RACE 1 - (2) ONTO EL DORADO N shipped in sharp from PA and was right there all the way in a hot
mile last week, finishing a solid 3rd - in much easier here, and could be the one to beat. (1) SOUTHWIND
BRONN appreciated the class relief at Fhd. last week and came up 2nd best - in a similar spot tonight, and
draws the pole with Bartlett - major danger. (3) CAUGHTINALANDSLIDE wasn't bad 3 back from a
hopeless spot, then rallied a bit for 3rds the last 2 weeks- eligible to pick up another good piece tonight with
the inside draw. (4) GALANTE A was good here earlier in the year but his overall form has been mixed, at
best, for some time - he should appreciate the post relief, and a small piece is within reach. (6) LYONS LIB
ERTY has struggled to get into any kind of groove this year, and is now 0 for 23 at YR over the last 2 years
-minor share only. (5) ROSE RUN X CON fell off form some time ago and hasn't come close to
rebounding - he's in desperate need of a wake up call. (7) EDDARD HANOVER just hasn't been clicking
and drawing so poorly isn't going to help his cause (8) EPIC ACE has managed only one 3rd place finish
since returning in 2023 - pretty hard to consider from out here.
RACE 2 - (4) GROOVY JOE had been sharpening in PA before shipping in last week and certainly had no
trouble in his local return, scoring the sharp 1:51.4 pocket victory - good chance he can make it 2 in a row
tonight. (3) SAILBOAT HANOVER had a BIG year here in 2022 but hasn't been nearly as good (in
Canada) to start of 2023 - he arrived last week to a barn that has been winning regularly with these types,
and went the big mile that was expected....though losing by a nose to another sharp foe - may have to settle
for 2nd best once more. (2) HES ELECTRIC got the easy trip he loves last week and finished up well for
4th - a similar trip can land him a decent piece tonight, as well. (7) ALEX TYE has raced well in most of
his starts this year, and exceeded expectations from some bad spots along the way - not a bad one to throw
in for 3rd/4th. (6) MARCO BEACH has some good recent efforts out of town but draws poorly for his YR
return and may also be a little on the cheaper side - minor share? (1) RHODENA ROAD was doing little
before that win 5 starts back and has done little since then - maybe the post relief can keep him close
enough to grab a small slice? (5) BETTOR ROLL ON A probably needs to be in a bit easier to be a serious
player - leaning towards others.
RACE 3 - (1) PURE SILKY has blossomed very nicely at 4, and drops down from the Open (where she hit
board in 3 of her last 4 starts) - meets a few very tough rivals in here, but the rail draw may give her the
edge to come out on top. (2) JIVE DANCING N was trapped inside 4 back then parked the mile in her next
- but bounced right back to win her last pair impressively, and it would hardly be a surprise to see her
extend her streak to 3...if the trip goes her way. (4) MILLWOOD BONNIE N has won 9 of 14 starts this
year, really taking advantage of the "Optional $75K Claiming" condition - she was a dead game winner in
her last, and remains a threat every time she's in to go. (8) TONYS MOM is another 4YO that has really
come into her own this year, no doubt helped in a big way by the move to our leading barn (back in April) -
she has the speed to make something good happen even from out here, and she shouldn't be dismissed too
quickly just because of Post 8. (3) JODY was a good 2nd two back but a disappointing 4th in her last - she's
just 1 for 24 locally over the past 2 years, and a few others look more appealing for the top slot (6) LUCKY
ARTIST A is very classy, but has been off form for several weeks - she really looks like some time off may
do her some good. (5) DARBY HANOVER probably needs to be in easier to make any serious noise. (7)
FAIRIESDELIGHT A draws poorly after being away since December - prefer to just observe for tonight.
RACE 4 - (4) HEARTLANDBANYSBRO looked like he would be hopelessly trapped with no chance last
week but he caught a big break when a rival went offstride on the final turn, shook free and exploded
through the lane to win going way - he's been razor sharp, and may be able to take another. (2) PICARD A
could only offer an even effort vs. the 20s last week but was a dead game winner at this $15K level the
week before - very legitimate threat. (3) BLOOD BROTHER proved that 48-1 upset 3 back was no fluke
by hitting the board in his last couple as well - belongs in exotics. (7) JK LUCKY CHARMS was actually
pretty good last week despite a terrible trip - lands in a terrible spot, but he's a good bomb to throw onto the
bottom of tris an supers. (5) MINK STREET took plenty of $$ (as expected) last week but was really just
an ok 3rd - will need to be sharper for a chance at a bigger prize tonight. (6) LETTUCERIPRITA A has
won a zillion of these over the last 3 years but lands in a tough spot, and may have to settle for a bit smaller
slice tonight. (1) ROCK N TONY draws best, but just hasn't been sharp at all in 2023.
RACE 5 - (7) ZIGGY SKY was struggling in Ohio after being claimed early in the year but he seems to
have appreciated some time off, and arrives from PA off a pair of 2nds - he has a good history here, gets
Bartlett on board and is listed at 9-1 ML....seems one worth using. (2) STATEMENT MADE A broke
leaving between horses in his first try off the claim last week - assuming he has no issues tonight, he should
be able to grab a very good trip from this spot...and be a major player. (5) MISSILE SEESLTER was sharp
before claimed on 5/12 and has a pair of 2nds since then, for his new connections - another logical player.
(1) SWAGASAURUSREX raced steadily in his last couple, picking up 4th each time - at that 10-1 ML
price, he's worth including in some exotics. (6) BETTER UP fits nicely with these but he draws poorly and
is 0 for 30 at YR over the past 2 seasons - smaller piece only. (8) SEAFARER beat the 25s off a LONG
layoff 3 back, broke in his next, but rebounded to be 3rd last week after a hard/unlucky trip - clearly he fits
beautifully but he loses Brennan and draws Post 8...and both of those factors are going to hurt. (3) MY
MIND IS MADEUP has some nice efforts at Fhd. over the last few months but he really struggled here at
YR prior to that - not ready to hop on his team just yet. (4) PAST DUE didn't function at all last week, got
beat by a zillion lengths and really should have to qualify off a line like that (to protect the public).
RACE 6 - (3) HEART ON MY SLEEVE is really good right now...and clearly his connections agree as
they just re-claimed him for $5K more than they lost him for - steps up another notch, but may be good
enough right now to handle it. (5) OURRHYTHMNBLUES N rocketed off the car to the lead last week and
found things to his liking at this $25K level - clearly a threat to take another, but it's also possible that he'll
have a harder time making the lead tonight. (4) LYONS JOHNNYJNR should be feeling pretty good about
himself after last week's easy wire to wire score over the 20s at Chester - he's no stranger to the Yonkers
winner's circle, and has to be respected tonight. (2) ALWAYS BETTER doesn't feel like a threat to win, but
he's been doing a good job converting easy trips into small pieces - one more time? (1) MINGO JOEL was
super for weeks but does feel like he's tailing at the moment - leaning towards others, but wouldn't be
shocked if he got a wake up call from the pole. (6) BRUSHING UP has shown that he can hang with these
with the right trip - willing to use on the bottom of exotics at that 20-1 ML price. (8) DESIRES CAPTAIN
landed on an opportunistic trip last week and was able to kick home strong for 2nd - was hoping to use him
this week, but he draws worst and that may really hurt his chances for tonight. (7) QUATRAIN BLUE
CHIP took a couple of months off after struggling - we'll just observe, for now.
RACE 7 - (2) SILK CLOUD A raced conservatively off a bad date last start but kicked home with plenty
of pace for 4th - she showed on 5/6 what she's really capable of, and we may see a similarly big mile from
her tonight. (7) KICKUPYAHEELS N raced well in a few starts here earlier this year but was winless,
facing a bit easier - she's clearly elevated her game since then, and returns from PA showing many solid
efforts in the Chester Open....deserves plenty of respect, even from Post 7. (1) I LOVE ONGAIT has come
up with a mixed bag of tries so far at 4, and being scratched sick last week only makes her that much more
unpredictable for tonight - if she brings her best, she can be right there. (3) TECHYS ANGEL A has been
hard to predict from week to week but she certainly showed up ready for action last week - if she's as good
tonight, a good piece is very possible. (5) WAHS FIRE BUG N struggled in the Matchmaker Series but
may have rebuilt some confidence with a pair of wins (over much easier) at Stga. - would consider
underneath if the price is right. (6) BELLADONNA GIRL A raced well last week but really benefited from
an opportunistic trip- may not be as fortunate from this spot (4) MAGICAL MISTRESS looks overmatched
with these. (8) LARJON LEAH doesn't figure to be able to get anywhere near the action.
RACE 8 - Excellent FM Open with no "throwouts" at all! (5) LIT DE ROSE finally threw a bit of a dud 3
back after a LONG stretch of excellent miles but she was sharp again in her next (from an impossible spot)
then was left in a brutal situation last week, when sitting the pocket behind DELITFULCATHERIN N's
absurd :59 middle half (she kicked home in :26.3 and STILL had to settle for 2nd) - she's extremely
versatile, and maybe things will far her way tonight. (2) MORNING HAS BROKEN has one big move in
her and perhaps she can benefit from a contested pace - always willing to give her a look when the price is
right. (3) RACINE BELL made an unexpected miscue in the Matchmaker Final but quickly bounced back
and suffered no ill effects - got used a bit too hard in last week's Betsy Ross, but remains an ever-dangerous
threat back here at Yonkers. (4) DRAMA ACT looked like she may be tailing a bit but raced well in the
Betsy Ross (no chance spot) then won the Chester FM Open last week - definitely chance for a good piece.
(6) DELITFULCATHERIN N was the winner in last week's somewhat embarrassing Open, going an absurd
:59 middle half (racing for $36K!) before sprinting home in :26.3 to seal the deal - draws outside, has to
deal with a new pilot, and others just feel a bit more likely this time. (1) MAN DONTFORGET ME is
listed here on the bottom but is very sharp now, and could easily finish much higher!
RACE 9 - (3) VELS MR NICE GUY has been a bit disappointing recently but came to life last week,
putting in a sustained bid from well back to be a very solid 3rd - if he can land on a live trip (and build a bit
off that effort), this may be a spot where he can come out on top. (2) WARDAN EXPRESS A blasted to the
top from Post 8 (off the class drop, at 22-1) and was almost able to pull off a wire to wire upset- he's beaten
better here this year, and looms a logical player with the move inside. (5) ISLANDSPECIALMAJOR has
struggled here in the past and returns from Canada showing lines that would probably send him off about
30-1....but he's also debuting tonight for an incredible barn that routinely wins with similarly "formless"
Canadian shippers, and the public will (rightfully) hop on board...hard to leave him off your tickets
(Kakaley's choice over several other contenders)! (7) HEISMAN PLAYER started to really tail here this
spring but seems to be coming back around in PA - could be ready to do some damage again, but may have
to wait for an easier spot. (1) PROVOCATIVEPRINCE N gave it a shot from Post 8 last week but backed
up badly after securing a great early spot - we'll see if he can do (much) better starting from the pole. (4)
OUR CORELLI N hasn't been good in weeks - there's always a chance he could wake up tonight, but that
5/2 ML price makes him hard to consider for a play. (6) AIR GUITAR was terrible from the pole last week
and now lands Post 6 - prefer others. (8) SHANWAY N is racing ok, but it will be hard for him to get in
play after drawing Post 8.
RACE 10 - (7) TYGA HANOVER can beat (much) better than these when sharp, but he's a little tough to
gauge right now arriving from Canada, especially with the recent "no hopples" lines - at 12-1 ML, we'll
give him a shot in this tough to decipher finale. (3) TOPVILLE SOMROCKET was Bartlett's choice over a
few others, and he was a winner last week - he also benefited greatly from a dream trip, and figures to be
overbet tonight -- mixed feelings. (5) ALTA BLUES A has been sharper lately - he was a big "go" last week
and despite getting parked the mile, was still somehow 3rd - definitely one to consider if the price is right.
(6) JOINT ACCOUNT really turned things around in his last couple (NJ/PA) after the barn change - he
faces tougher now, but may be worth a look if the price is big enough. (1) MAJOR DESIRE feels like he
MAY be tailing off a bit, but he may also have a couple of excuses - we should get a clearer picture after
tonight. (4) SO MANY ROADS is 0 for 15 on the year but always has a chance to save ground and rally for
a minor piece. (2) BLUEBIRD RECON found a softer spot last week and was able to wire the field - won't
be nearly as easy against these. (8) ICE HOUSE lands Post 8 off the barn change - we'll just watch, for now.