RACE 1 – (1) CRUNCH TIME A just airmailed from a similar spot last week and was a safe winner, even if a little
tired at the end – feels like he can do the same to these, though he surely won’t be offering any value. (6) YS DO IT
RIGHT was in a no chance spot last week and may have had more pace than he was able to show – maybe he can
rally late and add some juice to the exotics? (3) GOTHIC ROCK was used harder than he likes and paid for it in the
stretch – if Holland allows him to relax and rally late, he may race much better tonight. (5) ARTIST BEST was too
far back to threaten last time but could be closer to the action tonight – another possibility for exotics. (8) DANCE
ON THE BEACH can be very good at this level but he goes for a new barn tonight and could be looking at an
arduous trip from Post 8 – leaning towards others. (2) ANOTHERSTATEMENT A dropped in for a tag last week
and promptly made a break – risky for sure right now, though likely to get a good trip IF he behaves...still, better
value elsewhere. (4) WON LAST FEELING came out on top in a “weird”, fall-apart race last week – not sure he can
replicate that mile from this spot. (7) LONG WEEKEND A came up flat in the lane trying this class for the first time
last week – tonight’s draw certainly won’t help.
RACE 2 – (3) LUCKY ARTIST A came into her last in poor form, and off a sick scratch – she seemed empty to the
final turn, but did find her stride through the lane and was pacing very well at the wire...if she can build off that, the
classy 11YO could have a good chance in here. (5) MISS LIMELIGHT N earned herself a two hole trip last week
and was a solid 2nd behind the sharp winner – she was 2 for 4 here last year, and another good trip good put her right
back in the hunt. (1) TWIN B SUNKISSED is definitely NOT one of the more consistent players in the barn – on
her best, she could be very dangerous here...but probably not one to take at too short a price. (6) BETTER WATCH
IT was able to make her way to the lead last week and that helped her to pick up her first win since late March –
faces better tonight (from a tough post), and may have to settle for a lesser share. (2) LATE FOR DINNER was dull
in all 3 of her 2024 starts (out of town) but she does add Lasix for her local debut and that could help her cause –
keep an eye, for next time. (4) MY RED SEA paced evenly at the back off the layoff last week – hard to say if she’ll
need another start...check the tote board for clues? (7) ONEDERFULBEACH couldn’t overcome a very tough trip
last week but is likely looking at another rough journey for tonight.
RACE 3 – Tough race! (2) OKINAWA BEACH A just missed to HELLO YES HI three back, jogged in her next
(vs. a bit easier) then lost all chance in her last after being shuffled inside – she’s sharp enough to win if the trip goes
her way, and the price should be decent. (5) HELLO YES HI has certainly taken a liking to Yonkers, hitting board in
5 straight (including 2 wins) – she can handle tougher trips, and looms a very legitimate threat. (1) HONEY LOVE
has also been thriving since arriving on the local scene, compiling a 6-1-4-1 slate – she has peed from the pole, and
has to be respected. (3) JIVE DANCING A is capable of big miles at any time...but hasn’t thrown one lately – can
never fault anybody looking to try her...as long as the price is right. (4) FAVORITE BEACH has been consistent all
year, but comes into tonight having missed 3 weeks...that has us leaning a bit more towards others. (6) LISA LANE
got a big driver change last week, made the top, and proceeded to throw her worst mile in ages – very hard to know
what to expect tonight! (7) ULTIMATE SPEED has been rock solid all year...making it hard to believe that she
crawled over the half in :58.4 last week and was unable to sprint home for the win – she’s much better than that, but
may be somewhat limited tonight coming from last.
RACE 4 – (6) LAURIE LEE took a few weeks off, qualified back very sharply and now ships in off 2 sharp miles at
PcD – this definitely feels like a field she can handle. (2) GAME OF SHADOWS did good work earlier in the year
but that resulted in her being forced to race a bit over her head for a while – she’s now dropped all the way back
down to the bottom level, and a wake up call could be coming. (7) COWGIRL LILLY gets a pass for her first start
back down at this level (parked from Post 7) but it was surprising to see the 40-1 winner brush by her to the to the
final turn last week – she did stay on for 2nd, though, and does figure to be able to have a say tonight...even with the
bad draw. (4) LADY NEWTON is hard to really gauge after making an equipment break two back, followed by a
“regular” break last week – IF she minds her manners tonight, she’s certainly good enough to contend for a decent
piece. (5) SWEET ALI LOU doesn’t exactly have the best current form but she’s capable of better, and will be a
good price for top connections – willing to use underneath. (3) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL had a decent 2023 season
but is struggling to get untracked in ’24. (1) ICARUS FALLS N has been weak in all 3 starts since the layoff. (8) CA
NNERY ROW doesn’t seem nearly sharp enough to be a player from Post 8 right now.
RACE 5 – (4) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY hasn’t been at her best in her last few but hasn’t been terrible either –
she’s gone plenty of big miles vs. better than these, and this feels like a good spot for a wake up call – don’t take too
short a price, though. (1) TALENT TO SPARE A steps up a notch but she’s been very solid, and may be feeling
pretty brave after last week’s game front end score – live player. (3) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE has been solid almost
every start this year, but did take a long time to get rolling in her last – if she brings her best, she can be a big player.
(6) TRUE BLUE HANOVER is rock solid at this level, but does have to contend with a tough draw tonight – would
still consider on top if the price is good enough. (5) VIOLETS RAINBOW made a couple of starts in March, went
on the shelf for a couple of months then has shown little in 3 starts since returning – inclined to pass, but will check
the tote board for any clues that a wake up call could be coming off the class drop. (7) FADE OUT excelled here last
year (6 for 16) but hasn’t really gotten untracked in 2024 – tough post just makes it tougher to hop on her team here.
(2) LLOYDS LOVES was super at RcR but didn’t handle the class test so well over at Harrington – she’s missed 24
days, and we’ll just watch this week. (8) SALE EL SOL fits nicely in this class but isn’t all that handy, and figures to
have a tough time getting in the hunt from out here.
RACE 6 – (2) BRAVE BY DESIGN was well backed and well meant returning to the barn he does best for...but
made a costly miscue trying for the lead, and was out of it early – we’ll give him one more chance. (5) YO BETH D
was shockingly sent off favored last week (with Adamczyk filling in at the lines for an injured Lachance) and was
also out of it after an early miscue – the classy 4YO mare does have plenty of talent, and could definitely be a major
threat if she minds her manners tonight. (1) YES still does good work out of town but broke (from the rail) in his last
local try and is 6-0-0-0 here this year – another live, but risky player. (6) FANATIC may have had more trot than he
was able to show last week (hard to say) – could add some value to the exotics. (4) BARN DREAMER was 7-4-2-1
as a 2YO but off to a 5-0-0-0 at 3, after changing hands – waiting for some better signs! (3) BAZILLIONAIRE is
having a rough year, and hard to endorse right now. (8) LIFETIME ROYALTY made only 2 starts last year, and
trailed all the way in his only start so far in 2024 – keep an eye for future consideration. (7) TIMEOUT FITZ had a
solid 2023 season but would be hard to consider at 100-1 with his current lines – wait for some improvement.
RACE 7 – (4) THE GRUFFALO had success at 2 and 3 but was having some trouble behaving to start his 4YO
campaign – he’s looked good in 3 straight since adding the trotting hopples, including a 2nd here last start (in a quick
mile) – we’ll give him the narrow edge tonight. (5) JULA MUSCLE PACK drops down to the level he beat on 4/12
and should end up with a very good trip here – logical threat. (3) CREATIVE VENTURE hasn’t been quite as
consistent as last year but he still throws big efforts – he finished full of trot last week, and a similar try could put
him right in the hunt. (2) BLACK TIE BASH is usually trotting well at the end and should be tonight, as well – ue in
exotics. (1) ROGER RABBIT figures to race well upon arrival from Ohio last week and did rally steadily to be right
there 2nd – he does step up two classes, so it’s hard to say if he can be quite as successful tonight. (6) TORRONE can
definitely go with these but he gets a bad draw (and unaggressive pilot), and that may leave him in a bad spot at the
top of the lane. (7) BONTONI DEGATO S is solid right now and his barn is finally picking up some steam – he’s
another that could be victimized by the poor draw, however. (8) CAL MILES N SHELL is the outsider, both literally
and figuratively.
RACE 8 – (4) COACHELLABOUND N has picked her game back up since adding Lasix & it took DOUGS BABE
A’s best effort of the year to nip her last week – feels like a pretty automatic pick with tonight’s class drop. (6) GOL
DEN QUEST N has been terrific all year long and she would have looked awfully good with tonight’s drop if #4
wasn’t getting the same one – still could have a big say, even starting from this tough spot. (7) MC ANGEL threw a
(very) rare dull one last start but tonight’s addition of Lasix may explain that – would have absolutely hopped right
back on board if not for the terrible draw, and the presence of two other sharp “droppers” – may still be able to grab
a piece, though. (5) UPTOWN HANOVER has been back on her game and gets a pass for last week (stuck trying to
rally after the leader was over the half in an absurd :58.4) – could add some value to the exotics with a live trip. (3)
CHERYLS SHADOW has won 3 of her last 4 for a very hot barn, and may be able to grab another good piece even
moving up in class. (1) A GIRL THAT TWIRLS finally got into the local win column with last week’s sharp
“pocket rocket” victory – she’ll face much tougher now, but the good draw may at least put her in play for a piece.
(2) ROC KN PHILLY feels like she may be starting to tail a bit after a long form spree – suppose we’ll get a clearer
picture after tonight. (8) FORGOT THEWALLET A clearly has BIG speed and is capable of throwing big miles -
she’s been unable to do it here at Yonkers, however, and that has us leaning elsewhere for tonight.
RACE 9 – (5) TRUFFLES TOO shipped down sharp from Canada, landed in a top shelf barn and just missed in his
first try at PcD – should be even tighter now, and feels like the one to beat in his Hilltop debut. (4) SEVENSHADES
OFGREY has been very good for a while, vs. better – Marohn knows how to drive him, and he’ll be charging late –
but can he get there on time? (1) GAELIHILL is a big threat at this level, especially with his speed (from the inside)
– may be a notch below the top pair, however. (3) WINDSONG PIONEER just hasn’t been finishing well enough
lately – looking at only a minor share tonight. (6) FOR A DREAMER has been plagued by bad posts all year and
lands another tonight – maybe 3rd/4th? (7) FULL RIGHTS got over the half in :59.2 last week and still somehow got
beat – now up TWO classes, and from Post 7! (8) STREET GOSSIP seems to prefer to be in a bit easier – wait for a
drop, and better post. (2) NO TURNING BACK just folded badly last week – waiting for a better effort before
considering an endorsement.
RACE 10 – (6) SILK CLOUD A has been hitting on all cylinders for a while, and was charging home again last
week (but from an impossible spot) – hard to predict her trip for tonight but the short field should help her in that
regard, and she may be the best price of the main players – worth a shot. (2) KARMA SEELSTER was remarkably
sent off favored last week despite her trainer being listed to drive – she had no chance from the start (after being
weakly parked) but she deserves a complete pass for that – she’s otherwise been VERY good lately, and looms a
major threat in here. (4) LIT DE ROSE may be a bit off her best form (hard to say), and there’s also the possibility
that some of the Lachance horses could be hurt by his absence from the barn (while recuperating from injury) –
would never count her out, but would probably be careful about taking too short a price right now. (1) MAN DONT
FORGET ME has taken 3 of her last 4 and looking very good since the recent barn change – she’s earned her way
back to the Open, and the inside draw could definitely put her in the hunt for a good piece. (5) BEACH COWGIRL
banked nearly $400K at 2 and 3 and is off to a very nice start to her 4YO season – she’ll get a major class test in her
YR debut, and we’ll stick with the proven players...for now. (3) TONYS MOM hasn’t been at her best self for some
time, and seems a bit below the top ones at the moment.
RACE 11 – (1) BARRY BLACK is just 1 for 14 this year but he’s hit board 6 other times (often vs. better) – he
drops, draws the pole, and may prove a very tough customer tonight. (3) TOP ME OFF is somewhat of an enigma,
capable of big efforts while also prone to more than his share of duds (like last week) – could be a big threat IF he
shows up in the right mood, but that 2-1 ML price is definitely a turn off. (5) BIG CHARLIE MORAN showed
surprise speed 2 back and almost pulled off the upset – has to be worth at least a look at that 15-1 ML price. (6) MY
CROWNMYKINGDOM rallied nicely for 2nd off the class drop last week and wasn’t bad (vs. better) just prior to
that – may have some trouble overcoming the draw, however. (7) NO DRAMA PLEASE jogged as the 1/10 choice
over cheaper at Chester last week, and returns to YR at the level he beat on 4/26 – would have certainly been listed
higher if not for the terrible draw! (2) WILLY WALTON is very hard to gauge from week to week – reasonable one
to use underneath at that 20-1 ML price. (4) PERRON just hasn’t been sharp – not sure the class drop will be enough
to make him a player. (8) KASHA V has struggled in his local starts recently – now Post 8.
RACE 12 – (2) VILLAGE JADE is definitely on the unreliable side but when she’s “good”, she can beat better than
these – we’ll go with her on top...but wouldn’t bet the rent money on her. (8) LINE EM UP is winless locally this
year but does have a couple of victories out of town – what she does have going for her is that there’s not much
speed in here, and she has a pilot not afraid to take a shot from the outside – good bomb for longshot fans. (5) REC
TIME was right there for several starts vs. much better not long ago...but has been way too dull in her last few
outings – we’ll see if another class drop helps wake her up a bit. (4) COMMANDER CATHY added Lasix last week
but failed to threaten – she’s another that’s dropping in here, and we may see a better effort now...ok for exotics. (1)
HALLELUJAH HANOVER figures to be up close to the action with the rail draw but she’s still winless on the year,
and hasn’t raced in 3 weeks – would throw in underneath. (3) ROCKNROLL ANNIE is up in class off a pretty good
try last week – she’s 0 for 12 on the year, however, and just 2 for 44 over the last 2 seasons. (6) SUPER GIRL won
her only local try as the 1/5 chalk but was all out in a much easier field – leaning towards others. (7) BRI EXPRESS
N was sluggish much of the way in her local debut and now goes from the rail to Post 7 – sticking with others.