RACE 1 – NY Excelsior A, 3YO Filly Trot: (1) CENTRAL PARK was sent off favored at Lexington in her only
start at 2, but not up for the hot mile that day – she prepped nicely for her 3YO return, and just missed 2
nd (here at YR) in her first start of 2024 – followed that up with a very nice try in PA, and may be ready to grab her first career
victory. (4) COMMUNION MONEY faced NYSS company at 2, and did okay (though a bit below the better ones) –
she won a leg of the Weiss Series (Pocono) in her 2nd start back at 3, but has missed 3 weeks since finishing 5th in the
Consolation – definitely possible, but no value at that 8/5 ML price. (6) TWILIGHT DEO lacks early speed but she
stays trotting and finishes well...making her a good candidate to use underneath. (3) SEVEN SUMMERS added
hopples at 3 and shows a couple of nice preps – another to consider underneath. (5) DEVIOUS HOTTIE appears to
have some ability but has a bad habit of miscues at the start (including last week at Stga, at 1/5) – risky for sure. (2)
VERSACE BLUE CHIP is another with some ability that really struggles to mind her manners.
RACE 2 - NY Excelsior A, 3YO Filly Trot: (2) NYMERIA rallied for 4th in her career debut at Pocono then won
her next by 7 lengths – she jogged again in her local debut (last week, at 1/5) and is clearly the one to beat tonight –
but probably not a horse you should unload on at miniscule odds. (1) MS TITAN won 5 of 10 starts at 2, albeit vs.
easier – she started off her 3YO campaign with a pair of nice 2nds in the Weiss Series, but then broke in her next and
was no factor in her last – IF she can rebound to one of those better efforts, she can be a player here. (6) DEMIN N
DIAMONDS was 8-2-1-3 at 2, winning a couple of these – she added hopples last week (Stga.) and was a clean 2nd
best, suggesting she may be worth at least a look tonight. (4) BULLVILLES WINNER hit board in 5 of 6 starts this
year, has speed and Bartlett and stays trotting – definitely some things to like. (3) SHIV picked up a 2
nd here last year and was a winner 2 back (when Gingras pretty much just stole one, in a weak field) – another that can be in the
hunt if things go her way.
RACE 3 – NYSS, 3YO Filly Trot: (5) SADBIRDSTILLSING was good all through her 2YO campaign and came
up big in the Final, parking the beastly SENORITA PALEMA every step of the way before coming up 2nd best to her
– her last qualifier looks excellent, and she should offer some good value here (but will need some trip luck). (3)
SEVEN YEAR ITCH was scratched from last year’s Final but went a few sharp miles during the summer– her 3
starts back this year should have her plenty tight for this and she looms a very dangerous player (1A) HONORABLE
WAY started her career last year with a NYSS win at Stga., broke at Tioga then elected to focus on the KySS the rest
of the year (with mixed results) – very nice NJ prep last week and she could be a big threat right out of the box...but
not a big fan at that “even money” ML price. (4) ERIN made an unfortunate miscue in the NYSS Final after doing
some good work during the summer (and jogging the only other time she had a catch driver – 9/1 at Batavia, with
Morrill) – couldn’t blame anybody looking to give her a shot tonight after a couple of Stga. tighteners. (1) BILLIE E
seems like the lesser of the entrymates but is still Gingras from the pole. (2) HIPPIE SHAKE feels a bit overmatched.
RACE 4 – (6) DESPERATE MAN was flat out beastly throughout the Borgata Series, and his “best” effort may
have been the one race he lost (when viciously parked in the Final through insane fractions, yet still holding on for 3rd)
– he’s clearly in a different league from the others in here and while it’s hard to explain how he could have been
nailed late in that last qualifier, we’ll go under the assumption that he’ll be ready to deliver his best tonight – but
probably not a spot to bet the rent money on him at $2.10. (1) CAPTIVATE HANOVER has been sharp throughout
his 11 starts this year, and is holding that form even at this top level – he can’t help but get a good trip with the rail
draw, and he should be able to grab another nice chunk. (5) WHATS STANLEY GOT A was a nice surprise through
the Borgata Series, especially with his poor form just prior to that – he’s been in a couple of no-chance spots since
then, so it’s hard to gauge his current form...may not be a bad week to include him in exotics, hoping for a more
aggressive try. (4) HEMSWORTH N delivered a big mile in that victory 2 back but was just “good” in his last – he
remains one of the more unpredictable players from week to week. (2) AMERICAN DEALER N returns from NJ
off a trio of 2nds but his local efforts this year have been a notch below “Invitational level” – more comfortable with
a few others right now. (3) NANDOLO N finished alertly from an impossible spot last week but may be coming
from another bad spot tonight.
RACE 5– (4) BIG DREAM FELLA made a break on 3/28 but other than that has hit board in a zillion straight
starts, including 4 wins from his last 7 outings– he can race on or off the pace, and deserves top billing tonight. (1)
ARTIST BEST finally had the trip go all his way last week and was able to get over the hump, picking up the
victory (after 4 straight 2nds) – he moves to a new barn, but his new trainer sent out a jogburger winner off the claim
on Sat. night – legitimate threat. (3) CENTURY ENDEAVOR ships in off a pair of front end scores at Stga., albeit
vs. easier – he was 2nd in his only local appearance last year, and certainly deserves respect in here. (2) YS DO IT
RIGHT is often a contender, but has been light in the win column this year – remains a good one to include
underneath. (8) KB MAC is 0 for 13 this year and winless in 22 Yonkers starts – he does grab pieces, however, and
isn’t a bad bomb for 3rd/4th. (5) THRESHOLD ships in off a couple of “ok” starts in NJ, after returning from a long
layoff – hard to gauge how well he fits here. (6) PRETTY HANDSOME has been racing ok, but likely needs a
better post to be a serious player. (7) QUATRAIN BLUE CHIP seems unlikely to ever get close to the action.
RACE 6 – (1) ROCKIN JUKEBOX certainly benefited from the very hotly contested pace last week but he still
won with ease, and was very sharp prior to that mile as well – can decide what trip he wants for tonight, and has a
very real chance to repeat. (3) ANOTHRMASTRPIECE N recently worked his way back up the class ladder with
three straight victories – he’s leveled off a bit, but has also been in some tough spots...look for an aggressive try
tonight. (5) LEONIDAS A hasn’t “fallen apart” completely, but he also hasn’t resembled the top notch FFAller we
came to admire for several years – his last start was a useful 3rd (off 3 weeks) and perhaps this is a spot where he can
have a chance at the top prize. (4) BIG GULP delivered his best local mile to date last start, a sharp winner despite 3
weeks off – he’s missed another 3 weeks, however, and Bartlett opts for #3– mixed feelings. (7) LOUS SWEETREV
ENGE moved to a new barn 3 back and immediately found his better form – not sure he can pull off another field
sweeping victory against these, however. (2) WINDSUN RICKY rallied from well back for 2nd last week but passed
a bunch of exhausted rivals – not sure he can be as fortunate tonight. (6) FUNATTHEBEACH N wasn’t at his best in
most of the Borgata legs and makes his first start in a month – hard spot to jump on his team.
RACE 7 – NYSS, 3YO Filly Trot: (3) R MELINA was sent off favored in last year’s NYSS Final and can be
forgiven for making a break on a less than stellar surface – she followed that up with wins in the Kentuckiana and
the Matron, was right there in Breeder’s Crown Final and ended her year with a 3rd in the Goldsmith Maid– guessing
that her 2 qualifiers will have her ready to roll tonight. (6) DATE NIGHT HANOVER picked up early season NYSS
wins last year at Stga. and Tioga before focusing on the Grand Circuit (and showing high speed in several of her
starts) – she flew home in :26.1 in her only prep for tonight, and that suggests she’ll be ready to action – tough draw,
but a good price makes her worth using. (2) SISTER MARY MAUDE did some fine work early last year for low
profile connections, prompting the nation’s leading barn to acquire her – she ended her year with a 3rd in the NYSS
Final, and has a couple of nice tighteners since returning at 3 – use in exotics. (5) CHAPARMBRO showed plenty of
ability in her 5 starts at 2 but raced only on bog tracks – she’s a bit of a question mark as she makes her 3YO debut,
but her connections wouldn’t be dropping her in if they didn’t think she could get around the half miler – wouldn’t
take a short price, though. (1) STAR ATTRACTION hails from top connections, draws the pole, but isn’t as
accomplished as a few of the others – leaning elsewhere, but will watch closely. (4) JEANNIES ACTION was ok in
a couple of NYSS starts last year but does seem buried tonight.
RACE 8 – Sharp field! (6) POUND FOR POUND was winless (though racing pretty well) for his first 11 starts this
year but simply exploded on 4/22, crushing the field with a hot 1:51.4 mile – he proved it was no fluke when he
came back to take his next as well (over #8), then rallied nicely for 2nd behind the classy NANDOLO N last week –
giving him the slight edge despite the draw, especially since he should be a decent price here. (3) GDS THUNDER
GB came up 2nd best from the pocket to #8 in his last pair, but has a big post edge over that one tonight – maybe he
can parlay that into a victory? (8) JUST ENUFF STUFF was a razor sharp winner in his last pair after an excellent
2nd behind #6 three back – he’s more than sharp enough to take another, but the draw does present the possibility of a
pretty rough trip tonight. (5) HOPNROLL HEAVEN was a solid 4th upon arrival from Monti and an even better 3rd
last week – would consider if the price is juicy enough. (4) MY ULTIMATE BYRON A has been solid overall lately
but may prefer to be in a bit easier. (2) ADMIRAL HANOVER adds Lasix off a dullish try – keep an eye for any
improvement. (1) SHAKESPEARE just backed up through the field last week after re-qualifying – not ready to hop
back on his team yet. (7) TWIN B DELUXE disappointed in his first start off the claim and draws poorly tonight.
RACE 9 - NY Excelsior A, 3YO Filly Trot: (6) SHIRRIN held her own with some pretty nice NYSS fillies in her
limited 2YO campaign – she’s come back good at 3, following up a 2nd in her return try with 3 straight wins (out of
town) – meets nothing scary in here, and may be able to keep her streak alive. (4) RILEYS REBEL hit board in 3
straight to close out her 2YO campaign – she raced well in her 3YO return (rallied for 2nd behind a stickout winner)
but then made a costly miscue last week – a clean mile puts her right in the hunt. (2) GONE CRAZEE has 5 career
wins and recently held her own in the Weiss Series – worth considering here, and give her “extra points” if barnmate
MS TITAN races well in race 2. (1) KAROLINA SOLVEIG started her 2YO career with a pair of Excelsior A wins
(including one here at YR) but then seemed to level off – she really hasn’t clicked yet at 3, but it’s definitely too
soon to write her off! (5) PIZZA BIANCA qualified nicely on 4/26 (PA) then won her first career start the next week
– those lines are sandwiched between a pair of miscues, however, making her a bit risky (at a short price) tonight.
(3) OSODEVIOUS gets a massive driver change but it’s hard to say if she has enough ability for it to matter enough.
RACE 10 – (4) DUVAL STREET hinted at serious ability in that mile 3 back – didn’t even pretend to be interested
in his next but was hammered at the windows last week, and delivered a dominant 1:51.3 score...eligible to take
another. (1) KIMBLE A is definitely sharper than he looks on paper, and gets major post relief for tonight – Brennan
opts for #3, but this guy has a chance to grab a nice share...at a nice price. (2) SLING SHOCK had pace in traffic
last week after a pair of sharp tries prior to that – another logical player for exotics. (3) FORTIFY drops another peg
after last week’s drop failed to produce a better effort – he’ll come back around eventually, but is definitely on the
risky side right now. (5) THE REAL ONE has been finishing ok, gets a bit of post relief and the 14YO may be able
to rally late for a small share. (6) AIR FORCE HANOVER was a little disappointing on the lead 2 back but his
overall form has been solid – ok bomb for 3rd/4th. (7) GAMBLINGTERROR draws outside and drops a win off the
bottom of his card after tonight – sticking with others. (8) KARLOO BRADLEY N weakened in the pocket 2 back
then got parked the mile in his last – look for him to get away in the back tonight, to wait for a better spot.