RACE 1 – (4) UNITY has won 3 of her last 5 starts in this class and was beaten less than 2 lengths last week despite
being parked the mile – moves to another (sharp) barn for tonight, and is certainly one you’ll want on your tickets.
(3) NIKASA N caught a hot mile in her local debut (racing off a bad date) and was no threat – she drops now, has
another week with our leading trainer and could easily come up with a much bigger effort tonight – deserves a long
look. (1) CHARMING VIXEN does have 3 wins this year but she often ends up in tough spots because she lacks
early speed – could be closer to the action tonight, and certainly should be included in exotics. (2) HP XANADU
wasn’t bad in her first start back off a long layoff but failed to really build off that mile in her next 2 tries – needs to
be sharper if she hopes to contend for a top prize here. (5) TERACITA was super in that win 4 starts back – she has
a win and a 2nd since then, but wasn’t as sharp in either of those miles – definitely playable underneath, but looking
at others for the top slot. (8) PLEASURE SEEKER is rock solid at this level and could easily race better than her
20-1 ML suggests...but after getting parked from Post 8 last week, the guess is that she’ll be handled more
conservatively tonight. (6) PRINCESS ARONA is inconsistent at best, but faces a tough task from Post 6 even if on
her game. (7) PHELGON likely needs a much better draw for even a piece against these.
RACE 2 – (2) BINGE ON YANKEE drew Post 7 for new connections last week and just toured the oval... but still
only lost by a couple of lengths – have to believe he’ll be getting the green light here with a much more aggressive
try...not a bad week to give him a try. (3) NANDOLO N had been a bit disappointing recently (facing better) but did
turn in a much better effort last week, even if a neck shy at the end – his previously ice cold barn did pick up a few
recent winners, and Lauren T. has won here with this guy in the past – legitimate threat! (1) SLING SHOCK would
probably like to be in a little easier but he was a very sharp 2nd last week and could be looking at an easy trip tonight
– ok for exotics. (7) BUGABOO LOU has been short in recent starts (after missing a month) but was a bit better last
week (cut the mile and was able to hold 2nd) – a quick start puts him in play for a good piece. (4) ROLLING WITH
SAM is a hard hitter that’s been good for weeks – an easy trip gives him a chance to land somewhere in the exotics.
(8) HUNTERS HERO probably should have been able to get 2nd last week but to be fair, he did pace a big final half
– hard to see him grabbing more than a small slice from out here, though. (5) DELIGHTFUL DUDE N has been
consistent lately, but steps up to face tougher – minor share? (6) GDS THUNDER GB has just one start since 5/27
thanks to a couple of sick scratches – he drops next week, so keep an eye on him tonight.
RACE 3 – Short field, but good race! (2) LARJON LEAH has been very sharp for multiple barns and goes for a
new one tonight – she steps up to 25s, but did beat this class on 5/28 – giving her the narrow edge. (5) JUST ROSAS
LUCK hit the top and parked her main rival last week, extended her lead to 3/4s and looked home free...but got a bit
tired at the end and missed at 1/5 – she’s another that’s been razor sharp for weeks, and who is also stepping up in
class off a claim tonight...and figures to have a big say! (4) IDEAL COVER finished very well for 3rd at this level
arriving from Ohio – didn’t fare as well vs. the 50s last week but the drop back to 25s should put her right back into
the mix. (1) DREAM DANCING lacked room in the lane last week and may have had more in the tank than she was
able to show – she does have 5 wins this year, and a good price makes her worth at least a look. (3) NUTTINBUTH
EBEST started to tail before being claimed 4 back – she raced well in her nest 2 starts (2nd and 3rd in 25s), but never
looked last week taking on the 50s – drops back down, and it’s anybody’s guess as to what we’ll get from her. (6)
ALWAYS BE CITY loved the class drop last week, delivering a powerful long first over score – she moves back up
to a level that she’s struggled at in the past, and also draws outside – leaning to others, but not impossible.
RACE 4 – (6) FREESTARFLIGHT arrived sharp from Delaware and beat the 20s, jogged vs. the 25s and easily
handled the 50s last week – goes for 5 in a row and we’ll give her top billing, even with the bad draw. (1) HONEY
LOVE makes her first start for the $50K tag since winning in this class on 5/28 – she has speed from the pole, and
should be a big player here. (4) COALFORDSNSHINE GB bumped up to 50s off the claim last week and finished
with crisp pace for 2nd, even if helped by an easy trip – we’ll see if she can back that up with another good try at this
level. (2) SALE EL SOL picked up a win 4 back but most of her other recent tries have been uninspiring – needs to
up her game. (7) CELIA B MONEY has been more consistent lately though it was still surprising that she couldn’t
hold 2nd last week (off a pocket trip)– has her work cut out starting from Post 7 tonight. (5) LOOKOVERYOUR was
2nd at 53-1 two back then won at 15-1 in her last – that was vs/ MUCH cheaper, though – lot to prove here!
RACE 5 – (5) PINK RUBY gives it a good try every week, and has been 1st or 2nd in half of her local starts this year
– she’s always just a good trip away from a victory...maybe she can find one here? (2) SHEIKH YABOOTY N is
never “overly impressive” but she uses her speed to grab good trips week after week, and that’s led to her finishing
1st or 2nd in six of her last 7 starts – hard to NOT use her on your tickets. (6) TYRA MAKES BANK got looped then
parked last week but was 1st or 2nd in ALL 7 local starts prior to that, never going off higher than 2-1 – hard to not
give her at least a look that 8-1 ML price. (3) SOMEGIRLSOMEWHERE A has a line at Monti on July 6th that
would make her a player here but her barn is 1 for 66 locally over the past 5 years (with similar numbers in the years
prior to that), and very hard to consider for the top slot. (4) PROVE EM WRONG hasn’t been better than 5th in her 3
local tries but may be able to at least be a bit more competitive tonight from this spot (still leaning to others, though)
(1) WHOLE LOTTA LUCK is 2 for 21 lifetime and fits a lot easier spots than this – not sure why she’s not looking
for one. (7) WHATINEEDISAMAN has gone south recently – tonight’s draw isn’t going to help. (8) FASHIONATT
IFFANYS was no threat at all upon arrival from Monti and now starts from Post 8.
RACE 6 – (2) NO WIN NO FEED A is now an outstanding 19-5-7-3 at Yonkers this year, including a gutsy, tough
trip 2nd last week – she was probably sharper earlier in the year, but her form is still holding beautifully since
dropping to this $50K level – figures to be overbet, but certainly the one to beat. (5) CALLMEQUEENBEE A was
2nd best 2 back to the streaking LLOYDS LOVES, then finished full of pace for 4th from an impossible spot last
week – she’s thriving for her new barn (at this higher level), and could be a good value play tonight. (3) BIG BIG PL
ANS tends to be in and out but hails from an ever dangerous barn, and a good price makes her worth a look. (6) PAR
ADISE ROCK L was handled aggressively last week and almost held 2nd – another quick start gives her a chance at
another good piece. (1) TWIN B ECHO re-qualified after a month off and drops in for a tag – feels like there could
be a red flag here. (4) GINGER TREE LIZ one win this year (in PA) came vs. cheaper, and she may need some class
relief before we see her best at Yonkers. (7) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A hasn’t been sharp and lands outside.
RACE 7 – (7) ON TIME DELIVERY won both starts (in Canada) at 2 – was 2nd in his first start back at 3, then
rattled off 5 in a row before being purchased by his current connections – he made his first U.S. start a winning one
(by 7 lengths in 1:50.2 at Pocono), just missed to a pair of solid ones in his next but tired on 7/10 after cutting a
quick mile – makes his local debut off 3 weeks, but we’ll still give him the edge over the locals. (4) AYR BALMOR
AL GB won here earlier in the year – raced out of town for a few months and has turned in a few “ok” starts since
coming back to YR...may be a spot where Bongiorno can get aggressive. (5) FIREARM is just 1 for 13 this year but
he hit board in 9 of his losses – always a good one to include underneath. (1) DOCS EARNEST is a bit of a puzzle –
he was way back in his first 2 career starts (at The Swamp) but was bet down to 2-1 for his local debut and delivered
the victory – made a break (at 2/5) in his next, then rallied for a piece at Monti last week (Excelsior A) – mixed
feelings. (6) KID FROM THE BRONX has struggled to finish his miles this year but he was claimed last week and
adds Lasix for tonight – we’ll see if he improves. (3) TOTALLY TOXIC fits NW1 so it’s a bit confusing why his
connections don’t drop him into that easier class. (2) CHIP IN BLUE ships in off some good Monti tries but does
seem a bit overmatched here.
RACE 8 – Tough race: (3) DEVILISH DREAMS showed speed dropping to this class 2 back but tired late – raced
from the back last time and did finish with pace – catches a very shaky field tonight and maybe this is a spot where
she can finally get her first win of the season. (4) REAL LADY SADIE is normally very solid in 20s, was well
backed last week but didn’t leave and just never fired at all – deserves a chance to make amends, and hopefully at a
better price. (2) EVAS SPORTS CZECH has been in a bad rut for a while but she also has 4 wins here this year – if
you’re looking for a wake up call, the price will surely be right. (1) CANNERY ROW used an easy trip to be a no
threat 3rd last week and has a shot at another piece tonight thanks to the draw. (5) JEANSNJELLYBEANS has
picked up small checks in all 3 local tries – not impossible in this soft group, but hard to explain the 2-1 ML price.
(7) AINTNOHOLLABACKGRL has just 1 win and one 2nd from her 24 starts this year and starts from Post 7. (6)
ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX is 19-0-0-2 this year and got beat by 21 lengths in her last
RACE 9 – (1) PINK QUARTZ finished steadily for 4th in her local debut, rallied for 2nd in her next then weakened
just a bit in the stretch last week (4th) after a first over try – she may end up the best price of the most logical players
so we’ll try her on top. (3) SHOTGUN PERSUASION had 3 good starts right after changing barns, was dull for a
couple then bounced back in her last pair with a good 3rd and better win – very logical threat. (2) HARPER SEELST
ER was a big price 4th in her local debut, no chance in her next but a good rallying 2nd in her last– another live player
(4) SUNSET SOPH was good not too long ago but comes into tonight off a trio of 7th place finishes – her best effort
would make her a contender...if you think a form reversal could be coming. (5) MICHELLES JAZZ wouldn’t be a
shock but she hasn’t shown enough to merit that 3-1 ML price – maybe underneath. (7) JILLIAN JIGGS has one 3rd
from her 4 local tries and draws poorly tonight – maybe a minor share? (6) TUAPEKA JESSIE N hasn’t been a
serious threat in a long time. (8) LYONS MIKI figures to be way out of it from this spot.
RACE 10 – (2) CARABAO A took a while to find his best form in the U.S. but he’s hitting on all cylinders right
now – steps up another notch, but may be sharp enough to take his 3rd in a row. (4) FAMILY RECIPE took a month
off recently and has been very good ever since coming back – a good trip could put him close at the finish. (5) SEMI
TOUGH has been away for 3 weeks after just missing in 4 of his last 5 starts – if he’s not hurt by the time off, he can
be very tough here. (3) FEARFUL INTENT has held form nicely as he's been climbing back up the class ladder – a
good trip puts him in play for a good piece. (1) MIKITEEN raced better last week than his line might suggest (he
finished with good pace after losing all chance) – he can use his speed from the pole to work out a good trip, and
perhaps stick around for a piece. (6) FREQUENT IMAGE is being listed on the bottom here but only because he’s
moving up two classes and draws outside – his form (since rejoining his favorite barn) can’t be faulted.
RACE 11 – (3) JUST BET IT ALL dropped in for a tag last week and can be forgiven for coming up 2nd best to a
horse that’s won 8 in a row – avoids that rival tonight, and we’ll give him the edge over a couple of other sharp ones.
(2) CENTURY ENDEAVOR has also been stuck chasing ROCK DIAMONDS N the last couple of weeks, picking
up a 3rd and a 2nd – he’s held form beautifully as he’s ascended the claiming ladder, and looms a very legitimate
threat tonight. (1) BILL HALEY N usually isn’t known for his consistency but he’s strung together a trip of sharp
starts, picking up a pair of wins and a 3rd – no reason he can’t be a big player here too. (5) REIGNING DEO pops a
good one here and there but most of his recent starts have been “meh” – needs to be sharper. (6) QUALITY BUD
gets another bad draw and that could limit him once again. (4) ORLANDO BLUE A has won a few times here in the
past but he ships back from KY showing less than stellar current form and has a few sharp ones to his inside. (7)
MACH N CHEESE seems unlikely to be a serious threat from out here.
RACE 12 – (3) ENDOFSTORY was well backed from Post 8 last week, was in a good spot to leave the gate but
elected instead to just sit last around the track, charging home late full of pace for 4th – we’ll give him top billing
here...and hope for a more serious effort. (6) OHOKA LE BRON has gone some good miles here in the past but last
week’s victory was VERY sharp – chance to repeat with some trip luck, even from this tough post. (5) SINBAD N
found gate speed recently and has been using quick starts to get good trips, and good pieces – belongs in exotics. (1)
TARGET ACQUIRED ships in with solid PA form and hails from connections that always demand respect – he
meets a few pretty sharp local, however, and may need to be even better for a chance to beat a few of these. (4) MID
NIGHT NATION has been very solid at this level, and picked up a win 3 back – a good trip puts him right in the
hunt for a good piece. (2) LOVERS TROUBLE was stuck outside in his last pair with no chance – moves inside,
and could add some value to the exotics. (7) STONEBRIDGE PATROL looks cheaper than these AND draws
outside. (8) JOHNNY SACK starts from Post 8 after being away since November – good week to observe.