RACE 1 – (5) REAL LADY SADIE had no chance after getting away at the back of the pack in a pair of tries vs.
the 50s, but a drop back to 25s last week resulted in a dominant front end score – she seems to thrive in any barn,
and did already win for tonight’s connections (back on 8/27) – we’ll give her the edge in the opener. (3) TOBAGO
TIME certainly looms the main danger with a pair of wins and narrow loss (broken equipment) 2nd in her last 3 starts
– would surely be no surprise at all. (1) DEVILISH DREAMS wasn’t involved last week but has otherwise been
much improved since recently changing barns – moves all the way inside, and has a chance to land somewhere on
the ticket. (8) SOMWHERUNDERHEAVN was banging heads with the likes of LLOYDS LOVES, PURE SILKY,
etc., not long ago but has continued to decline in her recent starts – drops down to 25s now, and we’ll see if it helps
her find a better effort. (2) SUNBURNT was short off the layoff last week but still lasted for 4th – could be tighter
now, and races on Lasix for the 2nd time...small piece? (7) SHEIKH YABOOTY N has enjoyed an outstanding year,
already picking up 11 wins (and 7 seconds) – almost all of that damage was done in (much) easier $20K fields,
however, and we’ll see how she fares taking on tougher tonight. (4) LINEMUP KNOCKMBACK gets some post
relief, and that may give her a chance to contend for a small share. (6) BIG BIG PLANS has definitely disappointed
more often than she’s delivered.
RACE 2 – (1) KARLOO BRADLEY N was a pocket winner in 2 of his last 3 starts, and parked the mile in the other
– seems destined for another good trip from this spot, and that gives him the edge. (2) MOVIN ON UP seemed to be
moving up too high in class last week but sat a beautiful trip and provided his barn with yet another big-priced
winner (23-1) – has to be respected here off that mile, especially since he does have 6 wins this year. (6) FINAL CH
EESERECIPE gets a bit better post tonight, and may at least be able to work his way into the hunt – definitely a
chance he can outrace his odds, with a bit of trip luck. (5) BILL HALEY N was very well backed last week, got to
control things on the front end but still faltered late and got nailed by #2 – certainly a chance he can get it done
tonight, but that 9/5 ML price makes it hard to give him a strong endorsement on top. (3) PYRO was a winner in his
first start for new connections 2 back, but just an even 4th last week – will need to be better if he hopes to be a more
serious player tonight. (8) MY CARBON COPY N is pretty good right now but he lands all the way outside and he’s
just 1 for 36 locally over the past 2 seasons. (4) AROUND MIDNIGHT was a dead game first over winner 2 back
but then came up weak with the same trip last week – bit of a guessing game regarding his chances for tonight! (7)
YNOTTHISHOS would appear to need both post and class relief before we see his best.
RACE 3 – (3) SOUTHERN SUGAR was handled aggressively (at PcD) in her 2nd start off the barn change but
broke in the pocket – she returned 2 weeks later with an easy front end score, and catches a pretty soft bunch for her
YR debut – we’ll go with her on top. (7) SWEETER THAN LOU is just 2 for 26 lifetime but she hit board in 3 of
her 4 local starts and has the right pilot to get her a quick start from Post 7 – should be a solid player here. (4) DECI
SION TIME recently won 4 straight in the Midwest but that was for a barn that wins at nearly a 30% clip – have to
believe she’ll be a good fit with the locals (for her new trainer), but she does seem at least a little risky at that 8/5
ML price. (2) SHANGHAI STAR is just 1 for 13 at Yonkers but she did hit board in 5 of those losses – chance for a
small piece. (6) DUCK INTO THE NITE gets a pass for her last (hooked wheels at the start) but her other form has
been in and out – she does rally well when on her game, and not a bad one for 3rd/4th. (8) BEHEST did finish better
than usual last week, but would be hard to back from out here. (1) PARADISE TOMORROW got hot early last
week (in her local debut) then was all done by turn three – waiting for better signs before considering. (5) SWEETS
OUTHRNLASS N has been staying pacing lately...but still not performing.
RACE 4 – (4) DIAMONDBEACH actually wasn’t bad last week and he does land in a field tonight where the main
players are all pretty iffy– he’s as unreliable as they come, but this MAY not be a bad week to give him a try – IF the
price is decent. (6) CONTACT ZONE moved to a barn last week that specializes in winning right off the bat with
formless horses...and that’s exactly what he did at Fhd. – may be good enough to hang with these too. (1) RECORD
YEAR has 2 recent wins (and a 2nd) in this class but he was dull last week and claimed that night – more than
capable here if he shows up on his best game, but he may end up overbet from this spot. (7) B COOL FOOL has to
be respected off back to back close 2nds but he will need to find a way to overcome the tough draw. (2) GINGER
TREE PETE drops again trying to find the level where he can be competitive again – we’ll see if this is it. (5) HEA
RT ON MY SLEEVE’s barn is going so well right now that even this guy picked up a decent 3rd last week (he still
has no wins or 2nds from 28 starts this year) – maybe another small share? (3) BUDDY HILL was well short off the
layoff last week – not ready to hop on his team. (8) QUATRAIN BLUE CHIP doesn’t figure to get close tonight.
RACE 5 – It’s hard to remember how many wins in a row (5) ITALIAN DELIGHT N has (11?12?) but it’s A LOT –
if you’re looking for a reason to take a shot against him tonight, he FINALLY got claimed last week and does go for
a new barn...probably not going to make a difference, though. (2) SWAGASAURUSREX was sharper in his 2
nd try off the layoff, rallying nicely for 3rd – no reason he can’t race well again after drawing inside. (1) MACHLICIOUS
is inconsistent, and has been incredibly camera shy over the past 2 years – he does through enough decent efforts to
be considered a threat for a good piece from THIS spot, though. (6) LYONS LIBERTY raced well to be a close 2nd
in his 2 starts since returning to Yonkers (for a new barn) – very playable in exotics, but note that he’s 0 for 32 at YR
over the last 3 seasons. (3) HURRIKANE GEORGIE drops back down to 15s and that gives him at least a shot at
some minor spoils. (8) YOUR BROTHER had a good run recently but he finished poorly in his last pair and now
lands Post 8. (7) VICTOR HIC probably needs to draw a lot better to be a serious player. (4) JOJOS PLACE has
been “meh” vs, cheaper at Fhd. – and he’s 17-0-0-2 at Yonkers this year.
RACE 6 – (2) CENTRAL PARK has enjoyed a very consistent season, hitting board in 11 of her 13 starts (2-0-1-1
here at Yonkers) – she gets a good draw, Stratton has handled her a couple of times already, and we’ll give her top
billing tonight. (1) CAVIART IRISH LUCK is just 1 for 21 lifetime but did hit board in 13 of her losses – draws
best, gets a nice switch to Siegelman, and figures to be a close up player from start to finish (she’s been away for 4
weeks, but most of these are racing off a bad date too). (3) MEETMEATTHEBAR fits nicely with these, and is
6-1-1-2 locally – could easily land somewhere on the ticket. (4) WAVERLY HANOVER gets some post relief, and
that may be enough to help her grab a minor share. (8) WESTON SWAN wasn’t bad in his local debut but moving
from the rail to Post 8 has to hurt! (5) FANCY NANCY LOPEZ has just one 3rd from 6 local starts, and probably
needs to land in an easier field to be a serious player. (6) MAGIC MELVIN has just one 3rd from 6 local tries and
draws poorly tonight. (7) BARN CREDIT hit board in 6 of 7 at 2 but really hasn’t thrived at 3 after changing hands.
RACE 7 – (3) CHIPANECAS was racing well before the recent barn change and has continued to thrive since then
– not a fan of the 7/5 ML price, but she does feel like the one to beat. (1) MYBITCOIN is 6-2-2-2 here at Yonkers
and that includes last week’s victory (overcoming an early miscue) – remains a major threat, and did finish just
ahead of the top choice 3 starts back. (2) STRAIGHT AND SASSY was a close 3rd in her local debut and now adds
Lasix, while getting another good draw – definitely playable in exotics. (4) KISS MY CHEEK finally put it all
together last week and romped over a softer field – we’ll see if she built enough confidence to threaten these too. (7)
REIGNING JADE took a tough beat at the wire last week, and beat the rest of the field by many – tough draw, but a
good start could put her right in the thick of this. (5) TEAM COLORS gets a big barn and driver switch, and did race
well here at 3 (6-0-3-1) – maybe a small slice? (6) OAKWOOD DYNASTY IR just isn’t clicking now – sticking
with others. (8) ANNELIESE HANOVER has been very consistent recently, but tonight’s draw is a killer.
RACE 8 – Interesting race: (7) LUCKY MUM N appeared to have a serious class edge for her U.S. debut and while
the recent import did get the job done, she really didn’t “dominate” as much as expected – we’ll stay on board for
tonight, but definitely not willing to accept too short a price from out here. (1) MIGHTY DEO followed the top
choice’s move last week and rallied very nicely to be a close 2nd – no reason he can’t be right in the mix once more,
especially with the inside draw. (2) JAKEY JUMPUP is now 8-0-4-2 at Yonkers and does seem to be getting better
as the year has gone on – another good draw puts him in play for a share. (3) TOMBSTONE has been camera shy
this year but is a “steady” performer and eligible for a small piece. (8) JE SUIS CASH S has shown good speed in
his limited career starts but stamina has been an issue – his pilot has shown the ability to get the job done at Yonkers,
and a big price makes this one worth at least a look (but note he has just ONE start since 9/1). (5) HERMOSO REY
was a winner in his last pair but that was for a different barn, and he’s raced just once since 9/5 (with a couple of
sick scratches sprinkled in) – mixed feelings. (6) ALEXANDER S arrives from Canada to a sharp barn and adds
Lasix for his local debut – he also feels a little bit cheap, and is another in here racing off a bad date. (4) OLIVER
THE GREAT arrives from PA and does seem a little on the cheaper side.
RACE 9 – (6) HARPER SEELSTER took no $$ and never got in play from Post 8 last week...but her overall recent
form has been filled with sharp tries at this level, and we’ll look for a more aggressive effort tonight. (7) EBONY
LADY lands a terrible post but she drops down from 25s and may be able to be a serious threat despite the draw. (4)
PALADIO has picked up smaller pieces in her last 3 starts and may be able to do the same here. (3) BROOKDALE
JESSIE is rarely a threat to win but she does grab her share of small slices – never a bad one for the bottom of
exotics. (2) LINE EM UP showed some better life finishing last week and may be able to build off that improved
mile – she just has way too many poor tries to recommend on top at that 5/2 ML price, though. (8) PLEASURE
SEEKER has been stuck on minor spoils, and that probably won’t change from Post 8. (1) TESLA POWER lands
the pole but just hasn’t been sharp at all since arriving at Yonkers. (5) JILLIAN JIGGS threw a couple of nice efforts
for (pocket) 2nds recently but probably can’t grab that kind of trip tonight.
RACE 10 – (2) JUST A WRANGLER dropped back down to his preferred $15K level last week and went a good
mile to be a close 2nd – can probably be more aggressive tonight, and that could lead to a victory. (5) BARON CHA
NCEY made his local debut a winning one last week, knocking off the top choice in the process – no reason he can’t
be a big threat once more. (1) ROCK THIS WAY feels like he MAY be tailing off, but he also has excuses for his
last pair – he went some big miles not long ago, and that 12-1 ML price does give him some appeal. (3) IMABEAC
HBOY has been struggling for some time but was a little more competitive last week – willing to throw him on the
bottom of exotics (4) MISSILE SEELSTER was handled aggressively off the claim but really disappointed, repelled
by #7 before tiring to 4th – he’s capable of better, and certainly playable underneath. (7) LUCIANO N dropped down
to 15s last week, hit the top, fought off #4 and gave his barn yet another “boxcars” winner (paid $80 to win) – ust
feels like a much tougher spot tonight, though. (6) LAST MACH rallied for 2nd two back but that’s the only time he
hit board in 6 local starts – tonight’s draw doesn’t help his cause. (8) ROSE RUN X CON is now 27-0-1-4 on the
year and lands Post 8 after getting parked the mile last week.