RACE 1 - (6) ALTA MADEIRA N was 6 for 10 in Australia to start her career but gets to race in this NW2
event by virtue of the earnings cap being opened up to fit her in - those starts across the river stamp her as
the solid choice in tonight's opener. (3) IDEAL CHIP has finished 2nd in FIVE straight starts...and there's a
decent chance she could stretch that number to six, after tonight. (2) BUMP IN THE ROAD was 2nd in
both of her starts here in 2021, and wasn't bad at all when 4th here last week (racing off a month) - draws
inside, and a big threat to grab a good piece of this. (1) MAGICAL LILY BEAR really disappointed in her
local debut but was much better last week, even if the line may not suggest it - worth including underneath
in exotics. (5) PINEBUSH SWEETLIFE towed along for a 3rd in this class 3 starts back, but may need a
couple of others to really falter to grab a piece tonight. (5) COME ZOOM WITH ME debuts off a pair of
nondescript NJ qualifiers - we'll just watch for now. (8) KIANNA missed about 5 months and hasn't clicked
(in Ohio) since returning - lands outside for her YR return (in a new barn), and we'll stick with others.
RACE 2 - (2) THE IRISHMAN qualified nicely for new connections after 2+ months on the shelf, then
went a solid first start in NJ, putting in a big move, then holding ok to be a close 4th - catches a very soft
field shipping in tonight, and should probably handle these IF he behaves...but note that he did break in his
only local start (Yonkers Trot Elim.) before unloading at a short price. (8) MUSCLE STAR continues to
race well, but also continues to draw horribly - at 20-1 ML, he's worth using in exotics (hoping for some
trip luck). (7) DA BOOGIE MAN just hasn't been on his best game, and gets stuck with Post 7 - but he
moves to the barn of a young lady that has been winning races in bunches at multiple racetracks lately -
perhaps a wake up call is coming? (4) TIME OUTA JAIL was an ok 3rd in his first start in from Ohio, but
went offstride last week - if he behaves tonight, he can grab a piece of this. (3) CREWS HILLTOPPER
drew Post 8 off a month last week so we'll just assume he needed that start - moves inside, and not a bad
one to throw in for 3rd/4th. (6) TAX SAVINGS is one of the few in this barn that didn't click after arriving -
he does stay trotting, though, so maybe that could help him grab a piece tonight. (1) CHECKMATE HILL
finished 3rd last week, mostly due to the very kind trip - a similar journey may allow him to grab another
small share. (5) CYCLONE MAXIMUS was kind of 2nd by default 2 back, then no factor in his last -
leaning towards others.
RACE 3 - (2) SULLIVAN was terrific in that victory 2 back - he was hammered down to even money off
that win (despite moving up in class), but was unable to keep it going after a hard quarter move, and heavy
pressure from the winner - catches a questionable bunch tonight, and may be able to make amends...at a
better price. (3) LETTUCERIPRITAA is a tough call - had a long run of solid efforts but disappointed last
week in his first try for a new barn - will be a major threat if he bounces right back...but hard to know if
he'll be able to do that. (1) JOJOS PLACE dropped down to this level last week and was a very impressive
winner - would have been the solid choice here EXCEPT for the fact that that he was claimed away from an
ultra high % barn, and lands in a low % barn that is 10-0-0-0 so far this meet - hard to take a short price, no
matter how good he looked last time. (5) BRANDON HANOVER used a good trip to pick up 3rd last week
(just missing 2nd) - a similar effort could land him another board spot. (8) MARCO BEACH drops in for a
tag after finishing belatedly in his last 3 - would have ranked him a bit higher if not for the horrible draw.
(4) PLAY THE FIELD hasn't been "bad", but it does seem like he may be a little tired after a long, strong
2021 campaign - needs to find a little better effort if he hopes to be a serious player. (6) LIFEWITHJOHN
has been struggling, and his barn has been cold for some time - sticking with others. (7) PANTHEON
HANOVER hasn't been able to beat the 12.5s lately, and seems like a field filler tonight against the 25s.
RACE 4 - (4) LEVITATION definitely isn't on his best game right now, but it's not like he's racing poorly -
lands in a pretty soft spot here, and should have a decent chance to pick up a win. (1) HAMMER CREEK
was better in his last two than the lines might suggest, draws the pole, and will definitely offer some value -
worth considering if you think the top pick is vulnerable. (2) PRESCOTT is feeling pretty good right now,
draws inside, and goes from Cory to Jordan...good one to include in exotics. (6) MY BOY CHRISTIAN
seems to be getting a bit better with every start - draws outside, but may be able to rally late for a piece. (5)
PAPPY GO GO has some back class, but doesn't seem to be hitting on all cylinders right now - sticking
with others, but wouldn't be shocked if he came up with a good one tonight. (3) HOBBS was winless as a
4YO, and this year isn't starting off any better - minor share only. (7) AWOL HANOVER catches a tough
field for this class and draws Post 7 - will likely need to wait for an easier spot. (8) MOMMS MY DAD
benefited greatly from a ground saving trip last week, but is unlikely to be as fortunate tonight.
RACE 5 - (6) GABBYS GIRL changed barns on 11/17, shipped in from PA and demolished a local field
by 13 lengths...she won her next start here by 6 lengths, but just hasn't been able to replicate that form over
at The Swamp - we'll hop back on board for her Hilltop return. (1) FASTERTHANARUMOR finished
decently from a tough spot 2 back, then was a close up 4tn last - moves all the way inside, and may be able
to add some value to the exotics. (4) WHOS SMOKIN N steps up in class after wiring softer in her last pair
- suppose we'll learn a bit more about her tonight. (5) CATIE FAYE HANOVER really wasn't bad from
Post 8 last week - she'll be a big price here, and is worth using in exotics. (3) SEA OF LOVE BC was the
barn's 2nd winner returning from the layoff, and she was very game in last week's victory - she's probably
looking at a tougher trip tonight, however, in a race that figures to be more hotly contested. (8) KATHYS
MOMENT has 4 wins and two 2nds from her last 6 starts, but faces a tough assignment from Post 8 tonight
- not impossible, but make sure to get a good price if using her. (7) DASHINTOTHEBEACH N was a little
disappointing last week after a beautiful trip, and may be coming from too far back tonight. (2) AINT SHE
PERFECT is trying to find her game and lands in a tough field to do so.
RACE 6 - (2) SWEET SOUL DAVID was a solid 3YO, winning 7 races and $90K - shipped East and was
racing off a bad date when 2nd at Fhd. last week....should be much tighter now, goes with Lasix for the 2nd
time, and looms the one to beat in his YR debut. (5) BLUFFINER wasn't entered for a tag last week but
was allowed to be claimed because he WAS entered for $50K when scratched the week before - he actually
was pretty disappointing in his last but he drops in class tonight, and could easily be the main threat. (3)
OOH RAH is as unpredictable as they come, going a strong mile for 2nd (vs. better) 2 back, then actually
getting beat at ten cents on the dollar in his last (note - the program odds of 15-1 is incorrect) - chance for a
piece if he shows up in the right mood. (6) TIMESTORM was an ok 4th in his local debut, just missing 3rd
- he's eligible to be a bit sharper the 2nd time around. (1) TIDQUIST actually finished with good trot from
an impossible spot last week - moves all the way inside, and may be able to grab a share of this. (7) CON
AIR HALL was a nice winner one level down in last, but was helped by the lead, and a 1:00.3 opening half
- looking at a much tougher trip tonight. (4) SEVEN KNIGHTS upset heavily favored OOH RAH 2 back
(at 8-1...not the 26-1 shown in the program), but quickly reverted to his lesser form in last - prefer others.
(8) ALL NIGHT CREDIT was a pocket winner last week, but that was a much easier field - unlikely to
replicate that effort from out here.
RACE 7 - (4) BEST HEAD WEST shipped down from Canada in December and was ultra impressive in
rattling off 3 straight wins (and handing Bitty Bitty her only loss at Yonkers, so far) - looked short when 4th
last week (returning from the winter break), but the guess is that she'll be a lot tighter for tonight - ready to
hop on board. (2) COMMANDER CATHY N is winless so far in the U.S. but she's hit board in all 5 of her
starts, and it's just a matter of time before she gets her picture taken....maybe even tonight? (3) BABS
JANSEN really disappointed as the 2/5 choice in her last start of 2021, but does deserve a pass for being a
little short in her last - she'll probably be a decent price here, and is worth using in exotics. (8) FIGHTING
EVIL was an encouraging 4th off the bad date last week and definitely fits with these - the obvious issue is
Post 8, and it's hard to say if Dube can find her a way into the hunt. (1) MOSSDALE LOTTEE N seemed
to be sharpening before last week's miscue - maybe a chance to pick up a small piece? (6) THEBEACHISC
ALLING had 3 wins and 3 seconds from her 6 local starts last year, but failed to enter contention in both
2022 attempts (after a recent barn change) - inclined to pass for now, but will check the tote board for any
clues. (5) HEAVENISSOFARAWAY seemed way overbet 2 back but was the only leaver and delivered the
easy front end score - moved up in class last week and failed to get involved, and may suffer that same fate
tonight. (7) LARJON LEAH doesn't seem nearly sharp enough right now to contend from out here.
RACE 8 - Good race: (3) BIZET won here at 126-1 on 9/18, then was a winner last week as the 4/5 choice
- moves up a notch off that victory, but it's still below the NW15000 class he beat in September - gets the
narrow nod for a small, but sharp barn. (6) STONE IN LOVE found her best stride a little too late last week
and had to settle for a fast closing 4th - she's raced well here several times in the past as well, and is a good
option for longshot fans. (1) BIG BAD SWAN worked a bit for the lead last week then held on gamely late
for the win - gets to start from the pole this time, and figures to be a close up player from start to finish. (4)
IT AINT THE WHISKY was a nice 2nd in his first start of 2022, and just missed to #1 last week - any live
trip puts him in play for a good chunk of this. (2) CHIEF JUSTICE tends to be a little inconsistent but he
was definitely good last week, trotting a solid final half to pick up 3rd - can grab another good piece with a
similar effort. (5) IM THE MUSCLE ships back off a nice front end score over cheaper at Fhd. - he has
beaten better here in the past, but he's another that's pretty unpredictable from week to week - not a big fan
at that 2-1 ML price. (7) VOLARE is pretty good right now, but will be hard pressed to do much damage
from out here. (8) DRAZZMATAZZ draws Post 8 after making a break last week (top of the stretch,
missing from the program).
RACE 9 - (5) PLUMB appears to be a little cheap on paper but she'll be making her (local) debut tonight
for the Dynamic Duo, and the terrific training tandem banged out 3 winners on Tuesday's card - when this
team gets hot, they win races in bunches...maybe this new addition can get her picture taken too. (3) VAIN
QUEUR R P NO rattled off 5 straight local wins before coming up 2nd best last week - the one to beat
tonight. (1) MADHATTER BLUE CHIP struggled in his first start of the year but that was in the Open - if
he's anything close to 100%, he'll be a big threat to take these wire to wire off the class drop - perhaps the
tote board will offer some clues? (4) MANHATTANUP NO ICE is another that's seemingly on the cheaper
side but he's racing well right now, and the good draw gives him a chance at a piece. (8) OUR WHITE
KNIGHT has seemed short since returning from the winter break, and draws Post 8 for tonight - keep an
eye for future consideration. (6) HENDERSON SEELSTER seems to need to be in cheaper at the moment -
draws outside upon arrival from NJ, and may need a better spot before we see his best. (7) INNISFALLEN
just never seems to come up sharp here at Yonkers...and landing Post 7 isn't going to help his cause. 92)
EVA DAIRPET FR seemed very iffy at this level even before finishing way up the track last week.