RACE 1 – (1) CYRUS N struggled a bit in the hot 3rd panel last week but rallied back in the lane to be right there 3rd
on the wire – he’s been solid all year long, and deserves the nod from the pole (but wouldn’t fall in love if the price
is too short). (3) THE REGULATOR definitely hasn’t been on his best game but did put in a big bid last week before
being turned back by #4 – could be a threat if the trip works out a little easier tonight. (4) AUSSIE HANOVER
struggled in his first 3 starts off the claim but Gingras put him on the lead last week, grabbed a breather to the half
and was able to fight off THE REGULATOR to the top of the lane, securing the victory from there – may repeat, but
it’ll be tougher from this spot. (5) CARABAO A always hinted at more ability and did go a couple of big tries vs.
better – he requalified after a month off, and may not be a bad value play. (6) HURRIKANE JONNYBOY has talent
but has been slow to hit his best stride in ’24, his lone win coming vs. much easier – maybe a small piece? (2) KILL
A DRAGON was 3-0-0-0 here last year and seems a bit overmatched in his YR return. (7) ROSE RUN X CON
hasn’t been 1st or 2nd in 13 starts this year and starts from all the way outside here.
RACE 2 – (2) PARISO was always a nice mare but she’s starting to really blossom for her current connections – her
last mile (2nd behind TIPSY MONI) was outstanding, and the good draw could make her very tough tonight. (6) P L
NOTSONICE gets assigned the outside but fortunately for her, there’s just 5 in here tonight – she’s on a 5-3-1-1 roll
at this top level, and certainly a big threat for tonight. (1) PERFECT VIXEN has leveled off just a bit after that
amazing run that took her from low-level Stga. performer to Yonkers Open Mare – she’s still a threat (especially
from this spot), but will have to pick up her game a bit more to contend for the top slot. (4) QUEEN OF ALL was
handled conservatively off the layoff last week but finished solidly – hard to say if she’s ready to get back to the
winner’s circle just yet, but she can certainly be in the hunt. (3) HELPOFTHESEASON won a few of these this
winter but has been stuck on small pieces for some time.
RACE 3 – (2) SURFSIDE BEACH was a winner 3 back then finished behind the red-hot TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
in his last pair – avoids that sharp foe tonight, and the good draw gives Stratton plenty of options – the one to knock
off. (5) AIRY SHADOW came up short from the pocket 3 back but has otherwise hit board in 3 of his 4 local starts
– has the speed to grab another good trip, and could easily land on the ticket once more. (4) LAZ moved to a barn
that has been excelling off the claim this meet, landed on a perfect trip and rallied late to pick up the victory – he’s
more than eligible to repeat, but may not land as good a trip tonight. (6) TWO FACED has been racing well (in
general) for a while, and the drop in for a tag could definitely help – unfortunately, the outside draw may leave him
with a tougher trip than he’d like. (3) J B GRAM has just one 3rd from his 5 local starts and made a break last week –
sticking with others, for now. (1) CENTURY IGLESIAS has been limited to minor spoils since bumping up in class.
RACE 4– (4) TACTICAL MOUNDS had a terrific 3YO campaign, winning 7 races and banking $300K– she
started off her 4YO season with a pair of walkovers in the NJMaturity, followed by a solid 3rd last week in a Miss
Versatility leg, trotting home in :26.4 behind CALL ME GOO and TIPSY MONI – she takes on battle-tested older
males tonight, but she still feels like the one to beat. (6) ON HIGHER GROUND looked shaky in a couple of recent
starts (despite a pair of 2nds) then was scratched sick – the 3 weeks off seem to have done him a bunch of good,
however, as he looked super beating one level down on 5/10 – a similar effort could make him a player with these
too. (5) DWS POINT MAN is having a very solid season, and he seems to really be thriving since recently adding
Lasix – a live trip puts him in play for another good piece. (2) MISSISSIPPI STORM kept coming gamely in the
lane to score as the odds on choice last week but that was a softer crew – he’s way too classy to ever overlook from a
spot like this- but he may also end up a bit overbet. (1) SEVENSHADESOFGREY has been like a box of chocolates
– you never know what you’ll get! (if he’s on his best game, he can certainly make some noise). (3) EPOS OSTERV
ANG DK was a “must use” in almost every start for the better part of 2 seasons – he’s showing some cracks lately,
however, and does seem to finally be starting to tail a bit.
RACE 5 – (3) KEG STAND has taken a liking to Yonkers, winning his first 2 starts before coming up 2nd best to the
very classy TAKE ALL COMERS last week – he avoids that rival tonight, and we’ll give him top billing...thanks to
the good draw. (1) ROYALTY BEER has been ultra-consistent all year, hitting board time after time at this top level
– use him in exotics, as he’s looking at a good trip from this spot. (7) NOWS THE MOMENT potentially faces a lot
more adversity tonight, but he’s found a way to overcome plenty of tough spots in the past – if he’s a decent price,
don’t hesitate to include him on your tickets (as he’s won an incredible 19 of his last 42 local starts)! (2) TEXSONG
SOPRANO hasn’t been able to win in this top class (yet) but he’s grabbed pieces 3 straight times, and never been
too far back – chance for more of the same tonight. (5) SEA CAN has been terrific since joining his current barn
last November, including a sharp win the Brennan Trotting Series Final – willing to give him a pass for his last in NJ
(tough trip on an off track), but he does need to prove that he can be effective vs. THESE types, as well. (6) TACHY
ON hit a brief snag in Leg # of the Brennan Series but rebounded with a solid 2nd in the Final – he can certainly hold
his own at this level when sharp, but tonight’s draw (and new pilot) could lead to a tough night. (4) SWAN IN MOTI
ON’s 3 local tries have been mixed – leaning to others, but wouldn’t be shocked if he came up with a good effort.
RACE 6 – (4) I GET IT dropped down to this level last week, controlled things on the front end and was a very easy
winner – no reason why he can’t do it again, getting a free ride in the class. (3) UNEVERGONNAGETHIS took a
while but is finally hitting on all cylinders every week – chance to land on the ticket somewhere with any half decent
trip. (1) SNOWPIERCER ships in from Stga. and he’s certainly been doing good work upstate – the 4YO gets a bit
of a class test in his Yonkers debut, but he has speed, the rail, and Zeron and that may help him hold his own with
this very solid bunch. (2) JULA MUSCLE PACK has been in good form for several weeks, but may prefer to be in
just a little cheaper – still a chance for a good piece with an easy trip. (5) RESOLVE TO WIN was solid in the
Brennan Trotting Series , even with a tough trip in the Final – a live trip gives him a chance at a piece of this. (6) HI
GHLAND MOWGLI has hit board in 6 straight and clearly in fine form (2nd to the top choice last week) – the knock
here is that he generally needs to be on/near the lead to be effective, and it’s hard to say (with certainty) if that’ll be
possible tonight – make sure to get a fair price if he’s your play. (7) VINNY DE VIE is up in class from a bad post –
sticking with others.
RACE 7 – NAADA Amateur Spring Series Final: (1) EXPLOSIVE RIDGE has taken 2 of his last 3 and was an
excellent 3rd in the other – he’s obviously very sharp, has speed from the rail and is reigned, trained, and maintained
by Adamczyk – clearly the one to beat, but hard to get too excited about a wager at that even money ML listing! (8)
RACEACE may never be able to get into the hunt but he’s been on an extended form spree, has won 8 of 17 local
starts (last 3 years) and his 79 year old pilot has won HALF of his starts here this year – has to at least be worth a
look at that 10-1 ML price. (3) CELLULAR has turned in 3 straight big efforts and is definitely feeling good right
now – worth using in exotics. (5) FLASHY SWAN came up 2nd best after cutting the mile 2 back then made a big
recovery last week after an early miscue – good bomb for exotics. (4) MUFASA AS took all the $$ at Monti 2 back
and was able to deliver for his backers – was too far back in his next (Post 7), but gets a better draw for tonight – a
good trip puts him into the mix. (6) MUSCLE DAN is listed at 20-1 ML but he’s been behaving every week, and put
in a big recovery for 3rd the one recent time that he did go offstride – the draw is the only real knock. (2) WINNERE
SS Is just 1 for 13 this year and 0 for 12 locally over the past 2 seasons – seems most likely to be looking at only a
minor share in this pretty sharp field. (7) ALLINDOTIME has 4 wins this year, including one here at Yonkers – he’s
another that’s good enough, but likely to run into some trip issues with the bad draw.
RACE 8 – Tough race: (7) MANCLANE had some steady trot finishing last week and wasn’t far off 3rd at the end –
his best asset is speed, however, and he HAS blasted from similar spots in the past – not a bad week to give him a
look in a race that can go several different ways. (4) FLIP THE SWITCH won 4 in a row not long ago but then
started to tail off – showed better life 2 back then built off that with last week’s victory – chance to take another for a
hot barn. (3) WILLY WALTON was a solid 3rd two back and raced okay last week despite being shuffled – attractive
at that 12-1 ML price. (5) THE BALLYKEEL DEAL has hit board in 4 straight and 6 of the last 8 – she’s shown that
she can race on or off the pace, and is never a bad one for exotics. (1) STEUBEN HANOVER will attract plenty of
$$ dropping back down to 40s and drawing the pole – he may very well perk right up tonight, but there just may be
better value with a few others. (6) MAX picked up a win in this class 2 back after sitting a pocket trip – he figures to
be coming from pretty far back tonight, however, and that could limit him to a smaller piece. (2) INFINITY STONE
ripped off a HUGE form reversing mile in that win 2 back...but didn’t come close to replicating it in his last pair.
RACE 9 – (3) CREDIT CON recently picked up 2nds behind NOWS THE MOMENT and HILLEXOTIC, and
returns to YR after popping into Chester to pick up a victory – very tough against these if he shows up on his best
game. (6) P L OSCAR can be a little unpredictable at times but on his best, he’s very dangerous at this level –
should be a good price (because of the draw) and he’s definitely worth considering. (2) FERRETTI drew Post 8 for
his first post-series start and finished up well from an impossible spot – moves inside now, and could have a bigger
impact. (5) P C FREE WHEELING has held form very nicely even as she’s been climbing the class ladder – not
sure she can beat these, but she’s more than eligible to pick up a decent piece. (1) OPTRIX started his year with a
JBTS victory followed by a close 3rd...but quickly started to tail after that – just re-qualified, and may be a good one
to just watch, for now. (4) GRINDER gave it a good speed try vs. easier last week but this is a much tougher spot.
RACE 10 – (3) LIGHTFOOTEDLEGEND drops back down to 40s after a tough first over try vs. better last week –
he’s been rock solid all year, and worth a play in the finale. (5) ALL CHAMPY only took a couple of starts after a
long layoff to get back to top form, and comes into tonight with 2 wins and 2 seconds from his last 4 starts – legit
threat once again. (7) AIRMANS JACKPOT shocked at 24-1 in her local debut – she broke in her next but bounced
right back last week, scoring a sharp pocket victory at 8-1 – if her price remains decent, she’s worth using on your
tickets once more. (4) SHARE THE WEALTH has been solid in all 4 starts since arriving from PA, and a live trip
could land him somewhere on this ticket. (6) J S HOPSCOTCH had fallen off form for a while but his last start was
MUCH better – would have been rated higher tonight if not for the tough draw. (1) BAR COINS turned in his best
effort of the year 2 back but was unable to build off that, instead making a break last week – getting hard to know
what to expect from him on any given week. (2) MACMORRIS HANOVER’s best work has come vs. easier –
seems a bit ambitiously placed in here. (8) VOYAGE TO PARIS will look better with a drop back down to NW5000
next week...hopefully from a much better post!