RACE 1 - Tough opener! (3) P H KENNY has been a very steady player in this class, and had good pace
finishing last week after shaking free - he figures to be a pretty fair price tonight, and is one of several in
here that are worth considering. (4) CARRACCI HANOVER was much improved at Chester 2 back, and
really wasn't bad here last week (just an impossible spot) - figures to be put in play tonight by Bartlett, and
he picked up 3 wins here earlier this spring - possible! (5) HES GONE BADDER shows some mixed recent
form racing in amateur events across the river - he was right there vs. 20s not long ago (3/19, Pocono) and
at 12-1 ML, he's sure worth a look. (2) LETTUCERIPRITAA was able to get it done dropping from 20s to
12/5s two back, but was lucky just to hold 2nd after cutting the mile at this level last week - goes for a new
barn now, and MAY be a bit vulnerable at a short price (8) HERE COMES SWIFTY shipped in sharp from
Monti and delivered a powerful effort in last week's victory, overcoming a very tough trip to win it - faces
plenty of obstacles from Post 8, but still worth using if the price is right. (7) BOURBONS COURAGE has
only functioned for ONE outfit lately (our leading barn), but struggled mightily for everybody else - we'll
see how he does for another new crew tonight. (6) BLUEBERRY HEAVEN was reclaimed after a weak try
last start, and figures to be too far back to threaten tonight (needs a very hot pace to have any real chance).
(1) MCARDLES LIGHTNING was up the track twice in Feb. after returning from a layoff - went back on
the shelf, and now he's back to try it again - prefer to just watch, for now.
RACE 2 - (1) CINNABAR DRAGON shipped in on 4/30 and pulled off the 14-1 upset in this class - has
held his form very nicely since then, and looms a major threat with the rail draw. (5) LYONS LIBERTY
was claimed for $25K three back - just missed in 30s the next week, then was right there in 40s in his last -
sharp enough to take this...if the trip goes his way. (4) MAGRITTE has been away for 3 weeks but his barn
does well with these types (and pretty much EVERY type!) - very legitimate chance here, but that 8/5 ML
price makes him a bit unattractive for the top slot. (3) I GET THAT would look better in for $30K, but that
could be said for a lot of these - loves a trip, and becomes a late threat if he gets one. (2) ABERDEEN HA
NOVER has been pretty good for a while but he's definitely a question mark at this $40K level - he's also
very camera shy, so consider for a minor share only. (6) TONY TOO TALL has been claimed a zillion
times recently, but it's been a long time since he visited the winner's circle - outside draw makes him hard to
endorse tonight. (7) OUR CORELLI N seems to be regressing since the recent claim - the class drop can
help, but drawing Post 7 will likely leave him waiting for a better spot.
RACE 3 - (4) B NICKING was handled conservatively last start and responded with a crisp late rally for
3rd (not far off 2nd) - he's capable of big miles when on his best, and we'll see if he can build off last
week's effort with a winning try tonight. (3) JUSTLIKEHIM carved out an ambitious clip after making the
top last week and paid for it late, weakening to 3rd - remains a major threat with a more relaxed try. (6)
MEMO had sneaky good trot from an impossible spot, and does fit with these - should be a good price if
you think he can find a way to overcome the tough draw. (5) THE LAST CHAPTER was unable to threaten
with his first over bid last week but did keep trying to the end - a better trip could put him in the hunt for a
bigger prize tonight. (1) P L OSCAR raced super in his first two starts off the barn change but threw a
complete clunker in his last - good to see him back in the box quickly, but we'll stick with others -- at least
for this week. (7) ARABELLAS CADET was wide a long way and kept on coming last week, rallying very
nicely for 2nd to the stickout winner - she's sharp enough to make some noise here, but will need some luck
to find her way into it from all the way out here. (2) WINDSONG PIONEER was an 8-1 overlay winner
last time, but that was vs. easier - may struggle a bit against this tougher bunch.
RACE 4 - (3) TEXAS TERROR N threw a (very) rare clunker two back but rebounded with a very sharp
win (vs. 15s) in his last - was reclaimed by a barn that recently beat the 20s with him, and definitely has a
chance to do so again tonight. (1) IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N clearly had some issue when he backed up
badly last start but drops back in the box quickly - would be a threat from start to finish with anything close
to his best effort. It was a bit of a surprise to see (2) CASHNCAM reclaimed by a barn that didn't really do
all that well with him - should get a decent trip here, and may be able to pick up a decent slice. (4) ASTON
HILL DAVE has been a steady player lately, and is one that can be included underneath in exotics. (7) BL
UEBIRD RECON is one of the rare horses to NOT immediately improve dramatically upon entering this
barn, and is also coming off a sick scratch - can't be counted out, but hard to justify him being the ML
choice. (5) GOTHIC ROCK sports a couple of recent out of town wins vs. cheaper, but is likely looking at
only a smaller piece against these. (8) VINOVIO isn't bad right now, but the outside draw really figures to
hurt this week. (6) SPORTS BETTOR has struggled for a long time.
RACE 5 - (5) DARK ENERGY N ended the year in raging form, but took a while to get back to that level
after the winter break - he's hitting on all cylinders again, and has a solid chance to make it 2 in a row here.
(3) MARINER SEELSTER may be 13 years old but he's in career form right now - he's looking for his 4th
straight victory, and may end up with a tactical edge on the top choice - would be hard to NOT have him on
your tickets. (6) BARBADOS is feeling mighty good right now, and was his typical dead game self last
week (a close 3rd, after a tough trip) - moves to a very high % barn and gets Bartlett at the lines...the
question is what kind of trip will he land on from Post 6! (2) BLACK CHEVRON N threw a dud 2 back
but rebounded with a solid try last week (from an impossible spot) - a good trip puts him in the mix for a
good piece of this. (4) WHITE HAIR ROCKS may be just a bit below the top players, and he's also quite
camera shy - consider underneath only. (1) WON LAST FEELING draws best, but just seems a bit below
all the main contenders - could use a drop. (7) YOUMAKMYHEARTSING could use BOTH post and class
relief - sticking with others.
RACE 6 - (1) IT AINT THE WHISKEY continues to hold his form and draws best for tonight - meets
several very live foes in here, but perhaps he can use the draw to his advantage, and come out on top...at a
decent price. (4) FOCUS POCUS has taken to his new connections nicely, just missing in his first try then
scoring in a lifetime best 1:53.3 at Chester, last week - figures to be a major player tonight, as well. (3)
BARRY BLACK hasn't been sharp lately but he does tend to perk right up when he gets his class drops -
would be no surprise to see him come up with a much bigger mile tonight. (6) FOUR UNDER PAR is now
6 for 7 on the year, and was parked the mile in that lone loss - returns from "The Ridge" riding a 3 race win
streak, but this figures to be a much tougher assignment -- we'll see if he's up for it. (2) LIFETIME ROYAL
TY is probably a but higher up than he'd prefer, but may land an easy enough trip here to rally for a small
piece. (5) NEXTROUNDSONME drops back down to the level he beat 3 back, but he really hasn't been a
"winning machine" this year - willing to include underneath in exotics. (7) PLUMB doesn't feel like she's
on her best game right now, and lands a terrible post - leaning towards others. (8) SWANSEA has struggled
to finish his miles for some time....Post 8 isn't going to help his cause.
RACE 7 - Hard to feel too confident about anybody in here! (2) DESIRES CAPTAIN hasn't been a player
in weeks, but he does face a much easier group, and lands a good post - maybe this is a good spot for a
wake up call? (1) KNOCKING AROUND was "ok" in his last couple, and should end up with a pretty nice
trip from this spot - if he's not overbet, he's one to consider. (3) TOM ME GUN N lands in a very soft spot
but he's been away since 3/1, his trainer is 1 for 25 this year, and he's listed as the 9/5 ML favorite - just not
a lot of value here. (4) LEAR SEELSTER was a winner upstate in his last, and picked up a 3rd here earlier
this year - if he's a decent price, include him in exotics. (7) KIMANI N has some decent tries this year, but
he's just 1 for 28 here (last 2 years) and draws outside...would need a pretty good price to consider him on
top. (6) SPORTSKEEPER is just 1 for 30 locally over the past 2 years, and has been dull in most of his
recent starts - prefer others. (8) MINGO JOEL has yet to impress in 8 local tries and draws all the way
outside. (5) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER is winless in 22 Yonkers starts.
RACE 8 - (1) AMIGO VOLO was super winning two starts here at the end of last year (one in 1:52.4) and
also jogged in his only 2022 local appearance - took 4 months off after that start, qualified impressively at
Chester, then finished 3rd in the Maxie Lee in his first start back - have to give him the edge from the pole
with that excellent start under his belt. (3) HILLEXOTIC was always a nice horse and has elevated his
game even more since changing hands back in April - he finished 2nd in the Maxie Lee, and figures to be a
major player once again. (5) EUROBOND is having an excellent year, winning 6 of his 11 starts and
sporting a 5-2-2-0 record locally - hard to predict his trip from this spot, and it can't help drawing outside of
a couple of main rivals. (2) STORMY KROMER seems a notch below the top guns in here, but the classy
8YO has won a zillion races here, and is always worth a look at a good price. (6) STREET GOSSIP has
blossomed into a solid Open trotter, and his local slate is impressive (8-3-1-3) - he's proven he can hang
with these, but the outside draw could hurt his chances tonight. (4) HAT TRICK MARLEAU is having an
outstanding year, but really lands in a tough field for tonight.
RACE 9 - (3) MELADYS MONET made his first local start of the year last week and just as he's done so
many times in the past, the 13YO was able to visit the winner's circle - steps up a notch tonight, but seems
more than capable of making it 2 in a row. (2) FANATIC wasn't at his best when a new trainer was listed 2
and 3 starts back - returned to his usual barn last week, but was in a pretty hopeless spot - moves inside, and
we may see a much better effort this time. (5) NEW HEAVEN made an unexpected miscue 2 back, but
rebounded very nicely with last week's 2nd place finish - decent chance he can grab another good piece
tonight. (4) TOCCOA FALLS struggled through a tough 2021 season (0 for 24) but he's already won 7X
this year, including a couple here at Yonkers - returns off a pair of Pocono victories, but he'll be facing a
little tougher than he's used to tonight....may be a little vulnerable at a short price. (6) KINDA LUCKY
LINDY has been very consistent lately, picking up a bunch of smaller pieces (with the occasional win) -
draws his worst post in some time, but a good trip may still allow him to bring home a small piece. (1) IM
THE MUSCLE does his best work on the lead, vs. cheaper - can still use his speed here, but may have
trouble in the latter stages. (7) LADY JETER looked very good in her first couple off the recent claim, but
seems to have tailed a bit - outside draw figures to hurt her chances tonight.
RACE 10 - Wide open finale: (2) TIGER BARON benefited from an inside trip last week but was also
genuinely sharp, almost pulling off a 59-1 upset - won't be nearly that long this time, but he should still be a
pretty decent price...one of many possible winners in here. (3) IDEAL ARTILLERY gave it a big try 2
back, cutting the mile and only giving way late - caught a very fast mile in his next, then was scratched sick
from his last - he's definitely capable against these if he brings his best. (7) BETTER UP broke before the
start in his last at Monti, but was racing well prior to that - he's won here a few times in the past, and he
does look somewhat appealing at that 20-1 ML price. (8) IMSTAYNALIVE was holding his own vs. much
better not long ago, and would look like a serious threat here from an inside post - not sure he'll be put in
play from out here, but he would have a shot to make some noise if he is. (1) WARDAN EXPRESS A is on
the cheaper side, but seems pretty good right now - the rail draw could put him in play for a small piece. (5)
BLOOD BROTHER has really leveled off after a couple of very sharp tries right off the barn change -
needs to find that better form if he hopes to be a player tonight. (6) LIFEONTHEBEACH A wired a soft
group 2 back but got parked in his next then was scratched sick from his last - leaning towards others, but
wouldn't be shocked to see him race well here. (4) EPIC ACE came up with a good one out of the blue 4
back, but has done little since.