RACE 1 - Short field, but a tough race: (5) MIKI DE VIE raced twice at 2 and did pick up a 2nd - won his
3YO return (at PcD), but hasn't really been able to build off that in his last few starts - catches a very
unreliable crew for his YR debut, and this may be a spot he can handle. (4) FUGLEMAN hails from our top
barn and hit board in his last 3 starts - that certainly qualifies him as a legitimate player, but that 8/5 ML
price does make him a little tough to swallow, especially with his 0 for 19 career slate. (6) EVERYBODYL
OVESLOU is 0 for 14 but did pick up a close 3rd here 2 back, and had some pace finishing for 4th last
week - a quick start would really help his chances. (1) PAULS BANDIT sports a 15-0-0-1 career slate as he
arrives from PcD for one of the sharpest outfits in the area - other than his high profile connections (and the
good draw), there's not much else to recommend. (2) JUDICIAL (0 for 12) had a couple of ok starts upon
arrival at YR but had to requalify after failing to function on 5/23 - perhaps the tote board will offer some
clues? (3) MIDNIGHT THUNDER seems badly overmatched, even in this pretty soft spot.
RACE 2 - (6) BETTER WATCH IT has taken 4 of her last 5 starts, with an untimely miscue in the lone
loss - she can probably leave enough to grab a good early spot (if not the lead), and she just seems too sharp
for these right now. (5) CHUPPAH ON always figures, usually gives a strong try but she's struggled to win
races this year (13-1-5-2) - probably still the main danger, but not sure she can outbattle the top choice right
now. (4) SIRI BLUE CHIP must have gained some confidence with that blowout win over cheaper at PcD
2 back, because she was right there 3rd behind WESTBEACH and REACHTHRUTHESKY AS last week -
belongs in exotics returning to YR. (2) FLIP THE SCRIPT chased the top choice in a sizzling 1:53 mile last
start and almost held 2nd, despite tiring into the stretch - chance to grab another decent piece. (1) PULL
ME THROUGH is a bit cheap and inconsistent too....but the rail may help her take home a slice. (3) ACEF
OURTYFOUR ALEX just hasn't been sharp for a while - needs a wake up call.
RACE 3 - (1) KOMODO BEACH banged out nearly $250K as a youngster then followed that up with a
$213K season as a 4YO - he's yet to win in 8 starts at 5, but he's been closed several times vs. much better
than these - good spot to find the winner's circle in his Hilltop debut. (6) MICKY GEE N has had a mixed
bag of starts so far in 2023 - he was terrific last week and if he races that well tonight, he could be the main
danger....but his inconsistency has been frustrating, for sure. (3) LUCIANO N is winless in 16 local starts
this year but he's hit board 10X - maybe he can add some value to the exotics? (2) GLACIS surely needed
his last after being away from the races for almost 8 months - could be tighter now, possibly rallying late
for a decent piece. (4) DIAMONDBEACH, like most of his barnmates, has really been struggling lately -
hard to back any of them with confidence right now. (5) VANQUISHED N missed all of 2022 and his '23
efforts seem a little cheap for this bunch.
RACE 4 - (2) CAPTAIN BATBOY has 3 "non PaSS" starts this year and jogged each time (while also
holding his own against the stakes colts in his other 3 outings) - faces a colt with similar credentials (from
Post 6), and we'll give this guy the edge, based on the better draw (5) DOWNRIGHTDELICIOUS was used
hard in an OhSS race at Nfd. last week and can be forgiven for tiring - he won his other 2 starts this year
(right here at Yonkers), and is clearly the other main player in what could shake out as a 2 horse battle. (3)
YO AJ looked good beating a NW4 field 2 back (2nd time Lasix) but wasn't as effective in a (much) better
NW8 field last week - seems a notch below the top pair, but may be next in line. (6) MY MIKI BEACH
was a winner off the 10 month layoff and has hit board in 3 more starts since then - may have some trouble
overcoming tonight's terrible draw, however. (4) WILLIAM HANOVER was sitting right behind the heavy
choice last week and went right by when that one just folded in the lane - not sure how he stacks up against
the top pair, but we'll get a clearer picture after tonight. (1) PINK FLOYD HANOVER seems overmatched,
even starting from the pole.
RACE 5 - (1) SIMON SAYS HANOVER is 2 for 2 since arriving at his high-achieving barn and looking
much more like the talented youngster we saw here in 2021, rather than the horse that was struggling in
Canada in 2023 after missing all of '22 - no reason he can't make it a "threepeat". (2) DEETZY was parked
by the top choice in last week's 1/2 mile sprint and still almost lasted for 2nd - maybe he can complete the
exacta tonight? (3) NIGHT WATCHMAN didn't function for his new barn in his first local appearance but
he does seem to be quietly sharpening since then - rare opportunity to get a big price on one of the game's
perennial leading barns...willing to include underneath! (4) PURPLE POET is probably a but sharper right
now than his lines might suggest- another decent value horse to include in exotics. (5) GARDYS LEGACY
A had been having a terrible 2023 until blasting to the top in last week's 1/2 mile dash, and enjoying an
open lead from start to finish - will he revert to his (much) lesser form back at the standard mile distance
tonight, or will he continue to thrive off last week's form reversal....tough call! (7) BETTOR SUN hasn't
really upped his game since the barn change 4 back, and gets no luck with the draw tonight - small piece?
(6) FLOW WITH JOE just hasn't been sharp in a while, and draws poorly. (8) VELOCITY KOMODO
figures to have a tough time getting involved from out here.
RACE 6 - (5) COWGIRL LILLY is now 10-4-5-1 since returning from Canada and that includes last
week's dead game, multiple move win from Post 7 over GOLDEN QUEST N - has the same rival to beat
tonight, and we'll give her the edge to do it again. (1) GOLDEN QUEST N was very game in defeat to the
top choice on 5/30, then just as game in defeat to the streaking BETTER WATCH IT last week - remains
the main danger as she looks to avenge those last 2 narrow losses. (4) WILDCAT ANTONIA was a winner
in a "fall apart" race 3 back, then finished 3rd in her last 2 starts (behind #1) - may complete the trifecta yet
again, (3) PAIGES GIRL doesn't win very often but this is the kind of spot where she can grab an easy trip,
and rally for a small share. (7) MIKI ROSE N burned a lot of $$ this year before finally grabbing a win 2
back - was outfinished by the top 2 choices in her last, and tonight's draw won't make things any easier for
her. (6) SEZANA N draws poorly, but still remains a viable candidate for 3rd/4th with the right trip . (2)
CORAL BELLA is a streaky mare that seems to be in one of her lesser modes right now.
RACE 7 - (3) IM HUNGRY just beat a Stallion Series field at Pocono 3 back at 8/5 - he's been doing good
work all year besides that, and just looks like a very short priced winner in his YR debut. (7) HUNTING
ZONE was a game 2nd to the sharp winner 2 back, then picked up his maiden victory last week - may be
good enough right now to still hit board against these from Post 7. (2) RAYRAY was wiped out last week
on the final turn and gets a total pass - the jury is still out on how well he fits with these, but not a bad spot
to use him underneath. (1) PINE BUSH ITALIANO started his career winning his first 5 starts before
stopping last November after a 4th place finish - hasn't been able to get things going so far as a 4YO, but
this might be a spot where we see some improvement. (5) RUSTY BEACH shows a pretty mixed bag of
tries - his only local start was a dud, but he CAN pick up a piece here if he brings his best effort. (4) BEST
BETTOR was never 1st or 2nd in his first 27 local starts then picked up the place spot 2 back - thought he
might build off that, but immediately threw a more typical dud in his last....hard to say what we'll get from
him tonight. (6) CIRCLING THE PREY was able to wire a (weak) maiden field in his first local start but
was no factor at all in his next pair - tough draw tonight.
RACE 8 - (1) SIX FEET APART was getting a barn change last week (off the claim) that has resulted in
major improvement in the past - he came up a good 2nd best to the razor sharp SIMON SAYS HANOVER
(in the half mile dash) and figures to be very tough tonight back at the mile....and likely controlling the
action. (5) HURRIKANEKINGJAMES has been a solid player for 2 different barns and could be the main
danger, as long as he works out a decent trip. (2) THREE IN HEAVEN A has just one win this year, and it
came off a pocket trip (vs. cheaper) at Fhd. - that being said, he figures to land on an easy enough trip from
this spot for a chance at a piece. (3) BONDI SHAKE N is just 1 for 18 at Yonkers, but seems to be in
decent form right now and is eligible to contend for a board spot. (4) MISTER SPOT A broke leaving
between horses last week, and is a bit of a wild card for tonight - maybe one to throw in for 3rd/4th? (7)
PRO BEACH can throw a good one from time to time but would probably prefer a better post, in an easier
field. (6) FLYING WINGARD A gets a pass for his local debut (no prayer spot) but still not sure just where
he fits locally - will just observe, for now.
RACE 9 - Good race: (5) PHOENIX OF FLUZZY was no factor last week but that mile was on the heels
of 3 sharp efforts - he'll be a good price in a very competitive race, and could be worth a stab. (4) EL LE
TISSIER N put in a big move at Fhd. in his U.S. debut before flattening just a bit at the end - debuted here
last week and was a very game first over 2nd to a repeat winner - maybe he gets over the top in his 3rd
stateside attempt? (3) SARANAC BLUE CHIP has been coming up with good miles week after week and
is usually a pretty good price - another worth considering. (2) CAVIART SARGENT finished 3rd in 4
straight 3-5YO Open attempts before last week's dud - could be he's tailing now, or it may have just been a
blip - worth a look if the price is juicy enough. (1) PEDRO HANOVER has been sharp for pretty much the
entire year, but did have a rare "no factor" effort in his last - he'll surely be aggressive from the pole tonight,
but it's hard to say if he can make it hold up against these. (6) VIVA LAS VEGAS N is as sharp right now
as he's been since coming to the U.S. but he takes a double jump in class while also drawing outside -
usually not a recipe for success. (7) MY ULTIMATE STAR A will likely be coming from last, and that's
not going to work against these.
RACE 10 - (3) STRENGTHFROMABOVE has some solid looking form at Hoosier so it was surprising to
see that he's just 1 for 16 to start his career - he debuts tonight for our leading trainer, and will also get the
services of our leading driver....feels like the one to beat. (6) LAZ quickly showed promise at the start of his
career in Canada this Fall - held his own in the NJSS upon arrival, then picked up his first career win at
PcD last week - the main danger. (4) THAT DOG WILL HUNT failed to threaten in a pair of local starts
but that last 2nd at PcD looks much better - could be on the upswing, and is worth using in exotics. (5)
MIKITEEN couldn't stick with the runaway winner last week but dug in to hold the place spot - chance for
a small piece tonight, with some trip luck. (1) CANT SWAY ME is just 16-1-1-1 to start his career but the
good draw at least puts him in play for a minor share tonight. (2) FENDI HANOVER picked up a (distant)
3rd last week, but mostly thanks to the trip - still seems a notch below these. (7) WESTERN DEPTH is the
outsider...both literally and figuratively.
RACE 11 - (7) LOUS THE ATTITUDE got a big barn change before that start at PcD (5/21) but was in a
tough spot that night- just missed to BEN SOLO in his local debut (the next week), then absolutely crushed
a NW2 field in his last - steps up to NW4 and draws poorly, but still seems capable of taking another. (1)
WE SHALL SEA was hammered at the windows 3 back and jogged on the front end - didn't really fire in
his next but was terrific last week, making up a ton of ground from last to be a fast closing 4th on the wire -
could be a handful from the pole tonight. (4) HUNTSVILLE PLACE has several solid efforts in this class,
and is looking at a good trip tonight - logical contender. (5) ONTOP RAINMAN has a pair of 3rds and a
4th since arriving locally and definitely fits with these - may need some hot action up front in order to be a
late threat, however. (6) MAYWEATHER HANOVER is winless in 7 starts this year but he's also never
been worse than 4th - has some speed, and MAY be able to be a player in his YR debut IF Dube can get
him into the hunt. (2) AMBITIOUSBEACHBOY may be tailing now, but may also perk up with the move
inside - may consider for a small piece at a big price. (3) KRAKEN SEELSTER is 7-0-0-0 to start his 3YO
campaign and had no pop in his one local try.
RACE 12 - (5) DON DOMINGO N returned from a 6 month layoff with a solid 4th last week, finishing
alertly once free in the stretch - may be worth a shot in this tough to decipher finale. (6) OZONE BLUE
CHIP drew a pair of 8 holes after a freshening and didn't even pretend to be interested- gets a bit of post
relief for tonight and IF the tote board suggests that he's "live", you may want to upgrade his chances. (3)
NANDOLO N is going to just roar by and jog one of these nights but he's been a pretty good horse to play
against here all year....and that may hold true for tonight, as well. (2) STATE SENATOR was forced to grab
up and abort to last in his most recent, leaving him with no chance - he'd been sharp prior to that, and could
easily rebound with a big effort tonight. (1) THE REAL ONE is hard to gauge right now - he FEELS like
he may be a nit off his best form, but he's also been known to bounce back in a hurry - mixed feelings about
his chances for tonight. (8) ROCK THE DEVIL earned a pocket trip after leaving last week, and converted
it into a 15-1 upset - seems unlikely he can repeat that tonight, but that 20-1 ML price does make him worth
at least a look. (4) VENIER HANOVER hasn't been able to get untracked in his 4 starts since returning
from the layoff and the last mile suggests he may be declining- pass for now. (7) BRANQUINHO was up
the track last week and lands in a similar spot for tonight.