RACE 1 - (5) SO MANY ROADS has been racing well for most of 2022 but has definitely come up a little
light in the win column - comes into tonight off a pair of 2nds behind two sharp foes, and perhaps can get
over the hump if the trip goes his way - decent value in a competitive opener. (1) PRETTY HANDSOME
also finished 2nd in his last pair, both times off pocket trips (including one for Post 8) - very logical threat
from this spot, but also figures to be significantly overbet. (2) TJS INDY PACER was an even 5th in his
local debut, and was racing off a bad date that night - maybe tighter now, and can also be handled more
aggressively from this better spot - possibility. (6) SHAKERTOWN is a 3YO tacking tough older foes but
he's been finishing just behind the beastly HEMSWORTH N in his recent starts, and may be able to be a
player even against these more seasoned rivals. (3) UNCLE JORD A hasn't won in a while but he's been
racing well most starts, and could easily pick up a piece here with the right trip .(4) BRONX SEELSTER
has been racing well in PA, but vs. a little easier - can't rule him out as a potential winner here, but we're
still leaning towards others. (8) PEACE OUT POSSE is racing well and gets to drop a notch...he also gets
stuck with Post 8, and that figures to hurt his chances significantly. (7) BILL HALEY N was a nice 2nd
from the pocket last week but will be hard pressed to land such a good trip from out here.
RACE 2 - Tough race: (2) TOWNLINE ALL GOOD didn't fire his best shot off the claim last week but he
did pace evenly to the wire - he's been a steady performer in this class, he figures to be decent price, and
may be able to make his late kick pay off here if things get a little heated up front. (5) LONG WEEKEND
A weakened in the stretch last week but was also used a bit harder than he might have liked early on - he
just missed in his prior 2 starts, and that 10-1 ML price makes him worth a look. (1) GENTLEMANJIM II
IE drops down a notch after a dull effort vs. the 50s last week - his overall form had been solid, and he
deserves a lot of respect here....but the inside draw AND the switch to Gingras will probably see him get
overbet. (4) THRASHER had some traffic issues 2 back in his Hilltop debut then won his next (off the
claim) in dead game fashion - he was claimed again that night, and tries to move up to 40s for his new crew
- we'll see if he's sharp enough to handle it. (3) ARRHYTHMIC SURGE was doing some very good work
for a dangerous trainer/driver team before getting "scratched injured" on 9/5 - he makes his first start back
after missing 3 months, and perhaps the tote board will offer some clues. (7) BALLERAT BOOMERANG
came up a little short last week in his debut for his barn - have to believe Bartlett will look to send him even
from out here, but that 5/2 ML price makes him hard to endorse on top. (6) GINGER TREE PETE figures
to get away last....and be left with too much to do.
RACE 3 - (1) BARBADOS made a break in his 2nd start off the layoff but was much better last week,
responding to the drop to 50s with a close 2nd behind a currently very sharp winner - gets to control the
action tonight, and the road to the winner's circle goes through him. (5) OSTRO HANOVER was well short
in his first try off the (long) layoff but raced better last week, sticking around a long way before weakening
late - the drop to 50s tonight should make him a dangerous threat. (4) PURPLE POET could be a good
value stab in here - he was "sneaky good" from an impossible spot off the claim last week, and his trainer is
15-6-5-1 since the beginning of last month - at least include him en exotics. (2) TIN ROOF RAIDER A
hasn't been able to find the Yonkers winner's circle this year but he has his board in 7 of his 12 local start -
throw in for 3rd. (7) SHERIFF N has won 10 of his 22 local starts this year, and can handle a variety of
trips - he does go for a new barn tonight, and the draw wasn't kind to him...insist on a good price if using on
top. (3) MIKEY CAMDEN would normally deserve a look at this level but he struggled last week, and will
need to be a lot better to be a player tonight. (6) HUGHIE JUNIOR N was able to sit back and finish well
for a small piece last week - figures to be in a similar boat tonight. (8) CAVIART SARGENT has been very
solid for a long time, but he seems up against it here if he leaves, and coming from last if he doesn't.
RACE 4 - (1) BRACKLEY BEACH comes into tonight riding a 4 race winning streak, and has taken 6 of
his 7 starts (2nd in the other) - he doesn't "dominate" to the point where you could say he's a "cinch", but he
clearly has to be viewed as the one to knock off (for his white-hot barn). (4) BARON MICHAEL might be
a good value horse to consider - he has a couple of recent wins (albeit vs. cheaper) but he does fit with
these too, and his last was sharper than it may look - a live trip could him a chance to rally by late. (3) MIS
TER SPOT A picked up 4 wins and a 2nd as he climbed from the 20s up to the 50s - drops back down to
the more comfortable 40s now, and has to be seen as a very legitimate player. (2) DARK ENERGY N
picked up a nose win dropping on for $40K three back then just missed in his last pair - draws inside, and
he's another worthy of lots of respect tonight. (8) MACH DORO A always seems to have a say but his only
recent win came from the pole, and tonight he lands Post 8 (with all the top player drawn inside) (6) FLOW
WITH JOE easily handled 30s on the lead 2 back but had trouble getting involved last week up in class,
from the outside post - similar situation here. (7) CHANGE STRIDE N probably needs a much easier draw
to be a serious player against a field like this.
RACE 5 - (2) FEELIN WESTERN has a shot at the mild upset here - he paced a strong final quarter to be
an excellent 2nd best behind the streaking OZONE BLUE CHIP last week, and may be able to turn the
tables on that one with the right trip tonight. (1) OZONE BLUE CHIP is a streaky performer and he's
clearly hitting on all cylinders right now, going over $200K for the year last week as he took his 3rd in a
row - the one to beat once more, but he'll be a very short price...once more. (5) THE REGULATOR had no
chance in NJ 3 back when he added Lasix but he's 2 for 2 here at Yonkers since then - chance to battle for
the top prize, but will need some trip luck. (4) BRAEVIEW BONDI A is a steady player in this class and
just missed 2nd last week - definitely one to include underneath in exotics. (3) SETH HANOVER really
blossomed into an excellent 4YO, and he'll try his luck tonight at the $75K claiming level - he should fit
ok, but probably looking at a smaller piece. (6) B LIKE CRUISER had finished 2nd in 4 of 5 starts before
getting parked every step last week - he certainly fits, but the outside draw suggests he may be handled very
conservatively this week. (8) WICHITA LINEMAN has been razor sharp for weeks, but gets no luck with
the draw as he tries to bump up to 75s - prefer several of his sharp inside foes. (7) BIG SIR is a sharp horse
for a hot barn....but he's another facing a tough post, in a tough field.
RACE 6 - (8) DRAGON SAID was handled conservatively last week in his first start off the layoff but had
PLENTY of pace finishing - hard to know how serious he'll be from Post 8 tonight but IF Bongiorno puts
him in play, he may be able to beat these....at a juicy price. (4) NANDOLO N always "figures", Bartlett
always sticks with him, but the classy import is probably still a notch off his best game - still a big chance
against these, though. (5) SONNY WEAVER N is 6 for 11 at Yonkers this year, and returns off a pair of
wins in NJ and PA - definitely a chance to beat these too. (7) FORTIFY comes into this off back to back
wins one level down (including one from Post 8, last week) - might be able to do some damage against
these too, but make sure to get a good price if using him from out here. (1) FAMILY RECIPE probably isn't
a threat to win up at this level but he does finish well when he can sit an easy trip - ok for 3rd/4th. (3)
COPPER TEEN was moving up to face older foes last week, landed Post 8 but was still able to hit the top
and take 'em wire to wire - may have a tougher time against this better field, though. (2) MAXIMUS RED
A has several very good recent efforts but he's missed a month (scr. sick) and we'll stick with others here.
(6) MIKES Z TAM does his best work vs. a bit softer.
RACE 7- Tough race, especially when several of these are question marks at the Open level (7)
COVERED BRIDGE never got involved 2 back but he has 2 wins and 2 close 2nds in his other recent
starts, and surely has proven his capabilities in this class - trip luck will be needed, but he'll have a shot to
overcome the draw with a bit of good fortune. (3) OAKWOODINITOWINIT IR suddenly found his form
on 9/26 and marched right up to this top class - gave the sharp NONE BETTOR A a good battle 2 back, but
just didn't bring that same top effort last week - chance here if he rebounds to that better form. (6) BUDDY
HILL was handled conservatively off the bad date last week but wasn't all that far back at the end - another
live player with the right trip. (5) NO LOU ZING has bounced around through several barns this year, with
mixed results - the ABILITY is there for sure, but he's disappointed here too many times (at even lower
levels) to take a short price tonight. (4) ODDS ON CAPITALISM is only 3, so it was impressive to see him
win his first 2 local starts against strong older pacers - raced evenly (while no factor) in his first try at this
top level, and the jury is still out as to whether he fits here. (2) GENIUS MAN is undeniably sharp for a
barn that has really come to life recently - he still needs to prove that he can have that same success against
these, however. (1) ODDS ON OSIRIS raced well in 2 of 3 local starts, but he's another that may struggle
in the Open.
RACE 8 - (3) DIAMONDBEACH drops a peg off a hard used 4th vs. better - he's not the most reliable
horse on the planet, but his barn is hot right now and this may be a good week to jump on his team. (4)
STOP STARING has looked good in both starts since arriving from upstate, albeit vs. easier - the guess
here is that he can hold his own against these too, and be part of the equation. (1) MACINTOSH N is still
bangin' heads at age 13 and he's looking at a good trip from this spot - it would be no surprise to see him
land on the ticket somewhere. (2) WALKINSAHW N hasn't visited the winner's circle in some time, but
he's ultra reliable at picking up pieces - always a good one to include underneath. (6) IMSTAYNALIVE is a
solid performer in this class, though wins have been hard to come by - he's probably looking at only a
smaller piece tonight with the outside draw. (7) L DEES JACK LOPEZ got really good for a few starts but
may be tailing just a bit - Post 7 isn't going to help his cause. (5) CAPTAINS PLACE threw a clunker in his
YR debut last week - prefer to see a better effort before considering him.
RACE 9 - (4) UPTOWN FUNK saw his modest 2 race win streak snapped last week but was still an
excellent 2nd, losing only to the tripsitter - lands in a new (hot) barn for tonight, and we'll give him the
edge over a couple of other sharp foes. (2) MONGOLIAN HERO N shipped in sharp from PA and was
sharp here too, though cut loose too late for a chance at a bigger piece - could be the main threat tonight
from this spot. (1) QUATRAIN BLUE CHIP arrived sharp from Dover, crushed the 20s then ALMOST
was able to step up and beat the 30s last week - draws best, and looms a legitimate threat. (3) DESIRES
CAPTAIN tends to be in and out but his barn sent out a couple of live ones recently, and he's worth using
underneath at that 20-1 ML price. (5) BETTOR BE OSCAR A tends to be a bit sluggish throughout his
miles, but he may be able to show up late here and grab a chunk of this - good one for 3rd/4th. (6) SOUTH
WIND ONYX has some good recent lines but tends to do his best racing from inside posts - may struggle a
bit from this spot. (7) IMMA BE had a mixed history here in the past, particularly with the barn he returns
to tonight - wouldn't be shocked if he came up with a good one, but still leaning towards others. (8) RISKY
MILLION won his last two but exits a very high % barn, moves up in class and gets stuck with Post 8.
RACE 10 - (6) WINDSUN RICKY hasn't threatened lately but he's been facing much tougher - drops to a
pretty low level here, and also catches a field with some struggling contenders - wake up spot? (1) OUR
CORELLI N got really good for a while but was lackluster in his last couple - he may just be totally off
form now....or he may be ready to turn things around with the class drop and the pole. (5) DELIGHTFUL
DUDE N wasn't involved in his U.S. debut but he was heavily backed last week, and turned in a strong first
over effort to be 2nd - we'll see if he can build off that mile. (3) WHITECOOKIE has delivered a series of
duds recently - he's another dropping tonight, and hoping for that wake up call. (4) SHAKE IT is a 3YO
tackling older (while moving up in class) but at least he won his last in PA - maybe he'll fit with these? (7)
ALTA BLUES A recovered from a miscue 2 back with a clean mile last week (and really wasn't bad) -
tough draw for tonight, though. (2) PERSIMMON A went some good efforts down at the bottom level
recently -we'll be more interested when he gets back down there again. (8) WAIMAC ATTACK N is just 1
for 37 here over the last 3 years.