RACE 1 – (3) DREAM DANCING has 5 wins this year and was holding her own vs. the $50K claimers not long
ago – she had a couple of weak tries, but her last start was a bit better than it may look (she had pace finishing) –
seems like a good spot to give her a shot. (6) STAY HAPPY is a tough call – she was an encouraging 3
rd on 5/24 (after 4 months off) but showed little in the 3 starts after that – she’s allowed to take a TRIPLE class drop tonight,
and that just may wake her right up...but she also figures to be overbet, while in questionable form. (1) SILKY STR
IDE was an okay 5th returning to Yonkers last week and is looking at a good trip tonight – may be next in line should
the top pair falter. (4) COMMANDER CATHY N lost her first 16 starts this year then lost 3 more, even after adding
Lasix – she’ll find a field she can beat eventually, but it’s hard to use her on top right now. (2) BEAUTY OF THE
SEA is on the cheaper side, but an easy trip could help her grab a minor share. (7) GAME OF SHADOWS had a
disastrous outing 2 back – she was better last week, though just an “ok” 2nd from an inside post – may have trouble
reaching from out here. (5) EILEENS WISH goes for a new barn tonight but seems a bit overmatched.
RACE 2– New York New York Mile:(2) TACTICAL LORIE was winless at 2 but did hit board 4X and raced well
in a couple of starts over the Freehold half miler – she REALLY improved at 3, however, and has stepped up her
game even more since a recent barn change...don’t think she’ll go off at that 10-1 ML price, but she should still
offer good value! (5) ELOISE had a solid 10-3-2-1 season at 2 and really started to click at 3 recently, winning her
last 2 starts (the most recent a blowout in PA where she paid $2.10!)– she’s another sharp filly that could offer a
decent price. (1) SHE SHAQ was 7-3-3-0 as a 2YO, the lone off-the-board finish in the PaSS Final– she started off
‘24 just as strong, but did make an uncharacteristic miscue in her last start...very dangerous here, but does figure to
be at least a bit overbet. (1A) SOUTHWIND BANSHEE is a talented barnmate to SHE SHAQ but may be a notch
below these, and gets a terrible draw (Post 7) for tonight. (4) KINESIOLOGY has ability for sure and did win 3
starts early in the season – her lone local try was a little disappointing, however, and she’ll need to be better to be a
threat tonight. (3) MEETMEATTHEBAR is another that has some talent, but hasn’t really shined in her local starts –
a good trip puts her in play for a piece. (6) FANNY LIPKOWITZ hasn’t really shown any gate speed, and will need
things to fall apart up front to have a chance to rally late – hard to endorse on top at that 2-1 ML price.
RACE 3 – (4) MORNING HAS BROKEN certainly seems to have lost a step (or two) this season, but has still hung
in there with much better than these – she gets a barn change for tonight and her new conditioner has a long history
of improving fresh stock, and usually very quickly...deserves top billing. (1) OURLITTLEMIRACLE recently
started to perk up vs. cheaper in the Midwest, and she has had some success here in the past – she does exit a VERY
high % barn, however, so that’s at least a bit of a concern. (2) ROCKNROLL ANNIE is 0 for 13 this year and was
just 2 for 32 last season – she does have some ok recent efforts, and her barn sends out more than their share of live
ones – playable underneath. (6) HALLELUJAH HANOVER was 0 for 16 this year coming into her last but was
hammered at the windows, and responded to the aggressive drive with an easy victory – she may have gained some
confidence with that win, but she also may have a much tougher trip tonight. (5) COWGIRL LILLY is still winless
in ’24 after going 31-8-9-10 here last year – ok for a small piece (at that 20-1 ML price). (8) BRI EXPRESS N was
unable to get in play from a similar spot last week, and may face that same fate tonight. (7) UNCONTROLLED will
probably look better when she can drop down one more level. (3) PURAMERI is 10-0-0-0 here in 2024.
RACE 4 – (4) TEXSONG SOPRANO was on a very nice form spree from mid-March but had a few tough weeks
recently, starting with a miscue on 5/23 followed by a pair of impossible posts – he bounced back strong last week,
however, cutting the mile before coming up 2nd best to a sharp winner (from a hot barn) – gets a good draw, Bartlett,
and looms the one to catch and beat. (1) MAX wasn’t serious in his first start off the claim (sat back with an amateur
driver) but he was all business last week, launching a BIG early rush for the lead and then staying strong right to the
wire – figures to be right there from start to finish once more. (2) SEVENSHADESOFGREY can beat better when
he lands on the right trip and has to be taken very seriously from this spot – if he’s close turning for home, he can be
a big late threat. (3) LIGHTFOOTEDLEGEND has rebounded from the occasional miscue this year and may do so
again tonight – use for 3rd/4th. (5) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM is just 1 for 15 this year and forced to move up
without the benefit of a victory – minor share only. (8) MANCLANE has left from outside posts before but seems
destined for a rough trip if he tries it tonight – wait for a better spot. Both (6) CAL MILES N SHELL and (7) IN
MY DREAMS seem unlikely to be able to have any impact from bad posts, against sharp inside foes.
RACE 5 – Good race: (6) LUCKY ARTIST A had good pace finishing 3 back (off a sick scratch) then was a sharp
front end winner in her last pair – she steps up another notch, but she’s a legitimate Open mare when on her game –
that 6-1 ML price makes her worth using on top. (2) MC ANGEL is the “x factor” – she’s enjoyed an incredible year
(started the season 10-7-2-0!), but has shown some wear and tear lately – she gets class relief here, goes with Lasix
for the 2nd time and may be primed for a big effort tonight...OR she may just be off her game now - we shall see! (1)
FAVORITE BEACH has done great work at Yonkers, compiling a 17-4-6-3 local slate – she won her last start (at
this same level), and goes from one outstanding barn to another tonight – remains a very real threat. (3) PURE
SILKY has been sharp for weeks, and was a winner off the claim in her last – definitely facing tougher now, but still
deserves plenty of respect. (4) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY hasn’t quite been at her best lately, and was just an “ok”2
nd in her last – still a threat, but there may be better value with others. (8) RACY ROXY A did good work here
earlier in the year but lands in a brutal spot returning from Saratoga. (7) EASY TO PLEASE has missed 3 weeks and
has her trainer listed to drive – probably not all that serious here. (5) HONEY LOVE has been regressing.
RACE 6 – (4) SUPER GIRL was just “ok” when she beat a NW5000 field here on 5/10 but her last two local starts
have been excellent, charging home for 2nd both weeks, from very tough spots – she catches a couple of shaky
favorites tonight, and may be in a spot to pick up a victory. (3) MIGHTHAVTIME N compiled a strong 46-9-5-11
slate Down Under, and looked solid in her U.S. qualifier– would be no surprise at all in her stateside debut (1) MISS
DOTTIE MAE was having a good year but wasn’t sharp at all in her last pair (after being scratched sick on 5/25) –
she’d be tough here if she shows up on her best game...but that’s a BIG “if”. (2) JIVE DANCING A won the
Matchmaker Consolation just a couple of months ago but started to go the other way soon after that – she’s another
desperately in need of a wake up call. (8) VIBRANCE took a couple of months off, won her PcD qualifier and then
her first start back as well – brutal spot for her local return, though! (7) ELISES DELIGHT has been pretty solid
lately but faces a tough road starting from Post 7. (5) SPORTS FLIX has been doing good work vs. lesser at Hoosier
recently – she was just 1 for 25 here last year, however, and that has us leaning towards others. (6) NITE TIME
DAL is good right now, but likely needs a better draw to contend at this higher level.
RACE 7 – MGM Grand Messenger Final, $225,000: (1) ARMADA HANOVER is winless in his 6 starts this year
but seems to end up right on the wire each time...including last week’s elimination – he doesn’t usually show speed
but Tetrick was able to hustle him away quickly at Chester 3 back, and should be able to get a good start tonight, as
well – chance to pull off the mild upset. (6) JANELLE GRANNY had no prayer from Post 10 in the NA Cup but
bounced back with a sharp mile in his Yonkers debut last week, used hard from Post 7 but still able to win his elim.
– he’ll surely be blasting again here, and looms a very dangerous player for the same connections that sent DUNKIN
our way. (4) HOWLENTHEHILLS was a perfect 5 for 5 this year coming into last week and was able to keep that
streak intact, despite some serious interference early on – he’d surely be no surprise here, especially since his barn
recently won this race with two OTHER sons of American Ideal (American Courage, and Pleaseletmeknow)! (5)
SWEET BEACH LIFE is a barnmate to #4 and just missed in his elim. last week to #6 – he may not be as handy as a
couple of the others in here, but a live trip puts him right in the mix. (3) LOUS WORLD finished crisply after
shaking free last week and may be able to rally for a piece here too, with some trip luck. (8) MISTER THREE O FI
VE held well for 3rd after being repelled last week but faces a tall task starting from all the way outside. (2) ESCAPE
TO AMERICA couldn’t sustain his bid last week and may be a notch below the top ones. (7) WISH YOU WELL
will really need things to fall apart up front to be able to make any noise from out here.
RACE 8 – MGM Yonkers Trot Final, $300,000: (1) SECURITY PROTECTED knocked heads with the best in the
division last year and banged out a strong 11-4-2-3 $354K season – he’s already 3 for 3 to begin his 3YO campaign,
and Tetrick knows him perfectly – faces some quality rivals, but still the one to beat. (3) BARGAIN made a break in
his seasonal debut but was all business in last week’s elimination, a dead game front end winner – he’s done good
work at Yonkers, gets a good draw, and certainly worth a look (with Gingras) at that 10-1 ML price. (2) SIR PINOC
CHIO showed potential in his 7 starts at 2 and has come back super at 3, finishing 1st or 2nd in all 6 of his starts – he
gets a great draw with our leading driver on board, and it would be nice to see this homebred find the winner’s circle
for long-time Yonkers supporters, the Athertons. (5) FLYING KRONOS S was making his first start of the year last
week and was a steady 4th in his elim. – should be tighter now, gets Dunn this week, and feels like a good one for
exotics. (8) SITUATIONSHIP had a bunch of good starts at 2, and has registered blowout wins in both 2024 starts –
he also gets stuck with the worst post, and did make a miscue here last year...would want a good price to use on top
from out here. (6) IM OUT has done good work all year and was a steady 3rd in last week’s elim. – will need some
trip luck to get it done from this spot, but is another that’s easy to root for with ownership’s strong ties to Yonkers.
(7) FLY BY was terrific in last week’s heartbreaking loss to #3 but tonight’s draw is brutal. (4) DUKE OF WALNER
seems a bit overmatched, though he does hail from top connections.
RACE 9 – (5) P L OSCAR has been tiring a bit lately but that’s vs. MUCH better than these – this certainly feels
like a field that he should be able to handle, and the only real concern is that he’s listed as racing without hopples
tonight (could just be a program error...watch for any changes). (1) BRAVE BY DESIGN was well backed here on
6/7 (returning to his favorite barn) but lost all chance with an early miscue – he made amends with last week’s front
end score (over a rival that won the next week), and looms the main danger, if #5 fails to deliver. (6) KASHA V was
better last week than his line looks, going from a “full leave” to a “full retreat”, but still finishing well at the end –
he’s listed at 20-1 ML, and a good one for longshot fans. (2) THE AMERICAN EAGLE returns off a win vs. easier
in NJ, and he’s had some success here in the past – may be a little cheap, but hails from connections that can never
be taken lightly. (8) PAPA DOC beat (much) easier in his last pair in PA, and has enjoyed success here in the past,
“when right” – not sure he can overcome the draw, though, even if on his game tonight. (3) STREET GOSSIP just
hasn’t been a threat since winning at the bottom level on 5/3 – minor share only. (7) THE LAST CHAPTER drops to
a very comfortable level but the draw may offset his best asset (speed), and he’s just not as good racing from off the
pace. (4) FULL RIGHTS moves up in class after failing multiple times vs. cheaper – just not sharp enough lately.
RACE 10 – Park MGM Filly Pace: (2) PEACE TALKS only won 2 starts as a 2YO but they were both here at YR,
including the NYSS Final (from Post 8) – she’s off to a terrific start at 3 so far, and looms the one to beat with the
good draw. (4) PONYNAMEDWILDFIRE had 2 excellent baby races last July but then went on the shelf until this
spring – she started her career off strong, including a close 2nd to the top choice in her first NYSS attempt – hard to
say if she’s leveled off or if there are valid excuses for her last couple of starts, and this may not be a bad week to
use her in exotics, at a nice price. (5) CAMERICAN had a strong $269K season as a 2YO, but she’s only been “ok”
so far at 3 – logical player with these, but may end up a bit overbet. (1) LEANNES CHOICE won 3 of 5 at 2, and
has so far picked up a trio of 2nds from her first 5 starts this year – she was 2nd to the top choice at Buffalo, and is a
logical one to include in exotics tonight. (3) FRESH LEGS was just 8-0-0-2 at 2 but has picked up three 2nds in 4
starts since returning at 3 – she may be a little cheaper than a few others, but still can contend for a piece from this
spot. (6) HUNTING HULA has been a steady NYSS filly but does figure to be hurt by the draw. (7) A FEW CHOIC
E WORDS rattled off 3 straight vs. easier but will have to prove she can hang with these better ones too.
RACE 11 – New York New York Mile, Division 2: (1) R MELINA made an untimely break in last year’s NYSS
Final but otherwise had an outstanding year, beating some of the best in her division – she took her first 3 starts to
start off her 2024 campaign, before losing by a neck at VD last week – the one to beat, but a very short price looms.
(4) DATE NIGHT HANOVER changed tactics last week and went to the top, let the top choice go past the half and
was right there in the hunt until the last few strides – might be next in line if #1 falters. (3) MISS I LA earned $100K
at 2 and has gotten off to a strong start so far at 3 – she won her local debut here last week, but was really just “ok” –
could be primed for a bigger effort tonight. (5) DRAW THE LINE earned six figures as a freshman and has picked
up a pair of wins from 5 starts to begin her 3YO season – may be a notch below a couple of the top ones, but a good
piece is still within reach. (2) IHAVEDREAM DE VIE had some good starts at 2 and has had mixed results so far at
3 – leaning towards others. Both (6) PISCO SOUR & (7) COCKTAILWITHAKICK hail from one of the top trotting
barns in the game, but are stepping up in class tonight while stuck with bad draws – tough assignments.
RACE 12 – (2) THE GRUFFALO was starting to click (after adding hopples) before a miscue 2 back – he trotted
home well from a no chance spot last week, and Dube takes him here over a couple of others – gets narrow nod in
the finale. (6) CRAZYLAND ended his 3YO campaign strong then came back even sharper as a 4YO (5 months
later),winning his first 2 starts before finishing just behind some classy rivals in his last pair – major threat here. (5)
TOP ME OFF comes in “two” versions and we’re certainly seeing the “good” one right now – he’s sharp enough to
handle the class jump right now, but may not get as good a trip as the top pair – consider if the price is right. (1) SWI
SS HOUSE ONFIRE may need to be in cheaper to contend for the top spot but the rail draw definitely puts him in
play for a decent piece. (4) BLACK TIE BASH is usually good for some late trot, and isn’t a bad choice for 3rd/4th in
exotics. (3) CREATIVE VENTURE has just been “ok” lately, and likely looking at only minor spoils against these.
(7) BONTONI DEGATO S is pretty good right now but figures to have a hard time getting in play from out here –
keep an eye for next week, when he may be getting some more class relief. (8) VALI HANOVER moves up in class
after failing to close from a similar spot last week.