RACE 1 - (3) BETTOR CAT is 2 for 2 since the claim, and used a powerful finish win easily both times -
remains in the same class, and looms a major threat to make it 3 in a row. (1) CASINO BAGS ANSO is
hard to gauge of his mixed recent form but he joins a barn that sent out a BIG first time winner on Wed.
night (Venier Hanover) so we'll see if they can ignite this guy as well. (2) IN THE HUDDLE was quickly
reclaimed by the highest % barn in town and did crush a field at this level 3 starts back - on the flip side,
that's his only local win in the last 3 years...mixed feelings. (5) WINDSONG JACK grabbed a win and a
2nd off the claim before being taken again from his last - steps up a notch for his new connections, draws
outside a few main rivals, and may be looking at a smaller piece tonight. (4) BUGGER BRUISER is
definitely more comfortable in 12/5s, but is good enough for a chance at a small piece with an easy trip. (8)
WAY TO CLOSE was a surprise claim from his last, since he's just 9-0-0-1 here at Yonkers - we'll see if the
Super Siblings can help him improve his local slate (but a brutal spot tonight). (7) NOX VEGAS BLUE
CHIP was another surprise claim, as he's just 1 for 30 here over the past 3 seasons - outside draw won't help
his chances. (6) EGOMANIA was virtually the only horse NOT thriving in a barn that was winning nearly
40% of it's starts....and now moves to a barn that's been hovering at about 4%....hard to like his chances.
RACE 2 - (3) JESSE DUKE N was heavily backed off the barn change (and class drop) last week but came
up short, despite racing well (perhaps that's why he's jus 1 for 26 this year?) - definitely deserves a chance
to make amends with the post relief...but not one to bet the rent money on. (1) FLYINGEVENBETTOR N
has gone some good miles against better, and has to be a serious threat with the pole tonight...but he's still
winless in 10 local tires, and another that would be hard to rely on at a short price! (5) SPORTS BETTOR
was caught first over into a hot 3rd panel last week but was still able to muscle his way up into 2nd, and
chase home the sharp winner - moves up a notch, but can still get a good piece here with a similar effort.
(6) SOUTHWIND ONYX is 0 for 11 here this year himself, but he does fit with these and debuts tonight
for a barn having a major breakout year - definitely ok to include in exotics. (2) JACKAMINO was claimed
from his last and does draw well for his new connections - maybe 3rd/4th? (4) HEAVENLY SOUND is 0
for 21 here over the past 2 years - minor share only. (8) MAJOR OFFENSE probably fits well enough but
seems unlikely to be able to get into play from all the way out here. (7) ROLL WITH JR hasn't been
functioning at all lately - goes to a new barn, so we'll keep an eye out for any improvement.
RACE 3 - (5) BET ON BLAKE was a winner dropping to this level 2 back, the 2nd to a razor sharp Imma
Be - meets nothing too scary in here, and seems like the one to beat. (2) CASHNCAM was already dealing
with a terrible trip last week when he made a break early in the stretch before he could finally look to rally -
should be a big price here, and may be able to make some noise with a clean journey. (6) DA GHETTO
WIZARD added Lasix last week and was a sharp winner, making the early lead before getting bumped
back to 3rd then blitzing to the command to the final turn and sealing the deal - dangerous again tonight. (1)
ROCKIN JUKEBOX should be tighter after making his first start in 3 months last week - moves to a sharp
local barn got his YR debut, and should fit well with the locals. (3) PATRIOT LINE was really starting to
sharpen before racing (and looking) awful last start - hard to know whether he's gone bad again, or can
rebound with a big effort tonight (at a big price). (4) KEYSTONE NOLAN hasn't looked good in his last
few - waiting for a better effort before hopping back on his team. (7) FOLLOW YOUR HEART draws his
3rd straight 7 hole and was unable to get involved the last 2X. (8) MOONLIGHT SHADOW finally put it
all together to get it done on the front end last week, but the move outside figures to really hurt his chances.
RACE 4 - (8) YANKS DUGOUT served notice in his first local try that he was a pretty talented trotter
(was out in the parking lot on the final turn), then bounced back from a sick scratch to jog in his last - if
Brennan can put him in play without using him too hard early, he has a chance to step up and repeat - even
from Post 8. (2) VOYAGE TO PARIS beat this class back on 9/ 25 and has come close (vs. better) a couple
of times since then -always seems to be a good price, and his young pilot definitely has a future in this
game - worth using here. (1) GREY seems off her best game right now but expect her to show up ready
from the pole tonight - should be an up front factor from start to finish. (4) EYE OF A TIGER AS has been
off his best game in general, and really no good at all last week - always a chance he could come up big
here but at 2-1 ML, there would seem to be some value playing against him. (3) DRAZZMATAZZ was
very conservative from Post 8 last week after making a break the week before - moves inside, and isn't a
bad one to include for 3rd/4th. (5) HALO ITS ME may be a bit off form right now - prefer others, but
willing to use on the bottom of exotics at that 15-1 ML price. (7) MY BOY CHRISTIAN would have a shot
at a piece with an inside draw, but doesn't figure to be in play from out here. (6) SUMATRA really could
use some class relief.
RACE 5 - (3) LETTUCERIPRITAA has been terrific since the recent claim and lands in a pretty soft field
of 20s tonight - clearly the one to knock off (but will be a pretty short price). (2) BRANDON HANOVER
has been ok in all 4 local tries, and was actually pretty good in last week's narrow loss - good chance to
land somewhere on the ticket. (5) CAPTAIN HILL would look better in a bit cheaper but he throws some
good miles, and does have a chance for some success in this field. (4) TITANIUM N is as camera shy as
they come but he really hasn't been terrible in most of his recent starts, and may be able to rally late for a
small prize. (8) ALLGONOWHOA will appreciate the drop, but unfortunately lands all the way outside -
maybe can pass a few late for some minor spoils? (1) WESTERN REDHOT was no good at all last week,
and his overall form is lacking as well - on his best game, he'd be a legitimate player here...but he'll need a
big wake up to get there. (7) DERECHO was doing good work at the lower claiming levels but has
struggled since moving up - does drop a peg here, and he'll likely be blasting off the car....maybe a wake up
call here? (6) P H KENNY seems too far off form to consider right now.
RACE 6 - (5) SOUTHWIND MOROCCAN had no chance 8 holes in his last pair but was racing decently
prior to that - drops, moves to a better post, and catches a field of horses either way of form, or that never
win - the choice almost by default! (1) WHITE HAIR ROCKS was competitive in $40K claimers for a
while but even the recent class drops haven't helped him find the winner's circle (he's an amazing 1 for 66
over the last 2 years!) - best chance might be for Bongiorno to just try a full "airmail"...and hope he can
outrun these. (3) SPORTSKEEPER was "ok" 2 back, and an easy trip 4th in last - he's only being rated this
high up because of the rest of the competition. (4) ALEPPO HANOVER is 1 for 55 over the past 2 seasons,
but he does grab a piece here and there - ok for underneath. (6) TIGERS WAY has finished 7th in 5 of his
last 6 starts - maybe he can improve a bit with these? (2) SAILBOAT HANOVER "improved" last week
from being "non functional" to just "non factor" - could be a threat IF he could ever find his better form. (7)
ATTA BOY DAN seems to have gone sour lately and landing so far outside is not a recipe to turn things
around. (8) CAVIART STETSON has been 7th or 8th for six straight weeks AND draws Post 8 tonight.
RACE 7 - (3) BARRY BLACK was a solid 2nd behind a good Open mare last week, a close 3rd the week
before that, and a winner 4 back - will have a good chance to get the job done tonight with any decent trip.
(1) CASH ME OUT is still going as strong as ever at age 10, already with $113K on his card this year - he
always seems to thrive when he ships down from Stga., and tonight should be no exception - major threat
from the pole. (6) NEW HEAVEN has 2 wins in his last 4 starts with 8 holes in the two losses - he's
probably as good as the top pair right now, but will have to find a way to overcome his post disadvantage.
(2) MAGICAL JOURNEY came up a little light at the end of his last 2 miles - prefer to use him underneath
only tonight. (4) KINDA LUCKY LINDY has definitely been doing his better work with softer - will need
an easy trip here just for a chance at a smaller piece. (7) D P ROCKET drops from the Open, but may still
need to be in a little cheaper to strut her best stuff - will probably be coming from too far back for a chance
at more than a minor share. (5) HUNTING AS rattled off 3 in a row vs. cheaper before an ok 3rd vs.
NW15000 last week - takes another big step up, and these may be just a little tough for him. (8) CAVILL
HANOVER doesn't figure to get close to contention from out here - wait for a class drop and better post.
RACE 8 - Good race: (1) CENTURY GRIZZLY seems to be on the upswing, and his last start was very
good (used most of the mile, and still 2nd best to the sharp winner) - should offer a decent price even from
the pole, and we'll give him the narrow edge vs. this evenly matched bunch. (4) MR KELLY just missed at
this level 4 starts back and now drops back down after being a notch below vs. the 50s - a live trip makes
him a solid threat. (5) KEYSTONE DASH beat this class 2X in September, and figures to appreciate the
drop from the 50s - he usually needs a trip to win, so make sure to get a fair price if using on top. (2)
WELL DONE SON was handled aggressively dropping to this level last week but was outbrushed to the
final turn by the winner, then weakened a bit to 3rd - on his best, he's very capable of beating these. (8)
SARANAC BLUE CHIP may struggle to ever get involved here but he'll be a big price, and did almost
upset these on 10/8 (from a much better spot) - good one for longshot fans to consider. (7) HURRIKANEK
INGJAMES is another interesting bomb - was a good earner at 2 and 3, but his (short) 4YO season had
been a disaster until he did show some life on 10/22 - was gaining up the cones to 3/4s in his last when he
ran over a pylon and went offstride...bomb threat? (6) PERFECTBOY HANOVER held for 2nd to the
heavy choice last time after cutting the mile - not sure how he'll fit with these, and the outside draw doesn't
help. (3) DAVID LLOYD GEORGE hails from our highest % barn but just looked awful in his local debut
- will need a major form reversal to have any say tonight.
RACE 9 - (4) CHAPTIAMA was handled conservatively last week then finished up alertly - gets a catch
driver for tonight, a good post, and should be a very live player. (3) WARRIOR ONE is very good right
now, just missing in his last two starts - gets a very good draw, will surely be handled aggressively, and may
be able to get over the hump tonight. (5) LEAN HANOVER has been very consistent, hitting board in 5
straight - his only WIN, however, was down at the NW20000 level....we'll see if he can find a little more
and be a threat for the top slot. (8) MELADYS MONET wasn't a "pretty" winner last week (ran in at the
top of the lane and COULD have been DQd), but it was his (incredible) 16th win of the year, and pushed
his 2021 earnings to $279K - he's now within $13K of the $2M mark, and a win tonight would put him
over - but it definitely won't be easy from out here. (2) SECRET BRO weakened in his first Open attempt
but it's way too soon to write him off in this class - prefer others tonight, but would hardly be shocked if he
bounced back with a sharper try. (6) FASHION CREDITOR has been rock solid for some time, but moves
up in class and draws a tough post - will need some racing luck just for a piece. (7) MOSTINTERESTING
MAN remains an ATM for his connections, currently with 9 wins and $163K in yet another excellent year -
this is probably NOT a spot where he's likely to make a lot of noise, though. (1) LINDYS BIG BANG is
always coming hard at the end, but may get lost here as he bumps all the way up to the Open.
RACE 10 - (7) FOOLISH PROPHET raced very well here a couple of times this Fall and returns from
Batavia off an easy win in his last - would have liked to see him draw a bit better, but the flip side is that
he'll be a good price from out here...decent value play. (1) TERRITORY is a logical threat from the pole
after finishing 3rd in his last pair - looking at a good trip with a solid chance for success...but also will be
overbet. (2) HEART ON MY SLEEVE moved up to try the 50s last week and was an ok 3rd - drops back
down to 30s, draws inside, and is definitely a very live player. (5) REMEMBERING SHORTY added Lasix
for his last at Fhd. and did race a bit better - at 20-1 ML, willing to include him in some exotics. (8)
ROGERTHAT BLUECHIP fits ok with these but lands the worst post and is 0 for 12 at Yonkers - chance
for a minor piece. (6) AIR GUITAR had no excuse 2 back then weakened in his last - moves outside, and
will probably need to wait for a better spot. (3) IDEAL BIG GUY hasn't threatened in his 2 local tries and
will need to improve to be a player here. (4) A GAME CHANGER makes his YR debut and does appear to
be on the cheaper side.
RACE 11 - (3) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE was 6/5 dropping down to this class but made a very untimely
miscue - had trot from an impossible spot in the Open in her next start, then was literally trapped in the
back last week while full of trot - should be "go time" with the class drop and inside draw. (2) NEXTROU
NDSONME is much sharper than his lines might look, but has been hampered severely by a slew of bad
spots - expect a much better effort with the overdue post relief. (1) ROCK OF CASHEL is another that has
had recent excuses - tonight's draw should put him in play for a good piece. (7) PATRIARCH HANOVER
was off his best form for a while but has been showing some better signs in his last couple - terrible spot,
but not a bad value horse for the bottom of exotics. (4) HAYEK seemed to be cruising along last week
when he just broke to the top of the lane and bolted to the infield - guessing he'll be handled conservatively
this week...maybe he can rally for a small piece? (6) FULL RIGHTS has never regained his top form since
returning from the layoff, but it's not like he's been terrible - probably needs a better spot, though. (5)
BLUEBIRD DEACON is hard to gauge off his out of town lines...seems like he may be in a little tough in
his YR debut, though. (8) OOH RAH shocked for 2nd at 56-1 last week, but it's highly unlikely we'll see
anything like that tonight.
RACE 12 - (3) DLS BIG ELVIS was 2nd to ER VEGAS in his local debut, and was "sneaky good" from
impossible spots in his last pair - barn sent out a VERY sharp winner on Wed. (Venier Hanover, off the
claim), and had a win, 2nd , and 3rd in NJ Thurs. night....good bomb for the finale. (4) FASHIONONTHEB
EACH came up 2nd best in his first start back off the layoff then just couldn't handle a tough first over trip
in his last - dangerous player here with an easier trip. (1) FURIOUS BEACH hasn't been all that sharp but
he moves all the way inside and has a decent chance to just sit close and take home a chunk of this. (7)
BEGINNERS LUCK has been 1st or 2nd in 18 of his 35 starts this year...so that 11-1 payoff last week
(from the rail!) was quite an overlay - much tougher spot tonight, but still a chance for a decent piece with
some trip luck. (2) TASTE OF HISTORY is 0 for 13 at YR but gets major post relief and that may be
enough to earn him a small piece. (6) RUTHLESS DUDE was battling the 20s just a few starts back but
was making a break in the bottom class last week - feels like maybe a wheel has come off? (5) ASTON
HILL DAVE was hammered at the windows off the barn change last week but just gave way on the lead
and folded badly - we'll see if he's any better in his 2nd try. (8) NIHILATED TRUTH seems up against it
from all the way out here.