RACE 1 - (4) ICARUS FALLS N shipped in sharp from Monti and has maintained that form through
several local starts - she debuts tonight for a barn that has an unfathomable 67% win rate off the claim, and
we'll take a shot that they can get this one to the winner's circle as well. (3) TERACITA really loved the
class drop to the $20K level last week, a 3 length jogburger winner - loses Bartlett but gets Gingras to "fill
in", and she's clearly the main danger. (6) SWEET SANDY LOU has been a super-steady performer at this
level, but does have to deal with drawing outside her main foes tonight - may leave her having to settle for
a smaller share. (1) BLUEBIRD GRAF ships in from Ohio and it's hard to say how the 3YO filly stacks up
class-wise against these older foes - guess we'll learn more tonight. (7) VEL DONNA wasn't bad when 3rd
last week and is a decent bomb for 3rd/4th tonight. (8) OURLITTLEMIRACLE drops down from 50s after
stopping to a crawl last week - hard to know what the issue was, but she could have a hard time tonight
(even if on her best) from this outside slot. (2) ODDS ON UNICORN showed little in either local try. (5)
SUNSET SOPH arrives from NJ after showing little over there after shipping down from Canada.
RACE 2 - (3) BLUE HUNT was flat out scary in his local debut (10/17), going faster EVERY quarter on
the way to the blowout (:283, :28.2, :27.4, :27) - likely bled (as the 1/10 favorite!) at Chester in his next, but
was victorious here adding Lasix for his next start - remains the one to beat. (2) ADAM TWELVE gave the
top one a good tussle while debuting here for our leading barn - he won his next at 5 cents on the dollar,
with co-owner Gingras content to just crawl on the lead and turn it into an effortless training mile - we'll see
if he can turn the tables tonight on #3. (4) SANTANA HANOVER came up 3rd best behind the top pair in
his local debut and may be looking at the same fate for tonight. (5) HUNTING ZONE won his way out of
the NW4 class last week and catches a trip of sharp foes tonight - minor share only. (6) HUNGRY MAN is
better than his last but the outside draw will likely limit him to minor scraps for tonight, even if sharper. (1)
FOX VALLEY PATRIOT seems overmatched - not sure the rail is going to help enough.
RACE 3 - (1) DEETZY was just beastly all those weeks in 50s for his previous barn - he won off the claim
on 10/23, but was just buried (up in class) the next couple of weeks - was a solid 3rd behind 2 sharp ones in
his last, and now drops a bit while drawing the pole with Gingras - may be able to handle this assignment.
(3) SPLASH BROTHER is surely a player at this level but he does seem a bit more effective vs. a bit
cheaper - has a legitimate chance, but would avoid taking too short a price. (2) MIRAGON A may or may
not be a little cheap for these but the good draw should land him a decent trip, and that could help him land
a share in his YR debut. (4) THE REAL ONE picked up a rallying 2nd at this level 2 back and has a chance
to land somewhere on the ticket tonight if the trip goes his way. (5) CAUGHTINALANDSLIDE was
opportunistic for sure in last week's victory (benefited from a hot pace up front) but it's only because he's
sharp right now that he was able to cash in - faces tougher now, but a good trip may be enough to help him
grab a slice of this. (6) THRASHER is good right now and did super to be 2nd last week after getting really
roughed up - the poor draw is the real issue. (7) GROOVY JOE was a good 2nd vs. a standout winner last
week but tonight's draw could compromise his chances - insist on a good price if using on your tickets. (8)
SEVEN HUNDRED has compiled a solid 11-3-5-1 record here this year but this is a very tough spot.
RACE 4 - (7) SPEED MAN N was a close 3rd racing off the pace last week, and can be forgiven for being
outkicked from behind (by a sharp LUCKBEWITHALEX) - drops another peg tonight and despite the poor
draw, the classy 9YO still feels like the one to beat. (3) KASHED UP A also gets class relief in here, has
been holding his own vs. better and figures to be able to have a big say (1) KING JAMES EXPRESS threw
a dud last week but has otherwise been pretty good most weeks - can land somewhere on the ticket if able
to shrug off that last mile and bounce right back. (4) MY ULTIMATE STAR A doesn't win all that often but
he's a good fit at this level, and a live trip could see him land on the ticket...at a good price. (5) JIMMY
CONNOR B is right at home at this level but does like things to go his way - if he lands on an easy trip,
he's another with a solid chance at a good chunk. (2) CAVIART SARGENT's only recent win came vs.
cheaper but he also races well enough to grab pieces against better ones too - it'll all come down to trip. (6)
POINTOMYGRANSON has definitely been off his game recently - leaning towards other sharper rivals in
here, but could also see why folks may want to use him at that 20-1 ML price. (8) MAURIES BONUS A is
often pacing well late but he'll be trying to rally from last tonight.
RACE 5 - (3) LINE EM UP shipped back in sharp from PA and was sharp here too, finishing full of pace
for 3rd from a tough spot - she's no stranger to the Yonkers winner's circle, and she'll surely get every
chance to succeed with Joe B. back on board. (2) LOVE THAT SMILE was "sneaky sharp" here for several
starts so it's no surprise to see that she was able to ship over to Pocono and win - has to be seen as a threat
here, but the 3 weeks off are at least a small cause for concern. (1) LUCKY ARTIST A doesn't resemble the
mare that was thriving in the Matchmaker Series last spring and she drops in for a tag looking for a wake
up call - seems a little too shaky to take at a short price right now. (5) BETTER DOUBLE FLIP has been
somewhat unpredictable from week to week - if she shows up feeling good tonight, a small piece is within
reach. (8) AMINI had a couple of decent tries here this summer but has been away for 2 months and lands
all the way outside - maybe 3rd/4th? (6) WOODMERE HARRIET may be on the cheaper side and also has
only one start since 10/14 (sandwiched between a pair of sick scratches) - prefer to just observe this week.
(7) ITTY BITTY enjoyed success here a few years back but was empty in her YR return last week. (4)
CORAL BELLA feels like a field-filler in her current form.
RACE 6 - (3) VICTOR CRUISE ships in showing 3 fairly recent wins, and his new barn sent out a very
sharp winner on Monday night - willing to give the fresh face a look against the locals. (2) CENTURY INS
PECTOR moves inside after a hopeless trip from Post 8 in his last - he's a proven weekly player with this
type, but his 3 for 41 career record makes him a tough one to use on top at too short a price. (6) JOHNNY
SACK has been much better in his last few but was left with no chance last week when he sat in behind the
very slow pace - tough spot, but a good price makes him worth considering. (1) UNDER YOUR SCARS
hasn't won in a while but he's a consistent weekly player - hard to leave out of exotics starting from the
pole. (5) CLEVELAND B MIKI used a quick start last week to sit pocketed behind the 1/20 winner...and
was able to stick around for the place spot - not sure the trip will be as good tonight, though. (4) JUST ENU
FF STUFF is really struggling in his last couple and was no factor in a couple of local tries not too long
ago - before tossing him too quickly, note that he'll be making his first start for the Super Siblings tonight -
and that's an angle that can never be taken lightly. (7) LAZ has been decent here overall but the poor draw
figures to really hurt his chances tonight. (8) CHIEF CORLEONE started his Yonkers career with a 2nd
and a win, but the class jump and 8 hole may slow him down considerably this week.
RACE 7 - (1) SHINE A LIGHT has been very good from some terrible spots and now gets a class drop and
the pole - meets a couple of good ones, but still deserves the edge. (2) DOWNRIGHTDELICIOUS was
good from early on as a 2YO, winning the Springfield Stakes here as part of his $177K freshman campaign
- never did get the ball rolling as a 3YO, however, but he finally seems to be hitting on all cylinders late in
the season -- could give his older rivals in here a serious threat. (5) LUCKBEWITHALEX was a HUGE
overlay at 60-1 last week and almost pulled off the big upset - he's capable of big miles, and worth using in
exotics here (assuming he gets a solid drive). (7) VIVA LASVEGAS N kicked home full of pace to be a
close 4th last week, despite coming from a terrible spot - he's in a similar situation tonight, but still worth
considering for 3rd/4th. (4) BRAEVIEW BONDI A's last line looks good on paper but he would have won
that night had he really been "sharp"- would still consider using for a minor piece. (3) ROLLING WITH
SAM does his best work with cheaper these days - leaning towards others. (6) STATEMENT MADEA
draws poorly in a good field - wait for a better spot to consider.
RACE 8 - Good race! (5) QUARREL finished full of pace from tough spots in her only two local tries this
year - she returns off a win in NW15000 at Chester, and should be able to land on a decent trip from this
spot - definitely should offer some value in this wide open affair. (4) PURE SILKY went on a terrific form
spree earlier this year and has banked nearly $130K - she drops in for a tag tonight, and that seems like a
logical move with her 4YO allowance about to expire...legitimate threat. (1) PURAMERI picked up a solid
2nd to the favored, dropdown winner last week and draws another rail for tonight - no reason she can't be in
the mix with another good trip. (6) TRAFALGAR had been a beat in this class for weeks but just wasn't at
her best last week and weakened to 4th - we'll see if she can turn things right back around for her new crew.
(8) SALE EL SOL has been sharp for some time, and was a winner last week - will need some major trip
luck to win from out here, however. (2) TUAPEKA JESSIE N was 0 for 21 on the year heading into last
week but a move to our leading trainer resulted in an immediate victory - takes an ambitious move up to
50s, and we'll see how that works out. (3) BELLADONNA GIRL A is more than capable at this level but
she's been away for a month and catches a solid field. (7) MC ANGEL moves outside after a trio of rail
draws and that does figure to slow her down considerably.
RACE 9 - (4) WICHITA LINEMAN was sharp off the re-claim last week, charging home full of pace once
clear into the lane - the classy veteran already has 9 wins this year, and maybe able to pick up #10 tonight.
(1) ORLANDO BLUE A was a very impressive winner (at a very generous price!) returning from PcD last
week - he bumps up a notch, but a similar effort could make him a big threat here too. (5) GAMBLINGTE
RROR was a game winner over the favorite 2 back and might have been closer last week if not for stretch
traffic - good one to include in exotics. (7) STELLAR YANKEE fits with these for sure but gets another
terrible Yonkers draw - would still consider using if the price was juicy enough. (6) FROZEN HANOVER
gets stuck with another bad post and will likely be trying to rally from well back - minor share? (3) THREE
IN HEAVEN has some good Fhd. efforts but is just 1 for 16 locally this year and may need an easier field
to be a more serious threat. (2) BRAZEN BRAZILIAN has lost 48 straight Yonkers starts over the past 3
years - maybe some minor spoils with an easy enough trip? (8) GINGRAS BEACH is the outsider, both
literally and figuratively.
RACE 10 - (4) FEELIN RED HOT seems to have benefited from the month off as her qualifier looks
sharper than her last few starts - goes for a new barn now (her previous, high % trainer has disappeared
from the scene recently), and looms the one to beat in the finale. (6) PLEASURE SEEKER is normally a
big player in this class but she took NO $$ last week and was never in it - could easily rebound with a more
involved effort tonight. (3) BETTORSHIGHLIGHT N just never got in it last week but a return to any of
her better efforts would make her a big threat for a good piece. (2) LADYBELUCKYTONITE probably
wasn't all that serious racing against males last start - could be a field where she can contend for a board
spot. (5) NORMANS MADELINE hasn't been doing much in her last few starts but as noted here many
times in the past, she's always capable of a major form reversal at any time (and at any price). (7) BROOK
DALE JESSIE hasn't won a race since 2021, and lands Post 7 - sticking with others. (1) LYONS MIKI
arrives from Hawthorne and may just be a little too cheap (the 24 days off are an additional concern). (8)
ALMOST KAREN has a couple of recent Fhd. wins but she gets stuck behind the 8 ball upon arrival, and
may need to wait for a more realistic spot to make any noise.