RACE 1 – (1) FOR ONCE INMY LIFE was handled conservatively on 10/22 (layoff, new barn) and rallied very
nicely for the show spot – he turned a BIG mile for the 1:50.3 victory the next week, but could only manage a 2nd
last start (behind the classy SEMI TOUGH) – he remains the one to beat from this good spot, but that 6/5 ML price
probably means he’s going to be overbet. (2) ODDS ON CAPITALISM gets a drop back to the level he beat 4 starts
back, was Brennan’s choice (over #4) and should be in line for a good trip – possibility. (7) TWIN B DELUXE was
much better last week than his line might suggest (he backed off to last after looking to leave, was out on turn two
but never flushed any cover, and only tired in the latter stages) – another horrible draw, but a good price makes him
worth a look. (4) ESCAPE TO AMERICA is 6 for 19 this year but 0 for 8 here at Yonkers – the 3YO was a steady
3rd last week, and could grab another piece tonight. (5) TWIN B POWERBALL has been a steady performer since
arriving from Canada early last month – another that could grab a good share with the right trip. (6) ROCKIN JUKE
BOX gets a class drop but that may be offset by another bad draw – he’s in need of a wake up call. (3) OHOKA LE
BRON N just stopped badly from the pocket last week – hard to back off that mile.
RACE 2 – Good race: (5) REAL LADY SADIE has been very popular at the claim box, thanks to her stellar record
this year 36-12-6-1 and 21-7-5-1 here at Yonkers – she may have some speed to her inside tonight, but she’s shown
that she can race off the pace, as well – narrow edge for tonight. (3) NUTTINBUTHEBEST had been racing well
before the 10/29 claim, but looked super winning for her new connections last week – the good draw will help her
deal with the class jump, and she should have a big say once more. (4) STAY HAPPY beat the 50s just 3 starts back
so tonight’s drop to 25s could just be her connections to pick up a win, OR it could be a red flag (off last week’s dull
try) – the “x factor” tonight. (6) MIKI THE CLOWN rallied to be a close 2nd returning from PA then scored handily
on the front end last week – the move to claimers seems appropriate, and the only real knock here is the draw – legit
chance. (7) THUNDRA is good right now, but looking at a tough trip from out here – not a bad bomb for 3rd/4th. (1)
BADDITUDE has been “ok” recently, but a few in here just look sharper right now – an easy trip would help. (2)
UNCONTROLLED is another that may have found herself in a little too tough tonight.
RACE 3 – (1) ELISES DELIGHT has been outstanding in all three starts since the claim, especially in her last 2
blowout wins – hard to go past from this spot, even at the very short price she’ll be. (1) ITTY BITTY is having an
awful year but has shown some “sneaky life” in her last few – maybe she can add a little value to the exacta? (5) FR
ONDEUR came into her last riding a 4 race winning streak, came after #1 a few times but was still 5 lengths back at
the wire (in 2nd) – the most logical one to complete a (very short) exacta. (3) LYONS MIKI may get away close
enough from this spot to rally late for a small share – has to avoid gapping too badly early on. (6) SHEIKH YABOO
TY N should appreciate dropping back down to 20s but the draw could hurt her chances a bit – it’s also possible that
she’s just going the wrong way right now after the recent claim. (4) DECISION TIME tries her luck in 20s after a no
threat try in 25s – these may be a little too tough for her as well. (7) MIKILOB ULTRA had a few nice efforts in
this class not too long ago but from inside posts – not sure she can have the same success from out here.
RACE 4 – (4) HEISMAN PLAYER struggled for the better part of the last 2 years but has actually looked a lot
better in his last few starts (after being claimed) – maybe this a field where he can pick up a victory? (3) SOUTHBE
ACH HANOVER doesn’t have the best looking lines these days but he’s been facing much better and not finishing
all that far back – logical spot to look for a wake up call. (2) ILIKEMEBETTOR A was 3rd in a NW10000 field 4
starts back, and had to deal with terrible posts in his last pair – another that could perk up here with a much better
effort. (5) RAYRAY is extremely inconsistent but wasn’t bad last week (from an impossible spot) and actually raced
very well when 2nd three back – not a bad value horse to consider. (6) CAPTAIN BATBOY finally picked up his first
win of the year 2 back, but needed to drop to the bottom class at Chester to do so – he’s 0 for 13 locally in 2024, and
gets a poor post for tonight – minor share only. (7) MY ULTIMATE STAR A lands outside and his barn seems to
have gone cold again. (1) SWEETSOUTHRNLASS N elects to take on boys tonight after failing to function against
the ladies in the majority of her local tries.
RACE 5 – (6) SWEETHOMEALABAMA N qualified nicely at PcD for his U.S. debut and the import gets Stratton
to hop off a very live ICACO HANOVER to drive him (after qualifying with brother Cory) – that 15-1 ML listing
makes him worth a shot. (1) ICACO HANOVER has been doing good work every week, and draws another rail –
he’ll be a big threat from start to finish. (5) CUPID SHUFFLE was racing well in Canada at the end of the summer
and looked in his last pair in PA after moving to the nation’s leading trainer – just 1 for 15 on the year, but still a
very logical threat for his local debut. (2) KID FROM THE BRONX is a much better horse when he’s near the lead,
and comes off a game 3rd last week (33-1, from Post 7) – chance for a piece here too. (3) D A MCDREAMY found
his stride way too late to be a threat in his first try for a new barn last starts – a live trip puts him in the mix for a
piece of this. (4) FALL IN LINE won his local debut but then regressed in his last pair – leaning elsewhere. (7) HAR
D TO CATCH exits a high % barn and draws poorly for his local debut – prefer to just observe, for now. (8) SPECI
AL DRAGON is another newcomer that lands a terrible post for his Hilltop debut – also on the “watch list”.
RACE 6 – Good race: (3) ONEDERFULBEACH was unable to rally last week but that was vs. 25s – she was good
in her prior 2, and the drop here to 20s could help her cause – should offer a decent price in a very competitive field.
(2) DEVILISH DREAMS finally picked up her first win of the year 2 back (in start #33!) then followed that up with
a 2nd at PcD – returns to YR at the same $20K level she just beat, and will have a chance to do it again. (1) HARPER
SEELSTER has been ultra consistent all season but hasn’t WON since being claimed on 9/10 – hard to ever leave
her out of the exotics, but she’ll need to find a bit more to take home the top prize. (4) TYRA MAKES BANK had
to dig in to hold 2nd last start when the winner drew off in the lane – her speed always makes her a threat in this class
and tonight should be no exception. (8) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL almost knocked off the odds-on FRONDEUR last
start, and has now hit board in 5 of her last 6 starts– on the flip side, she’s stuck with Post 8 tonight, and still looking
for her first victory of ’24– maybe if the price is big enough? (6) SHOTGUN PERSUASION probably needs a better
draw for a chance to contend for a piece. (5) THATSMYTYPE grabbed a win 3 back but seems a bit overmatched
here. (7) PINE BUSH MAGA is 0 for 36 at YR and starts from Post 7.
RACE 7 – (2) CUT N RUN N qualified just behind CHASE H HANOVER in his U.S. qualifier then was sharp in
his first stateside start, pacing his back half in :54.1 to just miss – seems ready to pick up his first U.S. victory. (1) A
ROCKNROLL STAR was sharper last week, a steady 3rd place finisher – can build off that from this spot and be a
legitimate player. (6) BENHOPE RULZ N lost interest at the back on 11/4 but did finish ok after sitting 7th last week
– drops down to a level he thrives at, and has a chance to outperform that 20-1 ML price. (5) IGNATIUS A hasn’t
won at Yonkers as often as he should but he usually races well, and Ahle is certainly familiar with him – one to
include in exotics. (4) JET ROCK has been racing well since arriving from Canada recently, and may be able to rally
for a decent chunk here as well. (7) ROLL WITH THE FLOW feels like he’s leveled off a bit, and another bad post
doesn’t figure to help his cause. (3) CASINO ACTION N was struggling even before being scratched sick from his
last. (8) MUSCLE BART A has missed a month (off a sick scratch) and draws Post 8, just to make it worse.
RACE 8 – Tough race: (3) JENDEN STRIKE A has been holding her own with the top mares at Plainridge and
should fit nicely with the local 50s – she hit board in 4 of 8 previous tries here this year, and can only benefit from
getting Holland on board tonight – one of several possibilities. (6) YS SENSATIONAL CITY couldn’t last on the
lead 2 back (when very well meant) but pounced on a perfect trip to score last week – license to repeat of the trip
luck continues. (1) NIKASA N has been a solid player for weeks but still hasn’t found the winner’s circle vs. the 50s
– still playable on top, as long as the price is right. (2) TOBAGO TIME was no factor in her only try at this level but
did have Post 8 that night – her overall form is outstanding, and she may have a shot to step up and win for her new
crew with the inside draw. (4) SILKY STRIDE took too long to find her best stride last week and finished 4th in a
tight pack – the right trip could put her into the mix once more. (5) OKINAWA BEACH A weakened after trying the
front end last week but a good price tonight makes her worth at least a look. (7) CELIA B MONEY (a winner last
week) and (8) IDEALINFUN certainly fit well enough, but may have trouble overcoming their terrible posts.
RACE 9 – (4) NONE BETTOR A has definitely lost a step or three but he’s still very competitive against these
types – may be in a good spot to work out a winning trip tonight. (8) HUMBLE A is 4 for 4 since arriving in the
U.S. and his upside seems substantial – on the flip side, he’s facing MUCH tougher tonight and he’ll be doing it
from Post 8 – still willing to use him on top, but only if his price moves up considerably! (3) SOUTHWIND PETYR
has hit board in 6 of his last 7 starts but hasn’t been able to get his picture taken during that streak – he just missed
with Brennan last week...maybe tonight the pair can get over the hump? (7) HELLABALOU hasn’t been the same
since winning the Borgata Final this year, and he’s struggling mightily at the moment – we’ll see if the class drop
can help him find a better effort. (1) KEAYANG KAMIKAZE A was a crisp 2nd on 10/14 (2nd off the layoff) but then
was scratched sick, and no factor last week – willing to include him underneath as he drops wight back in the box.
(6) STAY GROUNDED returns sharp from PA but his 6-0-0-0 local slate this year is hard to dismiss. (2)
SAMHARA N goes some big miles, but seems to need easier to find them. (5) WATTSUP SUNSHINE A has a pair
of recent victories but is another that probably needs to be in a bit easier to deliver his best efforts.