RACE 1 - (3) DERECHO missed the first six months of 2021 and is winless in 8 starts since coming back
(at some of the lower levels at Nfd.) - of course, all of that becomes moot for tonight as he debuts for the
Dynamic Duo...making him a pretty automatic selection in this bottom claimer. (6) E R VEGAS did well to
be 3rd last week after a tough trip, and his overall form has been very solid - gets a big driver change to
Bartlett, and a strong performance is expected. (1) MACHING TIME was no threat to the winner last week
but was easily 2nd best - he's in another good spot, and does like to win races, when sharp -- use in exotics.
(8) ARI ALLSTAR raced for a new barn last week and looked much better finishing - would have made
him a higher selection if not for the terrible draw. (4) CINNABAR DRAGON hasn't been bad and should
appreciate moving back into claimers - another possibility for a piece. (2) TASTE OF HISTORY was an ok
3rd off the layoff 2 back, but just ran heading to 3/4s last week- not really sure what to expect. (5) DEERFI
ELD BEACH has been struggling too much to consider right now. (7) MOXLEY seems unlikely to
threaten from out here.
RACE 2 - (1) TENTHOUSAND ANGELS came over to the Super Siblings from the same barn as All
Hands On Deck - and neither resembles their old selves any more....the only thing surprising about this
mare's win last week was the juicy price...which figures to be a lot less this time. (5) PARTY QUEEN beat
this class as the favorite last week and looms the main danger - she was a borderline NYSS player this
summer and this field is definitely in her comfort zone. (2) IDEAL HANNAH still holds this barn's only
local win of 2021 - always finishes well, and definitely one to include underneath. (6) SEA OF LOVE BC
is an "in and outer" - on her best game, she has a chance to grab a piece...even from this difficult spot. (3)
SOCIETY JILL returns from PA and she's had some success here at YR (4-1-1-1) - ok for 3rd/4th. (4) DEL
DIGGITY has thrown some good efforts this year but her recent form hasn't been up to par. (7) ROBMOTI
ON BLUECHIP can fly off the car but if she tries that from out here, she'd probably be used too hard to
stick around late - wait for a better spot.
RACE 3 - (8) LADY EAGLE isn't the most reliable trotter on the planet but she's used to facing much
better than these, and may be able to leave enough to put herself into position after the start - assuming
she's a decent price, she's should be worth a look tonight. (5) WHETHER OR NOT FI is a tough call - his
last line shows "equipment break", but it sure looked like he just got tired and fumbly and then went
offstride - anything close to his best effort would give him a good chance from this spot. (6) FASHION
FOREVER has looked pretty good in two Chester starts after missing 8 months - doesn't win very often but
at 20-1 ML, a good one to include in exotics. Both (3) YANKEE GIRLFRIEND and (4) MOMMS MY
DAD have similar profiles, dropping to this bottom condition after facing somewhat better fields in those
"NWPM" fields - either could land a decent share tonight. (1) MISS YOU KELLY has some unappealing
recent form but did win the last time she was at this level - wouldn't be a total shock. (7) SWANS HONEY
beat this class here back in January (as the favorite) but went on the shelf for 6 months shortly after that and
seems to be slow coming around so far - will just observe, for now. (2) PETERS EXPRESS needs to be a
lot better to become a player.
RACE 4 - (1) LYONS QUEEN was purchased out of Canada this summer, qualified nicely in PA and now
debuts locally for the terrific training tandem - have to believe she'll be the one to beat. (2) BRUSH N
CRUSH shocked at 52-1 two back when she blew past the field in a "fall apart" race but really wasn't bad
in her next either, despite an impossible spot - the move inside should make her a solid player. (6) BEACH
BLANKETLINDY is hard to use on top (1 for 22 lifetime) but she's hit board in 16 of those 21 losses, and
remains a good candidate for one of the smaller pieces. (7) THE KINGS QUEEN may not be fully cranked
for a big effort tonight but she definitely has a chance to outperform that 20-1 ML price - perhaps she can
add some value to the exotics? (3) ROLL WITH SHORTY was 2nd last week but definitely benefited from
a very easy trip - may be overbet tonight, and definitely a bit vulnerable. (5) HELLRUNNER HANOVER
was well backed for her local debut last week but lagged early, then went offstride - sharp barn may make
some corrections for this week. (4) EARLYBIRD SPECIAL raced "ok" in a couple of local starts - will be
more interested when Jordan gets listed to drive her. (8) HURRIKANEMYSHANNON figures to struggle
from all the way out here.
RACE 5 - (2) HIGH ROLLING A took a bad step last week and almost went down - willing to overlook
that effort (with her dropping right back in the box), and look for a big mile tonight as she drops down to a
level where she's done plenty of damage in the past. (1) ISLAY N is just 1 for 39 at YR over the past 3
years but has been going some excellent miles here lately - hard to leave her off your tickets from this spot,
even with that scary overall local slate. (8) SEZANA N is 0 for 20 here this year, but has come close vs.
better on several occasions - if you think Zeron can get her in play from out here then by all means include
her on your tickets (as the price should be pretty decent from this spot). (7) SANDY WIN has been going
miles in the Monti Open that would certainly make her competitive with these...just not sure if she can find
a way into the hunt from all the way out here. (3) ELYSIUM SEELSTER grabbed a nice win at Fhd. upon
arrival from the midwest - seems a little cheaper than these, but we'll find out more tonight. (4) MORE
THAN MANY was close 2 back off a pocket trip but most of her recent lines would leave her short against
these. (6) TOO MUCH SUN seemed like a good claim but she failed to function last week (at a big price)
for her new connections - maybe check the tote board to see if she attracts any attention tonight? (5)
MARYMACISBACK has been picking up pieces with cheaper most weeks at Chester - just seems a little
below the main players in here, though.
RACE 6 - (4) IM THE MUSCLE was handled conservatively in his local debut but finished alertly for 4th
- draws better tonight, and a more aggressive try is expected...good week to give him a play. (8) SMALLTO
WNTHROWDOWN draws the same Post 8 this week but has a legitimate chance to make the lead this
time (or at least find a good spot more easily) - worth including on your tickets if the price is decent. (1)
RESITA ships in off a break at The Meadows but does have enough ability to be a player IF he minds his
manners for his Yonkers debut. (3) IN MY DREAMS is one of the tougher horses to predict from week to
week - he DOES have the ability to be a threat at this level any week that he's in the right mood. (2) OUR
WHITE KNIGHT draws well for his YR return and lands in a top barn as well - he's 0 for 9 locally,
however, and hard to consider on top at that 5/2 ML price. (7) SUMATRA just didn't fire at all last week off
a good trip - moves from the rail to Post 7, but does drop down to a much friendlier level - maybe can rally
for a piece? (5) TOUGH MAC ships in from PA and just looks a bit cheap for these. (6) TORKIL is now 1
for 44 over the past 2 years and not sharp at the moment- wait for better signs.
RACE 7 - (3) DELITFULCATHERIN N is never flashy, but she's now 4 for 4 in the U.S. and certainly
knows what needs to be done when approaching the finish line - was able to overcome Post 8 last week,
and remains the one to beat tonight, especially with the move inside. (6) LARJON LEAH was 2nd best to a
sharp rival from Post 8 two back, then was a game front end winner in her last - doesn't get any luck with
the draw, but still figures to be a legitimate threat. (5) EASY TO PLEASE raced here twice this year,
winning a Reynolds division and then finishing 2nd in a NYSS race - Stratton drove in both of those races,
and now his brother is part owner (and new trainer) - should be right in the thick of it. (2) CHELSKI
rebounded from a dull try 2 back with a better effort in her last - eligible to pick up a small piece with a
similar performance. (4) ROLL ON MAMA made an early miscue last week then was ok at the back after
recovering - she'll be a nice price here, and may add some value on the bottom of the exotics. (1) LET ER
BUCK faltered late after an aggressive try last week - a little more conservative steer tonight may help her
take home a little better piece. (8) THUNDRA was able to rally for 3rd last week but wasn't all that sharp -
will need to be better from all the way out here if she hopes to grab another piece of the purse. (7)
FOLLOW YOUR NOSE will get a bigger look when she lands a better spot.
RACE 8 - Sharp bunch! (1) MAJOR CROCKER A is 0 for 15 on the year, but raced well enough to win on
several occasions - seemed to be tailing a bit but bounced back with a big effort last week...maybe he can
get off the schneid tonight? (6) TONY TOO TALL drops back down to 30s after beating the 40s but it may
just be because this incredible barn has a couple of standouts for almost EVERY high claiming class - has
won 2 in a row, and has a legitimate chance to get the "hat trick" tonight. (4) GHOST DANCE was used for
most of last week's sizzling :26.3 opener but still had enough left late to rally by for the victory - very solid
player this class when on his best game. (2) CHRISTEN ME N is still enjoying his work at age 13, a
weekly threat at this level - definitely a chance with the right trip. (7) GINGER TREE PETE will appreciate
the drop to 30s, but may not like starting from Post 7 - will need some major trip luck to get it done from
out here. (3) CAVIART STETSON usually needs the lead to be at his best so it's probably a good sign that
he raced well from off the pace last week for his new barn - prefer others, but wouldn't be shocked to see
him have a say. (5) BIG BAD BILL may need a bit easier to be a serious player. (8) WAGON MASTER is
the outsider...literally, and figuratively.
RACE 9 - (5) RUTHMAE HANOVER had a tough time getting involved from Post 8 in her local debut
but may not have even been fully cranked up from that spot - much better spot now, and a more aggressive
effort may be coming - license to pull off an upset here. (1) FILLY was 4 for 4 to start her career in western
Canada and is now 6 for 6 after 2 wins here at The Hilltop - will be the prohibitive choice from the pole but
she is moving up in class, and MAY be a just a bit vulnerable tonight. (4) CATIE FAYE HANOVE wasn't
at her best last week but still managed to get the job done - well-traveled mare has been sharp for weeks,
and looms a threat to take home another good piece tonight. (6) DC BATGIRL took advantage of a picture
perfect trip to score as the favorite last week - tougher spot tonight, and may be looking at a smaller piece
this time around. (3) BRIAR has 3 recent PA wins but may be a notch below a couple of these - tough call,
and we'll learn more about her after tonight. (7) LINE EM UP is 4-0-0-0 here at Yonkers and draws Post 7 -
keep an eye for future considerations. (2) BEAUTY BAYAMA moves inside but doesn't seem sharp
enough right now to take advantage. (8) NATCHEZ BELLE will be worth a look when she draws a better
post - unlikely to have any serious say from out here.
RACE 10 - Good race: (3) VOYAGE TO PARIS shipped in to a new barn, off a bad date, got away last but
was full of trot coming over the wire - he'll be a good price in this competitive field, and may be worth a
play. (8) ARMAGEDDON SEELSTER loves racing at Yonkers, and has had good success vs. better than
these- not sure if he'll be able to get involved from out here, but he's worth using if the price is right. (1)
BLENHEIM has been behaving himself lately and racing very well - should be close at the end with any
half-decent trip. (4) HOMER HALL shows a pretty mixed bag of efforts lately - if he brings his best, he'll
have a legitimate chance to be right there on the wire. (6) FULL RIGHTS had a promising return mile after
taking some time off but seemed to regress in his last, rather than build on that first good try - hard to know
what we'll see from him tonight but if he's a decent price, at least consider him for your tickets. (5) CON
AIR HALL seems a bit below a few main players but did use an easy trip to pick up a 3rd last week -
suppose that could happen again. (2) SEVEN KNIGHTS inherited the lead from a breaker then watched all
his rivals come up empty in last week's jogburger score - seems unlikely that he'll be anywhere as
opportunistic tonight. (7) SEVEN IRON draws poorly and does seem to be on the cheaper side.
RACE 11 - (3) DARK ENERGY N was much sharper in his last than the line might suggest, and he always
seems to thrive at this level - deserves the nod in a race filled with unreliable contenders. (4) YAYAS HOT
SPOT N had a solid 2020 campaign so his 0 for 23 (so far) 2021 season has been a major disappointment,
to say the least - hard to consider him on top at a short price, but he should still find a way to land a decent
piece against these. (1) CLIFFHANGER can be prone to miscues and clunkers but he also has some ability,
and is racing for a hot barn - wouldn't be a shock against these. (2) CENTURY FURY was just "meh" last
week, but also capable of better - definitely one to use underneath in exotics. (6) MCCLINCHIE N is
having a slow 2021 season but does fit well enough with these to at least get a look. (5) ELRAMA N can
grab pieces when he lands on the right trip - consider him underneath if the price is juicy enough. (8) LA
PLAYER A has been a bust since arriving in the U.S. - has now worked his way all the way to the bottom
class, but may still struggle from all the way out here. (7) IWONTDOTHATAGAON is 0 for 16 this year
and doesn't seem close to getting into the win column.