RACE 1 - (3) BETTERROCK was given the kind of trip that a talented horse off a layoff SHOULD be
given, and responded with a powerful late charge to the wire (that saw him finish just behind 2 high quality
rivals, into a :27.4 final quarter) - ready to be handled more aggressively here, as he seems poised to pick
up the first win of his 4YO season. (5) STELLAR YANKEE drops back into this NW6 class after a pair of
nice tries vs. some talented, older foes - good one to use underneath in exotics. (4) MARLBANK ROAD
was a decent 4th in his 2nd try off the layoff, and may be ready to improve even more tonight - Bartlett
should be able to leave the gate and grab a decent trip....and possibly a good piece. (7) BONDI SHAKE N
stepped up from NW4 into a strong NW6 field last week and held his own - will need some trip luck to
overcome the outside draw, but has a chance at a decent piece if he gets some. (6) HIGHLANDBEACHSB
EST flashed ability at 2 and 3, and beat this class here on 7/20 - been away for 6 months, however, and may
be handled conservatively (for his new barn), especially with the poor draw. (8) HIGH ST CORRIDOR
sports an outstanding 11-4-4-2 local slate but mostly vs. easier, and with close up trips - may have a tough
time getting involved tonight. (2) SAULSBROOK HERO hasn't been traveling that well in many of his
recent starts, and has come up with more "duds" than good ones - sticking with others. (1) KAUAI KING
feels like a field filler here - he's been away for 4 months, and fits cheaper - pass (and watch) for tonight.
RACE 2 - (3) ENVIRONS HANOVER went some really big miles earlier this year but then was plagued
by a series of miscues, tough trips, etc. - returns off a confidence building qualifier at PcD., and he could
beat these if he shows up on his best game - worth a play. (2) ESCAPETOTHBEACH is a bit more potent
one level down, but he can be dangerous in this class too - any half decent trip should make him a very live
player here. (5) CAPTAIN FANCY got very sharp in February in the NW8 fields - finished 4th tackling
older horses for the first time, but was scratched sick 3 weeks later - returned at Fhd. and crushed softer,
and we'll see how he handles this tougher assignment tonight - possible! (1) GUMPTION had some trouble
grabbing the bit in a solid field last week, finishing 5th (but less than 2 lengths behind the winner) - another
with a chance IF he shows up on his "A Game". (4) MACH N CHEESE outran a couple of cheaper fields
before getting trounced in a leg of the Borgata next week - should certainly appreciate tonight's class drop,
but it still may not be enough to make him a serious player right now. (6) BETTOR MEMORIES is an
Open-type when on his game, but the 9YO just hasn't looked sharp (out of town) in his 4 starts this year -
needs to find a lot more if he hopes to be a player. (8) SOME WARATAH A had a very promising start here
to his U.S. career last year, but soon tailed off - went on the shelf after a miscue at Stga. on 10/10, but he's 3
for 3 up there since returning from the layoff - faces much tougher now, and also draws Post 8- tough
assignment. (7) GLOBALDOMINATION N seems overmatched with these, especially from Post 7.
RACE 3 - (1) SAMSON BLUE CHIP raced well throughout the MGM GENTS series, finishing well for
4th three back. digging in gamely for 3rd after cutting the mile from Post 7 in his next, then just missing to
the heavily favored tripsitter in last week's consolation - solid threat tonight from the pole, back in a regular
NW5 overnight event. (2) NORTHERN NETWORK took on older rivals on 3/18 and absolutely buried
them, in "brush and crush" fashion - he was our pick again here on 3/29, but he was scratched sick that
night - if he's 100% now, he'll have a legitimate chance to take another. (4) TUGGIN ON MY HEART
finished his 3YO season strong in Ohio, then returned from a 2 month break to start off his 4YO campaign
in fine fashion as well -- debuts for new connections upon arrival at Yonkers, and appears to be a good fit
with the locals - should be able to make some noise for his talented young pilot. (8) LINCOLN BOULEVA
RD is a proven player with these, but his prospects will likely be hampered by another outside draw- maybe
can still pick up a small piece? (5) SAUVIGNON BLUECHIP used an easy trip (in a slow pace) to pick up
a 2nd two back, but most of his other recent tries have been lacking - prefer others, but a small piece is not
out of the question. (6) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER worked out a nice trip last week and was able to charge
home for 3rd....at 54-1 -- willing to use for 3rd once again, but he may not land on as good a journey here.
(7) A B COLLINS was able to rally for 4th at a big price last week, but his overall form suggests he's
probably a bit below these. (3) MAJOR SHOW has done little in his 4 local starts this year.
RACE 4 - (2) WOODMERE SKYROLLER is a hard knocker at this level but can sometimes be her own
worst enemy, getting all funky and hard to steer in the turns - she'll definitely be a fair price here, and we'll
take a shot that her "better" version shows up tonight. (1) CHUPPAH ON is rock solid week after week,
and clearly the road to the winner's circle goes through her - she'll be a short price, but would be hard to
leave off your tickets. (6) ROYALTYWESTHO was a nice pocket winner 2 back, but unable to get
involved in her last - if Bongiorno handles her aggressively (and works out a decent trip), she can grab a
good piece of this. (8) ELLAGATOR disappointed here on 3/17 but rebounded with a nice win in PA - she
has the ability to be a big player here, but may have trouble finding a way into the hunt from out here. (4)
TALL POPPY N has been relegated to taking home only minor pieces against these....and seems destined
for a similar outcome tonight. (3) AMERICAN TOUR N returns to YR in a new barn after making a few
starts up in Canada - she's off a bad date, and is also 0 for 19 here at Yonkers - good week to just keep an
eye on her. (7) MILLWOOD BONNIE N was a game first over winner on 3/15 but was scratched sick from
her next, and hasn't raced since - tough spot tonight. (5) BALFAST N just hasn't functioned in her 2 starts
since the recent claim.
RACE 5 - Very tough race! (8) CAN B PERFECT returned sharp from the layoff on 3/14, so it was no
surprise to see him jog as the odds on choice in his next start - has to deal with both a class jump AND Post
8 tonight, but still may be able to pull it off in this seemingly wide open affair. (3) WATERWAY finished
full of pace from tough spots 2 and 3 starts back then was able to charge home through the lane to win his
last - steps up sharp, and is another with a chance to repeat here. (5) CINNAMACK was surprisingly
aggressive last week and whacked out some scary fractions before weakening a bit in the lane - if he can
manage an easier trip here (but remain just as sharp), he's eligible to come out on top. (4) REIGNING DEO
has been just "ok" in 2 starts since returning from the layoff for his new barn, but he IS capable of better -
maybe we'll see it tonight? (6) MAXIMUS RED A was a winner at PcD last week (for his new barn)
despite the fact that he was off a month, AND had to come from dead last at the top of the lane to get it
done - to be fair, the last quarter was :30.4 but that was still an impressive move, especially with so much
time missed....maybe he can handle the class jump and be a threat here too? (2) DON DOMINGO N beat
the bottom class on 3/1 then was 2nd to the top choice in his last, despite racing off a sick scratch (and off 3
weeks) - draws inside, and would hardly be a shock. (1) SEEUINNASHVILLE A seems a bit on the cheap
side, but he did grab a close 3rd in this class off the barn change - can't rule him out for a piece. (7) ROCK
LIGHTS was just claimed for $40K and that seems a bit risky - barn does well with fresh stock, but this
feels like a tough task for tonight.
RACE 6 - (4) WYATT J has a couple of Saratoga tighteners that should have him ready for tonight's
assignment - last raced here in 2020, but he was 4 for 4 that year (albeit vs. cheaper) -- gets a live pilot, and
we'll give him top billing. (5) OURRHYTHMNBLUES N shipped up from Ppk, qualified well at PcD and
was able to win his local debut (for a new barn) with the help of a very nice trip - might have a tougher trip
tonight (up in class), so we'll see if he can still be as effective. (3) HOPNROLL HANOVER was a solid 3rd
in his first start of 2022 (for a new barn), but just wasn't nearly as good the next week - we'll see if he can
find that better form for tonight....because that could make him a player. (8) CRUZING HILL has been
racing ok vs. the 50s, despite a few very tough spots - would have surely been rated higher tonight with a
better draw, but feel free to use him IF the price is worthwhile. (1) CAPTIVATE HANOVER was off a bad
date last week and came up empty - does drop right back in the box, so perhaps he'll find a much better
effort tonight. (2) SWAGASURUSREX just hasn't clicked at all since the 1/24 claim - good post, but hard
to use for more than a small piece in his current form. (7) ASTON HILL DAVE seems buried from this spot
- wait for a better spot. (6) SUMTHINBOUTIM just hasn't looked good since returning from the layoff.
RACE 7 - (5) EL JACKO N flew home from way back to be 3rd here on 2/22, won his next at Stga. then
was 2nd best to the classy MACH N CHEESE the week after that - returns from a couple of starts upstate
and lands in a manageable spot....worth a shot. (6) MAGRITTE hasn't won in his last 5 starts (after that
LONG winning streak) but it's not like he's been racing poorly - gets an important drop from 50s to 40s,
and should be able to have a say here. (2) MAJOR CROCKER A has been knocking on the door, finishing
2nd in his last 4 starts - would be no surprise to see him get over the hump tonight, but wouldn't fall in love
with him if the price is too short. (8) MY MIND IS MADEUP would seem to be in an impossible spot but
he flew from 7th to 2nd two back, and was sneaky good coming from 8th last week - the barn sends out
plenty of longshot performers, and this isn't a bad bomb to at least consider. (1) REGAL SON will surely
attract $$ with the move inside and will no doubt be handled more aggressively....the question is whether
he's sharp enough right now to handle it....suppose we'll find out tonight! (7) I GET THAT always seems to
be finishing well, and often at big prices - another decent one for longshot fans to consider. (4) ROCK N
TONY was a wire to wire winner off the claim last week, but he'll be facing a tougher bunch tonight - not
sure he can be as successful with these. (3) BARON MICHAEL has a recent win and a 2nd, but just seems
a bit cheaper than most of the main players.
RACE 8 - (4) TOP GENIUS showed ability early on at 2, winning his pari mutuel debut in a NYSS event at
Stga. - finished 3rd at Monti is his next start, but then was put away for the season after tiring badly at
Tioga - his 2 qualifiers (in NJ) since returning at 3 look super, and he should be the one to knock off if he
shows up anywhere near as good tonight. (1) SPORTS SECTION arrived for the MGM Gents series and
picked up a pair of 3rds, but just wasn't up for the quicker mile in the Final - would have been the clear
choice here had the top one not arrived on the scene. (6) RACING LIBERTY shows some decent Ohio
lines, but also shows some miscues - seems capable of grabbing a piece in his YR debut if he can navigate
the oval without any issues. (8) BEST BETTOR hit board in both PcD tries to start off his 3YO season, but
gets no luck with the draw tonight - at 20-1 ML, he's still worth throwing in underneath. (5) STILL THIRS
TY showed some ability early on in his 2YO year up in Canada, but then started making breaks - returns
after 7 months (in a new barn) to start his 3YO season, and it's hard to gauge his readiness off that one
qualifier - perhaps the tote board can offer some clues? (3) RIGHTHERERIGHTNOW's Michigan form
doesn't look all that exciting but he does have 9 career wins (likely vs. much cheaper) - lands in a top barn,
so maybe he can make some noise in his local debut? (2) I DUNNO really disappointed in his first local try
last week - seems capable of better, and we'll see if he can improve tonight. (7) LIFETIMEEXPERIENCE
showed little here on 2/15 and his subsequent qualifier wasn't any better - pass for now.
RACE 9 - (2) BIZYS BEATLE was facing better in Ohio, lands in a soft field for his YR debut and moves
to the Dynamic Duo....who have been winning with fresh pieces just like this one for most of the past 3
years - fairly automatic selection. (6) SHINY BLACK BEAMER was 2nd in his last 2 starts at this level
(earlier this year) and has a chance to do that again tonight with the class drop - use underneath. (7) HEAV
ENS GAIT has been unable to find anything close to his top form in some time, but may be able to show
some life against this bunch - willing to use in exotics this week. (4) SMOKIN BY N hasn't been "good",
but he's certainly been better in his last few starts - another logical one to include underneath. (1) SUNKEN
TREASURE still hasn't hit board yet in 2022 (6 starts), but his barn does produce form reversals from time
to time - maybe he can improve enough for a small share? (8) SECRECY has a few decent starts this year,
although it seems unlikely that he can reach from out here - not the worst bomb in the world for 3rd/4th,
hoping for some major trip luck. (3) ZACH MAGUIRE N has no wins and just one 2nd from his last 28
local attempts - hard to recommend! (5) POCKET WATCH N has raced 9X this year and could only
manage one 3rd place finish.
RACE 10 - (8) MICKY GEE N is back to finishing all his miles powerfully, after going through a long
rough patch - he's obviously not quite back to the levels he's been at in the past, but he does seem sharp
enough for a chance to bump up a notch and beat these from Post 8 - willing to play as long as he's not
wildly overbet. (2) MARK WITHA K had an 8 hole 4 back, broke in his next then got parked the mile after
that - last week was more "normal", as he picked up a 3rd behind a pair of very sharp rivals - logical threat
against this easier crew. (1) REDBANK BLAZE A is feeling pretty good right now, and likely looking at a
nice trip from this spot - legitimate threat to land a big piece of this. (3) HERRICKROOSEVELT N has
been sitting back and rallying for pieces late for quite a while now...and there's no reason he can't do that
again tonight - use underneath. (7) LONG WEEKEND is another fresh Super Sibling piece but this guy
lands in a MUCH tougher spot than the one in Race 9 - still, willing to throw him in for 3rd/4th, despite the
tough draw. (4) MY CARBON COPY N didn't take any $$ for his U.S. debut at Fhd. last week but he did
come out on top - faces much tougher in his YR debut, and we'll learn a bit more about his capabilities after
tonight. (6) FLYING FINN N has a few good recent tries against lesser - would have given him a longer
look here had he drawn a bit better. (5) PERFECTLY CLOSE just reversed form last start and came up with
the (sharp) 43-1 upset - it's anybody's guess as to what version we'll see tonight.
RACE 11 - (3) LOTTERY WINNER finally put it all together last start and ran off by 6 lengths - he's
earned top billing off that mile, but he's definitely NOT one that you'll want to bet the rent money on at 1/5
tonight. (1) COACH CAL was 2nd in the top one's runaway victory, and was an ok 4th last week from well
back - could easily be the one if the top choice fails to deliver. (2) CARRACCI HANOVER has always
loved to win races, though he doesn't have too many local victories over the last couple of years - willing to
consider if the price is decent. (8) PANTHEON HANOVER was the choice here last week and he
ALMOST was able to deliver at 9-1 - faces a long haul from Post 8 tonight, but willing to consider
underneath. (4) ARI ALLSTAR saved ground all the way last week and that allowed him to finish well
enough for 3rd - chance for another small share tonight. (7) ZOEEZ BOY HENRY was unable to get
involved from outside posts in his last couple and gets stuck out here once more - might still consider for
3rd/4th, hoping some better luck comes his way this week. (5) OUR REGAL IDEAL N was 1st or 2nd 18X
last year, but primarily out of town - locally he's just 9-0-1-1 over the past 3 years, and needs to bring a
better game if he wants to be any kind of player. (6) MACHING TIME has been picking up minor shares,
but may struggle to do even that with the outside draw.