RACE 1 - (1) SEZANA N grabbed a win and a 2nd at this level back in Feb. so she was a bit disappointing
last week dropping back down to this class - it was a tough trip, however, and she may end up with an
easier journey from this spot...a decent price makes her worth using. (3) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX went
through a rough patch but has recently started to turn things back around - draws well, and a live trip could
make her very dangerous. (6) LINE EM UP has now taken 4 of her last starts, all by small margins - if she
can blast to the top from Post 6 she'll be very dangerous once more, but the possibility for a tougher trip
does exist - be careful about taking too short a price tonight. (2) STELLENBOSCH hasn't won at YR in a
long time but she's actually "sneaky good" right now - not a bad bomb to consider for exotics. (7) TUGGIN
GONCREDIT figured to be very tough dropping to this level last week but she was just an "ok" 3rd - gets
stuck outside for tonight and while still possible, she'll need to be sharper to contend for a top prize. (8)
CHUPPAH ON has been a weekly player at this level for a long time, but may be compromised by the draw
- probably will be looking at only a minor share this time. (4) BOTTOMOFTHENINTH has thrown way
more disappointing efforts than good ones - would need things to really fall apart to be a serious threat. (5)
PAIGES GIRL often can rally for a piece but this is a tough spot, and she's pretty camera shy.
RACE 2 - (2) CAPTAIN SLEAZE may have been 43-1 two back but he was driven like he was 4-1 and
raced like he was 4/5, absolutely jogging from Post 8 - was no factor in his last after getting away 7th, but
he definitely had pace from an impossible spot - look for another aggressive effort with the move inside. (4)
SILENT SPLENDOR was no factor in his last couple but he's a much better horse on/near the lead - it's
possible that he's just off form now, but we should get a better picture after tonight. (6) ESCAPETOTHEB
EACH is another that really does his best work when handled aggressively early on - hard to say if Bartlett
can work out a winning trip from Post 6, but the guess is that he'll at least try - worth considering. (1) ON
THE VIRG hasn't been a threat since that win 5 starts back but he does have a few excuses - he's another
that MAY just be no good at the moment, but could also pop up with a much better effort from this spot. (5)
HES ELECTRIC often has one good move in him, and may be able to rally for a piece of this, especially if
a couple of the "iffy" ones just don't show up. (7) THE DOWNTOWN BUS landed on an easy trip last
week and really swelled up into the lane after collaring the tiring leader - he may braven up after that nice
win but drawing so poorly here does figure to hurt his chances for a big piece. (3) AINTNOBETTOR A is
1 for his last 33+ at Yonkers and hails from an ice cold barn - sticking with others.
RACE 3 - (6) LAYTON HANOVER disappointed off the layoff as the 3/5 choice but that was mostly due
to the trip (he paced home in :26.4 off a 1st over trip but the top pair were just too fresh off the :58 opening
half) - look for him make amends tonight. (4) HUNTANOVER was a sharp 2nd in NJ in his first start back
at 4, but got roughed up way too hard upon arrival at YR and weakened in the lane (vs. some strong rivals)
- not sure he can beat the top choice, but he should be able to grab a much bigger piece tonight. (3) TWIN
B JAMMER actually beat #4 in NJ but he broke leaving shipping in locally, then was stuck sitting 7th last
week when they got over the half in :58 - another that should be able to be a solid player tonight. (7) SOUT
HWIND BRONN was racing well across the river and raced very well in his YR debut too - he fits with
these, but does figure to be limited by the tough draw. (1) LETMECALLYOUBACK is just 2 for 32 but
he's good enough to pick up a small slice if any of the top ones falter. (2) VARNEY has some ok tries vs.
softer fields, but seems a bit overmatched with these. (5) SPORTS ADVISOR broke trying to leave last
week, bringing his YR slate to 7-0-0-0.
RACE 4 - (1) JUDDY DOUGLAS A was caught in the back the last 3 weeks and never got close to
contention - gets a class drop here, a decent shot at the two hole trip and we'll look for him to perk up and
spring the mild upset. (2) DIAMONDBEACH dropped out of the Borgata Series last week, carved out a hot
clip but got collared by the tripsitter in a sharp 1:52 mile - remains the one to knock off tonight. (3) SETH
HANOVER found an easier spot last week and was able to hang on for the win - he's struggled to finish
well enough in most of his recent starts, but an easy trip could still help him grab a good piece tonight. (5)
THRASHER has been a solid player in 50s for several weeks, and usually finishes with good energy - may
be able to show up late for a good piece here too. (6) THE REAL ONE isn't on his best game right now, but
he's still "pretty good" - not sure he'll be able to find the trip he needs to make his late rally work tonight,
though. (7) VELOCITY KOMODO can hold his own with these types, but probably not from a spot like
this - would need lots of trip luck to reach from out here. (4) JMS DELIGHT was no factor last week and
may need a class drop before we see his best.
RACE 5 - (1) ITS A ME MARIO started off his 2 year old season full of promise, finishing 2nd best to
NYSS Champion AMERICAN FLING in his first 3 starts - raced ok in his next couple as well but was
scratched sick on 8/22 and went on the shelf after that - solid qualifier stamps him as the one to beat in his
3YO return. (6) CAPTAIN Q won his career debut at Woodbine on 2/11 - had some mixed efforts after that
then was a blowout winner (facing easier) over the half-miler at FlD - ships down into a pretty reasonable
spot, and could definitely have a say here...even with the bad post. (3) BEST BETTOR is usually ignored in
the wagering but generally gives a decent effort - playable underneath in exotics. (7) EL YERNO struggled
a bit in last week's SRF 1:50 mile but has otherwise been racing well in NJ and PA - tough post, but still a
logical threat for a piece of this. (8) SAULSBROOK HERO was a nice 3rd in his local debut, finishing well
to the wire - definitely fits, but it may be tough finding a manageable trip from out here. (5) HUNTING
ZONE was winless in 7 starts at 2 but picked up good pieces - solid return qualifier, and eligible to be a
better horse at 3...maybe 3rd/4th? (4) T DOG raced well in 3 Monti starts, finally breaking his maiden last
week - we'll see how he handles the tougher field he'll be facing tonight. (2) LAY UP shows a dull prep for
a new barn as he starts his 3YO campaign.
RACE 6 - (4) HEART OF DIXIE races well pretty much every week, though sometimes hurt by his off the
pace preference- catches an overall modest field tonight, and should be able to come out on top...even with
a less than stellar journey. (6) RB had a couple of rough outings in February but bounced right back, and is
another that delivers a solid try virtually every start - rough draw, but he should still have a big say here. (2)
HURRIKANE CHUCK was very well backed in his last pair but couldn't hang on after cutting a hot 1:24
pace on 3/21, then was also collared from the pocket after going 1:26.4 last week - maybe he can "relax and
rally" for a good chunk here, even stepping up to NW6? (5) BETTOR ROLL ON A is a notch below the
top pair but he'll be a big price and can grab a small piece if the right trip comes his way. (1) TWO FACED
is now 7-3-2-2 at Yonkers but moves up in class and this mile figures to go considerably quicker than he's
used to - should be a good opportunity to learn a bit more about his upside. (3) AUSSIE HANOVER was a
nice 8 hole 2nd to #6 three back, knocked off #2 in his next, but was outmuscled late after moving up to
NW6 last week - we'll see if he can be a bit sharper tonight. (7) BUCHANNON HANOVER draws poorly
for his 3rd straight Yonkers start and figures to have a tough time getting into the hunt.
RACE 7 - (6) MOONLIGHT SHADOW really wasn't bad last week (despite being wide from last a long
way) and gets Bartlett on board for the first time since being claimed by our leading barn - on his best he
can certainly beat these, and we'll take a stab that we're going to see a sharp try tonight - narrow nod in a
pretty competitive affair. (5) STATE SENATOR has been good since the recent claim and got to show just
HOW good when finally put on the front end last week - moves up in class tonight (and loses Bartlett to #6)
but still feels like he can be a legitimate threat, with the right trip. (2) SON OF A TIGER N was VERY
sharp in those last 2 victories, and seems more than capable of being a threat tonight as well, despite the
class hike- as with a few of these, it'll probably come down to trip! (1) ALEX TYE has been a steady player
all year, and last week (2nd) was no exception - another good draw puts him in play for another good piece.
(4) SHADOW CAT seemed to be in a good spot to do some damage last week but his fate was sealed with
a break before the start - hard to tell right now if he's just been suffering from some tough trips/luck, or is
just off his best game. (3) VIVA LAS VEGAS N seems to always finish well when allowed to stay glued to
the cones most of the way - at 20-1 ML, a good bomb for the bottom of tris and Supers. (7) FOREVER
FAV can hold his own with better than these, and his last win did come at this level - faces a tough task
trying to rally from this far back, however. (8) GALANTE A was sharp here early this year and may be
returning from Fhd. in good shape too - hard to see him threatening from THIS spot, though.
RACE 8 - Tough race with no real "throwouts"! (3) RAUKAPUKA RULER N shook free just a little too
late last week or he might be bringing a 3 race winning streak into this - he's really thriving for his new
barn, and may be able to beat this solid field, even with the class jump. (5) SHINE A LIGHT had to go
from a full leave to a full retreat last week....but still looked loaded with pace behind traffic in the stretch -
might be an opportunity to get a (rare) decent price on our leading trainer/driver combo! (4) OUR
CORELLI N was "sneaky good" 2 back then REALLY good last week, beaten only by the perfect trip
favorite - he definitely has a shot at the upset here if the trip goes his way. (1) CHANTEE worked hard
chasing the hot pace last week and was strong at the end, a close 3rd in a sharp 1:52 mile - may show up
late for another good piece tonight. (2) SAN DOMINO A had things his own way last week but still caved
in the stretch - maybe an off the pace trip will work better for the veteran? (6) BUDDY HILL and (7) PRET
TY HANDSOME are two classy veterans hailing from 2 of our sharpest barns....but both will need plenty
of trip luck to overcome their outside draws.
RACE 9 - (6) TRENDY TEEN was a NW2 afterthought and sitting with a 1 for 24 career slate BEFORE
moving to this incredible barn...after the switch, he's registered SEVEN wins, six 2nds and a 3rd from his
14 starts - definitely wasn't at his absolute best off the layoff last week but was still a hard used 3rd... and
may be ready to get back to the winner's circle tonight, even from another tough spot. (3) BRAVIEW BON
DI A finished crisply 2 back then was REALLY good last week, hurt a bit at the start but still charging at
the end to win it...may be sharp enough to handle the class hike and contend for the top prize once more.
(1) FEELIN WESTERN recently was moved back to his previous trainer and was a solid 2nd best in his
last pair - definitely a serious threat from the pole. (4) DEETZY hasn't won in some time but he's been no
worse than 4th in 7 straight starts - always a good one to include underneath. (5) HEEZ OURPERSEUS N
has been "ok" in several starts at this level (since arriving from Down Under) but may need to find a bit
cheaper spot before he can find the winner's circle. (2) L DEES JACK LOPEZ looked like he might be
overmatched last week but did hang in well for 4th - maybe he can tow along and grab another small scrap?
(7) HEISMAN PLAYER still can throw some big miles, but seems to need to be in a bit easier in order to
produce those efforts, (8) SARANAC BLUE CHIP was struggling with much cheaper here before recently
finding his game at Fhd. - very tough return spot!
RACE 10 - (5) LIGHTNING LEIA was a bit disappointing when 2nd three back but was a very sharp
winner in her next, then finished very well from a tough spot in her last - should be offering a decent price
tonight, and is one of several with a chance in the finale. (3) HEY HEY DBAY has been sharp for some
time, pacing home well from a no chance spot last week after winning the start before - she's shown that
she can beat these, with the right trip. (4) SHECANDANCE N came into her last riding a 3 race winning
streak but she didn't leave, didn't pull, and could only grab 4th with a decent finish - it seems like a good
sign that she's right back in the box, and obviously it would be no surprise to see her getting her picture
taken. (2) CORAL BELLA gradually found her form this year and comes into tonight with a pair of wins
and a pair of 2nds from her last 4 starts - her speed makes her a threat every time she's in to go these days.
(1) KATYS DELIGHT loses Bartlett to #4 but she does get the very aggressive driver she needs in
Bongiorno - she may struggle a bit against these better ones, but you can be sure that Joe B. will do
everything possible to try to keep her motivated all the way. (6) LARJON LEAH put in a big bid last week
but was never able to go by the leader, ultimately weakening in the lane - chance to rally for a piece if the
race goes her way. (8) LADY DELA RENTA A had a VERY encouraging effort last time but was one of
many horses from this barn that were scratched last week, and now she draws Post 8 - maybe 3rd/4th? (7)
HEAVENISSOFARAWAY has had no luck so far at YR this year (4-0-0-0).