RACE 1 – (2) MILLWOOD BONNIE N is a streaky mare that’s clearly feeling good about herself these days – her
barn is off to a quick start in ’24, and she’ll get to call the shots thanks to the draw – remains the one to beat, even if
facing a stronger crew this week. (3) JK MY GIRL was well backed last week, handled aggressively and came up a
strong 2nd best to a very nice mare – belongs on your tickets once more. (8) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY (one of
Bartlett’s SEVEN winners last Friday) is actually dropping in class after last week’s fire breathing, form reversing
victory – can’t rule her out, but the draw MAY hurt her chances a bit, especially with the top two drawn so far inside
of her. (1) LYONS MIKI is on the cheaper side but she went a solid try last week, and an easy trip could see her pick
up a small piece of this. (5) SILENT CROSSING gets post relief and is certainly better than her last – could see her
grabbing a minor share with the right trip. (4) MISS DOTTIE MAE had a useful tightener last week but may need
another start – will look good with a class drop next week. (7) COWGIRL LILLY gave it a good try when 2
nd to #2 last week but this is just a MUCH tougher spot – leaning towards others. (6) ALTA MADEIRA N has been away for
a couple of months and figures to need a start or two.
RACE 2 – (6) MIKALA was ready to roll off the freshening and easily bested a bit softer group last week – faces
tougher now (while also being assigned the outside), but the classy 6YO is worth sticking with...as long as she’s not
way overbet. (1) SWEETEST BELLE showed at the end of her 3YO campaign that she was capable of taking on
older mares and her 4YO return was certainly solid – tighter now, draws the pole, and could make a lot of noise
against her elders. (2) EASY TO PLEASE suffered through a rough 2023 season but a pair of beautiful trips sees her
earning her way back to the top class, and possibly brimming with confidence – we’ll see if she can keep the ball
rolling tonight. (4) SALE EL SOL took a HUGE jump up from the $50K FM claimers to taking on some of the top
MALES last week and was right there with them at the end – it was pretty shocking to see that, and now she’s back
in with her own sex...suppose we’ll see if that last start was just a fluke, or if she’s really elevated her game this
much after the recent claim. (3) NO WIN NO FEED A was hounded all the way by a parked rival last week and was
ultimately the one to succumb into the lane – could easily bounce right back with a (much) easier trip. (5) LUCKY
ARTIST A looked good winner her 2024 return but struggled a bit moving up in lass last week.
RACE 3 – (2) TWIN B SUNKISSED is hard to “love” off her recent lines but she’s beaten better in the past, and
many others from the barn have quickly perked up in their 2nd or 3rd starts back – feels like a spot for a wake up call.
(1) WHATINEEDISAMAN found an easier spot last week and made her 3rd start for our leading trainer a winning
one – faces tougher here, but she still figures to be a big player with the rail draw. (5) IRON MISTRESS raced well
in her first 2 starts of the year, finishing 2nd and 3rd behind a pair of sharp winners – no reason she can’t have a big
say here too. (7) TALENT TO SPARE A raced well despite a horrible trip last week, and absolutely fits with these –
won’t be easy starting from Post 7 but that 20-1 ML price does make her worth at least a look. (3) BE MY ROSE N
hails from an always dangerous barn but may be on the cheaper side – minor share? (6) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL
raced very well 2 of the last 3 weeks for a barn that has been insanely hot at multiple tracks – have to at least throw
in for 3rd/4th. (4) LADY NEWTON broke in her ’24 return and was well back last week – wait for better signs.
RACE 4 – (4) ALEXA SKYE rebounded from a shortened 5YO campaign with a nice bounce-back year at 6 – her
7YO season has started off strong, and she was an excellent here last week despite some tough racing luck – maybe
she can get it done tonight with a better trip? (6) COACHELLABOUND N just went an insane mile last week,
parked every step of the way and still managing to be 4th, beaten less than 3 lengths – she can handle any trip, and
looms a very dangerous player with some better luck of her own. (2) MAN DONTFORGET ME has been thriving
here for a few seasons and is off to a good start in 2024 – she has a post edge on a couple of main rivals, and can be
right there at the wire if things go her way. (5) UPTOWN HANOVER was off nearly 7 weeks to her last start but
still put in a credible effort to be 3rd – she’s shown she can hold her own with these in the past, and a good trip puts
her in play for a piece of this. (1) DELITFULCATHERIN N has had some big moments here in the past but seemed
to have lost a step towards the end of last year – she returns from Canada off a pair of wins, but those were vs. easier
– drawing the pole certainly won’t hurt. (3) SUGAR BRITCHES is 8-5-2-1 since arriving for our top barn but she
MAY find these a little tougher than she’s comfortable with.
RACE 5 – (7) SWEET SOUL DAVID was ready for action off the layoff, coming first over to the classy
EUROBOND and battling right to the wire for 2nd (on a night his other two barnmates were victorious) – won’t be
easy starting from Post 7, but we’ll still give him a shot. (3) KINDA LUCKY LINDY had solid trot finishing right
behind the leaders last week and while he’s struggled to win races here the past couple of seasons, he does often race
“well” – could add some value to the ticket. (1) VALI HANOVER hasn’t been on his best game for a while but he
found a soft spot last week and was an easy first over winner - we’ll see if that helps his confidence, and propels
him back up through the classes. (6) TOP ME OFF has been solid across the river but facing easier, and with no
recent victories – can never count this team out, but there does seem to be better value with a couple of others. (2)
HUNTING AS goes from 8 hole to 2 hole and that could help him be a bigger player – still prefer a few others
ahead of him, though. (5) B MEDITHREE just doesn’t feel like he’s hitting on all cylinders at the moment – waiting
from some better signs before hopping back on his team. (4) BIG CHARLIE MORAN ships in sharp, but the class
jump figures to slow him down. (8) SWISS HOUSE ON FIRE figures to be in for a rough trip from out here.
RACE 6 – (3) ELS ROCKER was pretty good here on 1/23 (off the bad date) so it was no surprise to see him win
easily in his next – steps up a bit tonight, but gets the narrow edge to repeat. (5) ADAM CROCKER A has been a
new horse since the recent barn change and comes into tonight seeking his 4th in a row – very real chance he could
get it! (6) MIGHTY SANTANA N continues to go off huge prices despite the fact that his last 3 local tries produced
a pair of 2nds, a hard charging close 4th – you almost have to include him in exotics at that 20-1 ML price. (4) YNO
TTHISHOS was a blowout winner at Fhd. off the barn change and proved it was no fluke with last week’s dead
game first over 2nd here at Yonkers – one to include underneath. (2) CIGAR SMOKING TONY is good right now,
but seems a notch below the top ones – chance for some minor spoils. (1) FEELIN WESTERN can go with better
than these but his 2 preps suggest he may need a start before we see his best. (7) GINGRAS BEACH sat pocketed
behind #5 the last 2 starts and lost 2nd each time – loses Bartlett here, draws poorly, and may be in for a tough night.
(8) DEAL THE CARDS may take some $$ thanks to his connections but he’d be 100-1 off his current lines.
RACE 7 – Tough race: (7) SCUBADAN lacked room in the stretch until too late last week and that kept him from
having a chance to collar the winner – he’s listed at 10-1 ML here but IF Brennan can find him a manageable trip
from Post 7, he may have a chance to beat these. (4) BLUEBIRD JESSE finished decently in his first local start of
the year and was better last week than his line might suggest – willing to use him on some tickets tonight if the price
is fair. (5) SECRET OR NOT shipped in off a close 2nd in NJ and was trotting willingly late last week to be right there 3
rd – another with a chance in here if things go his way. (1) WILY WALLY is sure to attract plenty of attention
going from Petter Engblom to Bartlett tonight...perhaps TOO much attention to offer any value at all (on top). (3)
EVERLASTINGFASHION was handled (too?) aggressively last week but it was good to see him stay trotting after
that – he definitely fits, but his poor lifetime win % makes him tough to call out on top. (6) BAZILLIONAIRE was
no threat last week and draws poorly tonight – maybe some minor spoils? (2) EXPLOSIVE RIDGE drops right back
in the box after a terrible outing last week – hard to endorse off that last mile.
RACE 8 – Good race: (2) AVF CLAIRE was give no chance at all by Stratton in her 3 local tries here this winter but
immediately showed her ability when shifted over to NJ – her last start shows her just missing to NO WIN NO
FEED A, and that suggests she’s more than good enough for a chance to beat these– the bad date is the only question
mark. (6) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A quarter moved to command and took care of business last week – tougher spot
tonight, but still more than capable of coming out on top, with the right trip. (1) DELTA THREE N took all the $$$
for her U.S. debut, landed on a perfect trip and was able to hold off a solid foe late to seal it – eligible to be a nice
mare, and it would be no surprise if she was able to repeat. (4) MORNING HAS BROKEN had a hard used useful
tightener on 1/26, but landed on a terrible trip last week (but still raced well) – have to consider for exotics. (7) LAU
RIE LEE demolished cheaper 2 back then was a very game 3rd behind #6 last week – her barn is quietly doing some
damage right now, but another terrible draw may hurt her chances for tonight. (5) OAXACAN DREAM N drops to a
more suitable level but is still in a tough spot – perhaps will look better with another drop next week? (3) HALLEL
UJAH HANOVER needed her first start back and may need this one too.
RACE 9 – Well matched field: (7) GRINDER was very well backed last week and delivered an ultra-impressive
front end score – he faces tougher from a much more difficult spot now, but that also means a much better price –
one of several with a chance here. (1) QUIKSILVR BLUECHIP came back sharp to start the new year and quickly
attracted a claim – draws the pole for his new connections, and we may see a very aggressive try tonight. (5) J S
HOPSCOTCH got a barn change last week that has produced endless winners here the last few years and he was no
exception – add him to the list of very possible winners. (6) DONATO PATRIOT K made a big recovery after a
break 2 back then rallied again last week – a live trip could put him right in the hunt. (3) KILIMANJARO N threw a
dud here on 1/25 but was much more competitive last week – could see him grabbing a piece with an easy enough
trip. (8) BLACK TIE BASH is always good for a late rally but would need things to really fall apart to win from out
here. (4) BARRY BLACK has been racing well for a hot barn but just may be in a tough spot here – would hardly be
a shock, though. (2) PERFCT VIXEN has been “ok”, but may be a little cheap for these.
RACE 10 – (3) IM PRINCESS BELLA A started to find some form in NJ 3 back, turning a couple of good efforts
(with a lesser pilot) – landed on an impossible trip upon arrival last week, but all things considered, raced very well
– not a bad spot to give her a try. (5) TWIN B ECHO hasn’t been clicking so far in ’24 but is capable of better – she
lands in a shaky field, and a wake up call could very well be coming (but that 2-1 ML price is a turnoff, for sure). (4)
ON THE MONEY GB is “logically” the one to beat in here but she’s had trouble finishing lately and could be a bit
vulnerable at a short price. (6) GAME OF SHADOWS paced evenly last week – moves outside, but the right trip
could see her add some value underneath. (7) CASH ROLL hasn’t been sharp and just seems to always get overbet.
(1) CASIES BELIEVER gets the rail but may not be sharp enough to take advantage right now. (8) DEVILISH
DREAMS has gone off form – waiting for signs of better life before considering. (2) SARAHS LILLY wasn’t
terrible off the layoff (in NJ) but the barn had a tough night on Wednesday – sticking with others.
RACE 11 – (6) KASHA V raced well at The Swamp in his last pair and is used to facing tougher over here – gets
the vote in the finale, even from Post 6. (1) BEERTHIRTY K has been solid vs. better in his last couple and now
drops and lands the rail – should be a major threat from start to finish. (2) WINDSONG PIONEER had a useful
tightener off the winter break and his barn is starting to heat up a bit – decent chance to land somewhere on the
ticket. (3) INF INITY STONE hit board in both local starts this year, draws well and another small piece is within
reach. (4) HAZY SHADEOFWINTER was able to prevail over lesser last week, and had to work hard to do it – may
be vulnerable at a fairly short price tonight. (8) FULL RIGHTS can leave when he wants to and has a pilot not shy
about sending one – not the worst bomb you could consider for exotics. (7) YES hasn’t been a factor at all for some
time – the class drop could help, but the post definitely won’t. (5) BIG BAD SWAN is still way off form – pass for
now.