RACE 1 – (4) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A is always finishing up very strong and extremely dangerous when
anywhere close turning for home (resulting in wins in 2 of her last 3 starts) – she gets a new pilot for tonight but as
long as she lands on a half-decent trip, she can be very tough once more. (1) YS SENSATIONAL CITY landed Post
8 returning from Canada and finished with good life from a no chance spot - she moves all the way inside now, has
had good success here in the past, and may bring a big effort tonight. (3) FREESTARFLIGHT is a player every
week but has now gone down as the favorite in 3 straight starts – would need a better price to go with her on top
here. (2) CRÈME DELIGHT was outbrushed by the top choice last week but still stayed on nicely for 3
rd – an easy trip puts her in play for another good piece. (7) DASH N CACHE was away for a year, but shocked her rivals on
10/18 when she just blew by in the lane for the 48-1 stunner – she moved way up in class for her last, but was able to
report home 2nd after following #4 – brutal draw now, but a good bomb for 3rd/4th. (5) IDEALINFUN has had a
terrific year but feels like she may be a bit off her best game right now - leaning to others for the top slots. (6) STAY
HAPPY worked out a two hole trip last week and was able to pull off the 18-1 upset (over #3) – much tougher spot
tonight, though. (8) TOBAGO TIME has been a $25K beast but now will be taking on the 50s from Post 8.
RACE 2 – (4) JUST ROSAS LUCK gave it a good speed try last week, and can be forgiven for getting chewed up
late by the 1/5 winner – she’s hit board in all 3 starts at this level, and this could be the spot where she gets over the
hump. (6) TYRA MAKES BANK gets a complete pass for last week’s 8 hole disaster – she sports a strong 18-5-5-4
local slate, and any decent journey makes her a very live threat here. (1) BROOKDALE JESSIE’s lone win from her
64 starts the last 2 years came with an amateur pilot in an Italian/American Friendship race – that being said, this IS
the kind of spot where she can take home a piece. (2) ALWAYS B MIMI had everything go her way last week and it
helped her squeeze out a narrow victory – she may have to settle for a smaller slice tonight, though. (3) MODERNA
HANOVER missed over a month to her last (PcD) start, and has now missed 3 weeks after a sick scratch – she’s
probably a good fit here, but hard to consider on top with one start in almost 9 weeks! (5) AINTNOHOLLABACKG
RL, (7) PINE BUSH MAGA, and (8) DANDYS SHOWTIME are a combined 2 for 71 in 2024.
RACE 3 – (7) SON OF A TIGER N has a lot going against him here (winless on the year, Post 7) but he’s also gone
some big efforts against much better recently, and he’s likely to be a very good price – could be worth a stab in what
feels like a wide open affair. (6) I DRAINTHESWAMP A was heavily backed and driven aggressively vs. softer last
week, resulting in a solid victory – steps up and moves outside, but may still be able to be a big player here too. (1)
ALEX TYE certainly has some mixed form on the program right now but this is the kind of spot where he may be
cranked up for a big effort – consider if the price is right. (5) AUSSIE HANOVER has been “ok” most weeks vs. the
40s – a live trip vs. this easier group could see him become a much bigger player. (2) CENTURY ENDEAVOR put
in a much better effort last week (class drop and pocket trip), but would have WON if actually “sharp” – could be a
step in the right direction, and that could make him a player here. (8) GALANTE A was well backed last week off a
couple of sharp NJ tries but came up terrible trying to cut the mile – won’t get any easier tonight starting from Post 8
(3) CALLMEQUEENBEE A is a mare taking on boys but the bigger concern is that she just hasn’t been sharp
lately. (4) GAMBLINGTERROR has only beaten ONE horse over his last 4 starts – hard to recommend right now.
RACE 4 – (4) FRONDEUR is 6 for 10 at Yonkers this year, 12 for 22 overall, and currently riding a 3 race winning
streak – still the one to knock off, though there won’t be much of a price. (1) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX has had a
very difficult year (29-0-0-3), but her last few efforts have been a little better – maybe she can sit a close up trip and
land in the exotics tonight? (2) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL had 4 straight 3rd place finishes before landing Post 8 last
week – moves back inside, and her chances to hit the board again go way up. (6) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL had pace
from an impossible spot off the layoff 3 back, finished 2nd to the oft-winning SHEIKH YABOOTY N in her next,
then landed on a pretty tough trip last week – an easier journey puts her in play for a nice slice. (7) LINE EM UP
won for the first time in a long time last week, but was helped greatly by a beautiful trip – may not be so fortunate
starting from out here. (8) ITTY BITTY wasn’t bad last week, but she’s struggled too much this year to back from
out here. (5) CRISS CHOICE feels cheap arriving from Fhd. but at least has some good form – minor share? (3) JIL
LIAN JIGGS had a few good starts but then went the wrong way recently.
RACE 5 – (2) LEGAL ATTACK has been picking up minor shares in some stakes events recently but should find
the drop into this “NWPM” class to his liking – figures to be handled aggressively here, and could be up for it. (1)
ICACO HANOVER moves all the way inside after hitting board in his last 2 starts from Posts 7 and 8 – should be
close to the action from start to finish. (6) ROYAL DESIRE can be pretty unpredictable from start to start but the
speed/ability is there – never a bad one to consider when the price is decent. (3) AYR BALMORAL GB has been a
very solid player in this class, and comes off a sharp try last week – a live trip puts him right into the mix. (8) UNRI
VALED HANOVER was a sharp, heavily backed winner in his local debut – he moves to a new barn tonight, and
also moves all the way outside – still possible, but you’ll want a better price this time. (4) WARRIOR FOR TRUTH
has a couple of solid tries against these but still may be a notch below a couple of the top ones in here. (5) ONYX
BOVINO broke in his local debut and had to requalify – we’ll just observe, for now. (7) SAILORS SHADOW just
seems overmatched with these, especially from out here.
RACE 6 – Tough race: (7) BRUE HANOVER draws outside some solid foes but he also reunites with Bartlett – and
the last 3X they paired it resulted in 2 wins and a close 3rd...could offer some value starting from out here. (3) FREQ
UENT IMAGE paced evenly at the back last week when racing off 3 weeks against tougher than these– he’s capable
of big miles, and his best effort would make him dangerous tonight. (2) OHOKA LE BRON N added Lasix 2 back,
got a good trip and was the easiest of winners – no chance 8 hole in his last, but the move inside puts him back into
the conversation. (5) DEETZY has thrown some pretty good miles recently., including last week’s front end score –
steps up, but may be sharp enough to still have a say. (4) WICHITA LINEMAN is another that’s been racing well,
even if vs. just a bit easier – definitely ok for a piece...maybe even on top? (6) CHANTEE is usually good for pace
on the end but he may find himself a little too far back tonight – will need lots of trip luck to be there late. (1) BUG
ABOO LOU wasn’t a player last week as he was racing for a new barn, off a bad date – drops right back in and
draws the pole, but may still be a notch below here. (8) SONNY WEAVER N moves up two classes off last week’s
4th place finish and lands all the way outside – wait for a better scenario.
RACE 7 – (6) PANETTONE HANOVER went a HUGE mile last week, but had the misfortune of running into an
even bigger mile from the winner (he paced in 1:50.4 and still got beat!) – anything close to that effort would be
more than enough to handle this bunch. (3) TWIN B POWERBALL has been solid in all 3 starts since arriving from
Canada, and should find himself right in the hunt tonight, as well. (4) CAVIART SARGENT almost always goes off
BIG prices, and outraces his odds reasonably often – never a bad bomb to consider. (2) C BET HANOVER was
slowed by holes 2 of the last 3 starts but has otherwise been a pretty reliable player – usable in exotics with the move
back inside. (5) WALKINSHAW N is pretty good right now, but may need to be in a little easier to battle for the top
prize. (1) WATTSUP SUNSHINE A went a big effort when 3rd two back but was life-and-death to prevail at 4/5 last
week – he moves up TWO classes tonight, and that could slow him down a bit. (7) ROLL WITH THE FLOW raced
well in his 3 recent local tries but all from inside posts – not sure he can be as successful from out here. (8) IGNATI
US A fits okay at this level but faces a tall task from out here.
RACE 8 – (1) POUND FOR POUND went on an insane tear earlier this year, carrying him all the way up to the
Open ranks – he tailed off (and struggled for a while), but recently came back to life and he brings a 3 race winning
streak into tonight – we’ll stick with the hot hand and give him a narrow edge. (2) BINGE ON YANKEE has been
“sneaky ok” lately, despite racing from very tough spots in the strong 3-5YO Open – drops, lands inside, and should
be able to have a big say here. (7) JOEMIKIYOURSOFINE used a fast start to grab a pocket trip for himself last
week...then blew by in the lane to finally pick up his first Hilltop victory – if he can get away as quickly tonight, he
can be a big threat here too (he stays in the same class). (5) CADILLAC BAYAMA is having an excellent year, and
comes into this off a solid pocket win last week...tougher spot tonight, but a good trip could land him a good piece.
(6) SEMI TOUGH can never be counted out too easily at this level but he had no excuse the last 2 weeks, and lands
a tougher spot for tonight. (8) NONE BETTOR A is racing well these days but he lands Post 8 and figures to have
#7 leaving right inside of him – could be looking at a rough trip. (4) J M MANDAMIN has only 1 start in 6 weeks
and that figures to leave him at a disadvantage here. (3) EUPHORIA N is working his way back down the class
ladder – not ready to catch this falling knife just yet!
RACE 9 – (1) THE REAL ONE is a little light in the win column this year but the mega-classy 14YO is still racing
awfully well for a horse his age – he’ll be a lot closer to the actin this week (while also dropping to the bottom level)
and we’ll give him a shot on top. (6) HAMMERING HANK made 2 starts this Spring then went on the shelf for 6
months – his 2 starts (at PcD) since returning were strong, and suggest he could be sitting on a winning effort for
tonight – belongs on your tickets. (2) STRAIGHT UP COOL went a game mile to be a close 3rd here on 10/3 then
just missed again at Chester last week, after being away for 24 days – logical threat with the inside draw. (7) QUALI
TY BUD felt like he may be coming around recently but then threw a dull one last week – if you think Holland may
take a shot at leaving tonight, he’s not a terrible longshot for the finale. (3) MY ULTIMATE STAR A hasn’t been
sharp lately, and was pretty much 2nd by default last week (while well behind the winner) – maybe a small slice? (4)
IMSTAYNALIVE is having a tough year, and his best work has come vs. lesser – hard to really like off those last
couple in PA. (8) PAT STANLEY N is more than capable of winning at this bottom level, but maybe not from out
here. (5) SWEETSOUTHRNLASS N has failed to function in the majority of her starts...and is a mare facing boys.