RACE 1 - (1) TUGGINGONCREDIT was holding her own with better not that long ago - she has major
excuses in her last pair, and was 2nd behind a solid mare the start before that - she can be handled more
aggressively tonight, and looms a very live player in tonight's opener. (4) SALE EL SOL landed in an
impossible spot for last week's "half mile sprint" but was still pacing well through the wire in the night's
fastest division - she won her previous 2 starts prior to that (in Delaware), and Yannick will be on board
tonight - lot to like....except for the 9/5 ML price. (6) WILDCAT ANTONIA was away slowly in her last
"sprint" and had no chance immediately - her overall form is solid, however, and there's a good chance she
can do much better than her 20-1 ML price suggests. (2) BETTER WATCH IT isn't very quick off the car
and that often results in tough trips - she does try hard, though, and is always a threat to be around late with
a smooth journey. (3) ALWAYS B MIMI is 0 for 13 on the year but racing pretty well lately - chance for a
piece. (5) NUTTINBUTHEBEST hasn't thrived in her 2 starts since the claim - prefer others right now,
although she's eligible to reverse form at any time.
RACE 2 - (2) CHUPPAH ON rallied crisply for 3rd from an impossible spot 2 back then was actually
VERY good in last week's dash, right there 3rd despite a terrible start - she may be ready to deliver a big
one tonight. (1) MIKI ROSE was a disappointing 3rd after dropping in for a tag 2 back - added Lasix last
week and did look better....she'll be dangerous tonight if she can build off that last mile. (6) TALL POPPY
N is feeling pretty good right now, coming into tonight off a pair of sharp victories (after a game 2nd to
dropdown TECHYS ANGEL A the week before) - if Dube can blast her right to the top, it's possible she
could take another. (3) LARJON LEAH is a tough call - she MAY be a bit off form, but it's also possible
that she's just been hurt by bad trips/posts in her last few - worth considering at the right price as she MAY
land on a good journey tonight. (4) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX has been solid for weeks, but may not get
the best of trips from this spot - certainly ok to include underneath, though. (5) KAITLYN N was dull in
last week's dash and draws a tough spot for tonight.
RACE 3 - (6) LADY DELA RENTA A was our play (at 11-1) last week and she battled every step in that
half mile sprint, only weakening a bit at the end - she's way overdue to land on a trip where she can tome
her move just right....maybe tonight? (5) SEZANA N was off 3 weeks to her last but gave it a big go in that
dash and almost pulled it off - should be tighter now, and the standard mile distance could be more to her
liking - live player. (4) GOLDEN QUEST N doesn't seem at her absolute best right now but she was still
2nd in her last pair, and her barn is on fire right now - hard to leave her off your tickets. (3) MAGICAL
MISTRESS was well backed on 4/27 and did come up with a big try to be a close 2nd - was no threat in last
week's sprint, but may be able to land on a good trip tonight - possibility. (2) SPORTS FLIX can throw a
big one at any time, but she throws way more duds - sticking with other more predictable players. (1)
FEAR HER TOUCH delivered the 40-1 shocker 3 back over cheaper, but needs to prove she can be a threat
against these (much) tougher mares.
RACE 4 - (1) CIRCLING THE PREY had a couple of decent starts in Ohio at 2 - has come back solidly
(so far) at 3, finishing a close 2nd in his last start - he debuts for new connections tonight, draws best in a
pretty modest field, and we'll give him top billing for his YR debut. (5) HOLD MY DRINK was well back
in all of his 2YO starts but looks like a much better horse since returning at 3 - he was a winner at Chester
last week, and surely faces no "killers" tonight - won't offer much of a price, but does have a legitimate
chance to make it 2 in a row. (6) ONE CRAZY GUY made his 3YO debut for a new barn (adding Lasix)
but got WAY too hot early on and gave Holland fits trying to restrain him - it's likely that he shut off his air,
and MAY be able to do some damage here if Gingras finds a way to get along with him. (3) JUDICIAL
would be tough to recommend off his lines but he does add Lasix and as noted in the past, this
trainer/driver team does good work together...possible form reversal coming? (2) DAVIDS IDEAL is 0 for
35 and been no factor in any of his 3 local starts. (4) URIKA BLUE CHIP would probably benefit from a
change in venue.
RACE 5 - Tough race: (5) GAMBLINGTERROR was a very sharp winner 3 back and followed that up
with a pair of 2nds behind Open horses - he's always a good price, and he's sharp enough to take this with
the right trip - good value horse to use in a tough race to decipher. (7) BLANK STARE was a winner vs.
cheaper 4 back - lost all chance in his next when he elected to stay inside to 3/4s, then was too far back to
do any real damage in his next - scored a nice pocket win last week and although he draws poorly (while
moving up in class tonight), he DOES have a chance if the trip goes his way. (3) FAMILY RECIPE looked
very good crushing softer last week - faces tougher now, but he has a shot to beat these too if he shows up
just as sharp. (2) DELIGHTFUL DUDE N is an in-and-out type but can be dangerous when in the right
mood - worth a look if the price is juicy enough. (4) PHOENIX OF FLUZZY had a win here last year from
his 3 starts (for his previous barn) - seems to be shipping in sharp from PA, and is just another possible
piece in this puzzle. (1) DIAMONDBEACH always seems to be part of the action and that figures to be the
case again tonight - he's just 1 for 13 on the year, however, so insist on a fair price if using him on top. (6)
BRAEVIEW BONDI A is racing ok these days but figures to be looking at only a minor piece starting from
Post 6 in this well matched field. (8) BUDDY HILL can still throw some big miles, but seems up against it
starting from all the way out here.
RACE 6 - (2) TONYS MOM finished a fast closing 2nd in her first start for our leading trainer (on 4/5)
then rattled off 3 straight wins - she faces a few solid rivals in here, but she's stamped herself as the one to
beat. (1) HEY HEY DBAY is having a solid season, and lands in a good spot for tonight - could definitely
add some value to the exotics. (3) COWGIRL LILLY has been terrific since arriving from Canada in
March, compiling a 6-3-2-1 record - she can handle any trip, and certainly has a solid chance to land
somewhere on the ticket. (5) CORAL BELLA has been ultra consistent for some time, and her quick starts
have her in play week after week - she does have some likely leavers inside her tonight, and that may leave
her with a bit tougher trip this time....leaning more towards others. (4) LINE EM UP recently rattled off 3
straight wins, hails from a hot barn, and CAN race from behind, if necessary - not a fan of the 5/2 ML price
but she does have a very legitimate chance to be part of the equation tonight...if she lands on a decent trip.
(6) LIGHTNING LEIA hasn't been able to get involved enough in her last few starts and tonight's draw
may leave her in the same boat - waiting for a better spot. (7) VEL DONNA was a 25-1 shocker in last
week's 1/2 mile dash but tonight's draw figures to really hamper her chances.
RACE 7 - (3) DOWNRIGHTDELICIOUS started his career with 3 wins, including the Springfield Stakes
right here at Yonkers...he continued to race well in Ohio after that, ending his 2YO campaign with an
excellent 3rd (placed 2nd) in the OhSS Final - won both preps for his 3YO season, and will be very tough
tonight. (1) YO A J didn't race at 2 but was successful in a short 3YO campaign in PA (7-4-2-0) - was sent
off at 1/5 here last week for his 4YO return and sprinted away from them in lane, winning handily - could
complete a very short exacta. (2) HUNTSVILLE PLACE just missed to the heavy favorite 2 back then was
2nd best (from Post 8) to #1 last week - he's good right now, but may still be looking at only a smaller share
tonight. (5) BUCHANNON HANOVER has raced well at times in this class in the past, gets Gingras for
his YR return and may be able to rally for a small slice. (6) TWO FACED has hit board in ALL 13 career
starts (13-4-5-4) but that streak may be in jeopardy from Post 6 tonight! (4) CENTURY INSPECTOR
finished well back in NJ last week in his first start of the year - sticking with others, for now.
RACE 8 - (5) TACK ROOM CHATTER qualified back sharply for his 3YO season - wasn't up for the
1:51.3 mile he caught in his first start back (Weiss Series, Pocono), but he was a solid 2nd in his next to the
heavily backed winner, then scored an easy victory here last week - the one to beat. (2) HOT SHOT JOE
raced well enough at 2 to qualify for the Excelsior A Final (including a win here at YR) - hard to gauge
from his 2 (Ohio) starts at 3 but he lands in a new barn for his Hilltop return, draws inside, and may be a
player. (6) HURRIKANE HUNTER showed legitimate ability at 2 but his 3YO starts have been wildly
mixed - if you think he may bring his best tonight, the price will probably make him worth considering. (7)
COUNTER OFFER was a 40-1 shocker in his local debut but raced well enough in his last pair to suggest it
wasn't just a fluke - would need things to really fall apart to reach from out here, though. (4) RUSTY BE
ACH will appreciate dropping out of the Weiss Series but may still find a few of these a little too tough. (1)
BEST BETTOR is now 1 for 38 and just 11-0-0-1 this year - prefer others. (3) ALLSTAR CHEDDAR did
win in PA 2 back but his local tries were pretty dreadful - we'll just watch in his YR return.
RACE 9 - (1) ROCKIN WITHELVIS A was overmatched in the Borgata Series (then Post 8 last week) but
he was very solid against this type prior to that - clearly the one to beat tonight, especially with his likeliest
main foes drawn outside. (6) WALKINSHAW N has been holding his own vs. better but gets no luck with
the draw to go along with tonight's class drop - seems the most likely to benefit if the top choice fails to
deliver. (7) SHAKE IT raced well in his first start back off the layoff but the 4YO was no factor in his next
- Gingras will probably look to leave the gate, and the less he has to be used to improve position, the better
chance he'll have to be around at the end. (2) STRAIGHT UP COOL has been an overachiever this year
and was a 15-1 upset winner the last time he was at this level - good one to include in exotics with the
move inside. (5) BETTORBUCKLEUP finished ok from a hopeless spot last week and he's been holding
his form nicely even as he's moved up the class ladder - another worth including in exotics. (8) SLING
SHOCK was a winner of $358K at 2 and 3 and clearly has plenty of ability.....he also lands Post 8 after
being away for more than 5 months and the guess is that he'll be handled pretty conservatively in his first
start of the year...but a quick check of the tote board couldn't hurt! (3) MEMPHISTENNESSEE N wired
easier 2 back but really does look up against it vs. these. (4) AINT HE SPECIAL needs some major class
relief.