RACE 1 – (6) P C FREE WHEELING has been razor sharp for several starts, her record only spoiled when parked
the mile 2 back – she can probably leave well enough to establish a decent early spot here, and the price should still
be decent (despite her fine form) – good value play in tonight’s opener. (4) WARRIOR ONE seemed to be in a major
rut coming into his last but the very classy 8YO bounced back with a dead game front end score – bodes well for
another big try tonight, but he also figures to be overbet off that win. (1) GRINDER was invisible in his last pair but
he’s more than capable of being a big player here if he shows up on his best game – certainly worth a look at that 8-1
ML price. (2) CASSIUS HANOVER held his own nicely in the recent John Brennan Trotting Series, picking up
several smaller pieces – an easy trip puts him in play for a slice tonight as well. (5) ON HIGHER GROUND was scr.
sick from his last but the bigger concern is that even though 2nd in his prior two, he was VERY rough at times during
the mile – could be a bit vulnerable at the moment. (3) KINDA LUCKY LINDY’s best recent work has come vs.
easier, and he may need a bit easier spot to be a serious player. (7) BARRY BLACK was a good 3rd off a bad date
last week but he draws outside while moving up in class tonight – tough assignment. (8) NO DRAMA PLEASE
looked very good in wins over cheaper 2 and 3 back but was a “meh” 4th last week, and now faces tougher while
landing all the way outside.
RACE 2 – (1) SUPER GIRL made $91K at 3, qualifying for the OhSS Final – she changed barns for her 4YO
campaign and while she’s still winless in 5 starts, her NJ efforts suggest that she’s landed in a local field that could
help her find the winner’s circle...but a very short price. (3) WOODMERE HARRIET is just 20-1-1-1 locally (last 3
years) but has often faced better and sometimes raced decently – may be able to pick up a decent piece vs. these. (5)
SWEET ALI LOU debuted locally for our leading barn last week but didn’t take a lot of tote action, and wasn’t any
factor (in a pretty soft field) – she’ll probably come around at some point, but hard to take a shortish price right now.
(6) BLUEBIRD GRAF turned in a better effort last week, right there all the way at 35-1- tonight’s draw may slow
her back down, however. (4) CAPTAINS STAR looked good when 3rd in her 2024 return but then regressed quickly
in her next pair – needs to find a better effort to be a legitimate player tonight. (2) KATHYS MOMENT is 0 for 17 at
YR and her recent out of town form is less than encouraging – the good draw seems her best asset here.
RACE 3 - (3) FOR A DREAMER seemed to be in a winning spot last week but somehow got caught behind the
winner’s eye-popping, head scratching 1:55 mile and had to settle for 2nd best – good chance to make amends
tonight. (4) QUIKSILVR BLUECHIP raced ok last week, ending up 3rd in the same race where the top choice was
2nd – logical player for another good piece tonight. (2) VOYAGE TO PARIS has been highly inconsistent for a barn
that’s really hit the skids lately (0 for 38 since the beginning of April) – if he can produce one of his better efforts, he
has a chance to land somewhere on the ticket. (1) WILY WALLY won at this level with a pocket trip on 2/23 but has
failed to his board in his 7 other local starts this year – the rail draw does put him in play for a piece, though. (5) IN
MY DREAMS wasn’t “good” last week but at least he “functioned” (after a slew of poor outings) – we’ll see if he
can build off that with a better try tonight. (6) BAZILLIONAIRE was a little better last week, but faces a tough task
from Post 6. (7) BROWNIE is the outsider...both literally and figuratively.
RACE 4 – (1) HOOLIE N HECTOR remains winless in 2024 but he can certainly be forgiven for getting outgamed
last week by the classy WARRIOR ONE – this feels like a spot where he can finally get over the hump, but not one
to bet the rent money on (at a short price). (5) TORRONE’s 5 starts in 2024 have been mixed for sure, but he did just
miss here to a very sharp P C FREE WHEELING 2 back – if he brings his best (and behaves), he can be a major
threat. (6) INFINITY STONE hit the top last week and raced about 10-15 lengths better than his “typical” effort,
never stopping in an eye-popping 1:55 mile – can he be counted on to repeat that mile...THAT is the $64,000
question! (4) THE LAST CHAPTER made an uncharacteristic miscue 2 back but did recover quickly and finish 2nd
– raced ok from the back last week, and could be in the mix here with a quick start. (7) CREATIVE VENTURE
feels a bit off his game and draws outside off 17 days – prefer to just watch this week. (2) KASHA V seemed to
have gotten his act together after adding hopples but seems to have begun regressing in his last pair – prefer others.
(3) ALONG IN TIME wasn’t involved in either of his 2024 starts (in PA) – good week to pass, and watch.
RACE 5 – (1) MAN DONTFORGET ME has been banging heads with (much) better all year (and every year) and
may have had this class drop in mind when she just toured the oval from Post 7 last week – willing to hop on board
here, looking for her to bring her best (and she’s had success with Brennan in the past). (4) MISS DOTTIE MAE’s
last effort was sharper than it looks, and she’s actually gone a bunch of big miles going back to February – should be
able to have a big say tonight, with any decent trip. (2) MORNING HAS BROKEN has lost some pop on her
fastball but is still a solid player at this level – a good trip can out her right there at the wire. (5) CHERYLS SHAD
OW was handled aggressively the last 2 weeks but came up disappointing in the latter stages – her barn has really
come to life over the past week, however, and maybe her chances should be upgraded a bit? (7) OUR LADY LARA
A had shown a ton of potential not too long ago but seems to have fallen apart up at Stga. – she moved to our
leading trainer for her last start (at Chester), but a tough trip (off a bad date) left her tiring late – has to be worth at
least a look at that 20-1 ML price. (3) HALLELUJAH HANOVER is winless in 12 starts this year, facing mostly
cheaper – maybe she can save ground for minor spoils? (6) COMMANDER CATHY was a close 2nd in her last pair
but with good trips, from the pole – faces a much tougher assignment tonight. (8) COWGIRL LILLY trailed from a
similar spot last week – leaning towards others.
RACE 6 – (2) HIGH FASHION STAR ships in sharp from NJ and does have a strong local record – as noted before,
her barn has been ice cold here lately ...maybe this mare can help break a long losing streak? (6) MY AUGUST MO
ON A won 9 of 11 in Australia last year, ending her season with a Grade 1 victory – her barn is clicking this year at
an almost unimaginable 40% clip, and she has 3 preps getting ready for her U.S. debut – lots to like, other than the
possibility of a very short price. (4) EASY TO PLEASE still hasn’t gotten back to “peak form”, but she’s a bit better
than she was for much of 2023 – another class drop could put her right in the mix tonight. (7) RACY ROXY A lands
a horrible spot returning from Stga. but she raced very well here in 4 recent starts, and should offer some good value
from out here – worth a look, at least for exotics. (5) ULTIMATE SPEED steps up off a nice trip win over a bit
easier – she’s been a solid player all year, and a live trip gives her a chance to make some late noise. (1) HELLO
YES HI toughed one out on the front end last week, but does faces better now – hard to say if she can be as effective
with this crew. (3) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE is listed on the bottom only because somebody has to be...but she’s
done more than enough good work to have a say tonight.
RACE 7 – (1) KARMA SEELSTER beat this class on 1/8 before hitting board in 4 Matchmaker Legs – landed in a
no-chance spot for the Final, but should appreciate the class drop, week off, and rail draw! (5) GOLDEN QUEST N
was already enjoying an outstanding year BEFORE upping her game even more after last week’s barn change –
we’ll see if she’s good enough right now to give the classy top choice a serious battle. (4) DELITFULCATHERIN N
is definitely off her game right now but the $647K earner usually bounces back eventually – bit risky at the moment,
but hardly impossible. (3) TWIN B SUNKISSED finished ok from a hopeless spot last week, was a winner (vs. a bit
easier) the week before, and was 2nd behind #5 the start before that – belongs in your exotics. (2) REC TIME has a
bad habit of gapping for extended periods during the mile – if Dube can keep her at least somewhat motivated, she’ll
have a chance to rally late for a small piece. (7) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY has gone plenty of solid efforts at these
higher levels but may be too post compromised to have much say tonight (6) LUCKY ARTIST A has been
unreliable at best lately – tough spot, even if she shows up in a good mood.
RACE 8 – (5) LIT DE ROSE figured to be handled conservatively last week (first start after winning the Matchmak
er Final) but still was her usual sharp self, sitting last then rallying for 2nd – she lands outside again (in the 5 horse
field), and we’ll go with her on top tonight...but probably wouldn’t be betting the farm at a short price. (3) SILK CL
OUD A was sharper than she looked coming into her last and in hindsight, was a big overlay at the 20-1 payoff – she
may very well be the main danger tonight as well...but you know what they say about missing the wedding! (2) MC
ANGEL gave it her best on the front end (making the jump up to the Invitational) and did well to end up 3
rd behind the top pair – could be in line for a similar outcome tonight. (4) DOUGS BABE A has been a little too sluggish in
almost ever start tis year – can certainly rally for a piece, but sticking with others on top. (1) MILLWOOD BONNIE
N threw her first dud in ages last week and now has to move UP to the Open – prefer others this week.
RACE 9 – (1) TRUE BLUE HANOVER had the misfortune of starting off her 4YO campaign in the Matchmaker
Series – while she wasn’t a factor, she also didn’t embarrass herself – she jogged with the class relief last week and
even though she’ll be facing tougher tonight, she may be able to handle these too. (2) ARCO N shipped in sharp
from Buffalo and raced very well (first over) in her YR debut – no reason she can’t be right back in the thick of
things tonight. (5) SALE EL SOL is another that was simply over her head in those Matchmaker legs, but also
wasn’t terrible – makes her first start since then (going back to her old trainer), and should be able to have a say in
the outcome. (4) UPTOWN HANOVER would have jogged off that trip last week if even close to her best – she
may find that top form some time soon, but for now she seems a bit vulnerable at a relatively short price. (6) VILLA
GE JADE has missed some time after being scratched sick from her last and draws poorly tonight – definitely
leaning elsewhere. (3) ELISES DELIGHT was a winner last week but with a perfect trip in a “fall apart” race –
seems unlikely to be able to replicate that effort vs. these. (7) GAME OF SHADOWS has had a pretty good year so
far but faces a daunting task from this spot. (8) SUGAR BRITCHES was distanced in her NJ qualifier (pacing in
1:58.4!) and didn’t seem to actually be qualified to race here on 4/19 – she finished distanced THAT night as well,
and it definitely doesn’t do the public a service allowing her to keep entering.
RACE 10 – (1) DONATO PATRIOT K made an unfortunate miscue here on 4/12 when sent off as the odds-on
choice dropping to this level – he’s come up with 3 straight sharp efforts across the river since then, and we’ll look
for him to make amends coming back to Yonkers. (2) DIAMANTE TRIO IT hit a rough patch for a few starts but
was back on her game last week, a pocket rocket winner in a season’s best 1:56 – remains very dangerous. (4) BLUE
BIRD BISHOP took all kinds of $$ from Post 8 two back (2nd time for his new barn) and raced very well for 3rd –
never got in play last start, but moves inside and could be part of the equation tonight. (6) FULL RIGHTS get some
class relief but gets no luck with the draw – he’ll need some trip luck from this spot, but not a bad one for the bottom
of exotics at that 20-1 ML price. (3) STREET GOSSIP beat a weak bunch last week but the easy win may help boost
his confidence a bit – willing to consider for a small slice. (5) SWISS HOUSE ON FIRE should appreciate a bit of
class relief but does catch a pretty solid field for this level– probably looking at only a minor share. (7) WINDSONG
PIONEER gave it a good try on the front end last week (2nd to #2) but that was from the pole – the move to Post 7
does figure to really hurt. (8) DARBYSHIRE struggled from a similar spot last week and could be in the same boat
tonight, even with some class relief.