RACE 1 - (4) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN was a solid 3rd in the Open in his last start and now drops back
to his preferred level (which he just beat on 10/2) - these are the types of spots where he accumulates his
wins, and he may add another tonight. (5) FASHION CREDITOR jogged in this class 3 back, caught awful
track/weather conditions in his next, then was a sharp rallying 3rd in last - the main danger. (2) A FANCY
FACE raced well in her last 3 starts here but was unable to get to the winner's circle - could be looking at
another lesser board spot once again. (7) FULL RIGHTS is starting to sharpen a bit - at 20-1 ML, worth
using underneath in exotics. (3) MAGICAL JOURNEY faltered on the lead last week with no real excuses
- might be able to grab a piece, but prefer others for the top slot. (1) CAVILL HANOVER didn't have his
usual late kick when elevated in class last week - may need to be in easier to be a serious threat. (6) KINDA
LUCKY LINDY was no good at all moving up to this level last time, and now draws outside.
RACE 2 - (3) YANKEE ROLLER A didn't finish as well as he needed to last week and had to settle for
2nd - he was racing off a bad date that night (sick scratch), so perhaps he'll be that much tighter now -
narrow edge. (5) TERRITORY dropped to this class last week but was unable to keep it going on the lead
and weakened to 3rd - another that seems capable of better. (7) THE DOWNTOWN BUS was handled
surprisingly aggressively last week in a $75K claimer and predictably weakened - drops to face much easier
tonight, but draws outside and is 0 for 10 here this year - willing to use IF the price is decent. (2) AVATAR
J hasn't been very good but did improve considerably with last week's front end try - moves up in class, but
we'll see if he can build some momentum off that better effort. (6) TIGERS WAY quit badly after cutting
the mile last week and really hasn't been sharp in some time - he does move to a hot barn for tonight, so
that's a legitimate angle for anybody looking to take a shot with him. (1) WAR DAN DELIGHT N is just 1
for 35 at Yonkers, but the rail draw at least gives him a shot at a minor piece. (8) REVELRY doesn't seem
nearly sharp enough right now to consider from all the way out here. (4) CAVIART STETSON is really
struggling right now - wait for some better signs before considering.
RACE 3 - (3) MAGRITTE started to improve immediately off the claim after struggling for months - just
missed to a razor sharp foe 2 back, then somehow managed to be a pretty close 4th last week despite an
adventurous journey - might be the spot where he can finally get back to the winner's circle. (1) DENVER
SEELSTER came up well short in the stretch last week but was racing off a bad date, after a 4 month layoff
- eligible to be tighter for tonight, but his low YR win % is a concern as well. (5) IN SPADES hasn't done
much in his last few starts but MAY come to life for his new barn - he's another that just doesn't win very
often, though. (4) WESTERN REDHOT was very good for a while but has struggled in several of his
recent starts - goes to yet another new barn, so perhaps this outfit will figure out how to push his buttons.
(2) KIMANI N is yet another of the camera shy contestants in here but he's racing ok lately, draws well and
goes for a hot barn - ok for a piece. (7) RANSOM DEMAND has been a player for weeks, even if he's only
accumulated smaller pieces - it's the outside draw that concerns the most. (6) CAPTAIN HILL tired badly
after an ultra-aggressive try in last - expect a very conservative steer tonight, and that MAY actually help
him show up late at a big price. (8) LITTLEBITASWAGGER has been "ok" for his current barn in recent
starts, but hasn't had enough at the end of his mils...Post 8 isn't going to help.
RACE 4 - Tough race: (3) DIG DANNY DIG ships in from The Meadows and shows 3 recent victories
....all on the front end -- if Buter can put him there tonight (a decent possibility), he may be able to come
out on top in his Yonkers debut. (1) CENTURY GRIZZLY seems to have improved since the recent barn
change, but a few tough spots has slowed him a bit - might get to sit just off a contested pace tonight, and
that could give him a chance to do some late damage. (8) DAVID LLOYD GEORGE was 20-1 on 8/12 up
in Canada - was claimed that night by the highest % barn in the megaverse, went off at 3/5 the next week
and was a 4 length, new lifetime mark winner (a scenario we've seen MANY times from this outfit here at
Yonkers) - missed some time after his 9/24 start, shipped down from up north, and qualified nicely - have to
respect his chances, even from Post 8. (4) DA GHETTO WIZARD hasn't quite clicked yet for the Dynamic
Duo but adds Lasix for tonight, and we'll see if that improves his game. (2) WELL DONE SON just
crushed the 3-4YO 50s two back so it could be a major red flag that he drops in for $30K this week after
just that one bad effort - inclined to take a shot against him. (5) IDEAL BIG GUY was an even 5th in his
local debut - we'll see if he can build on that this week. (6) CASHNCAM was claimed for $15K last week
and probably fits with these 3-4YO 30s -- just not sure if this is a good spot tonight. (7) HURRIKAN
EKINGJAMES finally showed some life last start, but then missed 4 weeks - will pass for now.
RACE 5 - (4) HAYEK never really found his groove (at least not consistently) for the Super Siblings but
he seems to (finally) be doing good things on a weekly basis for his current conditioner - ships in from
Chester off a lifetime best performance, and we'll look for him to continue to thrive back here at Yonkers
(6) GREY isn't at her absolute best right now, but she's more than sharp enough to be a big player with
these - should have a big say here (3) HUNTING AS climbs another rung up the class ladder on the
strength of his current 3 race win streak - he's probably feeling pretty good about himself right now, and
could easily be a player with these too. (1) LINDYS BIG BANG was able to deliver as the 1/2 favorite
upon arrival from PA- made a break in his next, but trotted home solidly from well out of it in his last -
definitely one to include in exotics. (2) OOH RAH probably needs to be in easier at this point in his career
but the inside draw may at least give him a chance for a minor piece. (5) CAVALIER GEORGE was off 3
weeks to his last in NJ and made a break - might be a bit below these even if he rebounds with a better
effort here. (8) LIMERENCE needs a better post in an easier field - maybe next week? (7) SUMATRA
doesn't figure to ever get close from out here.
RACE 6 - (7) BIG SIR beat this class on 10/8 and then again on 10/15 - moved up to the take on the very
tough "Winners Over" class on 10/25 and only got beat by 2 lengths, despite a tough uncovered bid - we'll
stay on board as he drops back down to a winning level, even hoping for a decent price with the outside
draw. (2) MR DS ROCK won off the claim on 10/8, was claimed again, and remains in solid form - logical
player from this spot. (5) KEYSTONE DASH throws more bad efforts than good ones, but he can do some
damage when things go his way - this MAY be one of those spots, so give him a look if the price is decent.
(6) MR KELLY hit board in his last 3 starts (2 in this class), and may be able to do so again...even with the
move outside. (3) HEART ON MY SLEEVE had trouble chasing a strong pace in his local debut when
sent off favored for his new barn - should be a better price tonight, and may be sharper this week. (8) MY
WISH CAME TRUE just didn't fire last week after a few really good starts - definitely could bounce right
back, but will have to find a way to overcome Post 8. (1) AIR GUITAR is 0 for 13 at Yonkers and hung in
the lane vs. the 30s last week - not sure the move up to 50s is really warranted. (4) HURRIKANE
GEORGIE is hard to consider in his current form.
RACE 7 - (1) NEW HEAVEN has drawn outside in 7 of his last 8 starts but has managed to maintain his
form (as best he could) - the ONLY time he drew inside (Post 3) he won, and has a good chance to do so
from the pole tonight. (3) LUCKY MATTERS was a powerful "brush and crush" winner 2 back, then was
shut off in the stretch last week while full of trot - these connections have been en fuego here for some
time, and have another very live player in here. (5) EYE OF A TIGER AS hasn't been on his best game in a
while, but at least he's been staying flat - came up 2nd best in his last, and should be able to grab another
good piece tonight. (8) NEXTROUNDSONME is very good right now, but lands yet another terrible post -
still willing to use underneath in exotics in his current (sharp) form. (4) VOYAGE TO PARIS tried to leave
from a bad spot last week and surely wishes he hadn't - will almost certainly revert to more conservative
tactics tonight, and may even be able to grab a small piece, at a nice price. (6) KASHA V charged home
last week to grab the win, and pick up a new lifetime mark - may have a tougher time reaching against this
solid crew. (7) PATRIARCH HANOVER used a nice trip to rally for 2nd against a stickout winner in last -
not sure he'll be able to find his way into the hunt tonight, however. (2) RESITA lost action early on last
week and that's why he took the whole mile on the rim - may need to be in a bit easier, and we'll just be
observers, for tonight.
RACE 8 - (1) ASTON HILL DAVE is 0 for 7 here on the year and 1 for 29 overall...wouldn't normally be
getting a serious look but he was claimed last week by a barn that could probably win with a zebra right
now, and who seems to actually excel with these "non winning" types - it's also good to see that they've
encouraged an owner that hasn't been racing horses for the last 10-20 years to get back into the game! (5)
BETTOR CAT was a powerful winner off the claim last week and stays in the same class - would have
been the top choice if not for the barn change on the top one. (4) COACH CAL is really clicking right now
and that last win was very impressive - Bartlett is back on board and he deserves plenty of respect here as
he looks for 3 straight. (2) BUGGER BRUISER has been very consistent lately, and steps up a notch after a
close loss last week - could easily land somewhere on the ticket. (3) IN THE HUDDLE exits the same barn
that just claimed the top choice - we'll see how his new connections do with him going forward. (7) DLS
BIG ELVIS raced much better than his 49-1 price would have predicted last week - not ready to become a
fan just yet, but will at least consider him for 3rd/4th in the tris and supers. (6) TODDLER TANTRUM just
hasn't clicked since the claim and now drops below the claim price - outside draw certainly won't help. (8)
BUSH MAN N has a few ok tries lately but is 1 for 50 over the past 2 years and draws Post 8.
RACE 9 - (4) MELADYS MONET wasn't on his best game last start but if there's one thing that's been
constant throughout his incredible 250 start career, it's his ability to bounce back quickly - we'll hop on his
team as he creeps closer to the magical $2M earnings mark. (1) SECRET BRO had plenty of trot finishing
two back in a race he was never involved in, then charged home last week to beat a bit cheaper - has
elevated his game dramatically since being purchased this summer (was 0 for 19 here this year prior to
that!), and may be ready to establish himself at this top level. (5) CHAPTIAMA finally picked up an Open
win last week after failing many times, at short prices - would be no surprise to see him repeat, but he loses
Brennan and just won't be offering any value. (3) WARRIOR ONE looked tired on the final turn last week
but actually came back to make things close at the wire when the winner just suddenly started to unravel
late in the mile - he really prefers to be in easier, but he may work out a pretty good trip here...not
impossible. (2) D P ROCKET hails from very dangerous connections, but does seem a notch below.
RACE 10 - (2) FASHIONONTHEBEACH was making his first start in 4 months last week and came up
just a little short at the end - deserves a chance to make amends with that start under his belt. (5) WINDSO
NG JACK scored off the Dynamic Duo claim last week, beating #2 - would hardly be a surprise to see him
make it 2 in a row. (1) BEGINNERS LUCK has a new trainer listed and may come up with a much better
effort tonight - he's been 1st or 2nd 17X this year, so don't hesitate to use him if the price is decent. (4)
JUST WAVE GOODBYE finished ok up the cones last week, only a length back at the wire - he'll be a
good price here, and may be able find away into the exotics. (3) NOX VEGAS BLUECHIP was terrible 2
back but an even 4th in last - ok to include for 3rd/4th. (6) FURIOUS BEACH picked up a non-threatening
2nd two back but his form has been otherwise uninspiring - he's in need of a major wake up call. (7) EGO
MANIA seems like the only horse that his incredible barn has been unable to get going - waiting for better
signs before considering. (8) TASTE OF HISTORY failed to get involved from Post 7 last week, and now
lands all the way outside.
RACE 11 - (3) REFINED probably wasn't all that cranked up last week, drawing Post 8 in the Open for her
YR debut after being a legitimate Breeders Crown contender the 2 weeks prior - in a MUCH easier spot
tonight, and we'll probably see her best...the one to beat. (4) NO MAS DRAMA is a hard hitter at this level,
and the inside draw giver Buter plenty of options - include her in your exotics. (5) FANATIC was a big
overlay when he won at 17-1 two starts back, and trotted well after the fact at the Open level last week -
class drop should put him back in play for a good piece. (1) BARRY BLACK likes to be in a little easier,
but the rail is a good equalizer - definitely a chance to pick up a decent piece. (8) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE
was conservative last week after a miscue the week before - unfortunately, Post 8 may see her handled
pretty conservatively again tonight. (6) WHAT CHAPTER probably needs a better draw to be a serious
player at this level - will need lots of trip luck to contend from this spot. (7) ROCK OF CASHEL is another
that will need a lot to go his way to have much impact from out here. (2) IM THE MUSCLE seemed to
love the horrible conditions 2 back as he pulled off a 54-1 stunner WITH EASE - came back to earth in last
week's Open, and figures to struggle tonight too, even with the class drop.
RACE 12 - (3) AUDI HARE N was in a field where he COULD have been a contender last week, but he
was allowed to sit in the back and never made it into contention - draws better tonight, gets Bartlett on
board, and is definitely worth a shot in the finale. Both (1) SPORTS BETTOR and (2) SPORTSKEEPER
drew the outside posts last week, and finished ok from impossible spots - tonight the pair drop in class,
move all the way inside, and either/both have a chance to jump up and do some damage here (4) BETTING
EXCHANGE drops in class, moves in from Post 8, and a much better effort is expected - include him in
your exotics. (7) ALEPPO HANOVER never wins (1 for 54 last 2 years) but he often has one good move
in him, and can sometime use it to grab decent pieces - decent bomb for 3rd/4th. (6) ABERDEEN HANOV
ER struggled on the rim after pulling to 3/4s last week but did go evenly in the stretch - tough spot tonight,
though. (8) ORILLIA JOE gave it a shot from Post 7 last week, but came up light in the latter stages - may
just wait for a better spot after landing way outside once more. (5) SECRECY drops to a better level, but
still seems below a bunch of these right now.