Tuesday Empire Report

RACE 1– (1) LINE EM UP came up a little short in the lane last week but it was a pretty quick mile– she’s

generally a threat most weeks at this level, especially with a good trip (like she figures to get tonight)– gets the slight

edge. (8) SALE EL SOL was racing well at the end of 2024 and has continued to thrive in the new year (for multiple

barns), off to a strong 7-3-2-2 start in 2025 – she’s surely the one to beat, but she MAY land on a difficult trip from

out here...make sure to get a fair price if using her on top. (2) WHATINEEDISAMAN is 0 for 6 so far in ’25 but

she’s looking at a good trip for our leading trainer/driver tandem, and that may be enough to make her a serious

player. (5) CANNERY ROW often figures and usually races well...but her 0 for 29 local record makes her hard to

take on top (unless the price is pretty generous). (3) PINE BUSH MAGA appeared to have pace in stretch traffic last

week – ok bomb for 3rd/4th. (7) NITE TIME DEAL drops to 20s after tiring at the $25K level last week – may need a

better post to be a real threat, though. (5) DREAM DANCING was empty upon arrival from NJ and will need to

bring a better game to be any kind of player tonight. (6) FLAMBOYANCE weakened off an easy trip last week and

now Post 6.

RACE 2 – (2) SWEETHOMEALABAMA N was winning every week until RHYDS SUPERFLY GB came to town

and left all of these looking at smaller pieces every start – that one isn’t in here tonight, and this guy gets a post edge

on the other main players...could give him the advantage he needs to take this. (8) G A SPEED EXPERT shipped in

sharp from Canada but lost all chance in his local debut after an early miscue – he was handled very conservatively

last week, but was full of pace from the final turn to the wire – not sure if he can get in play from out here, but he

may have a very real chance if he does. (6) TEXAS HOLDEM is listed at 20-1 ML but he was a solid 2nd to

“RHYDS” in his first start of the year, then had Post 8 last week – may be able to outrace those odds if put in play

tonight. (7) CUPID SHUFFLE hit board in his last 4 starts and obviously fits very well– he also draws Post 7, and

that could compromise his chances a bit. (4) AVENGER FORCE just missed here in the NYSS Final in 2023 then

ended the year with a 2nd at Lexington – he never made it back to the races as a 3YO, however, and his recent

qualifier doesn’t tell us much about his readiness off the LONG layoff – perhaps check the tote board? (1) JONES

HANOVER was overdriven in his first 2 starts back at 4 and tired as a result – could do better tonight with an easier

trip. (3) AYR CORLEONE GB hails from our leading barn and did pick up a 3rd in his only local try – just feels like

better value to be had with others. (5) DONTTELLMENOW exits claimers after compiling a 7-0-0-1 local slate.

RACE 3 – (3) AT THE HOP found herself just too far back in 3 of her last 5 starts but was a winner in the other two

– she gets a good draw, gets Bartlett to fill in for Stratton, and may be able to make it 2 in a row. (7) ONEDERFULB

EACH was Stratton’s choice and while she’s right there week after week, she hasn’t found the winner’s circle in a

while – maybe tonight? (4) PLEASURE SEEKER was forced to back off to 7th early on last week and wasn’t in play

after that – she normally holds her own with these types, and a better effort is expected for tonight. (8) HOLYMOTH

EROFMOSES picked up a pair of 4ths after arriving from Ohio and does fit okay with these – another bad draw

may leave her settling for minor spoils once more, though. (5) SHEIKH YABBOTY N had a major wake up call in

that victory 2 back but failed to threaten from Post 8 last week – it’s becoming tough to guess which version will

show up from start to start. (6) JILLIAN JIGGS used an easy trip to take home 3rd last week and will need another

easy journey to grab a piece tonight. (1) TUAPEKA JESSIE N has struggled for too long to get any kind of

endorsement. (2) DASH N CACHE was a “right place/right time” winner 3 back, but failed to beat a horse in either

start since then.

RACE 4 – (1) DISARONNO HILL hasn’t been terrible from tough spots and now gets the combination of both a

class drop and move inside – might not be a bad night to give her a look. (5) IRIS SEELSTER has been very good in

her last 4 starts, winning 2 of them– more than sharp enough to take another if the trip goes her way. (4) MORNING

HAS BROKEN has had a disappointing year so far but she was “sneaky good” last week, finishing with pace after

finally shaking free – maybe she’s ready to step up her game enough to win one? (8) LAZIN ON THE BEACH was

claimed for the 4th straight week last start and now will try to step up a notch to 25s – she has the speed to get herself

in play even from out here, and would be worth using if the price is fair. (6) STAY HAPPY wasn’t bad when 3rd here

on 2/14 in a solid NW11000 field – she dropped in for a $30K tag the next week, however, and was scratched sick

from that race – she’s now entered for $25K, and it’s a bit of a guessing game as to what we can expect from her. (2)

CHARMING VIXEN gets major post relief and is a proven winner at this level – she also seems off her game right

now, so she’s another question mark for tonight. (3) BOORAA N was an ok 3rd vs. cheaper at PcD in her first start of

the year but she’s just 6-0-0-1 at Yonkers over the last couple of seasons, and may be a bit overmatched tonight. (7)

HARPER SEELSTER gets another tough draw and it could hurt her chances once more.

RACE 5 – (3) YS SENSATIONAL CITY saw her 4 race winning streak snapped last week when she tried to move

up and take on tougher – she drops right back down to the $50K level she loves, and we’ll look for her to bounce

right back with one of her more typically excellent efforts. (4) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE has been banging heads

every week with CHIAPANECAS – she avoids her nemesis tonight, but meets another very tough foe (#3) – she’ll

be super-tough, as always. (2) AMBUSHED recently had her own 3 race winning streak snapped, and lost to each of

the top two choices in her last pair – she could be next in line if either of them falter here. (6) CRÈME DELIGHT is

good right now but struggled to get in play from a similar spot last week and may suffer that same fate tonight. (7)

ILLUSION SEELSTER raced well in both local tries (2nd and 3rd) but is another that may have a hard time getting

into the mix, especially with a few good ones all drawn inside. (8) WAITFOREVER N can be added to the list of

solid players in here that just may have to wait for a better spot before they can strut their best stuff (1) PINK RUBY

is good right now, but facing easier – figures to struggle a bit against these, even starting from the pole. (5) BEE OK

AY A got very good for this barn for a while but seems to be in a rut right now (and Bartlett opts off for #4).

RACE 6 – (3) ALL CLASS only made 9 starts last year but they were against top competition, including 2 tries here

in the tough 3-5YO Open – he was on the shelf since late June but his two PcD tighteners suggest he may be ready

for a winning mile in his first local try of the year. (1) FUNATTHEBEACH N had been knocking on the door prior

to last week’s easy front end score over cheaper – the good draw (and likely good trip) should offset tonight’s class

jump, and the classy 11YO could be a threat to take another. (2) BLUE HUNT is a fairly “lazy” horse and just

wasn’t sharp enough to contend last week in his first start off the layoff – he should be tighter now, and could be a

late threat if he can stay close to the top of the lane. (4) SLING SHOCK finished strong 2 back and was sneaky good

from a hopeless spot last week – he moves inside, and has a decent chance to outperform that 20-1 ML price. (6) CA

PTAIN UP has looked very good in NJ since joining this high % barn recently, but he’ll have to contend with both a

class hike and poor post in his first local try – we’ll see if he’s sharp enough to overcome those obstacles. (5) LOUS

SWEETREVENGE relies on races to “fall apart” to do his damage these days and that doesn’t seem like a likely

scenario tonight. (8) BACKSTREET SHADOW can never be counted out completely, but he does seem up against it

from Post 8 in his current, less-than-stellar form. (7) MOMENT IS HERE has several solid tries in this class but

seems destined for a very tough trip from out here.

RACE 7 – (5) SOUTHWIND CELSIUS was right there to the top of the lane (vs. much better) 2 back when he

made that untimely miscue – he turned in a solid (safe) effort last week, finishing with pace from the back after

shaking free in the lane – feels like a spot where Bartlett can handle him more aggressively. (8) TICKERTAPE HAN

OVER has beaten better than these, and has a pair of 3rds (vs. much better) from his last 2 starts – if Gingras can get

him into the race without using him too hard, he can be a legitimate threat, even from out here. (4) BRUTALLY HA

NDSOME A was a little lazy after reaching the lead from Post 8 last week but Stratton was able to keep him

motivated and he reported home a game winner– he can handle this class jump, and belongs in your exotics. (2)

QUALITY BUD was done in by a tough trip up in class last start but his overall form is solid, and an easier trip

could help him land a decent piece. (3) MARLBANK ROAD is hitting on all cylinders now as he steps up once

more seeking 3 in a row – seems more likely to be looking at a smaller piece against this tougher bunch, (1)

CASINO ACTION N is camera shy and does his best work with easier – minor share only. (7) AIR FORCE

HANOVER drops a bit off a useful first start back off the layoff but the tough draw is an obstacle, for sure. (6) C

BET HANOVER seems a bit overmatched against these.

RACE 8 – (6) BEANTOWN BABE has been on an extended form spree, and reminded everybody last week that

she can do damage from OFF the pace as well – she was reclaimed by the barn for whom she delivered an 8 hole

blowout 2 back, and we’ll give her top billing tonight, even up in class a bit. (2) RACEY RACH N is another in the

midst of an extended sharp streak, and was quickly reclaimed last week – major threat starting from the inside. (1)

CELCIUS is winless at Yonkers (so far) this year but usually a solid player with these – any decent trip puts her in

play for a nice chunk of this. (4) JENDEN STRIKE A drops in for a tag and does fit with these – she’s winless in 16

local tries, but still a threat to take home a small slice. (7) WOODMERE HARRIET has been very consistent, and

her last was sharper than it looks – another bad draw may leave her looking at only a minor piece, though. (8) TOBA

GO TIME threw a dud last time but that was vs. the 50s – the class drop could really help, but the outside draw may

offset that – will need some trip luck to be a serious threat tonight. (3) NIKASA N would be a player here on her

best effort, but she does feel like she may be tailing a bit at the moment. (5) ODDS ON SARA SARA comes into

this off a weak try, and being scratched injured from her last.

RACE 9 – (4) HEZ ALLTHE RAGE N was involved in last week’s hot opening quarter, avoided a shuffle at 3/4s

then was able to reel in the seemingly home-free favorite in the lane – he’s been very sharp lately, is always a good

price, and may be able to make it 2 in a row. (3) LYONS STEEL shipped in razor sharp from NJ but faltered badly

as the favorite on 2/25 after cutting the mile – he got a big driver switch to Holland last week, changed tactics, and

paced a powerful final 3/8ths to be right there 3rd – very real threat. (1) SURFSIDE BEACH has been delivering

solid efforts week after week and another is expected for tonight – absolutely worth including on your tickets. (6)

CURBSIDE PICKUP saw his impressive, class-climbing 5 race winning streak snapped last week (from Post 8) but

still paced a strong final half– tough spot again, but wouldn’t hesitate to use him at the right price (5) BOILING

OAR has been unreliable lately but he knew what to with last week’s kind trip – leaning elsewhere tonight, but still

can’t count this guy out of it. (2) GREG THE LEG really benefited from an easy trip when 4th last week (up in class)

but still looks a bit below a few of the main players in here. (7) TRANSPARENCY is racing well all year, but faces

a daunting task trying to sweep these from last.

RACE 10 – (5) WHOS PERFECT dropped to 20s last week and rallied nicely in the lane to pick up 2nd (behind the

tough SAL EL SOL, who had things to herself on the lead) – we’ll give her the narrow vote in a field with several

live players. (4) GINGER TREE LIZ was able to use fresh legs to pace over a tired field 2 back, then just missed last

week – he barn has been doing okay to start off 2025, and she looms a legitimate threat once more. (1) RAISE THE

ANTE is known for her speed but actually raced well from behind last week (a good sign) – she’s 6-0-2-2 here to

start off the year but she was 3 for 3 in 2024, and deserves plenty of respect from this spot. (8) REAL LADY SADIE

faces a tough trip starting from out here but she won 14 races last year (9 here at Yonkers) and MAY be able to pull

off an upset (like 2 back?) if Holland can work out a manageable trip. (6) JUST ROSAS LUCK was an ok 4th in her

Yonkers return, followed that up with a win, then weakened after a first over try vs. 25s last start – drops back down

to 20s, and can’t be counted out too easily. (7) HURRIKANE LORI ANN has been “ok” in 3 local tries but will

need to be better to seriously threaten here, especially from Post 7. (2) UNCONTROLLED draws well, but just

hasn’t been sharp lately. (3) SACAGAWEA (minus Lasix tonight) struggled in 2 previous local starts.