RACE 1 - (4) PACE N PRIDE N steps up seeking his 3rd in a row and seems sharp enough to pull it off
against these - he should enjoy a tactical edge over his biggest threat tonight, and that could help him get
his picture taken....again. (3) THE REAL ONE landed on a live trip last week and mega-classy 13YO knew
just what to do with it - he gets a rare catch driver for tonight (Lachance has a late race at Chester), but the
driving strategy will likely be the same...and that MAY leave him with a little too much work to do when
they turn for home. (1) B LIKE CRUISER figures to be much closer to the action and as long as he isn't
over-used early on, that should put him in play for a good piece of this. (2) PURPLE POET returns from a
short stay at Plainridge and this field is well within his comfort zone - he's another that can be close at the
end IF the trip goes his way. (5) LUCIANO N remains winless on the year but he was 2nd or 3rd in 9 of his
13 starts this year - never a bad one for the bottom of tris and supers. (6) RHODENA ROAD woke up from
a long dull stretch with that win 3 back (over cheaper) but has been unable to build off that - tough post for
tonight, as well. (7) HEEZ OURPERSEUS N hasn't been better than 3rd in his 8 U.S. starts - hard to see
him threatening from all the way out here.
RACE 2 - (5) DIVISION BELL had a couple of "meh" outings before finding his form and beating the 20s
on 4/28 - was very sharp in crushing the 25s the next week then raced super again vs. the 30s in his last,
coming up 2nd best to a very sharp POINTOMYGRANSON - may not get the easiest of trips tonight, but
he's still the one to beat. (3) REAL LUCKY N had been invisible for a long time but suddenly came to life
in NJ with that amateur race victory 2 back, followed by last week's convincing follow up win - the 11YO
won 8X last year, and seems to be feeling pretty good right now. (6) BRACKLEY BEACH will need some
trip luck from Post 7 but he's a good fit with these, and that 15-1 ML price makes him worth considering
for exotics. (1) OURRHYTHMNBLUES N was sent off at 3/5 last week despite dropping from 40s to 30s
right off the claim...and the red flags were certainly correct, as he backed through the field after trying to
cut the mile - hard to back right now, even if his price drifts up. (4) KEYSTONE DASH used a perfect trip
in a soft field to pick up his first win of the year last week - perhaps he can build off that, but we're not
ready to hop on his team vs. the 30s just yet. (2) MONTY MONO was winless on the year before finally
beating the 15s in PA last week - the big jump to 30s may not be the best move for him right now.
RACE 3 - Good race: (6) MILLWOOD BONNIE N has been away for 3 weeks but it may just be a case of
not being able to get in - she's won 7 of her 9 local starts this year (with one 2nd), and has been battling
these types for weeks - we'll give her the edge, even with the tough draw. (1) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY's
last 3 starts at this level produced a win, and a 2nd and 3rd just behind the top choice - she would seem to
be the main danger, and may be able to come out on top with her post advantage. (2) TECHYS ANGEL A
went a big mile last week despite a tough trip - the good draw may help her grab an easy trip...and that may
land her a share of this. (3) CHERYLS SHADOW has been terrific since returning as a 4YO, and gets a
pass for her last (when REALLY roughed up) - an easier trip could put her right back into the mix here. (7)
MAN DONTFORGET ME benefited from a beautiful trip last week & picked up her 3rd win of the season
- she fits with these for sure, but the terrible draw may leave her waiting for a better spot. (4) UPTOWN
HANOVER probably needs a very good trip to be a player with these, and that may not be in the cards
tonight - make sure to get a good price if considering her for exotics. (5) COMMANDER CATHY N would
look much better one level down...where she may find herself after tonight.
RACE 4 - (6) GRATIAN HANOVER will always be remembered as the horse that instantly took his
owner from working in the marketing department to becoming one of the leading trainers in the nation - the
11YO has clearly lost a step or three, but he lands in a very soft spot tonight and it may be time for an
aggressive attempt...and he may be up for it! (5) TWIN B RAPTOR was out of it after an early miscue in
his local debut but he was sharp across the river in the start before that - eligible to rebound tonight, and the
price may even be decent. (8) ON THE VIRG raced well in his last pair and might have been the top choice
had he not drawn so poorly- would still at least consider if the price is long enough. (2) GOTHIC ROCK
folded badly last week but that often happens when he tries to cut the mile - may get a much better result
tonight racing from off the pace...and is worth considering for exotics. (1) SILAS SEELSTER has yet to hit
board in 6 starts this year but an easy trip may help him take home a small piece of this. (4) ROCK
LIGHTS is a tough call - he finally came to life with a good one 3 back then raced well in his next start too
- he reverted to his lesser form in his last, however, and it's hard to predict what we'll get from him tonight.
(7) LYONS LIBERTY could probably make some noise against these from a better post but he's winless in
his 20 local starts, and hard to get excited about from Post 7. (3) SHADOWS PHANTASY N would
certainly be a surprise as he makes his Yonkers debut.
RACE 5 - (1) GENIUS MAN got has been sliding down the class ladder lately, finally got some post relief
last week and came up with a big try, finishing 2nd best to THE REAL ONE - he gets to call the shots
tonight, and that stamps him as the one to beat. (6) HURRIKANEKINGJAMES has been solid overall vs.
30s and 40s and while he exits a very sharp barn, he lands with our highest % trainer - could be the main
foe, and may even be a decent price...belongs on your tickets. (4) BETTER B SWIFT was 13-0-0-0 here
this year before picking up that victory last week - we'll see if he can keep heading in the right direction,
and maybe grab a piece tonight as well. (3) HES ELECTRIC gets a pass for last week as aggressive speed
tries are definitely not his thing - he did rally for the upset victory 2 back, and may be able to rally for a
piece tonight...with an easy trip. (7) ALTA BLUES A was used hard last week and raced very well for 2nd -
tough spot tonight, but a quick start (and good trip) could land him somewhere in the exotics. (2) ROSE
RUN X CON hasn't been "sharp" in some time, but may land on an easy trip from this spot - one of several
for a chance at a small slice. (5) ROCKIN JUKEBOX makes his first start in a month and the guess here is
that he'll be a little short. (8) PRO BEACH can hang with these types but may just be coming from too far
back to have any real impact tonight.
RACE 6 - Tough race: (1) VIVA LAS VEGAS N landed on a good trip last week and came close to
picking up his first Yonkers win of the season - he's a very logical choice starting from the pole tonight, but
his 1 for 27 local record makes it hard to ever really "love" his chances! (5) GINGRAS BEACH had been
dismal for a while but came up with a form reversing 2nd in NJ last week - if he brings that same kind of
effort tonight he can be a major threat...but that's a BIG "if"! (2) EPIC ACE showed little in his first 5 starts
of the year but put in a much improved performance last week - if he can build off that mile, he can be right
in the thick of it tonight. (4) LISBURN missed all of 2022 and has yet to hit board in 6 starts this year - that
being said, this is definitely a spot where he could get a wake up call. (8) CAUGHTINALANDSLIDE is an
interesting one - he seems overmatched on paper AND draws Post 8 off a month - on the flip side, the last
horse to leave this barn (TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK) did improve significantly right off the bat - inclined
to just pass, and keep tabs for next week. (6) BUTTER UP picked up small pieces in his last couple and
that may be all he can really hope for from this spot. (3) HURRIKANE GEORGIE has yet to be 1st or 2nd
in 2023 after accomplishing that TWENTY times in '22 - still waiting for some better signs from him. (7)
SWAGASAURUSREX found himself close to the pace the last 2 starts and squandered both opportunities.
RACE 7 - (3) LIT DE ROSE was rock solid all through the Matchmaker Series and was an excellent 2nd in
the Final (just behind the easy trip winner) - she sat LAST in her first try after the series and was still able
to just power over the field from 8th....this field has better competition, but we'll stay with this razor sharp
mare anyway. (4) RACINE BELL made an unexpected miscue in the Final but qualified back just fine at
VD then was 2nd in last week's Open up there - have to believe she's 100% if she's shipping back into
town, and she's a threat ANY time she's in to go. (2) DRAMA ACT was a winner in last week's Open but
wasn't overly "dominant" - she started to tail after last year's Matchmaker Series and we'll see if that's the
trend this year as well - just not a lot of value with her right now. (5) MORNING HAS BROKEN was
caught in some tough spots in a few matchmaker legs but continued to race well, and was a sharp 2nd in the
Consolation - was caught wide early last week and forced to back off, but still rallied nicely to be a close
3rd - a live trip tonight could land her on the ticket. (7) DELITFULCATHERIN N had to back off to last
after getting caught 4 wide into the turn last week - we know she can be right there with these, but the
terrible draw may leave her waiting for a better spot. (6) PURE SILKY is having an amazing 4YO season
and ALMOST got to #2 last week - the move from the rail to Post 6 may compromise her chances tonight
significantly, however. (1) FADE OUT gets assigned the rail but that may not be enough to help her against
this strong field.
RACE 8 - (5) HEARTLANDBANYSBRO showed his first hint of recent life two back when 68-1....got
hammered down to 5/2 off that mile and put in a powerful wide rally to win going away - faces a tougher
bunch tonight, but we'll stay on board one more time. (4) STATEMENT MADE A is loving life at this
$15K level, winning both starts since dropping down...very possible he could take another. (1) AWESOME
NESS had also been hinting at some life recently and was able to rally late for 2nd behind the top choice
last week - no reason he can't rally for another good share tonight. (3) MARTY MONKHOUSER A already
has 5 wins in his 14YO season and the drop to 15s should help him rebound from last week's dull try - he
can never be counted out in a spot like this, but we're still leaning a bit more to a couple of others. (2)
BLOOD BROTHER was struggling at PcD but did look a bit better upon arrival last week - if he builds off
that last effort, he'll have a chance for a piece of this. (6) LETTUCERIPRITA A has an outstanding local
record over the past few years and always thrives at this bottom level - the class has gotten a little tougher
lately, and he also doesn't draw very well for tonight - may have to settle for a smaller piece than he's used
to. (7) HEART ON MY SLEEVE goes to a new barn after picking up three straight 3rd place finishes -
tough draw in a solid field is going to hurt his chances, though. (8) MINK STREET was a little better last
week, but it would be pretty hard to consider him from all the way out here.
RACE 9 - (7) SEAFARER missed NINE months after being claimed for $40K last August before returning
for a $25K tag last week....but his incredible barn commands such respect that the public took it on blind
faith that he'd be ready, and sent him off as the odds on choice...and of course, he was able to deliver -
tougher spot tonight, but we'll stick with him. (4) ALWAYS BETTER appreciated the class drop last time
and offered a good late rally for 3rd - gets Kakaley back on board, and can be a live player tonight, as well.
(3) DESIRES CAPTAIN is a little hard to read right now but he gets important post relief in his 2nd start
off the claim, and improvement is very possible - decent value horse for exotics. (6) MAJESTIC KIWI N
blew out the 15s on 4/14 and was claimed that night - has held his form nicely after being bumped up to
25s, and can make some noise here....if the trip is favorable. (1) SULLIVAN just never really clicked after
being claimed in early March - he's generally been limited to smaller pieces, and is probably looking at
similar for tonight. (8) BRUSHING UP got hung out to dry after moving early last week and lost all chance
- gets stuck with Post 8 now, but we'll see if he can sit back and rally late for a minor piece. (2) DARK
ENERGY N hasn't been particularly sharp lately and catches a pretty solid field - prefer others. (5) ALOTB
ETTOR N has yet to hit board in 5 starts this year, and his barn has been ice cold as well.