RACE 1 - (4) HP XANADU became the latest horse to join this promising young conditioner's barn and
immediately score right off the bat - she'll face tougher competition tonight, but this trainer/driver tandem
has been doing some amazing work together for a while...we'll give her the narrow edge to take another. (3)
SALE EL SOL was a good 3rd behind 2 sharp mares 3 back, won her next then rallied well from a tough
spot last week - could have a big say here. (5) CHUPPAH ON gets a pass for 2 back (in WAY too tough)
but just threw one of her duds last week - she had been on a nice tear just prior to that, and she probably
deserves at least one chance to rebound. (6) MIKI THE CLOWN was never in play from Post 8 last week
but was a solid winner the start before - has to be worth at least a look at that 20-1 ML price. (2) SHECAN
DANCE N returned to her favorite trainer last week but tired badly after coming first over - wouldn't be
shocked to see her race much better tonight, but would want a decent price to consider her on top. (1) MC
ANGEL was a surprise leaver at 38-1 last week and parlayed a pocket trip into a 2nd place finish - we'll see
that speed again, but she may have a harder time lasting against these. (7) PURAMERI has been good for a
while but had trouble getting in play from Post 7 last week and faces that same dilemma tonight.
RACE 2 - (5) TRIZZLE TRAZZLE already has 8 wins this year, including 3 of her last 4 starts - meets no
interesting newcomers tonight, and clearly remains the one to beat. (3) A CRAFTY LADY has come up
2nd best to the top choice in her last 2 starts and may very well complete a very short exacta yet again. (1)
PRAY THE ROSARY was invisible for most of the last 2 years before recently starting to turn in some
competitive efforts - reverted to her lesser form last week, so we'll see if she can bounce right back... or is
ready to start heading in the wrong direction. (2) BROOKDALE JESSIE is 0 for 56 over the last 2 years
but the good draw does put her in play for a small slice of this. (6) ALWAYS BE MIMI was able to rally
from 7th to 3rd in the lane last week, but still only paced her quarter in :30.2 (as the others were all empty)
- hard to say if she was actually "good", but another bad draw may make it moot. (4) LITTLEBEARCAT
held on to 4th two back but was no good at all last week - just too many clunkers lately.
RACE 3 - (3) FROZEN HANOVER wasn't put in play in either local start but kicked home full of pace
each time - clearly the ability is there...and perhaps tonight Lachance will allow him to show it -- worth
using this week with the move inside. (4) SEVEN HUNDRED is finally getting his 4YO campaign in gear
after a $144K season at 3 - he's still seeking that first victory, and figures to be a big threat tonight from this
spot. (5) HURRIKANE JONNYBOY hardly raced at 2 and 3 but is making up for lost time at 4 - he has
plenty of ability and tries very hard....but the two "knocks' for tonight are drawing outside main foes, and
also being steppy on a few occasions last week - still worth using here as long as the price is fair. (1) HUN
TING ZONE has continued to develop all through his 3YO campaign and has held his own against these
types in recent weeks - the right trip would give him a chance at a mild upset. (2) RB weakened last week
but still wasn't bad considering he was off a layoff - could be tighter now, but this is a pretty tough field. (6)
MY MIKI BEACH is a proven player and is only listed so far down because of the draw - would need a lot
to go his way to threaten for the top slot from Post 6 (but not impossible).
RACE 4 - Excelsior A - (4) POP IT qualified nicely in NJ< came up 2nd best in his career debut at Batavia
(sent off at 3/5!) then jogged at VD, picking up a 1:52.4 mark - certainly seems the one to beat tonight. (1)
CHOOSE CAREFULLY won his debut at Buffalo then was a nice 2nd at Stga. to a horse that's won 3 in a
row - disappointed at Batavia, however, and comes into tonight having missed 3 weeks after a sick scratch -
definitely a little bit iffy. (2) IDEAL PAR did a bit better dropping from NYSS to Excelsior A level then
improved at VD with a 2nd place finish in his last- may be on the upswing. (5) MY BOY ELROY hit board
in all 3 of his starts, has Sears on board and has to be considered for exotics. (6) RENDEZVOUS BAY has
a couple of 3rds this year, gets Stratton tonight, and seems like a good one to include for 3rd/4th. (3) I B
LOVIN was well backed for his career debut at VD but couldn't sustain his move - we'll see if he's sharper
in start #2. (7) PHILS LUCKY SEVEN draws Post 7 for the 4th straight week - very tough spot tonight.
RACE 5 - (2) TUGGINGONCREDIT has struggled to WIN races this year but has often raced well (in
defeat) vs. better - she's been 2nd twice since dropping to this $25K level, and maybe she can get over the
hump tonight for her new connections. (3) SWEET SANDY LOU beat these 2 back and was 3rd last week
- she's hit board in 6 of 7 local tries and looms a very legitimate threat tonight. (5) DANCE CLUB is just 1
for 17 this year and she's 1 for 22 over the last seasons at Yonkers - she really wasn't bad last week, though,
and probably fits well with this group - not impossible. (1) PAIGES GIRL is 1 for 28 this year (notice a
trend?) but does make her 2nd start at this reduced level (while also moving inside) - still prefer others, but
wouldn't be shocked to see her threaten tonight. (8) FLIP THE SCRIPT raced ok for 4th off the drop last
week and would probably be getting a longer look had she not drawn so poorly - much trip luck will be
needed. (4) SHOTGUN PERSUASION is prone to clunkers and threw one last week (tiring off a pocket
trip)- could certainly rebound, but even her best effort may come up a little short in here. (6) RHYDS ECL
IPSE GB is just 1 for 15 this year against "NWPM" fields and now draws poorly taking on older (seasoned)
claimers - leaning towards others. (7) WILDCAT ANTONIA just fails to show up a little too often.
RACE 6 - (2) CHURCHVIEWFRANKL IR was a close 3rd last week after a hard used trip and that was
on the heels of three straight victories - the UK import has been rock solid since arriving, and gets top
billing tonight with the move back inside. (8) STRENGTHANDHONOR N just missed in both local tries
and showed 2 back that he can blast from the outside - gets a new pilot tonight, but should get along just
fine with Joe B. - the main danger, despite the draw. (4) CENTURY INSPECTOR finished just behind the
top pair in his last 2 starts and should be right in the mix once more - could easily land in the exotics from
this spot. (1) HUNTSVILLE PLACE gets Holland to stay on board, and will likely show a lot more early
speed from the pole - may be able to stick around for a decent share. (5) PINE BUSH ITALIANO was
6-5-0-0 last year before starting off 2023 at 9-0-0-0 -- he does seem to have come around a bit out of town
in his last few starts (has a win and a 3rd), and may be ready to at least contend for a small share locally
too. (6) AMERICAN FRONTIER took 4 months off after starting to unravel a bit this spring - not sure he's
ready to be a player yet, based on his PA qualifier and start. (3) UNDER YOUR SCARS has 2 wins from 4
local tries but vs. much softer - will have to prove he can pace with these. (7) KRAKEN SEELSTER is
6-0-0-0 locally and ;ands another horrible draw.
RACE 7 - (1) FEELIN RED HOT is the tepid selection - her outstanding trainer really revived her career
(after things weren't looking too good) and coaxed 3 wins and 3 seconds from her before last week's mega
clunker - she catches a very soft $50K field tonight and anything close to her best would make her mighty
tough...but it's hard to know if that last effort was a harbinger of things to come. (2) MCNATURAL L was
just an "ok" 2nd off a perfect trip last week but she's been heading in the right direction overall, and could
land on a very good trip tonight - possibility. (6) DREAM DANCING likes to sit back and rally - if things
fall apart on the front end, she may be able to charge home for an upset. (4) HARMONY OF NOTES has
just one 2nd in 6 local starts but she gets Bartlett for the first time tonight, and that angle makes her worth
at least a look. (7) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX would have been listed much higher had she not drawn so
poorly - hard to see too many ways for her to get into the mix from out here. (3) EDGE OF ETERNITY
was well backed and easily outran cheaper 2 back...but just didn't come close to that effort facing a bit
better last week - mixed feelings. (5) LARJON LEAH wasn't terrible last week but she's 1 for 21 this year
after going 1 for 19 last year - hard to consider her for more than a minor share.
RACE 8 - NYSS - (3) HUNTINGFORCHROME was an excellent 3rd in his career debut (at The Swamp)
and is 3 for 3 since then, including a pair of NYSS blowouts at Stga. and VD - very promising 2YO is
clearly the one to knock off here. (2) SUPPLEMENTAL FEE came up 2nd best to the top choice at VD
after doing plenty of good work up in Canada - the one with the best chance to knock off #3. (8) BOSTON
ROCKS has shown plenty of ability himself, and finished right behind the top pair last week - the draw
certainly didn't shale out in his favor, however. (6) DARIUS has done some good work this year but was
locked on a line badly at VD and it really hurt his performance - can make some noise here IF he's easier to
drive this week. (1) AMERITRIC seems a bit below the main players, but the rail draw may help him earn
a small share. (7) HOWLENTHEHILLS got lost near the back last week and may suffer the same fate
tonight. (5) VANDIEMEN BLUECHIP feels like he's regressed after a promising start to his season. (4)
DEALERS TURN has missed 3 weeks after a couple of dull efforts.
RACE 9 - Tough field to find a winner! (7) ROCKINFORREAL returns from Pocono after picking up his
first win of the year last week - he's shown the ability to leave from outside posts in the past, and that 8-1
ML price makes him worth at least a look against this very shaky bunch. (2) CLEVELAND B MIKI rallied
for 2nd behind the top one last start, and has hit board in 5 of his last 7 starts - may have a chance to mow
these down tonight IF Lachance puts him in play before the final 50 yards. (4) SILK ROAD is listed at 3/2
ML but he's just 1 for 13 lifetime, and has fallen apart late in a decent portion of his starts - possible, but no
value at a very short price. (3) BROOKVIEW DICE broke his maiden in his last start at Hoosier but that
was 4 weeks ago - lands in a barn that can do well with these types, and getting Holland on board can only
help - perhaps the tote board will offer some clues? (6) BOOM TOWN BOY was outleft from the pole last
week then followed along for an even 3rd - he'll need to be sharper to have a chance from Post 6. (5) BEST
BETTOR is now 1 for 53, and 39-0-2-3 here at Yonkers - minor piece only. (1) TRANSFER THE DEAL
was dull off the barn change last week - not sure the rail is enough to make him a player.
RACE 10 - Good race! (1) PARTY CRUISER ships in from Ohio showing form that suggests she'll be a
good fit with the locals - one of several live players in a $50K division that came up particularly strong. (3)
CALLMEQUEENBEE A has really upped her game since recently joining the Super Siblings, but this is
actually the first time that Joe B. will be sitting behind her - very dangerous in her current form. (4) GOLD
EN QUEST N is having a very good year and was just reclaimed by a barn that has enjoyed a lot of success
with her - a live trip could make her a big threat. (2) MIKI ROSE has won 6 of her last starts but this field
is tougher than she's been facing - still a major threat (obviously), but will need to be at her best to knock
off this crew. (7) OURLITTLEMIRACLE raced well from tough spots in both starts since the claim -
unfortunately, she lands in another tough spot tonight. (5) SHECOULDBEGOOD N was recently a $10K
claimer but has been transformed by her upstate trainer/driver, beating the 50s here 3 back - she has a new
trainer listed for tonight, and also wasn't quite as sharp last week- possible, but leaning more towards others
(6) LIGHTNING LEIA was an ok 3rd last week (adding Lasix) but she's been camera shy at YR, and
moves from the pole to Post 6 - prefer others tonight.
RACE 11 - (2) SPORT SECRET ships in sharp from PA and the only other time he raced here he was a
winner at this level - he's Bartlett's choice, and we'll hop on board too. (3) SPLASH BROTHER would be a
major handful at this level if anywhere close to 100%. but the streaky performer looks like he MAY be off
right now - the "x factor", for sure. (1) CODY HANOVER had Post 8 off a bad date last week and really
wasn't bad - drops right back in the box, moves all the way inside, and may be able to land somewhere on
the ticket. (6) JAHAN HANOVER had been racing well so it was no surprise to see him win off the class
drop last week - moves back up, but a live trip puts him in play for a piece here too. (8) HEMSWORTH N
appeared to be the deserving 3/5 favorite last week...but Kakaley drove him like he was 35-1, refusing to
even pull around a bad gapper heading to 3/4s - it would just be embarrassing for him to be handled
aggressively from Post 8 tonight, after last week's inexplicable performance. (4) ALEX TYE drops a notch
after almost getting 2nd at 107-1 last week- chance for a small piece, with the right trip. (5) CHANTEE
was good for much of the year but hasn't even been giving his usual late rally lately. (7) GOTHIC ROCK
would need things to really fall apart to reach from all the way out here.