance if the trip goes his way. (4) SETH HANOVER hasn't been on his game lately, and needs to find his
better form in order to be a threat tonight. (6) UNCONTROLLABLE is just 1 for 16 here at Yonkers, and
seems likely to contend for a minor share only. (8) HURRIKANE GEORGIE ships in sharp from NJ, but
was 6-0-0-0 here last year and gets stuck all the way outside.
RACE 5 - (4) BAY CITY is just 1 for 14 lifetime but he was right there against MUCH better in his last 3
starts, and would appear to have a major edge over his rivals tonight - gets a confident nod in his YR debut.
(1) BEST BETTOR didn't show much in 4 Yonkers starts (April/May) but he's been much better in his last
few in PA - draws best for a live pilot, and could easily land somewhere on the ticket. (6) LONE WOLF
AMERICAN was terrible in his first local try but he was also adding Lasix...and it's possible the dosage
needs to be adjusted a bit - decent value horse to throw in underneath. (3) ETBAUER hasn't had any
success in his 2 local tries, but he does have a few PcD lines that could land him a piece of this - another
good bomb to consider for exotics. (5) CAPTAIN BUTLER was a dullish 4th in his local debut but he
seems capable of a bit better - maybe a small piece? (2) HURRIKANE JUNIOR has yet to hit board in 8
lifetime starts but this is a pretty shaky field (overall) - maybe he can find a better effort with this bunch?
(7) CAPTAIN KEN got away very poorly from the pole last week, and now draws Post 7 - figures to be too
far back to really do much damage. (8) EXOTIC SAND has been away for over 6 months and lands all the
way outside - will just observe, for now.
RACE 6 - Tough race! (4) HES GONNA GETYA was finishing well for a few starts before getting stuck in
the back of the pack in a few hot miles - this spot should be more to his liking, and the barn has been very
solid lately - worth a look, but make sure to get a decent price (he's 0 for 15 this year). (5) TIDAL SHARK
is very hard to gauge off his out of town lines but his new connections have enjoyed some serious success
with fresh stock over the past few years - at 20-1 ML, he definitely deserves consideration. (3) STILL THI
RSTY was handled conservatively last week coming off a break, but did finish decently - he has a couple of
recent wins, and would be no surprise at all. (2) MAJOR SHOW deserves plenty of respect off his suddenly
fine Pocono form (lifetime best in last), but he's just 12-0-1-2 locally and does figure to attract plenty of $$
tonight - may be better value with some other contenders. (6) HES A SNOB sharpened at PcD (a 2nd, then
a win) before shipping back to Yonkers last week, and picking up 2nd - fits very well, but will need some
trip luck from Post 6. (1) TEAM MAC has a win and two 2nds from 5 local tries and is looking at a good
trip from the pole tonight - very live player, but another that may find himself overbet. (8) SPORTS
SECTION can usually be counted on for a decent finish, but he figures to be coming from pretty far out of
it tonight - not sure he can reach. (7) DANCING JOE looked well short off the layoff last start.
RACE 7 - (3) WOODMERE SKYROLLER has been knocking on the door for weeks before finally getting
back to the winner's circle last week - has a post edge on her main rivals here, and we'll see if she can
parlay that into another victory. (6) CAVIART CHERIE shipped in sharp from Monti and was an excellent
3rd last week, despite the class jump - willing to use her on the ticket tonight. (7) FEELIN RED HOT raced
from OFF the pace last week and it has to be taken as a very good sign that she raced so well for 2nd -
would certainly include her tonight, assuming the price is decent. (2) BRING ME DIAMONDS hit the wire
with some sneaky pace at the back last week - moves inside, and may be able to pick up a small share. (5)
PURE COTTON has been a little slow to come around as a 4YO but did win at Plainridge last week and
perhaps could be ready to build off that mile - still leaning to others, though. (4) POPPY DRAYTON N
lands in a new barn and is eligible to improve, but she'll need to find a lot more to contend with these. (1)
VELOCITY MCSWEETS draws the pole for a top barn but she just hasn't been any good lately - would
like to see a better effort before hopping back on board.
RACE 8 - (4) SPOCK A jogged as the 1/2 favorite in his US debut (at Chester) then raced well for 4th
from Post 8 - followed that up with an easy 1:51.3 lifetime best score last week, and looms the one to beat
in his Hilltop debut. (5) ROYAL TANG just missed to a sharp rival in his Yonkers debut, then jogged on
the front end as the odds on choice last week - could be the main danger. (1) BORN A REBEL held well
for 2nd (behind #5) last week, despite missing a month - gets right back in and draws the pole, making him
a big threat to grab another good piece. (2) TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK was handled conservatively in his
local debut and finished well to be 3rd - draws inside, and another good piece is within reach. (6) NORTHE
RN NETWORK weakened a bit last week after moving first over to 3/4s - tough draw tonight, and that may
limit him to a minor share. (3) DILLINGER qualified nicely for a new barn after being away for 7 months -
guessing he'll need one, but take a peek at the tote board for some possible clues. (8) COPPER TEEN
moves to a very live barn and gets a big driver switch but he lands Post 8 after missing 24 days and we'll
just observe, for now. (7) THOR AND DR JONES doesn't figure to threaten from out here.
RACE 9 - (7) TYGA HANOVER was overmatched in the Borgata Series but he's also much better than the
NW3000 field he beat at The Swamp last week - perhaps that win will boost his confidence level, and his
barn has definitely been going well lately - we'll give him top billing, even from Post 7. (8) DELIGHTFUL
TERROR really came to life with the class drop last week, destroying his rivals - he's another that should
be full of renewed confidence here...but who will have to overcome a brutal draw. (4) MY CARBON
COPY N is in at his lowest level so far at Yonkers, and did qualify sharply last week - could be a live
player tonight. (1) AIR FORCE HANOVER has been showing some better signs lately, but is still well off
his best game - should be able to make his presence felt, but still feels pretty vulnerable at a short price. (6)
GIVENUPDREAMING came up with big miles in a pair of wins this year, and moves to a very live barn
for tonight - worth at least a look at that 20-1 ML price. (5) MAROMA BEACH raced well for 2nd last
week but still lost by 5 lengths to #8 - ok to use underneath. (3) POSH ON THE BEACH A moves to a
very live barn after being claimed last week, but does feel like he may be a notch below the main players.
(2) DING DING DINGER is now 0 for 19 at Yonkers, and disappoints more often than he delivers.