RACE 1 - (7) BONDI SHAKE N rallied nicely for 2nd (at Fhd.) in his U.S. debut then wired a field there
in his next start - shipped in to YR last week and charged home from 3rd over to pass all the leaders, only
to get outkicked home by a very promising AmericanlightningN - no luck with the draw once again, but if
Siegelman can work out a decent trip, he may be able to come out on top. (3) LINCOLN BOULEVARD
was a close 3rd here on 2/1 followed by a trip of good tries in PA - added Lasix for his last at Fhd., but lost
any real chance when parked the mile - legitimate contender here with a better trip. (8) UNCONTROLLAB
LE wasn't bad at all last week in what should serve as a useful tightener off the layoff - may not be able to
get in play from out here but since he'll be a decent price, he's worth including underneath. (1) DINNER
PARTY qualified nicely, but fits the bottom class and is entered here vs. a tougher NW4 group - may
consider using underneath, but would hesitate to use on top in his career debut. (4) BRAZEN BRAZILIAN
squandered a very live trip last week, but may not really like racing off the pace that way - has used ground
saving trips to pick up smaller pieces many times in the past, and may be able to do that here too. (2) DOC
TOR BB won 3 of 4 in PA to close out his 2YO season, but hasn't finished well (so far) since recently
returning at 3 - leaning towards others. (6) SAUVIGNON BLUECHIP hasn't been sharp lately, and will
need a wake up call to have any serious say tonight...particularly from Post 6. (5) A B COLLINS hasn't
looked sharp since returning from the layoff.
RACE 2 - MGM Rewards Gents, Leg #3: (1) PERFECTBOY HANOVER came up just shy the past 2
weeks to the suddenly razor sharp SARANAC BLUE CHIP - avoids that foe this week, draws best, and it's
his race to lose (at what figures to be a very short price). (5) BOTTLE ROCKET was a solid 2nd to the
odds on choice in his YR debut, then was a close 3rd last week into a :27.3 final quarter (incorrectly listed
in the program as :27) - clearly very good right now, but he's also just 1 for 24 lifetime, and spots the top
choice a post edge - main danger? (2) SPORTS SECTION raced better than expected in the first leg when
he rallied for 3rd at 22-1, but couldn't last on the front end last week as the 9/5 choice - one to include in
exotics. (3) RHODENA ROAD started off his local career with 4 wins and a 2nd but has really leveled off
since then - disappointed with a first over try last week, but may do better with an easier trip tonight. (7)
SAMSON BLUE CHIP disappointed 2 back but that mile is sandwiched between a pair of decent efforts -
would have liked his chances for a piece a bit more from a better post. (4) MAJOR SHOW added Lasix last
week but lost any chance with an early miscue - seems below the main players, regardless. (6) STOP
STARING weakened in his last 2 starts upstate, then had no late kick here in his last - waiting for better
signs.
RACE 3 - (4) LETTUCERIPRITAA just reversed form on 3/4 when he crushed the bottom claimers, but
proved it was no fluke when he bumped up to 20s the next week and buried them too - clearly the 12YO is
feeling mighty good right now, and we'll stick with him tonight....against the 30s! (1) MARTY MONKHO
USER A may be a little off his best game right now but he goes 8 hole to rail, and is likely looking at a
good trip tonight -use in exotics. (2) MARINER SEELSTER is winless in 8 starts so far this year but the
13YO has been 2nd five times, including last start (against the red hot VENIER SEELSTER) - very logical
player from this inside slot. (6) JOJOS PLACE was used harder last week than his line might suggest, and
he can be forgiven for tiring a bit in the stretch - could easily rebound with a big one tonight (especially
with the drop back down to 30s), and is definitely one to include in exotics. (5) ITSGOODTOBEDAKING
seems a little off form lately, but his (sharp) connections keep him at this level, and he may rebound with a
better effort - ok for a small piece. (7) MAJESTIC KIWI N was doing excellent for his current connections
after being claimed for $15K on 1/14 but he continued to move up off losses, and definitely wasn't as good
last week - starts to drop again, so we'll see if he can perk back up. (8) BEVANS CULLEN N has been very
popular at the claim box despite only one win so far this year - dropping back down to 30s should help
tonight, but Post 8 definitely will not. (3) AVATAR J just looked completely disinterested for most of his
past 2 miles.
RACE 4 - MGM Rewards Gents, Leg #3: (2) HIGH BALLER showed a "meh" qualifier returning from the
layoff for a new barn but then turned in a seriously eye-catching mile, rushing up first over to challenge the
leader on the final turn, then going on by that one into the teeth of a :27.3 final quarter (the final charted
time should be 1:53.3, not 1:53) - this is a well matched field tonight, but anything close to that mile stamps
him as the one to beat. (4) PHOENIX OF FLUZZY was a sharp winner (at 1/5) in the first leg, but made a
very costly miscue early on last week (also as the odds on choice) - IF he behaves, he'll be a serious player
once again. (3) SARANAC BLUE CHIP was a (DH) winner 3 back at 54-1, won again at 5-1 the next
week, then was able to make it 3 in row in his last, prevailing as the 1/2 choice - hard to ignore him in his
current raging form. (6) MAKIN SOME NOISE came up 2nd best to the top one last week despite pacing
home in :27.4 himself - he's 10-7-3-0 to start his career and obviously deserves respect...but he has several
speed types inside of him tonight, and we'll see how he does if forced to race from further off the pace. (1)
SAULSBROOK HERO just didn't function 2 back but rebounded in his last with a long rally, just missing
by a nose- any kind of hot pace helps his chances (5) BARRYWHITE HANOVER has been very consistent
lately, but he's another that may be hurt by the abundance of speed in here - at least he'll be a big price. (8)
DANCE IT OUT has been a player almost every week for a long time, but will be coming from way out of
it tonight - not a bad one to consider for longshot fans. (7) COUNTER OFFER seems a bit below these.
RACE 5 - MGM Rewards Gents, Leg #3: (2) FLIGHT ONEFORTYSIX made a break in the back in his
first local try but stayed pacing last week and rallied well at the end to be a close 4th - he'll be a big price
here, and may be worth a stab. (4) BET ON BLAKE was a solid winner 3 starts back, then had good pace
from an impossible spot in his next - got used VERY hard a couple of times in his last and was able to hang
on by a nose....the one to beat, but he'll also be a short price. (1) BALI BEACH sat a patient 3rd off battling
leaders last week and finished up well to be a close 2nd - another nice trip could land him another good
share tonight. (7) CONFIDENCE MAN was sent off at 21-1 last week but was used VERY aggressively,
ultimately weakening in the stretch after battling hard - he'll probably be handled more conservatively
tonight, but may be able to rally late for a piece, at a price. (3) SELECT FRIDAY enjoyed a nice trip in his
local debut and was able to rally for the show spot - we'll see if he can be an even bigger threat in his 2nd
try. (6) JET ACE landed in a softer division last week and was able to prevail, after an aggressive steer
from Bongiorno - this is a much tougher spot, and he may be looking at a smaller share this time. (5)
BORN A REBEL gets a bit of post relief, but does seem a notch below a few of the main players - will
need to up his game to be a player tonight. (8) HES GONNA GETYA draws Post 8 after failing to threaten
in the first 2 legs - seems capable of better, but this is a tough spot.
RACE 6 - (4) OZONE BLUE CHIP bumps up to 40s tonight off the claim and while he's generally better
at the $30K level, he's simply very sharp right now, and there aren't too many "real" 40s in here - gets the
call to take another for his new connections. (6) LOUIE LOUIE is also moving up in class but looked
mighty good winning off the claim last week - can be a big threat tonight too. (8) MY MIND IS MADEUP
was sent off at 33-1 last week, swung FIVE WIDE from the back to the final turn and passed them all in the
lane, except for the short priced winner...adding his name to the growing list of horses that improve
dramatically upon entering this small, but very successful barn - looking at another tough spot tonight but at
20-1 ML, certainly worth including on some tickets. (3) MAJOR CROCKER A has been sharp for several
starts, and was good again last week for new connections - have to respect his chances to be a player from
this spot. (7) ROCK LIGHTS was able to hang on to beat the bottom level off the layoff on 2/15, lacked
pop in his next, was scratched sick after that but did rebound with a solid 3rd in his last - tough post, but ok
for a piece, at a price. (1) TOPVILLE OLYMPIAN was scratched sick on 12/6 then on the shelf until
qualifying (twice) in March - guessing he'll need a start, but we shall see (5) WAR DAN DELIGHT N is
just 1 for 40 at Yonkers, and does seem a bit cheap for these. (2) SEZANA N is a mare entered against male
claimers....entry error?
RACE 7 - (2) MYSWEETBOYMAX was a nice 3YO, banking $210K despite only one win - his last start
of the season (right here at YR) he blasted to the top from Post 8, and came up 2nd best to RED RIGHT
HAND - who quickly went on to become an Open pacer -- has a couple of useful NJ preps, and we'll give
him the nod over a couple of tough local hard hitters. (3) IMOUTTHEDOOR has done lots of good work at
The Hilltop, sporting a 9-4-3-1 local slate - showed a new dimension last week when he rallied very nicely
from 8th to 4th, and looms a very live player again tonight. (4) HIGH ST CORRIDOR is another with an
impressive local slate (10-4-4-1) - he's been hitting on all cylinders for a while, and belongs on your tickets
tonight. (6) HOPNROLL HEAVEN returned from the layoff for a new barn with an excellent try for 3rd -
could easily be a threat tonight, but definitely is a bit of a disadvantage (post-wise) against his main rivals.
(1) DA GHETTO WIZARD ended up with a tougher trip than he would have liked last week and can be
forgiver for tiring a bit - worth including on the bottom of exotics. (7) GAMBLING ADDICTION fits well
enough with these but is looking at a tough trip from out here - wait for a better spot. (5) VEL MR NICE
GUY really fell apart into the stretch last week, losing action badly (though not listed as a "break") - hard to
like off that performance. (8) CANTSTOPLYING draws Post 8 off the layoff - just observing for now.
RACE 8 - (2) PYRO dropped to this level last start and took no prisoners, airing it out on the front end in a
sizzling 1:51 victory - gets to stay in the same class tonight and assuming he doesn't self destruct, the result
will likely be the same. (5) NOCTURNAL BLUECHIP dropped down to NW10000 last week, hit the top
from Post 7 and was able to pace away from 'em in the lane - double jumps in class for tonight but he can
handle it - use underneath. (1) NVESMENT BLUECHIP just missed 2 back then was 2nd best to repeat
winner PRETTY HANDSOME last week - will be tracking from close up tonight, and he's another with a
decent chance to land somewhere on the ticket. (6) DANCIN DRAGON finished 4th behind the top choice
last week, but really wasn't bad - he's capable of better, and may be able to add some value to the exotics
tonight. (8) TWIN B TUFFENUFF is another double-jumping off a win last week and Brennan will
probably look to at least improve position at the start - has plenty of back class, but not sure this guy is on
his best game right now. (3) GENIUS MAN was better in his last than the line suggests, but he's been away
for 3 weeks, and that may hurt his chances in what figures to be a pretty swift mile. (7) BENHOPE RULZ
N has actually held his form pretty well after bumping up to these higher classes - he's in line for class drop
next week, though, and may just go conservative from this outside slot. (4) WINDSUN RICKY drops from
the Open, but MAY not quite be ready to do any real damage...even against these.
RACE 9 - Tough race: (7) LIFEONTHEBEACH A takes a nice drop from the 50s where he hardly
embarrassed himself - may be able to leave in here (despite the bad draw), and that 10-1 ML price does
make him seem worth using. (6) HERRRICKROOSEVELT N has been earning his keep by racing very
conservatively, then finishing strong for a small piece - perhaps with tonight's class drop, Zeron can take a
chance on racing him a bit more aggressively? (3) ROCK N TONY was claimed for $30K last week and
should fit this class very well - barn seems to have cooled a bit from earlier this year, but this guy is still
worth a look against these. (1) AINTNOBETTOR A was hugely disappointing as the 2/5 choice last week,
but he's always been a horse that prefers an "easy" trip - definitely could make amends from the pole, but
don't fall in love if the price is too short again. (5) ROLL WITH JR has won 3 of his last 4, and was wiped
out in the other - steps up to face tougher here, but would hardly be a surprise in his current form. (2)
SANTAFES COACH was a winner in his last two (vs. cheaper), but was scratched from his last (traffic
issues) and has now missed 3 weeks - maybe a small piece? (4) SEEUINNASHVILLE A has some "ok"
recent tries but is 0 for 38 over the last 2 years, and hard to consider for more than a small piece. (8)
NOWHERE CREEK was well back at 65-1 last week, and now draws Post 8.
RACE 10 - (2) CAN B PERFECT seems to have appreciated the freshening as he qualified back nicely,
then kicked home with plenty of pace for 3rd in his first start back - drops, moves inside, and could be the
one to beat in his 2nd start off the layoff. (6) STANFORD COURT had his 2022 return delayed by bridge
traffic on 3/11, but he should be ready for action tonight - the classy Ohio bred qualified sharply for his
new connections, and could be the main danger in his YR debut. (1) MACINTOSH N was in a bit too
tough vs. the 50s but should fit nicely with these, especially from the rail- include in exotics. (3) LUCIANO
N has a 2nd and a 3rd from his 3 starts since returning from the layoff, and is another that figures to have a
good chance at a piece. (4) DON DOMINGO N was able to knock off the bottom class last time with a
good trip, from the pole - was scratched sick from his next, however, and comes into tonight off 3 weeks-
leaning towards others. (7) RETOUR AU JEU had a nice wake up call in that win 3 back but his lines
before AND after that start are less than stellar - prefer others. (5) MISTER REBBILY A was terrific here
in 2020 but last year was more of a struggle - has been away for 8 months, and the guess is that he'll need a
start (or two). (8) WARDAN EXPRESS A is the outsider....both literally and figuratively.
RACE 11 - (2) FEELIN RED HOT crushed the 50s twice before being claimed on 2/22 - tackled better the
next start for her new connections and came up 2nd best to the currently razor sharp Mcmarkle Sparkle -
drops back in for the $50K tag tonight, and she'll have a good chance to outrun these too. (1) MILLWOOD
BONNIE has been bouncing from barn to barn and holding her from nicely - looking at a nice trip tonight,
with a good chance to be there at the end for a good piece. (5) CHUPPAH ON flew home from last at the
top of the lane last week to be close 3rd at 74-1....the second big bomb to race super for this barn last week
(MY MIND IS MADEUP being the other) - no reason she can't grab another good chunk tonight. (3) WOO
DMERE SKYROLLER reverted to her "hard to drive" form last week, giving Bartlett fits and STILL
almost coming out on top - surprised to see her right back in the box, but will have to assume some
adjustments have been made - include in exotics. (6) SLY ELEANOR N landed on a good trip last week
and charged home to score the upset - will need another live trip if she hopes to be a player again tonight.
(4) TALL POPPY N has been racing "ok", grabbing small pieces - needs to be a bit sharper if she hopes to
have a bigger impact. (8) BALFAST N draws a LOT of bad posts and that's what happened again tonight -
often struggles to get involved from these spots. (7) POPPY DRAYTON N was just no good at all last
week, and now gets stuck outside.
RACE 12 - (3) SHNEONUCRZYDIAMND A is as unreliable as they come, but this is the kind of spot
where he can thrive....IF he's in the right mood -- since many of his barnmates are good now, we'll look for
him to bring it tonight, and beat these. (8) PICARD A bottomed out last week chasing the blistering pace so
we'll give him a pass - if the tote board suggests that he's live tonight, he's worth using in exotics. (5)
EDDARD HANOVER is hard to consider on top (0 for 15 at YR last 3 years), and he's one of the few
horses in this barn NOT really thriving - that being said, this spot is easy enough for him to at least grab a
share. (1) J B MAUNEY has more than enough ABILITY to be a big threat here, but he's often his own
worst enemy - consider him if the price is decent, but he's a tough one to ever back at a short price. (2)
HES ELECTRIC has a poor local win % and is a little on the cheap side - that being said, the good draw
does at least put him in the mix for a small piece. (4) HEAVENLY SOUND is 1 for his last 25 here at YR,
but that win did come at this level (back in Dec.) - maybe a small piece? (6) PROVEN DESIRE had some
life finishing last week but he's 1 for 32 here (last 3 years), and just ONE 3rd from his last 17 local starts!
(7) PARTY WHIP didn't finish well in his last pair and now lands outside.