RACE 1 – (6) REAL LADY SADIE has been “ok” facing much better 25s in her last 3 starts and now drops back
down to the level she beat on 5/14 – she’ll probably be a “fair” price from this spot, and we’ll give her the narrow
edge. (4) ROLL WITH SHORTY can be more aggressive tonight and she does have 4 victories this year – very
logical threat! (8) DANDYS SHOWTIME has upped her game lately and picked up a win and a 2nd from her last 3
starts – she could face some difficulty from Post 8, however, and that 2-1 ML listing does seem a bit too low. (3)
WHOLE LOTTA LUCK may have been able to make some stretch noise last week if not for a costly final turn
miscue – could be worth a look tonight at what figures to be a big price. (1) THATS A HUGE BEACH moves to a
barn that had been winning regularly with these “formless” horses for a long time...but the trainer has definitely
cooled off considerably over the last few weeks, and that instant improvement may not be so automatic right now –
at least she’s 20-1 ML for those wanting to jump on board. (2) AINTNOHOLLABACKGRL has failed to threaten in
the majority of her starts this year – minor share only. (7) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX has 14 starts this year and yet
to be 1st or 2nd. (5) ROCKFORD PEACH just seems a bit overmatched at this $20K level.
RACE 2 – (3) ROCK DIAMONDS N is the reigning king of this class, having won 3 in a row – he’ll be a very
short price (again), but clearly the one to knock off. (4) MICKY GEE N will come alive one of these weeks and
bring his best effort (and beat these – but since he’ll likely be the 2nd choice here, it’s probably not the greatest week
to hop on board, hoping for the mild upset. (6) REIGNING DEO got VERY good for a few starts but was very
disappointing last week, sitting the cones with no offer at all – at least he should be a decent price here, if seeking an
alternative to the favorite. (2) CAVIART SARGENT throws a good one at times, and usually at a good price (see
last week) – never a bad one to use underneath. (5) MACH N CHEESE drops in for a tag after a couple of lackluster
efforts – seems a little risky at the moment. (1) FIZZING N feels more like a “field filler” at this $60K level.
RACE 3 – (2) PLEASURE SEEKER has hit board in 4 straight and 5 of her last 6 – she already has 6 wins this year
(4 locally), and doesn’t figure to be the betting favorite – we’ll give her top billing. (4) TYRA MAKES BANK cut
the mile and came up 2nd best in her local debut (for a new (top) barn) then was able to get it done on the front end
last week – legitimate threat to repeat, but also likely to be overbet. (5) EVAS SPORTS CZECH folded on the front
end last week but may just prefer to race from off the pace – she used to be camera shy but already has 4 YR wins
this year...never a bad value play. (3) BETTORHIGHLIGHT N was an even 3rd off an easy trip last time – chance
for another small piece with a similarly easy trip. (1) PINK RUBY throws some odd efforts at times but does like to
win races – last week’s “scratched injured” does make her a bit of a question mark for tonight, though. (6) WHATIN
EEDISAMAN was claimed for $25K on 4/5, beat the 50s the next week but soon started to tail off, and now drops
down to 20s after missing a month – definitely some red flags here! (8) BROOKDALE JESSIE will be coming from
last but she did rally for 3rd from a bad spot last week – never a bad bomb for the bottom of tris and supers.
(7) BLUEBIRD GRAF couldn’t overcome a tough trip last week and faces an even tougher one from Post 7.
RACE 4 – (3) CAPTIVATE HANOVER had an outstanding 2023 season and is off to a great start in ’24 – would
normally “love” his chances from this spot, but note that he DID look home free last week only to get nailed near the
wire...he’s still the top choice, but with at least a bit of caution. (7) JOEMIKIYOURSOFINE banked $126K as a
3YO and has come back super at 4, hitting board in all 3 starts at The Swamp (and picking up a fresh 1:49 mark in
his 2nd start of the year) – not sure he can get in play from this bad spot, but a big enough price makes him worth
considering. (2) NIGHT HAWK was sinless in a rough 4YO campaign but has been doing much better at 5, posting
a 15-3-4-3 record so far – he’s held his own with good ones recently, and would be no surprise at all. (1) SHAZAM
BLUE CHIP has been terrific since being claimed for $15K a while back...but he’s yet to produce a WIN – still a
great one to use underneath. (5) SPLASH BROTHER finished with pace last week but does seem to need to be in
easier these days to be a threat for the top spot (4) REAL WILLEY has gone some big efforts this year but is another
that seems better suited with easier. (6) BLANK STARE will look better with a drop to NW10000 next week.
RACE 5 – (2) LARJON LEAH was sharp before the 5/21 claim then stepped up in class and crushed the field (for
her new connections) the next week – a similar effort would make her very tough tonight...but the 3 weeks off since
that victory does give at least a little pause. (5) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL recently won 3 in a row here but like many
of her barnmates, has cooled off a bit since then – her last effort WAS solid (2nd best), and she could be a very live
player tonight. (1) ON THE MONEY GB can get steppy at times but she tends to smooth out eventually and does
have 3 wins since late April – deserves plenty of respect from the pole. (7) DEVILISH DREAMS was our pick
dropping in for a tag last week but she was scratched injured – drops right back in to go (good sign?), but also lands
a horrible post – maybe if the price is juicy enough? (8) ALWAYS BE CITY raced much better in her 2nd local start,
going WITHOUT Lasix – might have listed her a bit higher tonight if not for the brutal draw. (3) CORAL BELLA
hasn’t been a threat here in a long time but was an even 4th last week, and draws well enough to at least consider
underneath. (4) COALFORDSNSHINE GB picked up a win 2 back but vs. much cheaper, and over a mare that
never wins – she’s struggled in too many at THIS level. (6) SHES NEVER WRONG ships in with good Stga. form
but vs. much easier – may struggle against these tougher mares.
RACE 6 – (1) SHOTGUN PERSUASION was getting a barn and driver change last week but still ignored in the
wagering at 39-1 – she left from the outside, worked out a pocket trip, popped out to 3/4s and paced right on by,
winning like a 3/5 shot...obviously her price will plummet tonight, but she DOES have a solid chance to repeat! (5)
SUNSET SOPH doesn’t always get involved but she does have a couple of wins this season, and a good price makes
her worth a look. (7) PRINCESS ARONA came into her last off a trio of 2nd place finishes but wasn’t up to the first
over trip at all – she moves from the rail to Post 7 now, so make sure to get a pretty good price if looking for her to
rebound tonight. (2) TERACITA has been “meh” overall and outright empty last week – she’s not “impossible”
here, but that 9/5 ML price seems way too low! (3) TUAPEKA JESSIE N would be hard to like “on paper”, but she
has looked a little bit better (subtly) in her last couple – ok bomb for exotics. (3) LYONS MIKI has been struggling
lately, and her overall local slate isn’t much better. (6) WESTERN ROSIE is just 1 for 24 at YR and 0 for 14 the last
2 years – minor spoils only. (8) ITTY BITTY hasn’t been a serious threat for weeks but still takes $$ every week –
at least the price should finally go up!
RACE 7 – (4) PURE SILKY has turned in a trio of sharp efforts (her last line is incorrect, but was definitely a sharp
try), and now gets post relief after being claimed last week – we’ll give her the slight edge over some pretty sharp
foes. (1) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL was an excellent 2nd dropping in for the $50K tag 2 back but wasn’t nearly as
sharp last week – if that “good” version shows back up tonight, she can be very tough from this spot. (6) IDEALINF
UN came to life with a big effort for 2nd three back, then followed that up with a pair of impressive victories – she
may be the sharpest of all, but also has to contend with the tough post. (3) ELISES DELIGHT is one of several from
the barn that have really perked up lately – forgive her last (no chance 8 hole) and look for another sharp try tonight
– at a good price. (5) PARADISE ROCK L is having a good year and has hit board in 5 straight – she catches a very
sharp field, however, and MAY be a notch below a few of the others right now. (2) NUTTINBUTTHEBEST has had
an excellent year, but does show some signs of tailing– leaning more towards others here. (8) TWIST LITTLE GIRL
N ships in from Canada in fine form, but gets stuck all the way outside. (7) BADDITUDE hasn’t looked the same
since the sick scratch on 5/14.
RACE 8 – (4) DP REALORDEAL was an even 4th for his new barn last week – this may be a spot where Brennan
can look to be more aggressive, though he can do damage from off the pace as well – one of a few with a legitimate
chance in here. (1) CASINO ACTION N was well backed for his U.S. debut and rallied well for 3rd – took no $$ and
just toured the oval from Post 8 in his next but opened with $$ last week, and was able to parlay a perfect trip into
his first stateside victory – has to be respected here, even with the slight class bump. (3) BENHOPE RULZ N trailed
all the way from Post 8 last week, likely in anticipation of tonight’s class drop – gets a good draw, and should be
able to be a very live player. (5) SLING SHOCK drops a notch but also has a few solid competitors to his inside – he
has a chance here, but insist on a fair price if using on top. (7) WALKINSHAW N is good right now, but does figure
to be coming from well out of it – may have to settle for a smaller share tonight. (2) MY CARBON COPY N rarely
wins, and even his good pieces usually come vs. easier – didn’t fire at all last week with his owner on board. (8) GA
MBLINGTERROR was surprisingly sharp 2 back (aggressive try for 2nd off a month) but was no threat last week
and now gets stuck with Post 8, up in class. (6) EMINEM HANOVER seems to have leveled off after a few good
recent starts – may need easier.
RACE 9 – (1) MY ULTIMATE BYRON A has the misfortune of having to face the insanely sharp POUND FOR
POUND 3 straight starts and did well to pick up a pair of 2nds and a 3rd– was in a tough spot (in a good field) last
week but lands in a much better scenario for tonight – one of several with a chance in this wide open affair. (3) SHA
KESPEARE had some struggles at times this year but he’s good right now– if things get testy up front, he may have
a chance to trip out and score the upset. (4) GREG THE LEG finally was able to work out a good trip for himself
last week and was a solid 2nd behind the sharp SAVE AMERICA– hard to predict his trip for tonight, but he’ll be a
threat if it’s a good one. (2) MIKITEEN has stepped up his game since the recent barn change, picking up a pair of
2nds and a win – if he works out another good trip (pocket last 3), he can be right in the hunt once more. (5) SANTA
NA HANOVER definitely fits with these, but does have four legitimate players to his inside – still worth using if the
price is generous enough. (6) ADAM CROCKER A turned things around after joining this barn a few months back
and already has 8 wins this year – may have trouble finding a manageable trip from THIS spot, however. (7) ALAB
AMAJAMMA ships in sharp from PA but the 4YO lands in a brutal spot – prefer to just watch, for now. (8) MARL
BANK is the outsider, both literally and figuratively.
RACE 10 – (4) MIDNIGHT THUNDER was bothered (by the eventual winner) when quarter moving last week, got
pressed very hard from the half and only gave way grudgingly late – he already has a couple of wins here this year,
and doesn’t figure to be favored tonight – good value play. (3) RENAISSANCE DEO started his Yonkers career
with 4 straight wins, and then picked up 2nds in 3 of his next 4 starts – the one to beat, but also a pretty short price
looming. (8) ENDOFSTORY wasn’t as sharp in his local debut as he was in NJ, but he was used hard in a strong
field – he should be able to make his presence felt here, even from Post 8. (1) RAYRAY was never close from Post 8
last week but he had a few “sneaky ok” tries just before that – guessing he’ll be better tonight – maybe even for a
piece. (5) DE LA HOYA HANOVER won his last 2 overnight starts, sandwiched around a trio of PA stakes races –
he does seem a bit below the top trio, but a small slice could be possible. (6) FANTOME EN JOIE has a bunch of
solid local tries but wasn’t sharp at all last week, dull at the start and never grabbing the bit after that – he could
rebound, but the poor draw could limit him, even then. (2) PINE BUSH ITALIANO has been better out of town
recently but his 25-0-0-1 local slate is hard to ignore. (7) HURRIKANE HUNTER left at long odds last week and at
least got out of the way of the actual contenders at the half – certainly hard to like his chances from Post 7, tonight.
RACE 11 – Tough race: (4) TWIN B HEART THROB just missed in his last 2 local starts to a couple of classy
competitors (SEMI TOUGH, and LOUS SWEETREVENGE) – he’s won his share of local starts in the past, and
catches a field with some question marks – worth a play here, if the price is solid. (6) METAL MAN is off to a slow
start this year, but he does add Lasix for tonight – not a fan of the 5/2 ML price, but would consider using if the odds
turn out decent. (5) BRUTALLYHANDSOME A endured a brutal trip last week but somehow was still 4th, despite
being out every step of the way – he may be on the cheaper side, but that 12-1 ML price is definitely tempting. (1)
SPORTY M THREE had a great form spree last year that carried him up to the top levels – he tailed dramatically for
a while, then rebounded with a series of solid tries, vs. some more modest competition – he qualified back nicely
after a couple of months off, and perhaps that vacation will serve him well – possibility. (7) LEVINE has struggled
to find the winner’s circle this year but has picked up plenty of good pieces along the way – wouldn’t hesitate to use
him in exotics, at a big price (2) AFLAME HANOVER was a pretty nice horse when a bit younger, but may be
more comfortable vs. a bit easier these days – maybe underneath? (3) SOHO LENNON A has nearly $900K on his
card but it’s going to be rough for the 14YO to get to $1M before mandatory retirement – very sharp looking
qualifier, but hard to say if he’ll be sharp enough for the first start of his farewell campaign. (8) SHADOW CAT
lands all the way outside and that’s going to be tough.
RACE 12 – (3) ICACO HANOVER was a very sharp 2nd in his local debut then followed that up with an excellent
win last week, making several moves and still dead game for the victory – we’ll stay on board. (1) SINBAD N had a
much easier trip than the top choice last week but was still unable to outgame him at the end – needs to find more if
he hopes to knock him off tonight. (2) MIDNIGHT NATION has been a steady player here – the good draw puts
him in the picture for a good piece tonight. (7) FIREARM paced a solid final 3/8ths last week for 4th but gets another
bad draw for tonight – likely looking at only another smaller slice. (6) SURFRIDER was dismal in his last couple
but adds Lasix tonight and that may explain things a bit – minor share? (8) KID FROM THE BRONX has yet to get
untracked this year and another horrible draw isn’t going to help his cause – wait for a better spot. (5) KNOCKIN
OUT probably needs an easier spot to be effective. EURO STEP seems badly overmatched at the moment.