RACE 1 - (7) MAKIN SOME NOISE shipped in from Ohio with a perfect 5 for 5 record but failed to visit
the photographer for the first time, unable to hold off the sharp tripsitter - he's still the one to knock off
(even from Post 7), but don't be too quick to bet the rent money if the price is too short. (1) COUNTER
OFFER has raced well in all 3 starts since arriving from Canada, and his barnmate has been sharp too -
draws best, is listed at 15-1 ML, and is surely worth considering if anything close to that price. (2) BALI
BEACH wired a soft field in this class in his YR debut back on 11/16 - took a couple of months off after
struggling a bit in a NW4 field, then qualified back nicely upstate (on Lasix) - gets (trainer) Cory subbing
for Jordan tonight, and we'll see if he can get him to the winner's circle too. (5) LIFETIMEXPERIENCE
ships down from Canada with lines that suggest he'll be able to hang with these - ok for exotics. (4) BORN
A REBEL was handled very aggressively for his new barn last week and definitely not up to it - we'll see if
he can do better here with a more conservative approach. (3) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER adds Lasix tonight
after a 3rd place finish last week - just seems a bit below the main players. (6) MAJOR SHOW has some ok
tries on the program but has been away for 5 months, and may need a start. (8) SNAP CALL doesn't figure
to be able to make much noise from all the way out here.
RACE 2 - (7) VIRGIN STORM wasn't all that sharp leading up to the end of the year but he was also
facing MUCH tougher - qualified back solidly, and does have enough speed to leave from out here if
Kakaley thinks he's ready - good value play at 10-1 ML. (6) GLACIS, like the top choice, has been facing
much better - the issue is that he really isn't known for his ability to leave the gate, is a bit camera shy, and
is listed as the 2-1 ML choice - could be vulnerable from this spot. (5) ABERDEEN HANOVER doesn't
win very often, but he's always capable of pieces at this bottom level - could add some value to the exotics.
(4) MCSPIDEY drops a notch, and did show speed last week - may be able to pick up a piece against these.
(3) ROCK LIGHTS tired badly on 9/20 returning from the Maritimes - his last qua. was pretty ugly looking
and that was a month ago - hard to get excited about his chances at that 5/2 ML price! (8) BILBO HANOV
ER is just 1 for 33 here over the past 3 years and lands Post 8 - will need trip luck just for a minor piece.
(2) IM J BEE N wasn't clicking in PA before taking time off after a sick scratch - will probably just watch,
for tonight. (1) MCERLEAN has really been struggling, and is need of a major wake up call.
RACE 3 - (5) WHITE HAIR ROCKS hadn't won a race in ages but made his first start for a new barn last
week and finally was able to get his picture taken again - a lot of these types just seem to take another after
finally breaking long losing streaks, and we'll see if this guy can do the same. (2) ON ACCIDENT was a
solid 3rd shipping in from Fhd. and his overall form has been rock solid - draws much better tonight than
he did for last week's canceled card, and that gives him a decent chance to grab a good piece. (3) SPRING
STEEN figured to be a risky play last week and he made his backers (sent off at 2/5) sweat in the final
yards - he has Post 8 for the canceled card so obviously he has a much better chance now...but still looks
like a risky play (again), at another short price. (8) PAT STANLEY N wasn't at his best in last week's
victory, but cutting the mile may not be his favorite things - moves all the way outside tonight and loses
Jordan S., but still worth considering for a small piece (since the price will be much juicier). (4) IM BENIC
IO A was terrible for a long time, turned things around for a new barn but then soon hit the skids again -
has been freshened up, so we'll see if he returns in better form. (6) KASEY JOHN A has been struggling,
but did look a little better last week - maybe throw in for 3rd? (1) ONE OFF DELIGHT A drops and draws
the pole....but may not be sharp enough at the moment to really take advantage. (7) PEPPER GUY picked
up 3rd at this level last week, but may be coming from too far back to threaten tonight.
RACE 4 - (5) SETH HANOVER wasn't at his best in his last couple, but he returns tonight on Lasix, and
that could make a big difference - we'll give him the nod in this pretty competitive affair. (4) RHODENA
ROAD made an unexpected miscue 2 back, but rebounded with a solid 4th last week - was entered in a
tougher NW8 field when the card was wiped out last Tues., and this spot should be right up his alley - one
to include. (6) DANCE IT OUT finished well in his last pair from 8 holes, and won 2 of 3 prior to that -
was scratched sick from his last but returns tonight on Lasix, and could make some late noise, at a decent
price. (3) NATIVES FILOU almost upset at a huge price 3 back, then had good pace from an impossible
spot in his last - decent one to use in exotics. (1) SARANAC BLUE CHIP ends up with the rail this week
and he definitely has the speed to blast out of there - no reason he can't stick around for a piece of this. (2)
GAMBLING ADDICTION had Post 7 when the card was canceled so obviously this is a much better spot -
raced ok here a few times, and has a chance at a piece, with the right trip. (7) BET ON BLAKE rebounded
from a miscue 2 back with a 2nd in his last - the only real knock is the post, but that may be tough for him
to overcome. (8) LINNYCALLEDFRANKIE ends up with Post 8 after qualifying back from a 3 month
layoff -keep an eye for future consideration.
RACE 5 - (1) TYGA HANOVER just beat BETTER than these 2 starts back, taking that field wire to wire
from the pole - decent chance we can see him pull the same thing off against this bunch, as he drops down
from the Open. (5) ROCKAPELO is the "x factor" in here - his ability is never in question, but he clearly
hasn't been close to top form in his last pair - very dangerous if he comes up with one of his form reversals
tonight. (3) CONBOYVILLE started off here in the bottom class back in late Oct. but has held his form
nicely as he's climbed the class ladder - picked up a 3rd last week (after a hard opening quarter), and is
eligible to grab a good piece tonight too. (7) PRETTY HANDSOME was our pick when last Tuesday's card
was canceled, but that was from a better post, vs. a much easier field - maybe he can still find a way to grab
a piece...at a nice price? (4) KILOWATT KID N has been struggling but did look a little better last time -
drops a notch, and we'll see if continues to improve. (2) UNCLE JORD A landed on a perfect trip vs.
cheaper last week and was able to become one of the barn's many recent winners (they've won about half of
their starts since the beginning of the month) - looking at a much smaller piece against these, though. (6)
GINGRAS BEACH does his best work vs. a bit softer, and tonight's post is difficult as well - leaning
towards others. (8) SO MANY ROADS was close in his last 3 but now lands Post 8 up in class, and a lot
would need to happen for him to find a way into the mix from this spot.
RACE 6 - (5) OHARE HANOVER has raced well in all 3 local starts, including last week's upset win -
gets a much better draw than he had for the canceled card (8 hole), and has a legitimate chance to make it 2
in a row. (8) REMEMBER THE BEACH was racing off a bad date (from a tough spot) in his local debut,
but had plenty of pace finishing to be less than a length back at the wire - this is obviously not a very good
spot either, but Buter may have more confidence now to handle this guy more aggressively - worth a stab at
a nice price! (4) ARTS ATTITUDE hung on the money last week but was a good 2nd the week before -
legit chance here IF he shows up on his "A Game". (2) FROMASHESTOAHES N finished 2nd and 3rd at
Chester in his first 2 U.S. starts, then was a nose winner in his Hilltop debut - finished 4th in his next (going
for a new barn), then was scratched sick - qualified back ok, and would really be no surprise at all. (1) SILE
NT SPLENDOR was terrible in his local debut - can't say he was "good" last week, but he was certainly
better - maybe he'll come up with an even better try tonight, and contend for a piece? (3) BRAZEN BRAZI
LIAN was 0 for 35 last year and just 3 for 60 lifetime - consider for a minor piece only. (7) SAUVIGNON
BLUECHIP landed on a beautiful ground saving trip and could have been a winner had he had some more
late pop - on his best he can definitely beat these....but it's not often that he shows up on his best (and Post 7
just makes things even tougher). (6) WESTERN WALTZ ships in off a win at Hawthorne but it's hard to
say how he'll fit with these - check the toteboard for clues?
RACE 7 - (4) CAPTAIN FANCY seemed wildly overbet last week but he was a 5 length winner, very
much looking like his 1/5 price - no reason he can't take another if that same (improved) version shows up
tonight (he was 0 for 11 at Yonkers prior to that win)! (6) COALITION HANOVER was wiped out on the
final turn in his first try for the Dynamic Duo but went right to the top last week, and crushed his rivals -
faces tougher now, but still deserves a lot of respect. (1) SAULSBROOK HERO made a break 2 back but
rebounded with a solid 4th in his last - draws best for a barn that has been sharp for months, and seems like
a good one to include in exotics. (8) ULTIMAROCA is now 5-3-1-0 here at Yonkers, and that includes a
win and a 2nd in his last pair - no luck with the draw tonight, and that may leave him fighting for a smaller
share this time. (2) CAPTIVA TE HANOVER does his best when he just sits a long way then rallies late -
that strategy may allow him to pick up a chunk at the end of the mile her (3) FEELIN WESTERN was a
winner in his YR debut but hasn't done quite as well in his last pair after moving up in class - probably
looking at only a minor share again tonight. (5) SEE YA WRITE N still needs to prove that he can hang
with these better ones. (7) CAPTAINOFROCKNROLL faltered as the 1/20 favorite at Flamboro 2 back,
then tired at Woodbine in his last - draws way outside for his local debut, and we'll just observe, for now.
RACE 8 - (3) CYCLONE BANNER N has a pair of 3rds vs. better in his only 2 local tries - gets a nice
draw for tonight, and has a decent chance to pick up his first local victory. (8) ST LADS BEAT IT was
absolutely hammered for his local debut and was a no doubt, open length winner - he'll be facing much
tougher tonight while also drawing Post 8, but he's still worth including as the price will surely be much
better. (2) CLAYTONS BETTOR N was unable to keep it going on the front end vs. better last week -
maybe can do better here with the class drop, and an easier trip? (7) HUNDIE N was dull 2 back, but had a
little more life in last - this level is well within his comfort zone when "right", and a live trip could help him
land a share (at a decent price). (6) MOHAWK WARRIOR can be pretty in and out these days, but he was
2nd at this level 2 starts back, and should be a juicy price tonight - throw in underneath. (1) MISTER SPOT
A just hasn't been sharp - not sure the rail draw will make all that much of a difference. (4) SANTAFES
COACH is another moving down in class, but his current form is lacking - prefer others. (5) FOUR STAR
FLASH has been finishing too poorly to consider with these.
RACE 9 - (5) AMERICAN BOY N has gone a bunch of good efforts over the last few months and has
been knocking on the door in his last 3 - moves to a very sharp barn for tonight, and that might be enough
to get him over the hump (and into the winner's circle). (3) SOHO LENNON A can never be ignored
from a spot like this but he did throw a dud out of the pocket last week, and he figures to be overbet...could
be some value taking a shot against him tonight. (2) ROCKATHON seemed to be in an impossible spot for
the canceled card (Post 7), but the move inside probably puts him back in play for a piece of this. (1) NVES
TMENT BLUECHIP had Post 8 when canceled last week, and seemed like an outsider...but this week he
lands the pole, and that could put him right in the thick of this - use in exotics. (4) MICKY GEE N has
fallen on some hard times- eligible to wake up on any given week, but there's really no indication that it
might be tonight. (6) KERFORD ROAD A caught a hot 1:51.3 mile off the layoff and can be forgiven for
coming up a bit short - eligible to be tighter now, and could deliver a much more competitive mile tonight -
at a nice price! (8) MIKES Z TAM will appreciate the class relief, but may have trouble getting into the mix
from all the way out here - may already be looking forward to a class drop next week...and hopefully a
much better draw. (7) FOO FIGHTER N has failed to hit board in all 6 local tries over the past 3 years.
RACE 10 - (2) THUNDRA couldn't quite last cutting the mile last start but she returns on Lasix for
tonight, and that makes her worth another try - price should be decent, too. (1) TALL POPPY N qualified
nicely after being away since 11/30, and is a proven player against these types - would be no surprise at all.
(5) FEELIN RED HOT failed to earn a purse check in 3 starts after the $50K claim (on 11/16), but was also
facing tougher - been freshened up, re-qualified nicely in NJ and may just run and hide from these here -
but she'll probably be way overbet, and that's why we're looking to take a shot against her. (4) POPPY
DRAYTON N grabbed a win and a 3rd in her last pair, and her barn is off to a solid start in 2022 - legit
threat with the right trip. (6) TRIZZLE TRAZZLE should fit well with these as she exits the NW8 class to
face the older claimers - any decent trip should put her right in the thick of this, but it's hard to say what
kind of journey she'll land on from Post 6 - consider IF the price is right. (8) BALFAST N lands her 3rd
straight 8 hole, and she was unable to overcome the last two - wait for a better spot. (3) BETABCOOL N
has been doing damage at Monti, but vs. much easier - seems a bit below several of these. (7) CLASSY
CHAPEL N shows a dullish qua. and lands outside - prefer to just watch for now.
RACE 11 - Tough race: (4) QUALITY BUD was our selection in his last start when he managed to finish
3rd (off the barn change) despite an absolutely terrible trip - canceled cards have him racing tonight off a
month, and we'll see how much that affects his performance...but as long as he's a decent price, we'll try
him once more. (6) SAILBOAT HANOVER hasn't been down at this level since he upset this class back on
12/3 - meets a shaky bunch tonight, and may be able to come out on top once more...attractive at 12-1 ML!
(2) SEEUINNASHVILLE A was handled very aggressively in his 2nd start off the barn change last week
and was a very solid 2nd best - was thinking of picking him on top, but he was 0 for 33 last year, and is 0
for 10 at Yonkers....just hard to take on top at a short price. (1) TULLOW N was able to use an easy trip to
pick up a (no factor) 3rd last week - with tonight's good spot, another piece could be within reach (8) ROLL
WITH JR really struggled in 4 local starts after arriving from Hoosier - changed barns, and may have
regained some confidence with those last 2 starts at Monti - legit player, but hard to love from all the way
out here. (3) SUNKEN TREASURE had a rough 2021 campaign, making only 10 starts - drew Post 8 last
week while returning from a 9 month layoff, and obviously needed that start....maybe he'll be ready for a
bigger effort with that race under his belt? (7) DENALI SEELSTER was sent of favored in his last 2 after a
fast closing 3rd in his YR debut - didn't look good in either of those starts, however, and is hard to like from
Post 7 tonight...the price WILL be a lot higher for those inclined to stay on board! (5) CAMPORA N broke
off the qualifier then was up the track last week - waiting for better signs before endorsing.
RACE 12 - (6) ALOTBETTOR N had been struggling, but was "sneaky ok" in an improved effort 2 back,
then rallied stoutly into a fast final half last week - seems ready to get his picture taken, with some trip luck.
(7) WEONA SIZZLER A has come a little short at the end in his last couple but that was vs. $75K claimers
- takes a big drop here, and could be a threat, even from Post 7. (2) MACH DORO A also plummets from
the $75K class, and he draws inside - disappointed in his last, but has every license to rebound with a
winning effort. (8) SON OF A TIGER N wasn't bad in his local debut, gaining some ground into a hot :55.4
final half - recent import may be able to make his presence felt tonight, even from out here. (3) DON DOM
INGO N hasn't done much lately but he drops a notch while getting some post relief...and that may help
him find a little better effort (5) SHINY BLACK BEAMER is on the upswing now, but catches a solid field
for this class - may need a little easier spot to show his best. (4) KNOCKING AROUND doesn't win very
often, but did handle cheaper last week - hard to like his chances of repeating. (1) VENIER HANOVER
seems to have gone south, and his owner has moved him to a barn that has produced some fast, miraculous
turnarounds in the past - while he may picked on the bottom here, it still wouldn't be much of a shock to see
him quickly reverse form tonight.