RACE 1 – (3) HOLYMOTHEROFMOSES is a fresh face from Ohio and her out of town lines suggest she’ll be a
good fit here – she lands in a live barn, gets a good draw with Yannick, and we’ll give her the slight edge in her YR
debut. (6) REAL LADY SADIE had to requalify after being scratched lame on 1/28 but she did look good, finishing
3rd (under her own power) behind a pair of Open-type mares – could be very dangerous tonight. (4) FORTUNADA
just struggled to grab the bit the whole way last week, despite being a close 2nd at the end – she goes for a new barn
tonight, and anything close to her best effort would make her a very live player. (2) CANNERY ROW usually makes
her presence felt but has struggled to WIN races here at Yonkers – always willing to include her underneath. (5) TH
UNDRA can grab pieces with easy trips– maybe 3rd/4th? (8) EBONY LADY reversed form completely in last week’s
upset win with the only change being the switch to Bartlett – she loses him tonight, and is also looking at a very
tough journey from out here. (1) TUAPEKA JESSIE N hasn’t been a serious threat in a long time, and races here off
a sick scratch. (7) NO WIN NO FEED A had an outstanding 2024 season until going on the shelf in October – she
returns with a big drop to 20s, and that qualifier was not encouraging, to say the least.
RACE 2 – (1) ROCKNROLL ANNIE was very sharp when claimed on 1/21 but then made unexpected miscues in
her next two starts (after leaving from outside posts) – she qualified back nicely, and actually raced pretty well last
week, considering that trip really isn’t her cup of tea – she’s in a spot here where Bartlett can call the shots and we’ll
give her top billing...but with the understanding that she MAY end up overbet. (2) WOODMERE HARRIET comes
off a solid 2nd behind CELIA B MONEY and may have been the top choice here if not for the missed time – her barn
has just been on an incredible run (so far) this year both here, and in NJ! (5) MORNING HAS BROKEN has been
disappointing this year but has to get some respect tonight with the class drop – wouldn’t take too short a price,
though. (4) IRIS SEELSTER turned in a much better effort 2 back, and built off that with last week’s 20-1 upset
victory – she steps up in class, but may be sharp enough to still have a say. (3) RACIN FOR ROYALTY won her
only local start this year but that was with a pocket trip vs. 20s, and it was a month ago – feels a little risky. (7) CHA
RMING VIXEN gets the drops she’s needed, but not the draw she wanted– may have to wait for a better spot to strut
her best stuff. (6) WHOS PERFECT may need an easier spot to be a more serious player (and Bartlett opts for #1).
RACE 3 – 5 of the 6 mares in here come out of the same race last week (the 1 1⁄4 mile “Pop Up” Final): (1) RACEY
RACH N landed on a brutal trip in that race and only weakened very late – she was a front end winner in the 2 starts
prior to that, and is looking at a much kinder trip for tonight - figures to be a very tough player. (2) NIKASA N came
into last week very sharp but also got brutalized in that mile – she’s another that figures to do much better here, with
an easier trip expected. (3) PARADISE ROCK L was a sharp 21-1 upset winner 2 back, then a “good” in last week’s
Pop Up Final (after a pretty nice trip) – could be a late threat if things break her way. (4) PINK RUBY was the
beneficiary of a dream trip in that last mile, and used her fresh legs to register the upset – can’t count her out tonight,
but she’ll be a much shorter price, while unlikely to land on as good a trip. (6) STAY HAPPY used an easy trip to
pick up 3rd in her first local try of the year and drops in for a tag tonight – she certainly fits with these, but will need
some trip luck to get it done from out here. (5) NUTTINBUTHEBEST is listed on the bottom here but she’s racing
well, and could easily take home a chunk if some racing luck comes her way.
RACE 4 – (6) RHYDS SUPERFLY GB showed plenty of ability in his first few NJ starts and has been a perfect 3
for 3 here at Yonkers, jogging each time – he faces what could be a very formidable new foe tonight (#1), but still
remains the one to knock off. (1) G A SPEED EXPERT was on a roll in Canada before being acquired by his current
connections, then turned in a trio of sharp tries in the Snowshoe Series (won 2 legs, 2nd in the Final) – would be no
real surprise if he was able to give the top choice a serious tussle. (2) AYR CORLEONE GB has been ok in 3 U.S.
starts (NJ), and likely looking at an easy, close-up trip in his YR debut – chance for a small piece. (7) SWEETHOM
EALABAMA N has been very reliable in all his local starts, though not quite able to overcome a tough trip last
week – terrible spot here, but still could rally late to grab a decent piece. (5) ICACO HANOVER was used a little
harder last week and came up short at the end – could rebound, but still looking at only a minor piece. (4) CUPID
SHUFFLE raced ok for 3rds in his last pair, and could grab another small slice if the trip comes up easy. (8) TEXAS
HOLDEM came back ready for his 4YO campaign and was a solid 2nd behind the top choice last start – that was a
pocket trip from the rail, though, and he’s looking at a much tougher journey tonight. (3) JONES HANOVER
catches a very tough spot for his seasonal return – keep an eye for the future.
RACE 5 – (1) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE is one of several horses in the barn in the midst of outstanding form sprees,
on both sides of the river – she’s taken 4 of her last 5 starts, the lone loss being a hard-charging 2nd from Post 7 –
they have her to catch and beat. (2) AMBUSHED saw her 3 race winning streak snapped last week when she came
up 2nd best to YS SENSATIONALCITY...who was riding a 3 race streak of her own – figures to be right there from
start to finish. (7) CHIAPANECAS is the only horse to BEAT the top choice since 12/20, but she gets a bad draw
(after missing 3 weeks) and that would seem to put her at a disadvantage for tonight (8) CRÈME DELIGHT is sharp
and consistent these days, and comes into this off an impressive win in her last – if Brennan can find her a decent
trip from out here, she could add some value to the exotics. (4) ALTA MADEIRA N has been a reliable performer
lately, with a chance at a small piece if the trip goes her way. (3) PARTY CRUISER is a bit below the main players,
but may grab some minor spoils with an easy journey. (6) IDEALINFUN hasn’t been looking sharp lately, but does
go back on Lasix tonight – keep an eye for any improvement. (5) ODDS ON SARA SARA benefited from an inside
trip 2 back, but came up weak last start – leaning towards others.
RACE 6 – Good race: (4) BONDI LOCKDOWN A had been racing well every week (without a victory) but got
over the hump with a sharp win 2 back – he followed that up with a fast-closing 3rd last week, and may be able to
spring a mild upset tonight if the race sets up to his liking. (5) LYONS STEEL is still performing at a high level at
age 10, and ships in from NJ in very sharp from – he’s another that could get it done tonight with the right scenario.
(1) HEZ ALLTHE RAGE N took off the gate from Post 7 last week and definitely had a lot more pace in the lane
than he was able to show – he’ll surely be employing different tactics tonight, and a good price makes him worth
considering. (8) SMIFFYS TERROR N was in a winning spot last week but was hurt by a poor driving decision and
landed on what was probably the only trip that could get him beat – he’ll obviously need to get some major trip luck
to win from out here, but it’s not impossible. (3) SURFSIDE BEACH has been very good for a while, and just had
no real chance last week with the bad trip – he’s another with a chance in here, if things go his way. (2) CURBSIDE
PICKUP was a 13-1 outsider when he was claimed for $15K on 12/14 – it took a week to straighten him out, but he
ships in riding a 4 race winning streak in NJ, just another in the barn’s long history of outstanding claims – he’ll get
a serious test vs. these, however. (7) COVERED BRIDGE just had no excuse at all when collared as the 1/5 favorite
last week, and faces a much tougher assignment tonight. (6) LOUS SWEETREVENGE landed on an absolute dream
trip to cash in last week – seems unlikely that the same good fortune will come his way in here, however.
RACE 7 – (4) DUNKIN probably didn’t get the trip he was hoping for (after a three month vacation) but he still
went a pretty amazing effort, out every step from Post 8, rallying wide to 3/4s, and still holding 2nd after being turned
back by the sharp front end winner – he’s going to be a handful tonight...assuming he avoids any of his pre start
miscues! (7) ALL ALONE was forced to battle with FUNATTHEBEACH N through a vicious :27.2 third panel last
week and can be forgiven for getting a little tired in the lane – Bartlett may try to blast tonight despite the draw, and
he CAN be in the hunt if he gets a quick start. (1) STRENGTHFROMABOVE is feeling pretty good right now, and
may be able to offset tonight’s class jump with the inside draw – chance for a piece. (2) FAMILY RECIPE was left
with traffic issues in the lane last week after dropping back to the cones on the final turn – he draws well, his form is
solid (overall), and he could easily land somewhere on the ticket. (6) SPLASH BROTHER was actually pretty good
last week, especially off a sick scratch – decent bomb for 3rd/4th. (5) CAVIART SARGENT has picked up some
pieces at big prices in the past – another decent bomb for a small slice. (3) SLING SHOCK folded badly after hard
early use 2 back – was no factor last week, but we’ll see if tonight’s better draw can help him have a bigger say. (8)
ALADDIN is good right now, but faces an uphill battle after drawing out here.
RACE 8 – (3) LYRICAL GENIUS A has had good late pace week after week...but from difficult spots, vs. better –
feels like he may have finally landed in a winning spot. (4) BENHOPE RULZ N usually gives a decent effort vs.
better than these – gets a good draw, and could prove the main danger. (1) MYSWEETBOYMAX qualified decently
after 3 months off, and should end up with a pretty nice trip – could easily be part of the equation. (2) OCEAN RID
GE N made what looked the winning move last week, only to fall apart late and let it slip away (to #5) – still willing
to use him underneath. (5) CASINO ACTION N kept trying last week and was able to reel in #2 in the lane, after
looking like he’d be 2nd best – eligible for a small piece tonight in this tougher field. (7) FIZZING N hasn’t really
been bad but he could really use a (much) better post in an easier field – maybe some minor spoils. (6) LOORIM LA
KE A qualified ok after more than 6 months off but draws outside and does figure to need a start. (8) GAMBLINGT
ERROR came up a nose shy of a wire to wire score last week...but this is a MUCH tougher assignment.
RACE 9 – (6) EUPHORIA N finally reunites with Bartlett, and all three of his local wins last season came with our
leading pilot on board (he won 3 straight in late summer) – seems like a good angle in a race with no standouts. (1)
ALEX TYE was struggling to start off the year – was a LITTLE better 2 back, and a little better again last week – it
may be time for a more competitive effort. (7) MOVIN ON UP definitely disappointed when 3rd last week (after a
sharper try the week before) but that 20-1 ML price does make him worth at least a look for exotics. (2) MARLBAN
K ROAD picked up a 3rd dropping to this level last week, his barn is coming to life, and he seems a reasonable one
to consider underneath. (8) UNDRTHSOUTHRNSUN N seems to be over that brief breaking spell he recently had
to deal with – he’s a camera shy horse from the 8 hole, but still a reasonable bomb for 3rd/4th. (3) C BET HANOVER
came up with a nice try 2 back but immediately regressed last week – unreliable, to say the least. (4) JUDDY DOUG
LAS A hasn’t been all that sharp lately – we’ll see if a new pilot can coax a better effort. (5) DELIGHTFUL DUDE
N has looked short returning from the long layoff...especially when trying to be aggressive, last week.
RACE 10 – (6) WILDCAT ANTONIA had some issue in her first start of the year and had to be pulled up, after
getting away last – she looked like a different mare in that last qualifier, however, and may be worth a stab tonight
for a barn that has sent out a couple of nice-priced recent winners. (7) SALE EL SOL was a winner 2 and 3 back but
could only manage 2nd last week after struggling to find her best gear – she was reclaimed by the barn that just
picked up those two wins, but she still could be vulnerable tonight (at a short price) with the possibility of a tough
trip looming. (3) GINGER TREE LIZ has some mixed recent form but can be part of the action here if she brings
one of her better efforts. (8) RAISE THE ANTE has shown that she can leave from any spot, and that always gives
her at least a chance to land somewhere on the ticket. (2) HURRIKANE LORI ANN tired for her new barn last week
after working out a pocket trip from Post 7 – could be sharper the 2nd time around. (5) PEELER offered little in her 3
previous tries here last year – her connections always deserve respect, but that 7/2 ML price does seem a little low.
(4) PINE BUSH MAGA is now 0 for 40 at Yonkers but has raced well enough for smaller pieces, on occasion. (1)
EVAS SPORTS CZECH is hard to endorse of most of recent Monti form.
RACE 11 – (6) BUGABOO LOU never did click after joining his current barn last year but he catches a pretty
beatable field tonight, and maybe an aggressive Gingras steer can give him a shot at the top prize. (1) CADILLAC
BAYAMA is used to facing (and beating) much better than these...but he’s off to a dreadful start in 2025, and is
listed at 7/5 ML – maybe THIS is the spot where he can wake up and outrun the field...but it would be hard to take a
very short price to find out. (7) HUGH HESTON has a couple of “sneaky ok” efforts recently – tough draw, but a
“fair” price would make him worth at least a look. (2) FREQUENT IMAGE usually wakes up in a big way when he
returns to Yonkers but that hasn’t been the case so far – could be tonight, but he’s another that’s hard to back at short
odds right now. (4) MAJOR SHOW doesn’t WIN here very often, but often races ok – that first start back in 2025
(at PcD) wasn’t all that encouraging, though. (3) BET ON MAC has 4 local tries and failed to have any impact. (8)
MAMBA has fallen on hard times – tough to like his chances after seeing him fold so badly last week. (5) SEE
YOU FRIDAY just seems overmatched off his NJ lines.