RACE 1 – (2) DELIGHTFUL TERROR has hit board in 5 straight, including a pair of wins – he catches a pretty
modest field here and while he’s hardly a “cinch”, he’s certainly the one they’ll have to knock off. (4) THE WILL
TO PLAY gets a pass for that mile 2 back (parked) but that line is sandwiched between a pair of decent (bad post)
efforts – could be a live player, with some trip luck. (3) KNOCKIN OUT has offered some pace at the end of his last
3 miles, and may be sharp enough to at least have a chance in here – hard to ignore his 1 for 28 local record, but at
least he’ll be a good price. (5) METAMAN has never showed any gate speed but suddenly found himself on the lead
last week when NOBODY else even looked to leave – he was able to dig in and hold off the tripsitter for the win,
and should be a live player tonight as well...but likely to be looking at a much tougher trip. (1) SWEET TROY
looked well short in his seasonal debut last week – he may need another start, but maybe the tote board will suggest
otherwise. (6) ROCK THIS WAY hasn’t been able to offer his usual late kick the last couple of weeks and may not
get the pace scenario he needs to use it tonight. (8) KERFORD ROAD A can be a player with these with an easy
trip, but he’s unlikely to find one starting from Post 8. (7) HURRIKANE GEORGIE just has way more lesser tries
than decent ones...and starts from Post 7.
RACE 2 – (2) GAMING QUEEN was an even 4th upon arrival from Canada and eligible to be sharper tonight – her
weak 2 for 43 career slate is concerning, but perhaps the driver switch to Gingras will perk her up enough to handle
this very beatable bunch. (4) BAR KEEP DE VIE missed all of ‘24 and has struggled to contend so far in his 3 starts
(all from bad posts) – he moves inside, gets a switch to Zeron, and is another that could bring a better effort tonight.
(5) KELLYS GREATEST was a solid 2nd behind a heavy favorite 3 back, an ok 4th the next week but then made an
untimely miscue in her last – she definitely fits, and would be playable if the price is decent. (1) HIPPIE SHAKE
picked up a win 3 back and has been racing ok lately – he’s also just 1 for 29 in his career, and that makes it tough to
endorse him at that 9/5 ML price. (3) ALEXANDER is 0 for 10 at Yonkers and seems destined to stay stuck on
smaller pieces. (6) HONOLULU has shown little in his 4 local tries and gets yet another bad draw.
RACE 3 – (3) FAST APPROACH was no match at all for the scary-sharp winner last week but he dug in gamely for
2nd in yet another strong effort – he may not be as “talented” as (4) FURST IGOR S, but he’s definitely less risky,
and likely to sit a very good trip...we’ll try him on top. The latter has shown high speed (in NJ, and here at Yonkers)
but he’s also been erratic, and unreliable – he adds hopples for tonight and that may solve his issues...or it may not!
(1) THE THING IS is aways trotting strong at the end, but he still hasn’t won a race since early November – can’t
blame anybody looking to give him a shot, if the price is good enough. (2) NAUTILUS B is a bit below the top ones
but she draws well, minds her manners, and is line for a piece of this. (6) WAVERLY HANOVER returned sharp
after 3 months off, picking up a 2nd and a win at PcD – he’ll need some trip luck for his YR return after landing a
tough post. (5) HL OLMAYA has been “ok”, but needs to land in a (much) easier field to contend for one of the
bigger prizes. (7) CHASING CRYSTALS will hope to pick off some tired ones and breakers for minor spoils.
RACE 4 – (1) MIKI THE CLOWN was very well backed last week, handled aggressively, and delivered the very
sharp victory – she draws the pole, retains Yannick, and looms a very possible repeater. (8) IRON MISTRESS gets
another bad draw but may still be able to work out a manageable trip with a quick start – chance to complete the
exacta. (4) EBONY LADY delivered the major form-reversing victory 2 back, but was in a no-prayer spot last week
– moves inside, and worth using in exotics at that 12-1 ML price. (5) TYRA MAKES BANK hasn’t been able to use
her speed too often this year but that may change tonight with the switch to Bartlett– another live one for exotics. (7)
BROOKDALE JESSIE actually looked strong even early in the mile last week, and definitely had plenty of pace
rallying for 3rd – brutal spot, but a possibility for 3rd/4th at a big price. (2) SUNBURNT hasn’t raced in 3 weeks (after
a sick scratch) but the inside draw may help her to bring home a minor share. (3) THUNDRA is certainly camera
shy, but always eligible to rally late for a small slice. (6) PASTA MOMMA missed 3 weeks after being scratched
injured, and draws poorly too – wait for a better scenario to consider.
RACE 5 – (5) ZUMA BEACH really started clicking at the end of her 3YO campaign – returned for a new barn
after a freshening, qualified super, and had no trouble delivering the powerful 1:53.4 victory here last week, at $2.10
– feels like we’re looking at more of the same tonight. (1) PLEASE BE YOU begins her career tonight and the 3YO
certainly looked good in both of her NJ preps – this is NOT an easy spot for her debut, but she may still be able to
grab a nice piece right off the bat. (7) BETTA WATCH OUT N raced well for 3rd behind the top choice last week,
despite missing a month – drops right back in the box, and should be able to be part of the equation once more. (8)
SHES EPIC rattled off sizzling fractions last week and still easily held 2nd after being overtaken in the lane by #5 –
the ability is obviously there but she MAY be looking at a much tougher journey now. (6) LADY BLUE JAY had
life finishing for 4th last week in her first start back from Canada – chance to rally for some minor spoils once more.
(2) MAIDSWEET IR wasn’t bad in her first U.S. qualifier but she catches a tough spot for her stateside debut and
may be one to watch for FUTURE consideration. (4) SHANGHAI STAR has been away since October and seems
buried for her first start of 2025. (3) FOREVER A FLIRT tired chasing last week and just seems below the top ones.
RACE 6 – (5) MACH N CHEESE wasn’t bad vs. the 50s but he’ll surely appreciate the drop back to 40s, where he
picked up a 2nd (8 hole) and a win in his last 2 tries – gets the edge here. (2) MADELINES BLK JACK improved
markedly at PcD for our leading trainer, demolishing the 25s despite previously poor form in Ohio – he gets a major
vote of confidence as he bumps up to 40s upon arrival, AND gets Bartlett to hop off #3 (with whom he WON last
week) to drive him – guessing he’ll be dangerous here too. (1) ITALIAN LAD N is winless in 7 starts this year but
was an excellent 2nd last week and generally brings a strong effort – logical player starting from the pole. (3) KOPI
LUWAK used a perfectly timed move to win dropping in for a tag last week and has to be respected here too – as
noted, Bartlett does opt for #2, though. (4) DELESTON would probably appreciate being in an easier field, but may
still be able to grab a piece with the right trip. (6) DONTBOTHERMENONE would be a major threat if on his best
game but just seems to be a little off right now – leaning towards others. (7) CENTURY ENDEAVOR gets a poor
draw after missing 23 days – inclined to pass, but note that his trainer did send out a pair of big priced winners on
Monday night. (8) BAD BOY TOO has fallen off form AND gets stuck all the way outside.
RACE 7 – (1) RECORD YEAR was disappointing 2 back but he rebounded last week, pouncing on a beautiful trip
to pick up his 2nd win of the season – draws the pole again, and we’ll give him the narrow edge over a few other live
rivals. (4) DIAMONDBEACH unleashed a big move from 5th at the quarter to reach the lead last week, paced a big
middle half but couldn’t hold off #1 at the end – an easier trip could make him a threat here, even if Bartlett opts off
to drive #5. (2) MEMPHISTENNESSEE N was struggling to start the year but does seem to be getting sharper now
– may be ready for a contending effort, with the right trip. (5) SHADOW IN RED got Bartlett back on board last
week, shook off that puzzling effort from the start before and delivered the front end score – remains a very live
player as he looks to repeat. (7) CONTACT ZONE hit board in 3 of his last 4 starts, all at big prices – another bad
draw, but certainly playable underneath. (3) WAR DAN DELIGHT N doesn’t feel like a threat, but may be able to
tow along for minor spoils. (6) LYONS PEGASUS doesn’t seem sharp enough to seriously threaten from this spot.
(8) MIGHTY SANTANA N draws Post 8 off a sick scratch – good week to just observe.
RACE 8 – (3) CHIPPER DALE turned in his best local effort to date last week, resulting in an effortless blowout –
anything resembling that mile would crush these too! (5) BO SILAS has been racing better lately, and almost held
2nd last week (behind the top choice) – good chance he can complete the exacta tonight. (2) CAVIART IRISH LUCK
has hit board in 4 of 5 local starts and adds Lasix for tonight – it certainly would be no surprise if he was able to
grab a good slice here too (1) STOCKHOLM HANOVER has had decent trot finishing in several of his recent starts
– logical player to land somewhere in the exotics. (6) MEETMEATTHEBAR was an opportunistic winner last week,
inheriting the top off turn three (after the heavy favorite broke) then digging in to preserve the victory – tougher spot
tonight, though. (4) IHAVEADREAM DE VIE makes her first start of the year off an ok qualifier (vs. pacers) – keep
an eye for next time (7) SOUTHWIND BIANCA ships in with good NJ form but just seems a little cheap, especially
from Post 7.
RACE 9 – (1) NOTTINGHAM just missed to GREEN PASTURES 2 back, but he did much of the hard work – he
was an easy winner last week, and we’ll give him the slight edge for tonight. (2) GREEN PASTURES did nip the
top choice in his last and was a winner 3 back as well – remains a very dangerous threat, especially with the good
draw. (3) DRAW THE LINE seems to be improving each start for her new barn, and JUST missed last week – would
really be no surprise at all, even with a couple of tough boys to her inside. (6) LUCKY MUM N is hard to ever
dismiss with her 11-7-2-1 local record but she DOES seem at least a bit vulnerable starting from Post 6 tonight –
insist on a fair price if using on top. (4) FULL SCALE has been very steady in 2025, compiling a 5-1-2-1 record so
far – definitely ok for exotics, with a chance at the top prize if things fall apart a bit. (5) KOVU AS has used his
speed to earn good trips every week but he may be starting to tail off just a bit – leaning a bit more towards others.
(7) CHEF ROCCO gave it a shot at leaving from Post 7 last week, had to make a full retreat and eventually made a
break – guessing he’ll be taking a much more conservative approach for tonight. (8) WIN TOGETHER S draws Post
8 after weakening off a pocket trip last week.
RACE 10 – (5) FOREVER FAV suddenly reversed from on 2/12, cutting the mile at 51-1 and only get nipped right
on the wire – he almost ran down a tough GINGER TREE PETE in his next, then flew home for 2nd again last week
from a very tough spot – should still offer decent value here, despite his excellent form! (4) ITALIAN DELIGHT N
isn’t the absolute “beast” he was during that long winning streak last year but he already has 2 wins and 2 seconds in
2025 and remains a weekly threat at this level. (6) IM J BEE N has been completely unpredictable this year but he
brought his “good” version last week and finished 2nd at 25-1 – worth a look if the price stays juicy. (1) ON THE
VIRG had won 5 straight at this $15K level before last week’s dull 5th – always possible he could bounce right back,
but wouldn’t take a short price to find out. (2) QUICK SNAP has been steady since arriving from NJ, picking up a
win 3 back – chance for an upset if things fall apart in front of him. (3) MASTER MIKI used easy trips to grab 3rds
in his last pair...may not be as fortunate tonight, though. (7) ALOTBETTOR N loves to win races but also goes
through dry spells...like the one he’s having right now. (8) MIKEY CAMDEN has a couple of recent big price 2nds
but even his best effort could come up well short from out here.