RACE 1 - (1) YS SUNSHINE has been a bit a sluggish throughout his miles but finished strong in his last
pair to pick up a pair of 2nds - draws the pole tonight with a talented young pilot, and may be able to stay
close enough to get to the winner's circle. (5) KIMANI N has a reputation for being a bit camera shy but
he's found a home at this bottom level, and came out on top in 2 of his last 3 starts - legitimate threat to take
another. (7) OHIO VINTAGE is another that's been loving this $15K level, but he draws his first bad post
in some time - still playable, but only if the price is decent. (3) NEXT BIG THING went on a wild (short)
form spree here earlier this year but can't seem to get out of his own way in Ohio recently - lands in a new
barn for his YR return, but it would be hard to endorse him at that 3-1 ML price! (6) LETTUCERIPRITAA
folded badly last week but he was a winner at 3/5 the week before - definitely prefer others a bit more, but
that 20-1 ML price does make him worth a stab for longshot fans (hoping for a quick form reversal). (4)
SNAP CALL disappoints way more often than he delivers, but he adds Lasix tonight so there's always a
chance that it helps him find a better effort. (2) ACES ROCK reliably picks up minor pieces, but doesn't
threaten for the top slots - look for something similar tonight. (8) PICARD A draws Post 8 after missing a
month after a sick scratch - sticking with others.
RACE 2 - (4) HURRIKANEKINGJAMES had been sharp but basically conceded at the start the last 2
weeks after drawing a pair of 8 holes - moves inside tonight, and figures to be able to make his presence
felt a lot more...worth using as long as the price is fair. (7) SECRECY upset the top choice two back after
sitting the pocket trip - was scratched sick the next week but shrugged that right off and came up with
another big effort last week, cutting the mile before finishing 2nd to a sharp foe, in a hot mile - he's as sharp
as he's been in a long time, and has a valid chance, even from Post 7. (2) KENRICK N was unable to gain
any spots in the lane last week, mostly thanks to a sharp final half - he's in a very good spot here, and has 3
wins since September - belongs on your tickets. (1) LATEST ERA tired in his YR return last week but
drops a class and draws the pole - chance to give a better showing here. (3) SULLIVAN drops below the
level of the 8/13 claim in an attempt to revive his (struggling) form - a live cover trip might help as well.
(6) SWAGASAURUSREX lands a poor post but sometimes can save ground and rally for a small piece
from spots like this - ok for 3rd/4th, at a big price. (5) MY MIND IS MADEUP flashed a little life 3 back
but was unable to build on that better effort - still trying to find his better game. (8) SHOREVIEW has
some good efforts at this level...but generally needs a much better post to produce one.
RACE 3 - (4) DRAGON ROLL has only one start in 6 weeks and it wasn't a good one...that being said, it
would be hard to go against her in a field that's much easier than 95% of the one's she's faced over the past
couple of years -- wouldn't bet the rent money on her, though! (1) BETTERB CHEVRON N finished with
plenty of pace off the easy trip last week and she figures to get a similar journey tonight - chance for an
upset if the top one just isn't any good. (3) SPITTING IMAGE drew Post 7 off a bad date for her new barn
last week and was handled very conservatively - figures to be ready for a much better effort tonight, and
may be able to find her way into the exotics. (6) BELLADONNA GIRL A delivered as the odds on choice
in her U.S. debut but was a no match 2nd best (again as the favorite) in her next start, up at this level - she'll
need to be better tonight if she hopes to make amends for last week, especially with another tough post. (2)
ASHTINI had a nice run of starts where she picked up good pieces but may be tailing a bit right now- good
spot to sit the cones, and she if she can finish well enough for a share. (5) SOUTHWIND JAVA had a solid
3YO campaign then was purchased at Harrisburg for $70K - was sent off favored last week for her new
crew but never really looked strong OR smooth - look for some equipment adjustments for tonight. (7)
LOVE ME HILL raced better in her 2nd local try but not well enough to really consider from out here.
RACE 4 - (4) REIGNING DEO should benefit from getting to stretch his legs a bit at The Swamp last
week (last quarter in :25.4) and he returns at a very comfy level - figures to be a major threat here as long as
Kakaley can find him a decent trip. (6) RAUKAPUKA RULER N was off a break and scratch to his last
but put in a useful mile - drops to a level where he should be respected, and will surely be headed for the
top -- but note that the classy import is just 1 for 27 this year before falling in love at a short price. (5) KAU
AI KING had no chance last week when sitting in the back as the leader got over the half in :58.3- he drops
a notch, draws better, and could easily outperform that 20-1 ML price. (1) KERFORD ROAD A has really
just been going through the motions in the 5 starts since the claim - he may come up with a much better
effort tonight (drops and draws the pole), but he still would be hard to recommend for the top spot right
now. (8) RHODENA ROAD failed at the bottom level last week but he did run into a VERY fast mile - he
can handle the class jump, but Post 8 figures to leave him looking at only a smaller share. (7) GINGRAS
BEACH has raced well from some tough spots in the past but he finished up the track last week and it
would take a pretty major form reversal for him to be a serious player tonight. (3) LUCIANO N was able to
tough out a win vs. easier last week but he's been on the dull side against these better types lately. (2) WEO
NA SIZZLER A seems to need easier in order to be a player.
RACE 5 - (6) THEFLYINGROCK took 'em right down the road last week and was a sharp 1:53 winner -
steps up in class now but may be able to blast off the car even from this tough post...and that would give
him a chance to repeat for one of our strongest trainer/driver combinations. (2) IMAGINARY LINE ships
in sharp from NJ, draws inside, and has won here before - major threat tonight. (1) ROLL WITH TIME was
very sharp disposing of cheaper 2 back, then really wasn't bad from a hopeless spot last week - has to move
up in class once more, but the rail may keep him close enough to be a part of this. (5) BELTANE A is a
total in-and-outer but he may be able to rally late for a good piece IF he brings his best effort tonight. (7)
SAYING GRACE is a solid fit at this level but figures to be hampered by the outside draw - would need
some trip luck just to be able to rally for a piece. (3) FULLBACK went an eye popping mile on 10/11 for a
barn that sent out endless "eye poppers" over the year - he's been away since then, however, and will now
have to find that form for a new barn - decent qualifier, but prefer to just watch, for now. (4) MACHEASY
A just folded badly last week - he was probably just no good, but there's a chance he shut off his air after a
failed retake attempt - regardless, prefer to see a better effort before hopping back on his team. (8) GAMBL
INGTERROR will get a look when he drops in class, and moves back inside to a better post.
RACE 6 - (2) DISARONNO HILL trailed from Post 8 in her YR debut but gave DRAMAACT all she
could handle the next week, followed by solid 3rd and 4th vs. better than these in her last pair - she's been
away for 3 weeks but if she doesn't show any rust, she really should be able to handle these. (1) ALTA
MADEIRA N really only has two "bad" races from her recent starts and both were from Post 8 - figures to
be right there from start to finish tonight. (3) SPORTS FLIX got very sharp recently and has excuses for her
last pair - definitely can have a say here, but that 5/2 ML listing is a bit of a turn off. (4) EDGE OF ETERN
ITY got shuffled 2 back and had Post 8 last week but has otherwise been doing good work - worth using
underneath in exotics at that 12-1 ML price. (5) SOUND IDEA struggled all year but finally found some
form in her last two (wins over cheaper) - this is a MUCH tougher field she'll be facing tonight, so we'll see
if that good form can hold against these too. (7) LARJON LEAH is another to recently find some form after
enduring a tough season but the class bump and Post 7 may limit her this week. (6) IMPRINCESSGE
MMAA threw a better effort when 2nd last week but was helped by most of the field coming up no good at
all - this is a BIG class jump she's taking tonight...and may not be able to overcome that.
RACE 7 - (1) MAN DONTFORGET ME made an unexpected miscue two back but rebounded with a very
nice try across the river - finally gets to exit the Open, and draws best too....feels like a good spot for her.
(5) ROCKNROLL ANNIE took a while to get rolling but has maintained her sharp form for a while now -
she gets along beautifully with Boyd, and is definitely worth a look at that 8-1 ML price. (2) VIOLETS
RAINBOW is a little iffy off the sick scratch but the inside draw would make her a player here IF she's
100% for tonight. (3) FADE OUT won her last up in Canada, shipped down and won for a new barn at
Chester, jogged in her YR debut but just couldn't get into serious contention last week after the odds on
winner was over the half too slowly - legitimate chance to be a player here, but not a fan of that 5/2 ML
price. (6) BEST HEAD WEST was scary for a good chunk of the year but mostly just "ok" the last few
months - would have liked her chances better in here with an inside draw. (4) BABS JNSEN has been 1st or
2nd in 16 of 29 local starts this year including a close 2nd last week - probably would like to be in a bit
easier, however. (7) SWEET HEAVEN was hammered at the windows off the move inside last week and
was able to hang on for the win - much tougher spot tonight! (8) TECHYS ANGEL A draws Post 8 off a
sick scratch - good week to just observe for future consideration.
RACE 8 - (2) LIT DE ROSE crushed in her last couple at 1/5 and 1/10 but was allowed to draw for an
inside slot tonight - she's beaten these before, and is definitely a threat to do so again tonight, with the post
edge. (4) UPTOWN HANOVER is in career form right now, coming off a win and a 2nd in her last Open
attempts - a good trip makes her a serious threat again tonight. (7) DELITFULCATHERIN N has 14 local
wins over the past 2 years, many of them at this top level - she returns off a trip of efforts in Canada and
while she didn't win any of them, she certainly raced well and stayed sharp - can never be counted out. (5)
LUCKY ARTIST A is another hitting on all cylinders right now, currently outperforming her more
heralded barnmate (DRAGON ROLL) in this top class - she fended off #4 to win last week, and does have
a chance to repeat IF the trip ends up going her way. (6) MORNING HAS BROKEN dropped out of the
Open last week and really disappointed against the 75s - may just rebound with a big mile tonight, but we'll
stick with others, for now. (1) ANDRA DAY just missed last week with a late charge but this Open level
has always seen her come up a notch below. (3) SHEIKH YABOOTY N was a bit of a shock beating a
NW30000 field last start - hard to see her pulling that off against there, however.
RACE 9 - (3) DAAMERICANSKY missed a month before getting brutalized those last 2 starts (at PcD) so
he probably deserves a pass - his barn is really clicking right now and he's worth a shot in here, hoping
Boyd can send him to the top and never look back. (1) AWESOMENESS hasn't won since exiting the barn
that dominated at Yonkers for over a year, but he's still been picking up good pieces - has to be seen as a
very live player from tonight's spot...against this bunch. (8) APEX SEELSTER was a winner 3 back
dropping from 50s to 25s but was a little overmatched in his last couple - the drop to 20s has to be to his
liking, but he's also stuck with Post 8 and listed at 2-1 ML - would want a decent price to use him on top
from out here. (2) MISTER HAT finally drops back down to 20s and he beat this class the last time he was
in it (7/20) - worth including in exotics at that 201 ML price. (4) ROCK N TONY got post relief last week
and raced much better for 2nd - not convinced he can beat these, but he's another that's very usable
underneath (5) GIVENUPDREAMING hasn't been "bad" since the recent claim, but he's been pretty "meh"
- maybe a small slice? (7) MARTY MONKHOUSER A should be helped by the drop...but also hurt by the
draw - prefer to wait for a better scenario (6) BARRYWHITE HANOVER is now 1 for 33 on the year, and
3 for 52 lifetime - he's been facing age restricted claimers in PA, and just seems up against it in here.
RACE 10 - Very tough finale....where a bunch of participants probably they feel they have a decent chance:
(1) TERRITORY saw his game start to pick up a bit in October and has been racing pretty well since then -
he's winless in 18 local starts this year, but it does feel like he's knocking on the door - chance to finally get
it done if HE's the one that ends up landing on the winning trip tonight. (2) CAROLINA MAGIC won 3 of
4 but came up a little light in his last couple - his price will be better now, and this may not be a bad week
to be on his team from this spot. (5) UNICO LEGEND N is finally racing on a regular basis, even if at this
reduced level - seems sharp enough for a chance at the top prize if they mix things up enough. (8) FARME
RS TAN can be a little in and out but he's still an impressive 10-4-2-1 here at Yonkers - feel free to use him
IF the price is fair for the terrible post. (6) THIRD POWER is a 3YO tackling older but he MAY just be
better than a bunch of these - that 5/2 ML price (from a tough post) is definitely a turn off, however. (4) MI
NGO JOEL can throw a good one from time to time, and he's another that can be considered IF the odds
are pretty juicy. (3) SPORTS BETTOR is now 0 for 27 on the year but at least he's dropping - prefer others
for sure, but he wouldn't be a complete shock in a race that's just very hard to pinpoint. (7) CASHNCAM is
being listed on the bottom, but only because SOMEBODY had to be there - he's been very consistent, and
the only real knock is the post.