RACE 1 - (1) BILL HALEY N is feeling good right now and figures to be sitting the pocket behind the
sharp, likely favorite - maybe he can run him down and score the mild upset? (3) ROCK DIAMONDS has
won 5 in a row for the Super Siblings (really six, if you consider his "win" in the "no contest" race on 4/25)
- clearly deserves a ton of respect! (5) STRIKING IMPACT just didn't fire at all in his first start off the
claim but he took 2 in a row after that, and finished very well from an impossible spot in last week's 1/2
mile dash - will need some help to win from this spot, but he does figure to be coming hard at the end. (2)
IGNATIUS A always seems to be heavily backed but he's now 0 for 13 at YR - underneath only. (6) SAN
DOMINO A just doesn't seem sharp enough to overcome this tough spot - wait for a better scenario. (4)
BLANK STAR seems to do his best work with a bit easier.
RACE 2 - (5) POINTOMYGRANSON has taken 4 of his last 5 starts, coming up 2nd best to an equally
sharp rivals in the lone loss - he goes for yet another top barn tonight, and remains the one to knock off. (1)
GINGER TREE PETE hit board in his last 3 starts and is looking at another good trip tonight off the re-
claim - should be right there from start to finish, as he tries to find a way to knock off the top choice. (3)
ARRHYTHMIC SURGE raced well in 3 straight starts using the "relax and rally" strategy beautifully -
chance for another good piece with a similar trip tonight. (6) BALLERAT BOOMERANG is definitely
sharp right now, but draws worst and will have the top choice hurting his chances by leaving right inside of
him - could be looking at a lesser share tonight. (2) DIVISION BELL had been on a terrific roll before
coming up flat last week - could be a player here IF he rebounds to that better form. (4) JOJOS PLACE has
a couple of excuses in his last pair but it does feel like he could be tailing a bit.
RACE 3 - (3) ANOTHRMASTRPIECE N was wildly overbet last week (8 hole, off a sick scratch, in a 1/2
mile dash!) but really wasn't bad - this is a MUCH more logical spot for the classy import, and it's probably
significant that Bartlett takes him over #1 - good week to hop on his team. (1) SAMHARA N has a mixed
bag of starts from his 3 local tries - seems like he can be a player here on his best effort, and is worth using
in exotics. (2) SECOND BRUISER was sharp in his first 3 local starts but had no in last week's 1/2 mile
sprint, after getting parked by the winner - he's capable of much better, and note that Bartlett choiced off to
drive the top selection. (5) KINGSVILLE had no chance from the start in last week's dash but has
otherwise been good in most of his recent start - include in exotics. (6) WAR DAN DELIGHT N went eons
without winning a race here at Yonkers but comes into tonight having won TWO in a row (at 2 big prices) -
he's no doubt sharp, but hard to hop on board looking for THREE in a row! (4) FOREVER FAV seems to
need a bit easier to produce his best efforts.
RACE 4 - (4) AMERICAN DEALER was VERY hard used last week and was still only beaten by the
perfect trip, class winner - he seems to have found his groove recently, and this feels like a spot where he
can pick up a victory. (2) FUNATTHEBEACH N has not been on his best game lately, but it's likely just a
matter of time before he reverses form - maybe tonight? (6) WALKINSHAW N has been razor sharp lately,
but gets no luck with the draw - maybe he can rally for a small piece, even from Post 6? (5) THE
REGULATOR seems better suited vs. a bit easier but he has picked up several pieces vs. even better than
these - could grab a share if the trip goes his way. (1) ON ACCIDENT had a sharp series of races that has
brought him up to these top levels - still has prove he can hang with these, though. (3) EUPHORIA N is a
another that may be a victim right now of his own recent success.
RACE 5 - (5) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER went from NEVER winning here at Yonkers to taking 4 of his last
5 starts - he was exceptionally sharp last week (off the claim), and looms a very dangerous threat to take
another. (6) COALITION HANOVER seemed to have some trouble finding a gear last week but did keep
on coming to eventually pick up 2nd (behind #2)- he sports a strong 19-7-5-1 record this year, and deserves
plenty of respect here. (2) KING JAMES EXPRESS moves to a new (top) barn after winning his last 2
starts - may get overbet tonight, but certainly has a chance for the "threepeat". (4) UMBERTO raced well in
all 3 starts since arriving on the local scene, including a 2nd (to #2) in his last - should be a good price here,
and is worth at least a look. (3) SILENT SPLENDOR gave it a good try on the front end last time and could
offer some value in the exotics with a similar effort tonight. (8) THEFLYINGROCK finished up well for
small pieces the last 2 starts but may have trouble replicating that success from Post 8. (1) R CAPTAIN
HAMOVER wouldn't be getting a look off his current form but he moves to a barn that has performed
miraculous turnarounds many times in the past - prefer others, but wouldn't be shocked to see a better effort
tonight. (7) CAPTAINS PLACE finished way back for a new barn in his last, and draws Post 7 tonight.
RACE 6 - Tough race: (1) STRAIGHT UP COOL has held his own with better most of the year - rallied
nicely for 3rd off the class drop last week, and maybe can do even better from the pole tonight. (2) B LIKE
CRUISER was too far back to have any chance last week but his overall recent form is solid and he draws
well for tonight - possibility. (8) ARDEN MESSI N took a while to get rolling last week the rallied to be a
no threat 2nd - he's as good (or better?) than any of these, but usually doesn't have much gate speed and
starts from Post 8 - some Bartlett magic will be needed. (6) CHIEFS BEACH really didn't "figure" last
week but he definitely outraced expectations - would at least give him a look tonight if the price is juicy
enough. (4) IMSTAYNALIVE remains winless on the year but did hit board in 5 of his last 6 starts - not
opposed to including him underneath in exotics. (5) MAJOR SHOW has been holding his own even after
moving up a bit in class - ok for 3rd/4th. (3) YOROKOBI N shows a dullish qualifier upon arrival in the
U.S. - guessing he'll need a start or two before we see his best. (7) DELIGHTFUL TERROR may need
things to fall apart up front to have any real chance from out here.
RACE 7 - (5) IDEALSOMEMAGIC A endured a couple of horrendous trips in stakes races out of town
but landed on the perfect journey returning to Yonkers last week and charged by easily to win it - could
make it 2 in a row with even a half decent trip tonight. (3) PRICELESS BEACH was blocked on 5/22 then
just too far back last week - with a bit of better racing luck, he could have a big say tonight...at a decent
price. (1) NONE BETTOR A picked up back to back victories before landing in hopeless spots the last 2
weeks - will get to use his speed from the pole tonight, and that makes him dangerous. (2) CAPTIVATE
HANOVER has really been clicking lately, picking up impressive wins 3 and 4 starts back before a couple
of tough 1st over trips in his last pair - he's paced sub :27 third panels in 3 straight starts, and a well timed
move tonight could make him a very real threat. (4) SEMI TOUGH was handled beautifully by Bongiorno
id last week's victory but it seems unlikely that he can have as good a trip tonight - leaning to a couple of
others. (6) CERTIFIABLE is having an outstanding year but this is a very tough spot for him.
RACE 8 - (1) DELIGHTFUL DUDE N was able to hold his rail position in last week's half mile dash and
was a somewhat surprising wire to wire winner - has to be seen as the one to beat from the same spot, this
time at the traditional mile distance. (4) THRASHER ended up chasing the top choice last with surprise
speed of his own, a close 2nd despite lacking a lot of room in the stretch- he's usually a good price, and that
makes him worth a look here. (7) QUALITY BUD draws poorly once again but at least tonight isn't a 1/2
mile race - he's having way too good a year to NOT give him a look at that 20-1 ML price. (3) LOUS BEA
CH was a little disappointing in his first try for new connections but raced very well for 2nd last week (1/2
mile) - not impossible. (2) BOILING OAR has raced well in almost all 14 starts since arriving at YR but
hasn't won in a while - may be looking at another smaller piece tonight. (5) FEELIN WESTERN would
probably like to be in a little easier but a good trip puts him in play for a piece here too. (6) C BET HANO
VER has been good lately, but may have trouble overcoming tonight's bad draw.
RACE 9 - (6) ROCKNROLL RUNA A raced big in all 3 local starts this year and ships back in very sharp
from Plainridge - tough draw but he'll be a good price, and may have a chance at upset. (5) OAKWOODNI
TOWNIT IR has been racing well lately and his barn has been very hot (even more so than usual) - a good
trip makes him a serious player. (7) JACKS LEGEND N hadn't been close to top form in some time but his
last pair of (easy) victories suggests that he may be starting to feel pretty good again - can't be dismissed,
even from Post 7. (4) HELLABALOU won the Borgata Final but was struggling heading into that race, and
has been no threat since that night - he does draw inside 3 main foes and that could really work to his favor
- but that 9/5 ML price makes it tough to get excited about a wager. (1) FAMILY RECIPE is a notch below
the top ones but the rail draw does at least put him in play for a small share. (3) MOONLIGHT SHADOW
landed in the Open after 3 straight wins but seems to need some class relief before we'll see his best again.
(2) AIR FORCE HANOVER has really been thriving since rejoining this barn in April but a few in here
just seem more than he can handle right now.
RACE 10 - (3) FORTIFY hadn't been having the greatest 2023 season but he was very sharp (and pretty
well backed) in that win here on 5/30, then raced very well again in last week's 1/2 mile dash. kicking home
full of pace despite a bad trip - might be sharp enough to beat these right now. (5) TOWNLINE ALL
GOOD was parked from Post 2 (by #7) in last week's 1/2 mile sprint and still right there to the wire - he's
held some pretty strong form for a longtime, and he has a legitimate chance here if things go his way. (7)
PYRO didn't even pretend to be interested when up the track 2 back but he was nevertheless hammered at
the windows last week, holding the lead from the pole and winning the 1/2 mile dash - draws all the way
outside now but IF he's put in play, he can be a big part of this. (2) TWIN B HEART THROB gets a pass
for last week (no prayer spot) but has otherwise been having a very good year - always a chance for a
piece with the right trip. (4) MULLINAX has been very consistent lately and comes into tonight off a trio
of 3rd place finishes - chance to be in the hunt once more. (6) PEACE OUT POSSE was unable to loop
from Post 7 last week but still not too far back at the end- it'll be all about the trip for him tonight. (1) SHA
DOW CAT should be able to use the draw to put himself in play here - we'll see if he can last for a share.
RACE 11 - (3) WICHITA LINEMAN gets some post relief after a couple of tough spots and will look to
take advantage - he's already won 7X this year, and this could be a spot where he has a chance to get back
to the winner's circle. (1) JUDDY DOUGLAS A looked like he might pack it in from the pocket into last
week's hot 3/4s but never gave up, and was just a head back in 3rd at the wire - chance to be right there
again after drawing the pole once again. (2) JAHAN HANOVER has been knocking on the door lately - he
may have been a little sharper not too long ago, but can still be close if he brings his best. (6) HECANDAN
CENCRUISE improved dramatically in his first start for the Dynamic Duo on May 1 - good again when
2nd the next week, added Lasic after that but does feel like he may have leveled off - at 20-1 ML, he's still
worth considering, though (8) SPLASH BROTHER looked home free to the final turn last week but then
came home in :30, and let it slip away - remains dangerous, bit would need to be a very good price to get
our vote tonight. (7) DONTNEEDNAEXCUSE N shows a pair of nice NJ qualifiers (after arriving from
Australia) - but it's hard to know how serious he'll be tonight. (4) PACE N PRIDE N won 3 straight but
didn't fare as well moving up in class last week - is forced to face even tougher tonight, and that doesn't feel
like a good recipe. (5) PRETTY HANDSOME has missed a month after a sick scratch.
RACE 12 - (1) BETTER B SWIFT went a long time without winning a race here but he's now taken 3 of
his last 4, with a close 2nd in the lone loss - he has a significant post edge over his main foes, and that earns
him top billing. (7) CONBOYVILLE has been right there for weeks/months but his victory on 4/27 is the
ONLY Yonkers win he has from his last 37 starts- still a great one for exotics, though. (8) ALOTBETTOR
N reversed form in that sharp win 3 back then came up big in his next pair as well - hard to not consider
him for your tickets at that 20-1 ML price. (3) KEYSTONE DASH is just 1 for 13 here this season but he's
usually in contention for a piece - same for tonight. (5) BRACKLEY BEACH squandered a very nice trip 2
back but held well after a tough first over try in his last - chance for a minor piece. (4) JK STANDINGO
VATION is 0 for 7 here at YR but can still have a chance at a piece here with an easy enough trip. (2)
ARTIST BEST is 5-0-0-0 locally this year and just 13-0-2-0 overall - leaning towards others. (6) MCCLIN
CHIE N has been dull at Fhd. in his last few starts - prefer others.