RACE 1 - MGM Rewards Ladies - Leg #2 - (4) JM BETONSIX was sent off favored in Round 1 from Post
7, worked her way to the lead and was a solid winner in her Yonkers debut - the price may be even shorter
this week, and there's a good chance the result will be the same. (6) GABBYS GIRL is 6-2-2-1 at YR, and
she likely bled in that lone off the board finish- came up 2nd best to the top choice last week (adding Lasix)
and may prove the main danger once again. (1) PLEASURE SEEKER seems a bit below the top pair, but
does get major post relief...and that may be enough to at least put her in play for a better piece tonight. (3)
KATHYS MOMENT was no factor in the first leg, but this an overall better spot for her - may show some
speed this week, and that could help her grab a share. (2) CINCO SENORITA has thrown some good miles
at times in the past, but hasn't clicked since returning from a layoff - in need of a wake up call. (5) FILLY
was simply terrible last week, and it was hard to see that coming - prefer to wait for a better effort before
hopping back on her team.
RACE 2 - (3) HORIZON was ultra well meant last week, despite being off 5 months and drawing Post 8 -
she raced a BIG mile, only weakening late after being used very hard, and there's a good chance she can
make amends tonight, with that start under her belt and some very helpful post relief. (5) B VANISH was
hammered down to favoritism at Stga. making her first start since October but a weak leave attempt left her
with a horrible trip - she's capable of much better than that, and there's a good chance we'll see it in her YR
debut - could be the main danger. (1) IDEAL CHIP saw her streak of 7 straight 2nd place finishes come to
an end two back when she finished 3rd - she was right back to 2nd last week, though, and does have a
chance to finish in her favorite spot once again - belongs in exotics, for sure. (8) BUMP IN THE ROAD
raced MUCH better in her last pair, but gets no luck with the draw tonight - she will be a decent price,
though, and that makes her worth including underneath in exotics. (6) BETTE TINA returned from nearly 5
months off last week and wasn't a bad 4th - she's capable of better tonight, and is another value horse to use
in exotics. (4) MAGICAL LILY BEAR was "ok" here for a few of her starts - added Lasix and qualified
nicely at PcD, so we'll see if she can bring up a bit more....small piece? (2) MADELYNN SOPHIA had a
few 2YO qualifiers then went on the shelf - qualified back nicely (for a new barn) at PcD, but that was 3
weeks ago - inclined to pass and watch for tonight, but will at least give the tote board a glance. (7) GENES
IS showed little in her first 2 career starts in PA, and draws poorly for her Hilltop debut.
RACE 3 - (4) STONEBRIDGE GAMBLE ships in from Ohio with many lines that would make him a very
tough customer against these - he had a rough patch for a few weeks (starting late January) where he was
making breaks, but he seems to be over that - a clean mile would make him very dangerous here. (1) MUF
ASAAS woke up with a form reversing win 3 back, just missed the next week, but wasn't quite as sharp
when 4th in his last start (on an off track) - anything close to those efforts 2 and 3 back would make him a
solid threat tonight. (3) J A T O was the "universal tip" 3 starts back when he was sent off at 8/5 (despite
being away for 15 months!), and delivered the win - broke as the favorite in his next, however, then was an
"ok" 3rd when way overbet as the 1/2 choice in last - has a chance here, but make sure he's at least a decent
price this week (7) BANK BOX TREASURE was a little dull in his first 2 tries off the layoff but was much
sharper last week when 2nd best to repeat winner, DC ANNA - he enjoyed an easy pocket trip that night,
but could be looking at a much tougher journey from Post 7...may be looking at a smaller piece here. (6)
LOOK IN MY EYES tends to be a little in and out, but even one of his better efforts may leave him a little
short from Post 6. (2) ITSONLYMONEYHONEY has never hit board in 5 Yonkers starts, and does seem to
need to be in a bit easier. (5) TORKIL is another that seems overmatched at this level.
RACE 4 - (1) OFF THE RECORD had a solid $82K season in 2021, culminating with a pair of wins across
the river (beating #6, both times) - was probably a little short in the first leg (racing off the layoff) but was
still a solid 3rd, and figures to be that much tighter tonight - give her the edge, from the pole. (4) BELINA
weakened a bit in her first local start (off 19 days) but was very sharp in her last pair - seems like she can
handle any trip, and is a very legitimate threat here. (6) DIVINE DEO was an easy winner in Round 1, on
the heels of a sharp score the week before - both of those were from the pole, however, and she may be
looking at a much more difficult journey tonight - could be a little vulnerable? (2) NUTTINBUTHEBEST
has struggled to find her top form since returning from the winter break but does add Lasix for tonight, and
she may have been bleeding for a while - look for a better effort this week. (7) SHE KNOWS IT ALL
finished 2nd in 5 straight starts here this Fall, and right behind a couple of very nice mares - she took 3
months off and seems to be coming back into form now...but the terrible draw really could compromise her
chances tonight. (3) BYTHWAY HANOVER and (5) PULL ME THROUGH both seem to be a bit below
the main players, and will need to up their games for a chance at any kind of decent pieces.
RACE 5 - (2) SWANSEA is clearly not the strong Open horse he once was, but his recent Dover efforts (at
their top levels) suggest he should still be able to come out a winner in his Hilltop return - wouldn't unload
the wallet on him at a very short price, though! (1) WHIMZICAL CHAPTER is also arriving from Dover,
but was a bit cheaper than the top choice down there - he's also been away for 3 weeks, and that could hurt
his chances as well. (8) D P ROCKET failed to get involved from similarly bad posts in her last couple, but
she drops in class and may very well be handled more aggressively tonight - worth considering as long as
the price is decent. (3) BAZILLIONAIRE lost his last 3 against cheaper, but he's the type that can lose at
lower levels, but still chase decently at higher ones - include him underneath in exotics. (7) FULL RIGHTS
has been well off his top form for a while, but did show some life in his last - does have the speed to at least
leave for some position here, and can probably beat a bunch of these. (5) MATTS MUSCLES was a winner
last week debuting for his new barn, but never looked all that strong beating cheaper - it's the rare occasion
that Brennan choices off ANYTHING from this barn, so we'll trust his judgment here. (6) CYCLONE MA
XIMUS took advantage of an inside post (and good trip) to be a close 2nd last week (behind #5) - that was
vs. cheaper, though, and he may struggle to get in the mix tonight. (4) TIMESTORM has steadily regressed
since arriving from Canada 4 starts back - need to see a better effort before considering.
RACE 6 - (5) PLZDONTLIETOME N makes her U.S. debut after posting a good looking qualifier upstate
(the fastest of the day, and faster than some solid older horses) - the guess here is that she's a good one...and
will be able to come out on top in her first stateside start. (8) ALTA MADEIRA N won her first 3 local
starts - was sent off favored against DIVINE DEO in her next, but had to settle for 2nd while racing off the
pace that night (while the winner cruised on the lead) - have to believe Buter will send her tonight (despite
Post 8), and can't blame anybody looking to use her...at what figures to be a fair price. (4) OAKWOOD
CORAK IR shipped down from The Maritimes to the Super Siblings and is currently undefeated in her 3
local starts - faces her toughest task to date, and we'll see if she can continue her winning ways against
these. (7) GINGER TREE LIZ definitely has ability, but looked short in her first start back off the layoff -
barn has been ice cold in 2022, but this mare WILL be a juicy price if you think Bartlett can get her in play.
(3) SEA OF LOVE BC is fairly camera shy, but draws well enough for a chance at a minor piece with the
right trip. (6) FLIRTY FORTY has been doing her best recent work with a bit softer, and gets no help
starting from Post 6 - prefer others. (2) TAVA is just 2 for 26 lifetime but did earn $115K at 2 and 3 - has
been having a hard time getting things going for her new connections, however. (1) BEST KEEPSAKE
missed a month to her last start (in NJ) and finished up the track - now misses another month, and we'll just
be observers, at least for now.
RACE 7 - Good race! (2) SMALLTOWNTHROWDOWN was probably going to win easily off the claim
two back if not for that unfortunate miscue to the top of the lane (still was a close 3rd after recovering!) -
disappointed a bit cutting the mile in his last, but faces a bit easier here and may be able to make amends.
(5) PLUMB was less than 2-1 in each of her first 3 starts at this level so it was definitely a surprise to see
her sent off at 10-1 last week - still delivered her usual sharp effort, and she remains a threat for tonight. (7)
LUCKY MATTER last 2 tries at this level produced a win, and a 2nd (as the 2/5 choice) - picked up 3rds in
his last pair vs. better, and has to be seen as a viable threat here...but will also have to overcome Post 7, so
make sure to get a decent price if using on top. (1) JACK VERNON just wasn't right shipping in from DD
two back - was definitely better in his last, and is a proven player against these when on his game - would
be no surprise at all. (4) ALTUS HANOVER just never seemed to grab the bit last week, but he was racing
off a bad date, on an off track - eligible to better tonight, and may be able to grab a piece, at a nice price. (3)
KANDY SWEET was able to wire cheaper 2 back but then delivered another sharp front end try up at this
level (holding on for 2nd) - have a feeling she'll have a tougher trip tonight, though. (6) IN MY DREAMS
doesn't seem sharp enough to threaten from this spot.
RACE 8 - (1) NEXTROUNDSONME can hold his own with much better than these - gets both a class
drop AND post relief, and that should allow him to work out the trip of Buter's choosing - deserves top
billing. (5) THE LAST CHAPTER raced "ok" vs. better in his first 2 starts back off the layoff, and should
be tight now - will attract plenty of attention off the class drop and definitely has a legitimate chance to beat
these -- but he just doesn't win often enough to justify taking a short a price on top. (3) SHOEMAKER
HANOVER wasn't bad at all vs. NW15000 last week as he had his first catch driver in some time (he's
been racing in amateur races in most of his starts) - drops a peg, and is definitely one to use in exotics. (2)
DRAZZMATA ZZ prefers to be in with a bit easier but he's sharp enough right now to grab a piece of this
with an easy trip - another one for exotics. (6) CAVALIER GEORGE figures to need a start after being
away since 12/2 - maybe can rally late for a minor share? (4) MOMMS MY DAD is in much tougher than
he's used to and been away for 3 weeks - will look to tow along, and hope to take home a small check (7)
BIG MONEY HONEY figures to be coming from too far back to make any real noise here. (8) HOBBS
finally broke a long losing streak with last week's wire to wire score over cheaper - the double class jump
AND 8 hole figure to really slow him down tonight, though.
RACE 9 - (2) HILL OF A HORSE has been very good since adding Lasix 5 starts back - had to settle for
decent 4ths in the Open the last 2 weeks but the drop down to 75s tonight should give him a decent chance
to get back to the winner's circle. (3) ON HIGHER GROUND was an ok 5th from an impossible spot 2
back (8 hole), then charged home from well back through the lane last week to be a close 2nd -- draws
inside, and looms a major threat for a barn that delivered a trio of winners on Monday night. (5) VOYAGE
TO PARIS was a "pocket rocket" winner in this class 2 back, then was starting to rally wide on the final
turn last week when he made an untimely miscue - at 15-1 ML, he's worth including in exotics. (6) GREY
cut the mile in her first try at this level and battled tenaciously to the end before losing by a nose - at 20-1
ML, she's another that could bring some value to the exotics. (7) STEUBEN HANOVER was a first over
winner in his YR debut last week, but was helped a bit by the leader just quitting on the final turn - expect
him to race well again tonight, but may have to settle for a smaller slice from out here. (4) BIZET won 4 in
a row before bumping up to this level, but has settled for smaller pieces against these - figures to be in a
similar situation tonight. (1) BRIDGE WORKS ships in with solid upstate form but did falter vs. cheaper
when he was here in Nov/Dec. (8) DC ANNA beat the 50s from off the pace two back then wired 'em last
week...but the class hike AND outside draw figure to slow her down considerably tonight.
RACE 10 - (6) FASHION FOREVER beat cheaper 2 back but he was out almost every step of the way so
it was still a pretty impressive performance - came up 2nd best in his next to KANDY SWEET, and that
one was a dead game 2nd (to the heavy favorite) in her next start (in this class) - catches a soft division
here, and may be able to get it done with a bit of trip luck. (5) MANHATTANUP NO ICE may be the only
"real 50" in this race, as at least he's been 3rd in three starts at this level - logical favorite, but wouldn't be
willing to take a very short price with him (0 for 14 at Yonkers). (1) EVA DAIRPET FR was our selection
last week (off some improving form) but she was a pretty mediocre 4th that night - fits very well with this
softer bunch, but another that would be hard to endorse at a pretty short price. (3) MUSCLE STAR
continues to pick up pieces even as he climbs the class ladder, but would probably need things to really fall
apart here for a chance at the top prize. (4) MAGNIFICENT SEVEN was away since 11/17 , then didn't
look particularly encouraging in either his qualifier, or (PcD) start - needs to be better. (2) CHIEF JUSTICE
has been away for 3 weeks after failing to function in his last - pretty hard to recommend off that last mile.
RACE 11 - (1) GLOBALDOMINATION N was last seen here in the highest priced claimers and now
returns from NJ at the basement level - wouldn't label him a "cinch", but he's really supposed to have no
trouble handling these. (2) DING DING DINGER had been disappointing for weeks until coming up with a
MUCH better effort last week (even though he weakened late after the tough trip) - similar effort gives him
a good chance at a big chunk. (4) NOTHING TO PROVE has been steady at Stga, won 9X last year and
gets Dube at the lines - ok to include underneath. Both (7) SOMEBEACH BARON and (8) EPIC ACE are
dropping down to a level where they should be able to find the winner's circle sometime soon -- but as far
as tonight goes, they may be too far out to do any real damage - maybe 3rd or 4th for either? (5) COACH
LOMAN feels like he may be cheap. but he gets a new trainer and driver and we'll see if that helps him
hang with these in his YR debut. (6) R MADDY BLUE CHIP gave way and tired on the lead when claimed
2 back, then really disappointed as the favorite for his new barn - will need a wake up call to be any kind of
threat. (3) PLAY THE FIELD just hasn't been sharp in a long time.