RACE 1 - (5) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE was handled conservatively last week (off the short layoff) but still finished
well – she drops in for a tag tonight, and should be a good fit in this pretty well matched field – not a fan of the 9/5
ML price, but still think she deserves the edge. – (4) COALFORDSNSHINE GB has handled the jump from 25s to
50s very nicely, rallying in her last pair for a 2nd and a 3rd – she can handle any trip that comes her way, and may be
sharp enough to get it done if things go her way. (1) CALLMEQUEENBEE A has held her form since moving up
from 25s 3 starts back and gets a much better post than she had for last week’s “rain out” card – could make some
late noise with the right journey. (6) HONEY LOVE beat this class on 5/28 then faced better in her next several
starts – dropped back in for the $50K tag last week and came up 2nd best to the scary-sharp FREESTARFLIGHT –
gets a terrible draw, but still worth a look at the right price. (2) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A hasn’t been on her best
game in a long time, but the good draw gives her a shot to at least contend for a piece. (5) GINGER TREE LIZ
hasn’t been terrible, but still seems destined to contend for only a minor piece here. (7) BIG BIG PLANS just has
more lesser efforts than good ones at this level – bad post doesn’t help.
RACE 2 – (5) TWIN B DELUXE is so sharp right now that he was still a close 4th last week despite being parked
every step, into sizzling fractions – if he can find a kinder journey for tonight, he may be able to pull off the mild
upset (over some equally sharp rivals). (3) JUST BET IT ALL came up 2nd best to the streaking ROCK
DIAMONDS 2 back, then was a front end last week (when able to avoid that foe) – gets a good draw, can handle a
variety of trips, and looms a legitimate threat to repeat. (6) ROCK DIAMONDS has been like an ATM for his
connections, winning 8 in a row, usually easily, and never getting claimed – obviously it would be no surprise to see
him extend that streak to 9 BUT he will lose at some point, and he comes into tonight having missed 3 weeks, and
with some sharp ones (and some speed) to his inside – maybe this is the spot to try against him? (2) FREQUENT
IMAGE returned to his favorite trainer 4 starts back and predictably turned things around in a big way, holding his
fine form right back up the class ladder – leaning a bit more towards others tonight, but would at least consider this
guy at the right price. (1) BILL HALEY N is just 2 for 26 locally over the past 2 years so it was surprising to see the
10YO claimed for $60K last week – we’ll see if his new crew can pick him up a bit. (4) QUALITY BUD will be
coming from the back, and will need things to fall apart up front to make his late rally count.
RACE 3 – (2) KINGSVILLE was well back early on last week and unable to have much say at the end – he’s a
proven winner against these types, draws inside his main foes, and we’ll give him top billing tonight. (4) CASINO
ACTION N didn’t want to yield the lead last week and ended up embroiled in a long, wicked battle as a result – he
still held gamely to be a close 3rd, and his overall recent form is rock solid – legitimate threat. (6) ROLLING WITH
SAM is often ignored in the wagering but has been turning in solid miles on a weekly basis for some time – terrible
draw tonight, but a live trip could at least give him a chance to upset. (7) CADILLAC BAYAMA just won at this
level last week, and has beaten even better in the past – he would have been the top choice with a better draw, but
may have to work hard from out here to be in position to get it done– make sure to get a fair price if using on top. (5)
BLANK STARE is good right now, but has been facing softer– prefer others on top, but could easily see him picking
up a decent piece. (1) WATTSUP SUNSHINE A picked up small checks in both U.S. starts – he may be capable of
better, and he’ll need to find it if hoping for a better chunk tonight. (8) NIGHT HAWK appreciated the class drop
and the lead when he was a solid winner 2 back – not sure he’s sharp enough to overcome tonight’s terrible draw,
though. (3) DELIGHTFUL DUDE N seems better suited vs. a bit easier.
RACE 4 - (4) JERSEY BEACH has 7 career starts and seems to be getting better every week – he ships in having
hit board in 4 straight in PA, hails from a barn that’s been hot lately, and gets Bartlett for his local debut– lots to like.
(7) FIREARM is used to facing better, has hit board in 10 of 14 local starts (one win), and has the speed to overcome
the draw – could easily be a player here from start to finish. (1) PORTERS MAN qualified nicely upstate for his new
barn, gets the conditions opened up to fit him into this class, and draws the pole (racing for the 2nd time on Lasix –
could be a very good fit with the locals, but note that he was dropped in for a $15K tag for one of the recently
canceled race cards. (2) MOSES is 0 for 14 but often races well enough for decent pieces (in PA) – ok to use
underneath. (3) CHIP IN BLUE wasn’t terrible last week but does seem to be a notch below the main players. (5)
STONEBRIDGE PATROL is better than the version that lost by 23 lengths last week but he still seems a bit below a
few of the others. (6) WATCH YOUR TONE feels quite a bit cheaper than these (and draws poorly).
RACE 5 – Tough race! (6) MORNING HAS BROKEN has definitely looked good since changing barns 4 starts
back, even if hurt by a couple of impossible trips – no luck with the draw tonight, but a live trip could give her a shot
to charge on by late. (4) NO WIN NO FEED A was a money-making machine vs. better for a long stretch, and now
is doing the same at this slightly easier level (2 wins and 2 seconds from her 4 starts in 50s) – remains the one to
knock off, but she also figures to be overbet in a pretty solid field. (1) CELIA B MONEY got stuck in the back with
no chance last week but has proven she can bang heads with these types in the past – moves all the way inside, and
the right trip makes her a big threat tonight. (5) SILKY STRIDE got very sharp here not too long ago but may have
tailed off a bit in her recent PA starts – at that 20-1 ML price, would at least give her a look. (2) LARJON LEAH
gave way moving up to 25s last week but was claimed by a hot barn and shouldn’t be dismissed too quickly, even
taking a big step up to 50s – consider if the price creeps high enough. (7) STAY HAPPY weakened in the pocket last
week and now drops in for a tag – she’s struggled from bad posts in the past, so insist on a pretty good price if using
on top tonight. (8) PARADISE ROCK L seems up against it from out here but she used her speed to hit board at
good prices the last 2 weeks, and ay not be a bad one for the bottom of exotics tonight. (3) LOOKOVERYOUR has
upped her game recently, but remains a question mark at this $50K level.
RACE 6 - (6) OHOKA LE BRON N feels like he’s raced very well here a bunch of times so it was a surprise to see
he’s just 1 for 12 locally – he couldn’t overcome a tough trip vs. better last week, but we’ll give him another chance
tonight, even from this tough post. (3) JOHNNY SACK was off 8 months to his last start but actually LEFT from
Post 8 (before retreating to last), finishing up alertly at the back – should be tighter now, gets a good draw, and may
be able to have a say...at a big price. tonight. (8) SINBAD N has hit board in 4 straight, and 6 of his last 7 starts – he
hasn’t been able to WIN, however, and now is stuck starting from Post 8 – he’s been leaving alertly, so perhaps he
can still have a say tonight with an alert getaway? (5) ON TIME DELIVERY landed on a beautiful trip in his (well
backed) local debut but didn’t fire nearly enough – definitely eligible to be sharper the 2nd time around for our 2nd
leading trainer. (1) AYR BALMORAL GB kept digging first over last week and finally was able to collar #2 – not
sure he’s as good as a couple of the others in here, but the rail surely won’t hurt his chances. (4) THE SERPENT
was a solid 4th in his local debut and an even better 2nd last week – he should fit very nicely here, and could be part
of the equation. (7) TARGET AQUIRED was an even 3rd in his local debut but he moves from the rail to Post 7, and
may need to land in an easier spot to be a more serious player. (2) KID FROM THE BRONX debuted for a new barn
last week, added Lasix, took plenty of $$ and gave it a good try on the front end before getting nailed late (by #1) –
we’ll see if he continues to improve (tougher field tonight).
RACE 7 – (4) BUGABOO LOU hasn’t been “bad” in his recent starts...he’s just been coming up a little light at the
end vs. some tougher foes – this may be a spot where he can control things on the front end, and stick it out to the
wire. (2) CAUGHTINALANDSLIDE is winless at Yonkers this year but he’s racing very well right now, finishing
crisply every week behind some sharp foes – may have a chance at the upset if things fall apart a bit on the front end
(1) DIVINE RIGHT ships in showing mostly sharp efforts out of town, for a barn that always thrives here at
Yonkers – he’s a little light in the win column (last 2 years), however, and may be better used underneath. (3) BENH
OPE RULZ N steps up a bit off back to back victories and has to be taken seriously – worth a look at the right price.
(5) ROCKIN N TALKIN had no room in the stretch last week and his overall form (since arriving at YR) is pretty
solid – definitely a chance to land somewhere on the ticket. (6) ROCKIN JUKEBOX steps up off a pair of wins over
lesser – not sure if he’s ready to beat these tougher ones, especially with a less than stellar draw. (7) SHADOW CAT
was sharp in his last pair (win and a 2nd) but may have trouble getting in play tonight. (8) INDICTABLE HANOVER
failed to menace from a similar spot last week.
RACE 8 – (1) SHAZAM BLUE CHIP has hit board in all 6 local starts, even as he’s climbed the class ladder – he
finished right behind a couple of pretty nice horses the last 2 weeks, and now draws the pole as he drops in for a tag
– feels like a spot where he can pick up a win. (5) ORLANDO BLUE A went a very game first over try upon arrival
from KY, clearly outracing his 25-1 odds...he’ll likely still be a good price tonight, and absolutely worth considering
(2) CENTURY ENDEAVOR wasn’t terrible last time, but he was at least a little disappointing – any of his recent
better efforts would put him right in the hunt here. (3) TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK stepped up to 50s off the claim
last week, sat off the hotly contested pace and was able to cash in that perfect trip for a 9-1 upset – not sure he can
be quite as successful against this tougher crew, especially without the benefit of another perfect trip. (7) REGININ
G DEO has been stuck on smaller pieces lately – Post 7 won’t help his chances for better. (4) HEZ ALL THE RAGE
N has done fine work in the “NWPM” classes but will have to prove that he’s ready to bang heads with these tough
older claimers. (6) GALANTE A seems somewhat overmatched upon returning from NJ.
RACE 9 – (1) GOOD INVESTMENT beat this class the last time he was in it (5/4) and even beat better the next
week – he has excuses in his last pair (out of town), and may have found a winning spot returning to Yonkers. (6)
MIND HUNTER has struggled through a rough year, and is just 11-0-1-3 here at YR – he moved to a new barn for
his last, and that Monticello blowout certainly marked a major wake up call – has to be respected here, but hard to
get all that excited about a wager at that 9/5 ML price. (5) THRASHER has definitely tailed off since the $40K
claim on 6/22, but it’s not like he’s been finishing up the track – he may find his form down at this bottom level, but
his off-the-pace racing style also makes it hard to accept too short a price from this spot. (7) ALABAMAJAMMA
likely fits well with this bunch, but lands a terrible draw – maybe if the price is juicy enough? (3) MARLBANK
ROAD cut the mile (under pressure) in a soft field last week and wasn’t able to finish the job – possible, but also
likely to be overbet. (2) HEISMAN PLAYER is 1 for 37 locally over the past 2 seasons, and currently 14-0-0-1 in
2024. (4) FRANCO NANDOR N has never won at Yonkers, currently at 19-0-1-3 – minor spoils only.
RACE 10 – Good race: (4) JUST ROSAS LUCK has been on an extended roll, hitting board in 8 straight for a few
different barns – she might have had a better shot last week if she didn’t have to wait for room at the cones into the
stretch, and perhaps she can come out on top tonight with a bit better trip. (3) IDEAL COVER rallied nicely for 3 rd
in her local debut (at this level) then capitalized on a beautiful trip to win last week – threat to take another, if the
trip goes as well. (2) ALWAYS BE CITY had a much tougher journey than #4 last week and came up 2nd best –
she’s good right now, and worth a look if the price is fair. (6) OUR LITTLE MIRACLE has been racing well out of
town, was okay in her only local try this year and certainly a reasonable stab at that 20-1 ML price! (1) CHILLIN
BYTHE POOL is winless on the year, but still a decent fit with these (from this spot) – maybe a small slice? (5)
NUTTINBUTHEBEST had tailed off considerably when claimed for $25K on 7/2 – the next pair were better, but
she folded badly on 7/23 then gave way again in the stretch last week after a good first over bid– seems a little risky
right now to be the 2-1 ML favorite. (8) MARY KAT has out of town form that suggests she’d be a good fit here but
she joins a barn that went from red hot to ice cold (back in May), and she’d need to be a huge price to be worth even
a look from all the way out here. (7) DREAM DANCING lacked room in the lane the last 2 weeks – she could race
better here, but she’s also in a brutal spot.