RACE 1 - (6) DC ANNA went off at 8/5 in this class last week but saw her chances eliminated when she
was offstride before the start - she's a proven player at this level, will be a much better price tonight, and
could be worth another shot. (1) BANK BOX TREASURE was caught chasing a very hot clip in his first
start back off a layoff and can be forgiven for not having more late life - figures to be tighter now, should
get a nice trip from this spot, and is a very logical player. (4) JUST MAYBE THE ONE was racing off a
bad date last week (shipping up from Florida) and definitely looked rusty - he's another that could bring a
much better effort tonight...but that 9/5 ML price does make him less attractive, from a wagering standpoint
(5) MANHATTANUP NO ICE picked up a 3rd at this level off a very easy trip, but broke the next week
then was dull in his last - mixed feelings about his chances for tonight. (2) CAVILL HANOVER made
breaks in a pair of qualifiers before finally getting it right last time - have to believe he'll be handled
conservatively here in his pari-mutuel return. (3) MUSCLE STAR continues to hold his solid form but may
be pushing it up at this level - chance for a minor share. (7) HALO ITS ME is just 1 for 36 over the last 2
years, and draws all the way outside - wait for a better spot.
RACE 2 - (4) JOSSIE JAMES A looks to get her 2022 season going after a big year in 2021 (over $113K)
- qualified sharply vs. a talented barnmate, and just didn't seem all that serious in her first start back, from
Post 7 - drops, better post, and could be time for an aggressive effort. (2) DELISHKA N was 2nd on New
Year's Eve at Chester to close out 2021, and just qualified back sharply for a sharp new barn - may be ready
for a big effort right out of the box. (1) CORSINI A dropped to this level last week but was compromised
by Post 8 - moves all the way inside, and it looks like she's a good fit here...possible. (5) SOMEBEACHSO
MEFRA has always done well at Yonkers, and this is as cheap as she's been in here in some time - draws
outside her main foes, but still could be a legitimate threat. (3) SHADY MADAM looks a little cheap for
these but does move to sharp connections - perhaps the tote board will offer some clues? (6) BETABCOOL
N seems to be in a little tough, especially with the outside draw.
RACE 3 - (1) IM BENICIO A definitely appreciated a little time off, qualifying back nicely then finishing
sharply in a pair of starts, vs. much better - clearly the one to knock off in this much easier spot. (2) MISTE
R SPOT A looked much better in his last couple, gets another inside draw and should be able to land
somewhere on the ticket. (6) ABRAXAS BLUES A wins his share here at Yonkers, often at good prices -
not sure he can come out on top tonight, but he may be able to at least add some value to the exotics. (3)
SAILBOAT HANOVER has struggled for some time, but at least should be a little closer to the pace
tonight - maybe can grab a small piece? (4) CAVIART SAGE gets a pass for his last as he caught a blazing
mile for his local debut - now hails from a top barn, but just may be a little too cheap for the top ones...we
shall see. (5) PLAY THE FIELD has lost his form and his barn has been ice cold - sticking with others right
now. (7) SETTLEMOIR is 18-0-02 at Yonkers over the past couple of years, and lands Post 7.
RACE 4 - (5) J A T O returned from a 15 month layoff on 2/16, was hammered down to 8/5 (despite his
20-1 ML price and terrible looking qualifier) and delivered a BIG mile for the victory - was favored again
stepping up in class last week, but made a break shortly after the start - catches a pretty modest group here,
and we'll give him a chance to rebound off that miscue. (3) KANDY SWEET gave it a big try on the front
end in this class 2 back, missing by a nose - no prayer in her last (8 hole vs. $50K claimers), but she should
be a serious threat again with the class drop, and move inside. (4) FASHION FOREVER found himself
parked by a leader that refused to yield last week but managed to trot on by at 3/4s, and dig in late to
preserve the well-earned victory - steps up a bit, but could be a player here too, with some racing luck. (1)
TIDQUIST has been picking up smaller pieces most weeks and seems destined for that once more - though
he may be able to be a bigger threat if a couple of the top ones falter. (2) TIME OUTA JAIL actually fits
cheaper...and we'll give him a more serious look when he's back in NW5000. (6) SEVEN KNIGHTS was a
perfect trip nose winner 5 starts back...and that matched his win total for all of last year - sticking with
others. (7) MASTER MIGHTY has been no factor in either local start and lands outside once more.
RACE 5 - (1) DIVINE DEO won by open lengths in her first try here this Fall then was a close 3rd from
Post 8 in her only other local start - last mile in NJ was a rare dud, but most of her previous starts across the
river would make her very tough from the pole tonight. (3) ALTA MADEIRA N is now 3 for 3 here at YR
and should handle tonight's class bump without any trouble - would be no real surprise if she was able to
keep her streak going. (5) NUTTINBUTTHEBEST struggled in her first 3 starts of 2022 but was "sneaky
good" last week, hitting the wire full of pace - not a bad week to include her on your tickets. (2) STAR
CAPTAIN never got close from Post 8 last week but did win both of her other Yonkers starts - moves back
inside, and figures to have a much bigger say this week. (4) THENTHOUSAND ANGELS had a useful
start off the layoff, saving ground most of the way and not missing 2nd by all that much - should be even
tighter now, but not sure that she's ready to tackle a couple of the top players in here. (7) STAY SAFE
shipped in sharp from Freehold, and was an excellent first over 2nd to #3 in her Hilltop debut - the issue
tonight is the draw...which will be hard to overcome. (6) MOSSDALE LOTTEE N can be inconsistent but
at 20-1 ML, would be willing to throw her in for 3rd. (8) BELINA tired off a pocket trip in her local debut,
and now gets stuck out here - wait for a better spot before considering.
RACE 6 - (1) ALL CHAMPY put in a strong first over bid last week against the very sharp winner and can
be forgiven for weakening a bit to 3rd in the stretch - may be handled a little more aggressively early on
tonight, and that may be the key to getting his picture taken. (3) DRAZZMATAZZ benefited from the post
relief last week and parlayed his two hole trip into a "pocket rocket" victory - steps up a notch here but he's
comfortable at this level too....should be a solid threat once again. (6) SERRANO VOLO took a terrible
beat two starts back (at 16-1!) when collared at the wire by a very well meant rival returning from a 15
month hiatus - got nipped again at the wire last week as the heavy chalk, but she'll be a much better price
tonight if you want to give her one more shot to get it done. (4) IM THE MUSCLE was back on the front
end last week and came up 2nd best to #3 - no reason he can't land somewhere in the exotics once more. (2)
WILLIE B WORTHY seems to be at his best vs. a bit easier, and is also coming off a break last week -
leaning towards others. (6) MY BOY CHRISTIAN looked a bit lazy in the pocket much of the way last
week but found just enough at the end to nip #5 - may have a tougher time getting involved from Post 6.
RACE 7 - (6) HAMMER CREEK throws some big efforts at times, and he catches an extremely suspect
field tonight - at 20-1 ML, he's definitely worth a stab in what shapes up as a totally wide open affair. (5)
PRESCOTT made a pretty bog recovery after an early break 3 back, had no prayer in his next but did finish
decently from a tough spot in his last - as good as any in here. (1) TAX SAVINGS is just 7-0-02 since
arriving here but he draws the pole for a high % barn, and may be able to get it done if the trip goes his
way. (4) HOBBS is now 0 for 20 since winning over $400K at 2 and 3 - suppose he'll eventually land in a
field he can beat, but he's certainly not worth taking a short price! (2) BIG BILL BREEZE is usually ok at
this bottom level and he does have plenty of back class - would hardly be a shock. (3) TEDDY BROSEVE
LT used an easy trip to pick up a 3rd last week, but still seems to need to be in even cheaper for a chance at
a top prize. (7) MISS YOU KELLY trotted steadily to pick up a 3rd last week, but seems unlikely to be able
to reach contention from out here. (8) PETERS EXPRESS is back down to his correct class...now he needs
a decent post in order to have a chance.
RACE 8 - (3) STICK WITH ME KID has won 3 of his last 4 and now moves to a barn that has been
improving fresh stock by leaps and bounds, almost every time - pretty automatic selection. (1) MADHATT
ER BLUECHIP showed his best life in some time last week, and his connections have been winning races
here, and upstate - could be ready for a contending effort. (4) OUR WHITE KNIGHT never seems to race
the same way 2 weeks in a row - if he's in a good mood, he can pick up a piece of this. (2) JACK VERNON
surprised when he didn't leave last week, never left the cones, then broke on the final turn - inclined to sit
back and wait for a better effort before hopping back on his time, but we'll see if he just had one off week.
(7) HENDERSON SEELSTER was able to rally for 3rds in his last pair at big prices...maybe he can pull it
off one more time? (8) IN MY DREAMS has been solid overall, but this is a tough spot - not sure he'll be
able to get anywhere near contention from out here. (6) MUFASAAS turned in one of the huge form
reversing wins that he comes up with every now and then, but the real key to last week's upset was
probably BOTH of the heavy favorites going offstride - looking elsewhere this week. (5) EVA DAIRPET
FR got 2nd last week mostly because the race just fell apart - seems unlikely to be as fortunate here.
RACE 9 - Solid trotting field in the finale: (3) LUCKY MATTER is 5-2-1-2 since returning from PA,
handles any trip that comes his way, and should be a fairly decent price here - narrow edge in over a few
sharp rivals. (2) WILD AND CRAZY GUY has been 2nd in both starts since arriving from Florida, and
clearly a perfect fit with these - may be able to take down the top prize if things go his way. (4) BIZET is
stepping up a bit but he's riding a 4 race win streak for a small, but sharp barn, and it would hardly be a
surprise if he was able to take another...even vs. these tougher foes. (1) VAINQUEUER R P NO has leveled
off a bit for sure, but he has speed from the pole and could easily end up with a nice trip here - one to
include underneath. (5) BIG BAD SWAN is racing well now, but probably in a bit tougher than he'd prefer
- maybe can rally late for a small share? (6) GREY does her best when she can leave the gate but may find
too many leavers inside of her tonight - doesn't feel like a great spot. (8) ON HIGHER GROUND has been
a rock steady performer for a long time, but much racing luck will be needed from this terrible starting slot.
(7) WHAT CHAPTER drops in for a tag, but may struggle to get into the mix from out here.