RACE 1 - (2) SOHO LENNON A was severely compromised by bad posts in his last 3 starts but those
efforts were still sharper than they may look on paper - moves back inside, and can be handled a lot more
aggressively tonight...feels like the one to beat. (6) NOCTURNAL BLUECHIP just had the heart yanked
out of him when a razor sharp GENIUS MAN blew past him last start - he was very sharp prior to that, and
could easily bounce back with a big effort tonight - one to consider. (1) IMSTAYNALIVE landed on a good
trip last week, rallied to the lead in the stretch but was nipped on the wire by the flying winner - looking at
another good trip tonight, with a good chance for another big piece. (4) BILL HALEY N used a perfect trip
to win one level down 3 starts back, but hasn't fared as well since moving up a bit in class - ok for a minor
share. (3) MAXIMUS RED A circled the field from last at PcD after changing barns, then proved it was no
fluke with a similarly powerful rally here at YR - wasn't quite as effective moving up to this level last
week, though, and he'll need to prove that he can hang with these better ones. (5) SON OF A TIGER N
held his form nicely as he climbed the class ladder but may be pushing his limits against the top ones in
here.
RACE 2 - (6) JUST PLAIN LOCO will need some trip luck from out here but he can be a dangerous late
threat if he gets some - drops in class, and has definitely been fairly sharp (vs. better) in the majority of his
recent starts - decent value play. (5) EHRMANTROUT is still winless this year but he's been consistently
solid, hitting board in 5 of 7 starts - legitimate threat if things go his way. (2) MR KELLY had no chance
off the class drop 2 back after drawing Post 8 - was a steady 4th in NW10000 last week, and now drops
another peg while drawing inside - look for a more aggressive try tonight. (3) IDEAL ARTILLERY
dropped to this level last week but could only manage an ok 3rd off a pocket trip, he's eligible to perk up
with a big one at any time, but insist on a decent price if trying him on top tonight. (1) PLAY THE FIELD
has been very consistent in his last several starts, but may find a couple of these a little too tough - would
consider using underneath, though. (4) ALOTBETTOR N has struggled to get into any kind of groove this
year, and hasn't picked up (yet) since a recent claim - he's definitely in need of a wake up call. (7) REAL
LUCKY N failed to beat even a single horse in 3 of his last 4 starts, and draws outside tonight - waiting for
better signs before considering an endorsement.
RACE 3 - (6) CARRACCI HANOVER was claimed 3 back then stepped up his game immediately, taking
his last pair in sharp wire to wire fashion - was claimed from his last by a barn that generally improves
anything they take, so there's a decent chance he'll be able to keep his streak alive....even against this much
tougher field. (4) MISSION BAY did all the heavy lifting last week only to get nipped at the wire - the
class was written tonight to squeeze him in, and he'll probably be handled aggressively - legitimate player.
(7) BOBCAT BAY ships in sharp from Fhd. and is definitely a good fit with these - the post is the obvious
concern, especially drawing outside a couple of the primary players in here. (8) YANKEE OSBORNE
seems to have benefited from some time off, and returns to Yonkers off a nice win at The Swamp - we'll see
if he's sharp enough right now to be a threat even from all the way out here. (2) EFFRONTE A is hard to
like off his current form, but note that he experienced a massive turnaround once before off similarly "ugly"
lines - worth at least a look if the price is huge. (1) COACH CAL is solid at the $12,500 claiming level, but
this class has several horses that seem a bit better than that - small piece only. (3) ZOEEZ BOY HENRY
put in a solid try for 2nd last week, but we'll wait until he's in with "straight 12.5s" before looking his way
again. (5) STARK HANOVER has been struggling for some time - waiting for better signs.
RACE 4 - (1) BETTER MEMORIES doesn't have the most inspiring form on paper right now, but the
classy 9YO still seems to perk up with big efforts from spots like this - give him the narrow edge in what
looks like a pretty wide open affair. (6) MONEYMAN HILL was definitely sharper a while back, but
tonight's class relief may help him find a better effort - legitimate chance if he can show up anything close
to his best. (7) GINGER TREE PETE wasn't looking good at all but one week in a new barn brought out a
MUCH better effort - if he can build on that a bit more tonight, he'll have a chance to be right there...even
from Post 7. (3) IDEAL LINER N was scratched on 4/12 from what would have been his local debut and
it's always a concern when recent imports come up sick early in their U.S. careers - he hails from very solid
connections and there's no doubt the ABILITY is there....but it's hard to say how sharp he'll be for tonight...
especially after 24 days off. (2) MIGHTY SANTANA N jogged two back off the class drop but came up
terrible (at 3/5) last week - hard to take another short price here off that last effort. (5) CANTSTOPLYING
was hammered at the windows last week and rewarded the faithful with a sharp front end score - faces
tougher now, and may not be able to just have his way with these.
RACE 5 - (4) AMERICANLIGHTNINGN has been rock solid since arriving from NZ, winning 3 of his 5
local starts, and coming up 2nd best (to nice horses) in the other two - wouldn't say he's a "cinch" here, but
he'll be the clear odds on choice to pick up another victory. (2) BONDI SHAKE N (reigned, trained, and
maintained by Mr. Siegelman) has also done excellent work since arriving stateside, and was a close 2nd
behind the top choice on two occasions - seems the one with the best shot to pull off a mild upset (3) HIGH
ST CORRIDOR tired badly 2 back (used very hard early) but rebounded with a very solid 4th last week -
can pick up a nice piece tonight, as well. (6) MAKIN SOME NOISE was caught first over 2 and 3 starts
back then was stuck with Post 8 in his last (but still raced ok) - he draws outside his main rivals here, and
may need to wait another week before he can show his absolute best. (1) SAULSBROOK HERO throws a
good one from time to time, but has just been very inconsistent - chance for a piece if the "good" version
shows up. (6) LOUIE LOUIE has struggled in several of his recent starts, and draws all the way outside.
RACE 6 - Tough race: (2) STILL THIRSTY was a close third in his local debut, then may have bled from
a no chance spot in his next - adds Lasix for tonight, draws inside, and seems like one of several with a legit
chance to come out on top here. (7) RIGHTHERERIGHTNOW dead-heated with the top choice for 3rd on
4/5, drew Post 8 in his next but was a solid first over in his last - tough draw, but still worth considering as
long as the price is fair. (6) HURRIKANE MON AMI only has one qualifier but it looks pretty good - at
20-1 ML, has to be worth at least a look in a field with no stickouts. (5) BEST BETTOR was no factor from
tough spots in a pair of local tries but raced well in a pair of PA starts prior to that - maybe this is a spot
where Holland can look to be aggressive? (3) PARTY CENTRAL has been "ok" in all 3 local starts,
including one here last week (no threat 3rd) - would hardly be a surprise, but there does seem to be some
better value with a few others. (4) THEBIZNES BLUECHIP showed promise right off the bat at 2 but was
on the shelf after just a couple more starts - still trying to find his best since returning at 3 and while that
may happen tonight, it doesn't make him worth that 2-1 ML price. (1) STELLAR FELLER moves all the
way inside while also taking a class drop - a wake up call is not out of the question. (8) RENO DINERO
was sluggish from the rail last week and now starts from Post 8.
RACE 7 - (1) AINTNOBETTOR A was unable to get involved the last 2 starts but tonight's class drop
AND move inside may remedy that - he still needs a trip to win, but he's far more likely to get one from
this spot. (3) WINDSUN RICKY was a big "go" last week but his chances were seriously compromised
when forced to pace a sizzling :26 opening quarter just to get the lead - can be a lot more dangerous tonight
with an easier trip. (2) LACHIE MAGUIRE N has been in and out in his local starts this year (mostly vs.
better) - not a bad value play here....especially if Zeron handles him aggressively to work out a nice trip. (5)
MARTY MONKHOUSER A just stole one last week, cutting very soft fractions while most of the others
didn't even show up - a quick start tonight can help him land another good piece, but leaning towards others
for the top slot. (6) TOPVILLE OLYMPIAN took $$ and was well meant last week, but tired after trying to
cut the mile - gets some class relief tonight, but that may be offset by the outside draw...mixed feelings. (7)
SPOILERONTHEBEACH's best efforts lately have come from inside slots, vs. easier - feels like a tough
spot tonight. (4) EPIC ACE probably needs a class drop (or two) in order to be a serious player.
RACE 8 - (5) WOODMERE STEALDEAL was overmatched in all his Borgata starts but he hardly
embarrassed himself - gets major class relief here, and he'll get every chance to show us what he's got -
good week to hop on his team. (1) PEACE OUT POSSE disappointed off a nice 2nd over trip last week but
the whole barn struggled that night - on his best effort, he'd be a major threat from this spot...major player.
(3) RAUKAPUKA RULER N used a combination of class relief, the front end, and easy fractions to score
his first victory of the season last week - hard to say if he'll be able to build off that and succeed against
these tougher ones too, but we'll find out tonight. (4) MYKINDACHIP has never been a prolific winner at
YR, but the 13YO is in very good form right now, and should definitely be included in exotics - not sure if
he can contend for the top slot, however. (2) BIG SIR delivered a pair of back to back impressive victories
but came to a crawl when looking to make it 3 in a row - he has a history of up and down streaks, and it's a
crapshoot as to what we'll get from him tonight - leaning towards more reliable players in here. (6) TWIN
B TUFFENUFF is having a decent enough season so far, but it's definitely a bit below what we're used to
seeing from him - drawing outside will make it even tougher tonight.
RACE 9 - Tough race: (5) CHUPPAH ON only has one recent WIN in this class, but she's been a model of
consistency in a field where many of these vary from week to week - we'll go with her on top on that angle,
but there really are several who could take this (depending on trip). (6) MILLWOOD BONNIE N didn't fire
her best shot last week, but still rallied for 4th - she's proven she can beat these, and that 12-1 ML price
does look appealing. (7) FEELIN RED HOT will probably be hard used to make the top in here (hurting
her chances to stick it out all the way)....but IF she ends up with an easier trip than expected, she absolutely
can beat these - include her on your tickets. (8) WOODMERE SKYROLLER is actually as consistent as
the top choice, but will be hard pressed to find a winning trip from out here - might still use her on top of a
few tickets at what figures to be a really juicy price. (2) JOSSIE JAMES A has been faltering every week
since that easy win 4 starts back, but she's eligible to reverse form at any time - another you can consider if
the price is good enough. (4) VELOCITY MCSWEETS got really good right after joining this barn, but has
really leveled off in her last few starts - she's also been away for 19 days, and seems a little risky at the
moment. (1) AHOY won 6 of her 13 starts this year but they were out of town, vs. easier - she'll have to
prove that she can hang with these ladies in her Hilltop debut. (3) TEAN KIWI N was no factor in her last
few starts and will need to up her game in order to be a player tonight.
RACE 10 - (1) PJ LOU showed plenty of ability/potential in a 2YO season that saw him bank over $100K
- his return qualifier gives every indication that he'll be ready to go right out of the box, as does the fact that
Andy Miller is coming over to drive him, in the last race of the night - the one to beat. (8) SAMSON BLUE
CHIP flew off the car from Post 8 last week and ended up a close 3rd - no reason he can't blast once more -
and grab a nice piece again tonight (2) JIM BLUE went some nice miles here last summer/fall before going
on the shelf after a sick scratch on 11/9 - his qualifier looks solid, and the good draw should put him in play
for a good piece of this. (6) MOMENTSTHATMATTER was helped by a good trip in a soft field but he
still raced very well to score at 19-1 last week in his first try for a new barn - would include him underneath
here, despite the class jump and tough post. (5) MIDNIGHT REBEL had an excuse 2 back but just never
looked good at all last week - will consider using him underneath tonight, but he's going to run out of
excuses pretty soon. (3) HES GONNA GETYA kept up much better last week and earned a 3rd place finish
- chance he could do something similar tonight. (4) GOTAFOOLISHDESIRE was pretty underwhelming in
his last couple - needs to be sharper if he hopes to contend for even a smaller piece. (7) PINEBUSH LIFES
AVER doesn't figure to be able to get into the mix from all the way out here.