RACE 1 – It seems like it was just yesterday that (1) JIVE DANCING A was winning the Matchmaker Consolation
but here we are just 3 months later and she’s now at the bottom level, and just lost in this class last week – she may
not be anywhere near “peak form”, but no excuses will be accepted tonight (after racing better, and just missing last
week). (5) ELSIES DELIGHT has also plummeted through the classes, though not as steeply as the top choice– may
be a spot where she can get aggressive, and turn in a much better effort. (7) ROCKNROLL ANNIE is as camera shy
as they come but she may be able to leave hard enough to grab a good early spot, and that could help her grab a
small share. (6) GAME OF SHADOWS was good for a decent stretch this year but has been well off that form for a
while – would have given her a better chance had she drawn a bit better. (8) ONEDERFULBEACH was overdriven
last week and paid for it, tiring to 5th after a pocket trip – draws worst tonight, but maybe she can brush at the end for
a small slice? (2) WESTERN ROSIE landed on a bad trip last week but was still empty herself– maybe sitting closer
to the pace tonight, so perhaps a minor share is possible. (4) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL put in a good try 4 starts back
but that’s the only time she’s hit board here this year. (3) COWGIRL LILLY hasn’t threatened in some time.
RACE 2 – Wide open race! (4) LLOYDS LOVES is 3 for 5 here at Yonkers with a pair of “no prayer” 8 holes in the
other 2 races – she steps up to face tougher now, but that also means her price will move up quite a bit - one of many
with a chance to take this hard to predict affair. (8) PURE SILKY has been razor sharp for quite a while, with that
form holding even at these higher levels – she’ll need plenty of luck to overcome the draw, but a good price makes
her worth a look. (1) ULTIMATE SPEED threw a (very) rare dull one last week but drops right back in the box for
our new leading trainer – she’s raced big too many times this year to not deserve a chance to rebound. (5) ATREAC
HEROUS A is a head away from being 3 for 3 since returning to Yonkers – she’s another in here stepping up razor
sharp, and with a chance to win IF the trip goes her way. (3) HURRIKANE LADY LOU picked up a win here on
6/8 then remained very sharp in a few starts out of town, including last week’s 1:49.4 lifetime mark in NJ – would
hardly be a shock. (2) FORGOT THEWALLET A beat this class 3 back as the odds on choice but will be a decent
price tonight – that alone makes her worth consideration. (6) SOMWHERUNDERHEAVN crossed the wire first in
her Yonkers debut last week but was disqualified for coming out under the (placed first) winner at the half – this is a
tougher field, so we’ll see how she handles it. (7) FAVORITE BEACH has been solid all year long but may struggle
a bit starting from out here.
RACE 3 – (1) UNVERGONNAGETHIS took a while to get rolling this year then was VERY sharp for a long time
– seemed to be starting to slip a bit recently (at the top level) but he was definitely sharp off the drop last week,
rallying hard at the end too be 2nd – drops again, gets to call the shots, and clearly the one to beat. (2) DWS POINT
MAN was handled aggressively last week and can be forgiven for getting collared by SEVENSHADESOFGREY
(though fortunate there was no inquiry for the pylons he went inside) – solid chance for another big slice tonight. (5)
TORRONE is a legitimate player at this level and returns off a couple of good tries in PA – logical for exotics. (3) P
L OSCAR is definitely off his best game (even his win 3 back was less than stellar), but he still could contend for a
piece if even just a bit better. (6) IMMANUEL K S is just 1 for 12 here this year and that win was off a perfect trip,
vs. easier – the outside draw also doesn’t help his cause. (4) HOOLIE N HECTOR was flat out terrible last time.
RACE 4 – (1) TOWN VICTOR raced much better than expected when 3rd in his local debut, even if a bit “choppy”
at times – catches a field with suspect favorites, and may be able to take these. (3) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM is
having a tough year (18-1-2-1) but he drops, moves inside, and may be able to make his presence felt tonight. (5)
BONTONI DEGATO S has faced (and beaten) much better than these but he comes into tonight having missed 3
weeks after folding badly in an amateur event, and his current form is questionable, at best – would need a decent
price to consider on top. (2) LIGHTFOOTEDLEGEND had been having an excellent year until starting to go south
recently – a wake up call could make him dangerous, but hard to predict when we might see that. (4) HOBBS moves
to a barn that has been known to pick up fresh stock in a hurry but his out of town lines suggest he may be on the
cheaper side – mixed feelings. (6) PERRON kept trying to be an ok 3rd last week but he’s now 0 for 21 on the year,
and hard to endorse on top. (7) BAZILLIONAIRE is now 17-0-0-1 in 2024 – pass.
RACE 5 – (1) DONT JUDGE A BOOK had Post 8 vs. much better upon arrival from Tioga then got parked (also
vs. better) last week – drops, draws the pole, and faces a very modest basement field tonight – could be a winning
spot. (3) BUCHANNON HANOVER didn’t beat a horse in his first 2 starts off the layoff but was hammered at the
windows for start #3 (at Monti) and delivered the victory – raced ok vs. better upon arrival here last week, and is a
logical contender with tonight’s class drop. (2) KOUNT BLASTER is 15-0-0-1 here this year but actually has a
chance to land somewhere on the ticket against these thanks to the inside draw. (4) EMINEM HANOVER was a
little better the last couple of weeks and he did win at this level a couple of months ago – wouldn’t be a shock. (8)
IMA HAPPY FELLA GB raced well here last year but doesn’t appear to be close to that form in his recent Tioga
efforts – the draw obviously hurts badly as well. (5) MIGHTY SANTANA N is now 0 for 21 on the year and hard to
recommend for more than a minor slice. (6) PICARD A has a good local history but Tony Stabile’s favorite horse
seems well off that form at the moment. (7) FANTOME EN JOIE figures to be too far back to have any say here.
RACE 6 – (1) BAR COINS showed significant improvement 2 back then built off that to win handily last week –
steps up a notch but the rail draw can help offset that...this field may be within his comfort zone as well. (3) FOR A
DREAMER is usually good when he draws inside so last week was definitely disappointing – deserves a chance to
come up with a better effort tonight, and the price should be decent...ok for exotics. (2) ANGELIKI just missed in
her local debut but blew up at the start last week (as she also did 5 starts back) – a bit risky, but can probably be right
in the hunt with a clean try. (7) CREATIVE VENTURE doesn’t look great on paper right now and draws all the way
outside...but he also gets a double drop while racing on Lasix for the 2nd time, and is eligible to outrace his odds
tonight. (4) DYLADMAR seems off his “top form” but he was still 2nd to the top choice last week, and has a chance
to land somewhere on the ticket tonight, as well. (6) STREET GOSSIP came up with a couple of better efforts
dropping to the bottom level but steps up a bit here and draws poorly – could slow him down a bit. (5) BIG CHARL
IE MORAN broke leaving last week and may be handled more carefully tonight.
RACE 7 – (3) GOLDEN QUEST N threw a rare dud 2 back but bounced back with a much better effort last week –
she’s enjoyed a terrific year so far, and has battled much tougher than these – figures to be tough here with the class
relief. (7) FADE OUT took a while to find her best form this year but comes into this off a pair of sharp victories and
may be sharp enough to overcome both the class hike, and terrible post – willing to use in exotics, assuming she’s
not overbet. (6) BEE OKAY A was no factor in her first U.S. start but was sent to the front last week and dug in
gamely for the victory – moves up a notch, but may be able to have a say here too. (5) LISA LANE is beyond
unpredictable from week to week but she’s capable of big effort when in the mood – she’ll likely be ignored a bit
with the driver switch to Ryder tonight, but that MAY make her one worth using underneath. (4) DIXIE DREAM
was bothered a bit at the half last week and then placed first after finishing right behind the horse that caused the
interference – her local tries so far have been a bit mixed, but it would be no surprise to see her grab another good
piece. (2) SUPER GIRL finishes strong all the time but has to avoid falling too far back early, especially with the
inside draw – chance for a piece if within range as they turn for home. (1) GOT SEXY SCARS has done some
damage here in the past and returns off a win in PA – she MAY be a little cheap right now, but we’ll get a clearer
picture after tonight. (8) HALLELUJAH HANOVER is okay these days, but gets killed with another 8 hole.
RACE 8 – (8) VIBRANCE could be worth a play here – it’s NEVER easy winning up in class AND from a bad post
but she’s been exceptionally sharp lately and may be able to score here at a nice price...if she can get some racing
luck. (3) MORNING HAS BROKEN was an easy (perfect trip) winner three back off the barn change – she got
parked the mile in her next, but somehow still finished 4th – last week she just had no chance, lacking any real room
in the lane – definitely could outperform that 12-1 ML price tonight. (2) TRUE BLUE HANOVER is light in the
win column this year but she’s a steady player at this level and always a threat to land in the exotics. (4) LATE FOR
DINNER beat a bit easier 3 back and finished with solid pace for 3rd last week – another good one for exotics. (5)
PEMBROKE SOUTHIE is hard to gauge tonight – she’s been solid all year, but took a month off after her 6/14 start
then qualified back solidly – hard to say how tightly wound she’ll be for this. (7) TALENT TO SPARE A is a very
good fit with these but faces an uncertain trip from out here – would definitely consider for exotics if the price
creeps up there. (1) VILLAGE JADE goes for a new barn after being claimed for $50K last start – hard to say if this
is a good level for her. (6) HUNTING LINDY raced aggressively moving into this class last week but gave way at
3/4s and weakened – moves from the rail to Post 6, and that figures to hurt.
RACE 9 – Short field, but well matched: (4) NO DRAMA PLEASE may have lacked room in the lane when a close
4th two back then had solid trot at both ends of the mile last week – he’s one of several with a legitimate chance to
take this, and his price will likely be attractive. (1) KASHA V was sharper than he looked coming into last week so
it was no surprise to see him power on by in the lane to win it, despite a less than stellar trip – could do some
damage again tonight, even stepping up a peg. (2) YANKS DUGOUT would be very tough here if he brings his best
effort but he went a bit of a “strange” mile last week, grabbing a beautiful three hole tuck only to gap badly into the
final turn...before re-rallying in the lane for 3rd – that 9/5 ML listing makes him a bit less attractive for a wager
tonight. (5) BARRY BLACK stalled uncovered last week but into a quick mile, vs. better – he was a very good 2nd
in this class 2 back, and can’t be discounted tonight. (3) EPOS OSTERVANG DK was on what seemed like an
eternal form spree but he made a break on 5/2 and really hasn’t gotten all the way back to top form since then – still
deserves respect, but feels vulnerable at the same time. (6) SOUTHWIND ARTURO just hasn’t been the same in
’24 as he was in ’23 – will need trip help to be a serious threat from Post 6.
RACE 10 – (5) STAY HAPPY gets a total pass for last week as she was stuck sitting 8th when the winner crawled
over the half in :59 seconds – her prior pair were very sharp, however, and this level is well within her comfort zone
when on her game – could spring a mild upset tonight. (6) RACY ROXY A was better in her last than the line might
look, as she attempted multiple moves and was still pacing well late – definitely one for longshot fans to consider.
(1) MAGICAL MAYA A ships in sharp from Stga. and we can expect to see speed with “The Bomber” at the lines –
could be a player from start to finish. (3) ELEKTRA A was a good 3rd in her local debut, followed up by a game win
in her last – steps up a bit, but still one that has to be feared. (4) MACHS LEGACY A showed little in her first 2
U.S. starts but picked up her game last week, following #3 and finishing right behind her at the wire – we’ll see if
she continues to move in the right direction. (2) HOW SWEET IS THAT shipped in sharp from PA and finished
right there with #3 and #4 last week – another possibility for the exotics. (7) MISS DOTTIE MAE hasn’t been on
top of her game in some time, though she may be starting to show some better signs – tonight’s draw may slow her
down a bit, however. (8) NIGHT TIME DEAL weakened off an easy trip last week and now draws Post 8.
RACE 11 – (1) GAMBLINGTERROR had some sneaky life finishing last week – he drops to the basement, draws
the pole, and we’ll look for a very aggressive try tonight...possibly a winning one (3) SHADOW CAT was Holland’s
choice over #1 and understandably so – probably the one to beat, but also a much shorter price looming. (2) MY CA
RBON COPY N is winless here over the past 2 years but does grab his share of pieces– good spot to at least contend
for a minor share. (6) MY ULTIMATE STAR A drops to the basement after a decent 3rd last week – the only knock
is the draw, but it may hurt a bit. (5) NOME HANOVER seemed to be getting a little better recently, but was
nowhere close off the claim last week – gets class relief tonight, and that may help him find a better effort. (8)
BELMONT MAJOR N makes his 2nd try off the barn change and also gets a class drop – hard to say if he’ll be able
to get close to the action from out here, however (wouldn’t hurt to take a peek at the tote board). (4) DIAMONDBE
ACH continues to struggle mightily. (7) FREE TO DREAM seems pretty unlikely from this spot.