RACE 1 - (2) MAKIN SOME NOISE arrives from Ohio sporting a 5 for 5 record to start his career, the
majority of those wins being total blowouts - this is actually a much better NW2 field than he'd normally
find here, but it's still hard to go against him with that impressive resume. (1) HIGH ST CORRIDOR (a
winner here last year) added Lasix 2 back and was right there 2nd behind the prohibitive favorite - finished
a close up 3rd vs. NW4 last week, and now drops back down to NW2, and draws the pole - should be right
there all the way. (6) BORN A REBEL was 2nd his last 4 Woodbine starts and debuts locally for a barn that
has enjoyed enormous success with fresh stock....have a feeling he'll be a very live player. (5) MIKAL OB
ULTRA also ships down from Canada and he'll be debuting for a young trainer that has seen her barn grow
exponentially since starting to impress last year - another that could make some noise tonight. (4)
HUMBOLDT HANOVER is normally a decent NW2 type, but this field has come up pretty tough - may
need to wait for an easier spot. (3) IVY STUD was an even 4th in his career debut, and seems to be a work
in progress - tough spot tonight, but keep an eye for the future. (7) COUNTER OFFER hasn't been bad in 2
local tries, and his barnmate is thriving as well - tonight's draw may seriously limit his output, however. (8)
ZOES LUCKY GUY is the outsider...literally and figuratively.
RACE 2 - (1) DANCE IT OUT finished well in his last pair from 8 holes, and won 2 of 3 prior to that -
was scratched sick from his last but returns tonight on Lasix, draws the pole, and we'll give him the nod. (4)
NATIVES FILOU almost upset at a huge price 3 back, then had good pace from an impossible spot in his
last - decent one to use in exotics. (3) BET ON BLAKE made a miscue 2 back but rebounded to be 2nd last
week to the fired up winner - solid player with these when on his game. (5) SAULSBROOK HERO also
made a break 2 back, then came back with a solid effort in his last (finishing well into a fast final half) - not
sure if he'll be close enough turning for home to be a threat tonight. (2) LINNYCALLEDFRANKIE hinted
at some ability early in his career but never really found any consistency as a 3YO - solid qua. off a 3
month layoff, and we'll see how he does right off the bench. (6) SARANAC BLUE CHIP may look to use
his speed tonight - chance to stick around for a small piece if that happens. (7) GAMBLING ADDICTION
has a few decent tries here, but seems up against it from Post 7 tonight.
RACE 3 - (4) ST LADS BEAT IT was absolutely hammered for his local debut and was a no doubt, open
length winner - he'll be facing much tougher tonight, but we'll stick with him one more time. (6) WEONA
SIZZLER A has come a little short at the end in his last couple but that was vs. $75K claimers - takes a big
drop here, and has to be a major threat. (8) MACH DORO A also plummets from the $75K class, but he
draws Post 8 off a disappointing front end attempt - his price will be decent, however, and that makes him
worth at least a look. (1) TURBO HILL has been racing ok in NJ, draws best, and certainly belongs in
exotics. (3) SHINY BLACK BEAMER is back on the upswing, but catches a few tough foes tonight - use
underneath. (7) ABRAXAS BLUES A drops down from $30K claimers but catches a field where others are
dropping even more, and a couple of cheaper ones look very sharp - outside draw is another roadblock too.
(5) SANTAFES COACH is another moving down in class, but his current form is lacking - prefer others.
(2) FOUR STAR FLASH has been finishing too poorly to consider with these.
RACE 4 - (2) AMERICAN BOY N has gone a bunch of good efforts over the last few months and has
been knocking on the door in his last 3 - moves to a very sharp barn for tonight, and that might be enough
to get him over the hump (and into the winner's circle). (5) BETTERTHANTHEBEACH was 5-1-2-2 here
last year racing in NW15000-NW20000 -- ships in from Dover off an (overbet) victory, and has been facing
solid Open types in many of his recent starts - one to include. (1) SOHO LENNON A can never be ignored
from a spot like this but he did throw a dud out of the pocket last week, and he figures to be overbet...could
be some value taking a shot against him tonight. (3) GLENGARRY KNIGHT N was a winner last week
after coming up 2nd best to a razor sharp winner the week before - another inside draw puts him in play for
a good chunk here. (4) MICKY GEE N has fallen on some hard times- eligible to wake up on any given
week, but there's really no indication that it might be tonight. (6) IDEAL ARTILLERY returned from the
winter break on Lasix and was winner in his first start back - couldn't replicate that mile facing older horses
last week, however, and tonight's outside draw may limit him a bit again. (7) KILOWATT KID N was a
little better last week, but not enough to entice us to play him from out here - waiting for a better spot. (8)
GINGRAS BEACH figures to have way too far to come from Post 8.
RACE 5 - (3) GLACIS doesn't win all that often and is usually pretty lazy for much of the mile...but he's in
a much softer field than he's used to, and should be able to find away to rally on by in the lane. (5) SEEUIN
NASHVILLE A was handled very aggressively in his 2nd start off the barn change last week and was a
very solid 2nd best - was thinking of picking him on top, but he was 0 for 33 last year, and is 0 for 10 at
Yonkers....just hard to take on top at a short price (1) QUALITY BUD was our selection in his last start
when he managed to finish 3rd (off the barn change) despite an absolutely terrible trip - canceled cards
have him racing tonight off 25 days, and we'll see how much that affects his performance. (6) GIVENUPD
REAMING was just 1 for 30 here in 2021, and isn't exactly lighting the world on fire right now - maybe
can beat a few for a small piece? (7) ABERDEEN HANOVER is ok at this level with a decent trip, but may
have a hard time getting into the hunt from all the way out here - wait for a better scenario. (2) IM J NEE N
shows a dull qualifier returning from a 3 month layoff - we'll just watch, for now. (4) MCERLEAN is
struggling at the moment, and will need a major wake up to be any kind of player. (8) ROCK LIGHTS was
no good at all returning from The Maritimes this September - too some time, and he'd be hard to endorse
off that last qualifier (especially from Post 8).
RACE 6 - (7) REMEMBER THE BEACH was racing off a bad date (from a tough spot) in his local debut,
but had plenty of pace finishing to be less than a length back at the wire - this is obviously not a very good
spot either, but Buter may have more confidence now to handle this guy more aggressively - worth a stab at
a nice price. (3) ARTS ATTITUDE hung on the money last week but was a good 2nd the week before -
legit chance here IF he shows up on his "A Game". (8) OHARE HANOVER has raced well in all 3 local
starts, including last week's upset win - will need plenty of luck from out here, but he is better than most of
these....ok if price is juicy enough. (4) BRAZEN BRAZILIAN was 0 for 35 last year and jus 3 for 60
lifetime - that being said, a quick start would at least put him in play for a piece of this. (5) SAUVIGNON
BLUECHIP landed on a beautiful ground saving trip and could have been a winner had he had some more
late pop - on his best he can definitely beat these....but it's not often that he shows up on his best! (2) SILE
NT SPLENDOR was terrible in his local debut - can't say he was "good" last week, but he was certainly
better - maybe he'll come up with an even better try tonight, and contend for a piece? (6) WESTERN WAL
TZ ships in off a win at Hawthorne but it's hard to say how he'll fit with these - check the toteboard for
clues? (1) SNAP CALL was no factor in his local debut - we'll see if the rail helps his cause.
RACE 7 - (4) ALOTBETTOR N had been struggling, but was "sneaky ok" in an improved effort 2 back,
then rallied stoutly into a fast final half last week - seems ready to get his picture taken. (3) SON OF A
TIGER N wasn't bad in his local debut, gaining some ground into a hot :55.4 final half - recent import
should be able to make his presence felt tonight. (2) LACHIE MAGUIRE N was shuffled back and never a
player last week, but the class drop and inside draw could see him come up with a much more involved
effort tonight - use in exotics. (6) HUNDIE N was dull 2 back, but had a little more life in last - this level is
well within his comfort zone when "right", and a live trip could help him land a share. (5) MOHAWK WA
RRIOR can be pretty in and out these days, but he was 2nd at this level 2 starts back, and should be a
decent price tonight - throw in underneath. (8) VENIER HANOVER seems to have gone south, and his
owner has moved him to a barn that has produced some fast, miraculous turnarounds in the past - decent
bomb to throw in for 3rd. (1) MISTER SPOT A just hasn't been sharp - not sure the rail draw will make all
that much of a difference. (7) CLAYTONS BETTOR N tired after a speed try last week, and will probably
race conservatively from the back tonight after drawing Post 7.
RACE 8 - (4) SAILBOAT HANOVER hasn't been down at this level since he upset this class back on 12/3
- meets a shaky bunch tonight, and may be able to come out on top once more. (3) ROLL WITH JR really
struggled in 4 local starts after arriving from Hoosier - changed barns, and may have regained some
confidence with those last 2 starts at Monti - logical player, but hard to love at that 9/5 ML price. (5) SUNK
EN TREASURE had a rough 2021 campaign, making only 10 starts - drew Post 8 last week while returning
from a 9 month layoff, and obviously needed that start....maybe he'll be ready for a bigger effort with that
race under his belt? (2) BILBO HANOVER is just 1 for 33 locally (last 3 years), but definitely fits well
enough with these for a chance at a decent piece. (6) TULLOW N was able to use an easy trip to pick up a
(no factor) 3rd last week - would have liked his chances better here had he drawn an inside post. (8) FEELI
NG CAM LUCKY is really struggling right now (out of town) and draws Post 8 - he'll be a huge price,
though, and has won here in the past...good one for longshot fans. (1) ROCK KING DEO hasn't clicked in
3 local starts - draws best, but needs to find a better effort. (7) CAMPORA N lands outside again after
finishing up the track last week.
RACE 9 - (1) THUNDRA couldn't quite last cutting the mile last start but she returns on Lasix for tonight,
and that makes her worth another try. (3) TRIZZLE TRAZZLE should fit well with these as she exits the
NW8 class to face the older claimers - any decent trip should put her right in the thick of this....but 8/5 ML?
(2) TALL POPPY N qualified nicely after being away since 11/30, and is a proven player against these
types - would be no surprise at all. (8) MILLWOOD BONNIE N had been close a few times before
toughing out last week's game victory - if there aren't too many leavers, there's a chance she can find a
manageable trip, even from Post 8....not a bad one to use on your tickets. (4) BETABCOOL N is 0 for 16
here over the last 2 years, and is a little hard to gauge off her out of town form - maybe can pick up a small
share? (7) BALFA ST N was a winner from the rail 3 and 4 starts back, but trailed all the way in her last
pair (from Post 8) - not much post relief tonight, but still may be able to at least rally enough to beat a few
of these. (5) GREEN HILL HANOVER was a sharp winner 3 back but failed to threaten at all in her last
pair - barn seems to have tailed off in a hurry. (6) CLASSY CHAPEL N may need one off that qualifier.
RACE 10 - (4) COALITION HANOVER delivered a standard "Bongiorno Blowout" qualifier off the barn
change on 1/14 - was wiped out on the final turn in his first start, but was able to run and hide from the
competition last week - faces better now, but the barn has started to heat back up, and we'll stay on board.
(3) ULTIMAROCA is now 5-3-1-0 here at Yonkers, and that includes a win and a 2nd in his last pair - the
main danger. (1) RHODENA ROAD made an unexpected miscue 2 back, but rebounded with a solid 4th
last week - should get a decent trip from this spot...and probably end up with a decent piece. (2) CAPTIVA
TE HANOVER does his best when he just sits a long way then rallies late - that strategy may allow him to
pick up a chunk at the end of the mile here. (6) FEELIN WESTERN was a winner in his YR debut but
hasn't done quite as well in his last pair after moving up in class - probably looking at only a minor share
again tonight. (7) CAPTAINOFROCKNROLL faltered as the 1/20 favorite at Flamboro 2 back, then tired
at Woodbine in his last - draws all the way outside for his local debut, and we'll just observe, for now. (5)
SEE YA WRITE N still needs to prove that he can hang with these better ones.
RACE 11- (5) PRETTY HANDSOME can be a little inconsistent but at his best, he can be a threat with
these - there aren't any stickouts in here, and this guy should definitely be a decent price...worth a look. (2)
KERFORD ROAD A caught a hot 1:51.3 mile off the layoff and can be forgiven for coming up a bit short -
eligible to be tighter now, and could deliver a much more competitive mile tonight. (3) MIKES Z TAM,
like several of his barnmates, just isn't clicking right now - he could definitely beat these on his best effort,
but he's not worth a short price tonight based on how he's looked finishing his last few miles. (4) CONBOY
VILLE started off here in the bottom class back in late Oct. but has held his form nicely as he's climbed the
class ladder - picked up a 3rd last week (after a hard opening quarter), and is eligible to grab a good piece
tonight too. (1) FOO FIGHTER N has failed to hit board in his last 6 local starts but gets major post relief
this week, and we'll see if that's enough to help him grab a slice. (6) THE DOWNTOWN BUS continues to
pick up pieces (vs. softer), but he hasn't won here since 2019, and that streak figures to continue from this
spot. (7) ROCKATHON might be able to hang in there with these from a better post, but seems to be up
against it from out here. (8) NVESTMENT BLUECHIP perked up for a few start when down in company,
but has leveled off since moving back up to these tougher classes...and now lands Post 8.
RACE 12 - (3) WHITE HAIR ROCKS hadn't won a race in ages but made his first start for a new barn last
week and finally was able to get his picture taken again - a lot of these types just seem to take another after
finally breaking long losing streaks, and we'll see if this guy can do the same. (4) PAT STANLEY N wasn't
at his best in last week's victory, but cutting the mile may not be his favorite things - wouldn't be surprised
if he stepped up and beat these too...with a sharper effort. (2) THE WILD CARD has been 2nd and 3rd
since dropping to this level, and draws inside tonight - belongs in your exotics. (1) KASEY JOHN A has
been struggling but did look a little better last week - ok for 3rd/4th with the rail draw (8) SPRINGSTEEN
figured to be a risky play last week and he made his backers (sent off at 2/5) sweat in the final yards - lands
all the way outside now and while he's always capable of a big effort, he'd need to be a pretty good price to
be worth a play from out here. (6) ON ACCIDENT was a solid 3rd shipping in from Fhd. and his overall
form has been rock solid - only real knock here is the draw...which may hurt his chances this week. (7)
PEPPER GUY figures to be coming from way back...and that's not a formula for success here. (5) ONE
OFF DELIGHT A drops, but doesn't seem sharp enough right now to take advantage.