RACE 1 - (5) YS SUNSHINE shipped in sharp from Monti on 8/13, was sent off favored but came up 2nd
best to Gypsy Leather - has some speed inside of him tonight but has shown that he CAN race from behind
if necessary - should be a fair price, and definitely worth using in the opener. (2) BUGGER BRUISER was
a solid front end winner in his 2nd start off the claim and may be able to do the same thing tonight - major
threat, once again. (1) RAPTORS FLIGHT N drops all the way to the basement and gets major post relief -
very logical player, but also figures to be way overbet, and has a history of being camera shy at Yonkers.
(4) LANAS DESIRE was overdue for a wake up call and got one last week, right there at 28-1 - would
definitely include him underneath in exotics. (3) FAST ON THE DRAW is 1 for 31 here over the last 2
years, but always a threat for a small piece from a spot like this. (7) WAR DADDY draws poorly and isn't
sharp, but isn't a bad bomb to throw in off the big driver change. (6) GRAND PRIORITY doesn't seem
sharp enough to be any kind of threat from out here. (8) SLUGGEM N has been no good for weeks and
draws Post 8 - would need a massive form reversal to be any kind of threat.
RACE 2 - (1) BIG BOX HANOVER was well meant 2 back but blew up on the lead - solid 2nd to
runaway beast in last, and now drops and draws the rail tonight - won't offer any value, but the road to the
winner's circle definitely runs through him. (3) LADY EAGLE raced well for 3rd in a fast mile last week,
debuting for a young trainer that picked her up her first local win of the year the other night - solid chance
for a good piece tonight. (7) WARRAWEE SHIPSHAPE was a nice 2nd off the claim 2 back, then just had
no prayer in last - if Zeron can improve position at the start, this guy can grab a good chunk here. (4)
HOBBS is still trying to get his year going after struggling for the first 10 starts - drops a peg, so maybe
that'll help his cause. (2) BAZILLIONAIRE finally found a field he could beat last week - faces tougher
now, and is looking at a much smaller share. (6) TOTAL DIVA moves up and goes from rail to 6 hole -
tough spot. (5) IN MY DREAMS can reverse form at any time, but is REALLY struggling at the moment.
RACE 3 - (2) THE KINGS QUEEN ships down from Canada off a win, and shows two more wins earlier
this summer - lands in a barn that has made quite a splash in just their first year on the scene, and perhaps
this filly will take to their program as well. (7) FILLY shipped in to the Dynamic Duo after going 4 for 4 on
the Manitoba fair circuit and had no trouble extending her record to 5 for 5, kicking home in a sharp :27.3
to seal the deal - the one to beat, but will be a pretty short price from a bad post. (7) RELAY ROLL looked
like a good bet last week and was able to overcome a very tough trip to score at a generous 4-1 payoff -
may end up a decent price again tonight, and she's worth including on your tickets if that's the case. (1)
IDEAL CHIP has hit board in all 4 local starts, though still hasn't found the Yonkers winner's circle - likely
looking at a smaller piece again tonight. (5) YOUR MOMMA has raced "ok" in all 3 local starts and is
eligible for a small piece again tonight...does seem a bit below the top ones, however. (3) EARLYBIRD
SPECIAL wasn't bad in her local debut for a new barn - in tough tonight, but keep an eye for a possible
future play. (4) QUICK SIX usually ends up with only a minor award, and she may not even be able to pull
that off against this tough crew (8) HURRIKANEMYSHANNON is the outsider - literally and figuratively.
RACE 4 - (3) ROCK THE NITE blew out the 20s two back, was claimed, then jogged vs. the 30s last week
- clearly he's feeling pretty good right now, and seems quite capable of making it 3 in a row. (4) HASH
TAG SWAG found the pocket behind the winner last week and chased him all the way, ending up a non-
threatening, all out 2nd - chance he can find the pocket once again...and maybe complete the exacta once
more. (1) PACING MAJOR N was the universal "wise guy" horse last week, going off at a ridiculous even
money after being sent off at 61-1 the start before (off a layoff, where he made a break on the final turn) -
came up 2nd best, but he'll be a bit better price this week and it may not be a bad idea to give him one more
chance. (2) CLASSIC PRO held very well last time despite being sent on a suicide mission - was claimed
that night, and he'll almost certainly get a much more conservative steer tonight...we'll see if he can convert
that into a piece of this. (5) KASEY JOHN A was able to pick up a 2nd last week for his new connections
but that was with an inside post and pocket trip - will be harder to have that same success tonight. (6)
ALOTBETTOR N's last line LOOKS good, but he was helped tremendously by being in the right place in a
"fall apart" race - may not be able to match that effort tonight. (7) MY DELIGHT probably needs a better
post and possibly a class drop to be a serious threat.
RACE 5 - (4) OOH RAH hasn't really looked all that sharp in his last few but the veteran usually bounces
back eventually, and the drop to the basement may be just what he needs to find his game - wouldn't bet the
ranch on him, but will make him the top choice. (3) MISS YOU KELLY has some less than stellar recent
lines but she drops down to the level she beat on 6/16, and a wake up call is definitely possible. (1) BINGO
QUEEN showed unexpected "speed" last week but worked hard for the lead and was soon hounded into
submission - maybe that effort will tighten her up a bit, and set her up for a good effort OFF the pace here.
(2) SEVEN KNIGHTS is now 0 for 24 on the year and has lost many times at this level - he MAY be able
to beat these....but he's pretty hard to play at a short price! (5) DEW CAN DEW rarely gets her picture
taken, but she races well enough for pieces often enough to make her worth including underneath, at a nice
price. (7) EVITA is one of the rare ones that just doesn't click for the Dynamic Duo - she will be a nice
price if you think tonight's the night she puts it all together. (6) PETERS EXPRESS continues to struggle -
pass. (8) SWANS HONEY doesn't seem nearly tight enough since returning from the layoff, and drawing
Post 8 isn't going to help her cause.
RACE 6 - Tough race: (1) INFORCE got hung out to dry last week and never had a prayer - won't have
such issues with the rail draw tonight, and he's probably worth another shot in this wide open affair. (4)
ROCK N TONY has raced well in several recent starts, can handle any kind of trip, and his last win did
come with Stratton - will look to pay instant dividends for his new connections. (2) KINGSTONS BAD
BOY hadn't shown any gate speed in ages (ever?) but he shot right to the front for the Dynamic Duo last
week and had no trouble completing the wire to wire score - goes for a new barn this week, and we'll see if
he can keep the ball rolling. (3) THISJETSABOOKIN has sharpened considerably the last couple of weeks
but it's hard to say if he's really a $30K claimer - hard to NOT use anything this barn sends out, though. (6)
TIME OUT IM TIRED threw a dud last week but had been pretty good for quite a while prior to that - he'll
be a big price if you think he can rebound. (5) OHIO VINTAGE hasn't been sharp so perhaps moving to a
new barn tonight will benefit him - would need a pretty big price to consider him on top, though. (7) JOJOS
PLACE draws worst yet again, and will likely have to wait at least another week to be a serious player.
RACE 7 - (3) EFFRONTE A is a bit of a guessing game as he finally threw a dud last week (after 5 stellar
efforts) and drops from 50s down to 25s. - we'll take a shot that he still has 4 wheels attached, and look for
him to take these wire to wire. (5) SHOREVIEW came up light at the end last week but that may be
because he was up close chasing that insanely fast pace - Stratton has to be thinking about leaving here, and
looking to set this guy up with a nice trip. (2) WESTERN HILL was caught in a horrendous flow in his first
start off the claim and didn't have a prayer (but really wasn't bad) - drops, draws inside, and is a good one to
use in exotics. (4) KILLER MARTINI had pace finishing 2 back, and was a sharper 2nd in his last - seems
pretty good right now, and is another that belongs in exotics. (1) TOLLY HO is on the cheap side but his
overall recent form is solid, and the rail draw should help him grab a decent trip - maybe can pick up a
minor share? (7) MACHIAVELLI goes for a new barn off a no prayer trip in last - not a great spot tonight,
however. (6) MASTERSON was no factor vs. 30s last week - drops, but may need to get down to 20s to be
at his best. (8) HAPPY TRIP is a solid $20K claimer and a winner in his last start - steps up tonight, draws
all the way outside, and will need major trip luck to get in the hunt.
RACE 8 - (7) NATCHEZ BELLE was 3rd here earlier this year in a Reynolds division - she's been a solid
player in these "NWPM" classes out of town, and gave it a good try last week (at Chester) adding Lasix for
the first time - worth a stab tonight at what figures to be a nice price. (3) PARTY QUEEN wasn't a "flashy"
winner last week but she raced hard and got the job done - the one to beat, but may be a bit vulnerable at a
short price. (4) SEA OF LOVE BC brought her "good" version last week and rallied stoutly for 2nd (behind
#3) - a similar effort could put her close at the wire once again. (6) REACHTHRUTHESKY AS has been
sharp in her last few, including a very game first over 3rd in last - if she lands on the right trip, she does
have a chance to score an upset tonight. (2) GETTIN GONE didn't fire last week but she has a nice brush in
her when on her game, and not a bad value horse to include in exotics. (5) SOCIETY JILL had a few good
starts here but remains unproven at this NW4 level - leaning towards others this week. (1) BEAUTY
BAYAMA just hasn't been sharp, and even the rail draw may not be enough to help her land a share. (8)
DEL DIGGITY draws another 8 hole - wait for a better scenario.
RACE 9 - (4) CAPTAINANDTELLY has been solid all year, compiling a 14-2-5-4 record (racing mostly
in PA) - seems like a very good fit with these, and we'll give her the edge in her local debut. (5) CATIE
FAYE HANOVER shocked here on 8/4 when 2nd at 81-1 coming from well out of it - returns to YR off a
close 2nd at Stga., and deserves respect tonight off her current sharp form. (8) RUTHMAE HANOVER
really upped her game at The Meadows in her last pair (after a barn change) and lands in a top barn for her
YR debut - chance to make a lot of noise, even from Post 8. (2) DC BATGIRL drops out of NYSS races
into tonight's easier NW4 class, but her form this year has just been ok - legitimate chance to take this, but
better value to be found with a couple of others. (6) IDEAL IN MIRACLES didn't bring her best last week
but deserves a chance to rebound - tough spot, but a decent bomb for the bottom of exotics. (3) ROBMOTI
ON BLUECHIP prefers an easier spot, and comes into this off a miscue last week - prefer others. (1)
RENATUS was a nice 2nd two back but does seem to need to be in softer to have any impact. (7)
DRAGON SPARKS draws poorly for her YR debut - will pass, and watch, for now.
RACE 10 - (3) DELITFULCATHERIN N was 3 for 3 to start her U.S. career but never looked "flashy",
while hinting there really was more in the tank - took a month off and looked VERY good re-qualifying,
finishing right behind Western Fame, and Arties Ideal -- we'll stick with her. (1) ELLAGATOR dropped
right back in the box last week and came up with an excellent performance for 2nd - expect another sharp
try from her tonight from this excellent spot. (4) LARJON LEAH beat #1 last time and is an excellent fit in
this class - hard to leave her out of the exotics. (2) CAPTAINS MAID ships in for the talented training
tandem but may find a few of these a little too tough - ok for a smaller piece. (7) THUNDRA finished well
from an impossible spot last week, and isn't a bad bomb to throw in for 3rd/4th, (5) LET ER BUCK and (6)
ROLL ON MAMA aren't bad. but both likely need an easier NW6 field in order to have any real say. (8)
FOLLOW YOUR NOSE trailed all the way last week, and is looking at the same fate tonight.
RACE 11 - (4) SMALLTOWNTHROWDOWN raced well last week, not far off 2nd after getting his doors
blown off by the outstanding winner - faces a few sharp foes in a good NW10000 field, but we'll give him
the narrow advantage. (5) FULL RIGHTS can battle much better than these when on his game, and last
week's mile (off the layoff) may have him tighter for tonight - should offer some decent value here. (2)
HOMER HALL was a game first over 2nd last week dropping in class, and gets to drop another peg tonight
- very logical threat. (3) P L KETCHUP drops to the level of his last win, and you can add him to the list of
possible winners in this contentious event. (1) VOYAGE TO PARIS ships in from Ohio, draws the pole,
and may very well be a good fit here - willing to include underneath if the price is right. (6) SUMATRA
draws outside a bunch of live players, and may have a hard time having any real impact this week. (7) CON
AIR HALL seems unlikely to make any noise from out here.
RACE 12 - (3) SANDYS BEACH drops down to the bottom level and is pretty hard to go against - if
Bongiorno allows her to relax and just lets her brush when ready, she'll probably beat these...but she often
hates rolling on the lead (see 2 back), so don't fall in love at a very short price. (6) TOO MUCH SUN
definitely fits with these, and gets a big barn change for tonight - have to use her in exotics at that 20-1 ML
price. (1) ISLAY N has been 2nd in 4 of her last 6 starts - use her underneath. (2) FOLLOWTHEWIND N
has been pretty unreliable but should appreciate the move back inside - ok for a small share. (5) FREE
EXCHANGE has disappointed more than she's delivered but her last effort was good, and her barn has
really been clicking lately - ok piece. (4) MACHIN MARLEY seems a bit below a bunch of these, but a
ground saving trip may help her squeeze out a minor award. (7) WIGGLE DELIGHT has raced well here a
few times, but lands a tough spot for her Hilltop return. (8) EYE POPPING had been struggling for some
time, and the qualifier is less than encouraging.