RACE 1 - Italian/American Friendship Trot: (1) CREWS HILLTOPPER rallied steadily for 4th last week
behind the runaway winner - he draws best, and pilot Robert Krivelin has driven him in the past - a good
getaway would give him a solid chance to win this one for the Americans. (2) HOOLIE N HECTOR has
been holding his own vs. better, and certainly fits nicely with these - may end up with a nice trip here, and
his Italian pilot Roberto Giannoni has won plenty of races during his career. (4) WINNERESS is a very
solid performer in these Amateur events, and sports a strong 6-1-3-2 Yonkers record this year - his pilot
(the beloved Maurizio Biasuzzi) is a familiar name in the U.S., and he's won nearly 1,000 races- possibility!
(3) HOBBS held well for 2nd last week in his first try for a new barn, and Italian driver Daniele Orsini has
done well in previous U.S. excursions - good one to include underneath, as he's generally pretty camera
shy. (5) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE has veteran U.S. amateur Alan Schwartz on board, but he's been off his
best game for some time - may be a bit vulnerable as the ML favorite. (6) GRAFENBERG is just 1 for 41
over the past 2 seasons, but does have a very familiar pilot in Joe Faraldo - maybe he can rally for a small
piece? (8) NATURAL KEMP probably fits very well with these, but Francesco Caruso will have to figure a
way to get him into the race from Post 8 - won't be easy! (7) MISS YOU KELLY has looked a little better
in her last couple, but the affable Peter Kleinhans will need plenty of racing luck to get her involved from
this spot.
RACE 2 - Short, but SHARP 6 horse field! (2) VINNY DE VIE always hinted at more talent than he was
able to show but he really busted loose in his last couple, dominating a couple of lesser fields - he won't get
to just hit the top and outrun this crew, but he just may be sharp enough right now to beat them. (4) I DA
PRINCESS shipped in sharp from Canada and has continued to thrive for her current connections, despite
taking on MUCH tougher - major threat as she returns from NJ. (5) QUEEN OF ALL started hitting on all
cylinders out of town recently and that fine form held in her Hilltop return, as she kicked home with plenty
of trot for 3rd from a tough spot - a live trip could put her right there tonight. (3) LOOK IN MY EYES has
been sharp for a very long time, through different barns, and often at good prices - never a bad one to
include in exotics. (6) SECRET BRO picked up back to back wins here off a freshening that clearly did him
some good - he fits perfectly, and the only knock is drawing outside several equally sharp rivals - the right
trip could make him a late player. (1) LEAN HANOVER is not the commodity he once was, and is not all
that reliable at the moment - wouldn't shock, but he offers no value as the 5/2 ML choice.
RACE 3 - (4) DEETZY hasn't won at Yonkers in a long time, but really hasn't made that many starts here
over the past few years - he ships in pretty sharp from PcD, and catches a field with shaky favorites, and the
possibility of a hotly contested pace - worth a stab in a race that just may fall apart. (7) HES ELECTRIC
made a nice brush 2 back but just couldn't sustain it late -- he followed that up with a legitimately sharp
mile last week, and he's definitely feeling pretty good right now - bad post and he doesn't win here very
often, but he still may be worth a flyer at what figures to be a very juicy price. (1) LUC ROCKS has made
4 starts for the Dynamic Duo but really hasn't shown the typical improvement we expect from that barn -
obviously a big threat from this spot, but he also figures to be significantly overbet. (2) VIRGIN STORM is
another that will attract plenty of attention from this spot, but he's winless here in 9 starts this year, and was
only 2 for 23 in 2021....may be vulnerable at a short price too. (8) SETTLEMOIR hadn't even functioned at
Yonkers for most of the last 3 years (21-0-0-2), but he was literally a new horse last week after just one
week in his new barn - draws horribly once more, but still worth using if the price is decent. (6) MOHAWK
WARRIOR took NO $$ off the class drop last week and didn't lift a hoof - inclined to pass off that mile, but
also wouldn't be shocked if a better version showed up tonight. (5) IM JAY BEE N is just 20-1-1-3 this
year, but does throw a good one here and there - would only consider if the price was pretty juicy. (3)
CLASSIFIED MATERIAL hasn't clicked at all (in PA ) since the claim on 6/4.
RACE 4 - (4) MY MIND IS MADEUP had a tough trip last week and had license to flatten a bit near the
end - he would look better in for $30K, but he can beat these too, with the right trip - decent value horse to
consider on top. (3) BLUEBIRD RECON took a couple of starts to get rolling for our leading trainer/driver
team but he's been terrific for the past several starts - major threat here, but with a very short price looming.
(5) NOWHERE CREEK A was a solid 2nd best to the classy MACH N CHEESE 2 back, then raced much
better last week than his line might suggest - good bomb to include in exotics. (2) GIVENUPDREAMING
has been very consistent since the recent barn change, hitting board in 4 straight - would be hard to not
include him in your exotics. (1) BETTER UP has been racing very well for a hot barn, and draws the pole
with an aggressive pilot - he's unproven (right now) at this level, but it would be no surprise to see him
stick around close from start to finish. (8) MACRO BEACH moves up another class after almost delivering
the 38-1 upset from well off the pace - he's undeniably sharp right now, but could face many obstacles from
all the way out here. (6) WHAT THE LUCK picked up a 2nd and a 3rd since arriving from NJ - he's proven
that he fits, but he gets his first outside post and that may very well slow him down a bit. (7) MONTY
MONO is probably better in 30s, and may need a much better draw to be a threat at the $40K level.
RACE 5 - (3) FOR A DREAMER rallied for 3rd the night he was claimed for $50K, then was a steady 3rd
(in a hot mile) in his first try for new connections - this feels like a bunch that he fits well with, and that 8-1
ML is definitely appealing. (2) MISSION VOYAGE was sharp (vs. cheaper) at The Meadows, then jogged
at PcD in his first start for the Super Siblings, despite being away for nearly a month - moving up a bit in
class here, but still looks like a very dangerous player. (1) IM THE MUSCLE does his best work on the
lead, vs. a bit easier - not sure if he'll be able to cut this mile, but he'll certainly be sitting very close up...
worth considering. (5) MEMO would be a major threat against these on his best effort, but his last couple
have been sub-par -- if you think he can rebound to his "A Game" tonight, he's worth using on your tickets.
(8) JULA MUSCLE PACK always had ability but the 4YO tends to be a bit inconsistent, and is winless in
his 5 local starts this year - has a chance, but isn't too appealing from Post 8, at that 2-1 ML price. (4) P L
OSCAR really disappointed after popping out of the two hole last week, and his overall form still seems
below his best - will need to be sharper if he hopes to be a serious player tonight. (6) SWANSEA has
definitely lost some pop on his fastball, and really needs to be in easier to be at his best - maybe can rally
late for a small share, with the right trip. (7) MADHATTER BLUECHIP has been doing better work in his
last few starts, but still seems off his best - not sure he's sharp enough to overcome tonight's tough draw.
RACE 6 - (5) WARRIOR ONE had a useful tightener 2 back but was just totally disinterested last week -
lands in a much better spot, and the guess is that we'll see a much different effort tonight....perhaps the tote
board will offer some clues too. (1) MELADYS MONET hasn't been on his best form, and definitely
looked like a very vulnerable favorite last week (he tired in the lane to 4th) - it would be hard to really love
his chances tonight, but the ultra-classy double millionaire is looking at a much easier trip from this spot,
and his trainer has coaxed him back to form many times over the past few seasons - look for a rebound mile
tonight. (8) ON HIGHER GROUND got very sharp not long ago but that also left him stuck in the Open for
a few starts - got some class relief last week, but made a very costly miscue before the start - he CAN be a
threat with these on his best game, so at least give him a look (even from out here) if the price is juicy
enough. (2) FANATIC had a little life from Post 8 2 back, then was 2nd best in a fast mile last week -
should be able to pick up a good chunk from this spot, as well. (3) KINDA LUCKY LINDY got some class
relief 3 back and turned in 3 solid performances - no reason he can't pick up another good piece tonight,
with a good trip. (6) TOCCOA FALLS was able to score as the odds on choice last week, but used every
inch of his perfect trip to do so - wouldn't say he CAN'T win again, but it'll be a lot tougher from this spot.
(4) ARABELLAS CADET was dull off a bad date in her last - prefer to just watch her tonight, and consider
next week...when she'll likely be dropping in class. (7) BARRY BLACK was able to make it to the top last
week and prevailed against cheaper - tonight's class bump and poor draw will hurt quite a bit, though.
RACE 7 - (1) SHANWAY N is the semi-reluctant selection here - he looked like a strong play against
better last week, but just came up with a first over clunker - in even cheaper, figures to be controlling things
from the rail with Bartlett, and anything close to his best would likely beat these...but a very short price is
looming. (6) QUALITY BUD hasn't been a threat since returning from the layoff but those miles were
against much better - this is a logical spot for a wakeup call, and that 15-1 ML price is tempting. (2) MARL
BANK ROAD landed in a soft bunch last week and was able to deliver the upset - this is a tougher spot, but
he may land on an easy trip...and that could lead to a piece of this. (4) JESSE DUKE N will attract plenty of
$$ off the BIG drop, but he hasn't been any good at all since the last claim, and his barn is ice cold (1 for 48
since April 1st) - seems like the value lies in playing against him here. (5) IM BENICIO A is another that
has really been struggling - inclined to pass, but will at least check the tote board for any hints at a wake up
call. (3) MY CARBON COPY N shrugged off the clunker from 2 back and was able to rebound with a
victory last week - this is a much tougher spot, and losing Lachance won't help either. (8) BET ON BLAKE
turned in a better qualifier at The Meadows after struggling mightily in 3 straight starts - prefer to just
observe tonight, with the terrible draw. (7) WEONA SIZZLER A was no factor in his 2 starts at this level
since the claim.
RACE 8 - (3) PACING MAJOR N has been in a good groove lately and he's clearly the most reliable
player in here right now - he can race on or off the pace, and the good draw gives Siegelman plenty of
options. (4) LOVE THE BLUES N figured to be in a good spot last week but lost all chance after an early
miscue - he'll be a nice price here, and a clean effort could put him in the hunt for a good slice. (2) HAPPY
TRIO hasn't worked out all since the $25K claim on 6/9 - he drops in for $20K now, and we'll see if the
class relief helps him find a better effort. (7) ASTON HILL DAVE hasn't won since that 80-1 upset 4 starts
back but he's certainly continued to race well, finishing 2nd in his last 3 - has a few negatives tonight (up in
class from Post 7 after missing 3 weeks), but still deserves a measure of respect. (1) SUNSETBOOZECRU
ISE is 9-0-0-0 here over the last 3 years but drops in class, draws the pole and picks up Bartlett...maybe he
can at least pick up a piece this time? (8) MISTER SPOT A has been ok lately but will really need some
major trip luck to make any kind of noise from out here. (5) ABRAXAS BLUES A dropped down to 20s
last week but failed to show any real improvement. (6) MARTY MONKHOUSER A seems to need to be
on the lead vs. easier to be a threat these days.
RACE 9 - (5) MACHEASY A has been finishing with good pace from tough spots - gets a bit of post
relief, drops to the bottom level, and deserves top billing. (2) LUCIANO N also drops to the basement, and
that should really perk up the classy 11YO - look for a big effort from this spot. (6) LEVINE has been a
good earner for Zeron in the past, but has struggled to get his act together (so far) in 2022 - we'll see if
Bartlett could get some more out of him. (4) ON THE VIRG seems way overdue for a wake up call - use
him underneath. (1) KAUAI KING has a less than stellar 16-0-1-1 Yonkers record, but may be able to at
least squeeze out a small piece with the inside draw. Both (7) TOPVILLE OLYMPIAN and (8) GOTHIC
ROCK raced well enough last week to at least consider for a minor piece tonight....though both will be hard
pressed to overcome their terrible draws. (3) ZACH MAGUIRE N managed just one 2nd from 34 starts
over the past 2 seasons - we'll just observe, as he returns from a recent layoff.
RACE 10 - (1) SWAGASAURUSREX just missed 3 back, was blocked full of pace in the stretch in his
next then finished steadily for 4th last week - more importantly, he debuts tonight for a small barn that can
improve one off the claim as well as any of the "big guys" -- chance to upset in the finale. (3) PROVOCAT
IVEPRINCEN loves to roll on the lead and was able to wire this class easily last week - he'll be the heavy
favorite to do the very same thing this week. (6) RISKY MILLION was hammered down to even money
off the claim last week, but could only pick up a 3rd after the first over trip - he'll be a much better price
now, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to include him in exotics. (2) NOAHS MILL picked up a 2nd in last
week's "fall apart" race and drops a peg off that effort - good draw puts him in play for a piece. (5) SOHO
WALLSTREET A was well meant last week but lost any chance for a good piece when he hooked wheels
off the final turn - drops a peg for tonight, and has a legitimate chance to land somewhere on the ticket. (4)
MAGRITTE is just one of several horses that have quickly deteriorated after being claimed by this crew -
we'll see if he can turn things around a bit tonight. (8) MISTER HAT was an upset winner from the pocket
last week but now moves up in class while drawing Post 8 - very tough spot. (7) JOJOS PLACE finally
showed some life 2 back but quickly was back to his lesser form last week - prefer others.