RACE 1 – (4) NITE TIME DEAL was sharp vs. similar at Fhd. in April and finished with pace in her last 2 starts at
The Swamp from impossible spots – she draws inside here with Bartlett and seems the one to beat...but note that
she was 12-0-0-1 at Yonkers over the past 2 years before falling too much in love. (6) IRON MISTRESS is winless
in 11 starts this year but has hung in well with MUCH better, on several occasions – her 1 for 29 local slate (last 3
years) makes her another that’s tough to really “love”, however. (3) CATIE FAYE HANOVER hasn’t won here in at
least 3 years, but she did almost pull off a shocker last week – use in exotics. (1) LYONS MIKI got lost in the back
last week but could have a much bigger say with the move inside – possible for sure, but does figure to get overbet.
(2) KATHYS MOMENT is winless in her last 20 local starts, but the good draw gives her a chance for a minor share
(5) SEZANA N hasn’t gone a good mile in way too long – hard to consider right now. (8) WESTERN ROSIE fits ok
with these but likely needs a much better post to be a player. (7) ICARUS FALLS N was empty in both 2024 starts.
RACE 2 – (3) SILK CLOUD A has been razor sharp the past 3 weeks and gets a very kind post assignment inside
the outside pair – she can race on or off the pace, and we’ll give her the slight edge over this short, but solid field.
(4) COACHELLABOUND N added Lasix 2 back and did come up with a nice try at Chester last week in the Betsy
Ross – she’s had a ton of local success, and may bring a good one tonight. (5) KARMA SEELSTER was very sharp
2 back (even if helped by the hot early pace) then dead game in her last, holding off the top choice for a nose victory
– would be no surprise if she made it 3 in a row, even with the outside assignment. (1) MC ANGEL was just 1 for 17
here last year (7 seconds!) but she’s had no trouble getting her picture taken in 2024, already 13-7-2-2 at YR – has
speed from the pole, and will surely make her presence felt. (2) MAJORCA N ships in sharp from Delaware but is
only 1 for 11 locally – we’ll see if this stint goes any better.
RACE 3 – (1) THE GRUFFALO had 5 wins and over $200K at 2 but had a somewhat disappointing season at 3,
winning only 1 of 14 starts – he made a break in his 4YO return but added hopples and his since won 2 straight in
PA – willing to give him a try here. (5) TOP ME OFF has gone some BIG miles this year but unfortunately, a bunch
of duds as well – he showed a much better effort last week (after a rough patch), and may be worth a look here if the
price is right. (2) BLACK TIE BASH was a confident winner last week, despite the narrow margin – he steps up a
peg, but a good trip could see him around for a piece at the end. (7) P L OSCAR dropped in class and cut the mile
last week but was worn down by a sharp foe– drops again, and can never be counted out at this level. (4) TORRONE
blew out cheaper by 10 lengths 2 back but was never heard from last week – he’s just been tough to predict these
days, but capable of big miles, when in the right mood. (3) DIAMANTE TRIO IT made an unexpected miscue last
week after taking 2 of her previous 3 starts – she may be a little on the cheaper side, even if she brings her best here.
(6) IMMANUEL K S is another unpredictable one, pretty much “all or nothing” in most of his starts – he’s still
winless on the year, though, so demand a pretty good price if trying him tonight.
RACE 4 – (5) GOLDEN QUEST N has been incredibly sharp for some time, and drops down after finishing right
behind the likes of KARMA SEELSTER, SILK CLOUD A, and LIT DE ROSE last week – she’s been a beast
against these types, and deserves top billing tonight. (2) UPTOWN HANOVER saw her form fall off for a while but
has looked much sharper in her last few – solid threat. (3) EASY TO PLEASE is having a “solid” year, though she’s
never really gotten back to her top 3 and 4YO form – could rally for a good piece with any decent trip. (4) NO WIN
NO FEED A was having trouble winning races earlier in the year but comes into tonight off a pair of victories – may
find this spot just a little tougher, though. (1) JIVE DANCING A has several big efforts from her 8 starts this year,
but her last pair have seen her regress – hard to know if she can bounce back tonight, or if she’s just going in the
wrong direction right now. (6) VIOLETS RAINBOW finished alertly after the fact last week but tonight’s draw may
leave her waiting for a better spot to strut her best stuff.
RACE 5 – (1) WINDSONG PIONEER couldn’t last on the lead in this bottom class 2 back but the mare who beat
him is in NW15000 tonight – he’s held his own with much better, and a big threat to take these wire to window. (5)
DRACO S is another that is used to facing better, and has to be considered a serious threat down in NW5000 – he
does tend to be a little camera shy, however. (8) FULL RIGHTS figures to be able to beat this class some time soon,
but may have trouble pulling it off from Post 8 – would still consider on top if the price got juicy enough (and one to
use in exotics, for sure). (4) SWISS HOUSE ON FIRE likely needed his last (in NJ) racing off a month – he fits well
at this level, and a good trip puts him in play for a board spot. (3) IN MY DREAMS hasn’t been close to top form in
some time, and would need a major wake up call to threaten for the top slow tonight. (7) FANATIC really fell apart
when well backed on 5/3 then was dull in his last, after missing 3 weeks – tough draw now. (6) BAZILLIONAIRE
hasn’t been better than 3rd in his 14 starts this year. (2) SHOWME SOME MUSCLE ships in off a couple of weak
tries after a layoff – pass for now.
RACE 6 – (7) MAN DONTFORGET ME seemed to be in a rut before exploding with that blowout win here 2 back
– followed that up with a sharp try in NJ, and only figures to keep getting better in her new barn – gets the call,
despite the draw. (6) MISS LIMELIGHT is winless in 8 starts this year but she just hit board in 4 of 5 starts out of
town – she was 2 for 4 here last year, and a good trip puts her right in the mix (2) MORNING HAS BROKEN hasn’t
had the best 2024 (so far) but she’s rallied for good pieces several times, and may be able to that here, as well. (5)
SUGAR BRITCHES was really struggling but after showing some better signs on 5/17 (at 42-1) she was hammered
down to 4/5 last week, and promptly delivered the wire to wire score – she’s obviously on the upswing, and can be
right in the hunt here too...but does figure to end up overbet. (3) TALENT TO SPARE A got away in the pocket to
#5 last week and chased 2nd best all the way – chance for a piece with another good trip. (1) DELTA THREE N took
5 weeks off after falling badly off form, then was stuck in the back (at PcD) in her return – not really sure what to
expect here. (4) ALTA MADEIRA N has just one start in 38 days and wasn’t close that night – prefer others.
RACE 7 - (1) GAELIHILL had no chance to take advantage of the class drop last week (Post 8) but he moves all
the way inside now and gets to call the shots – the one to catch (and beat). (6) B NICKING tailed badly for a while
but seems headed back in the right direction now – he came up 2nd best to the classy WARRIOR ONE last week and
anything close to his best effort here would make him a very dangerous player. (3) HAT TRICK MARLEAU has
been grabbing small pieces with better in recent starts, and does fit nicely with these – a good trip gives him a solid
chance to land somewhere on the ticket. (5) FOR A DREAMER has some recent excuses for sure but he also seems
at least a bit off his best form – at 15-1 ML he’s still very playable in exotics. (2) STREET GOSSIP didn’t fire last
time but his overall recent form is pretty solid – minor share? (4) VALI HANOVER was sharp through most of 2023
but just hasn’t been as effective so far in ’24– always a threat to rally for a minor slice. (7) BIG CHARLIE MORAN
made a good attempt to steal one on the front end last week (finished a close 3rd) but he’s looking at a much tougher
journey for tonight. (8) CREATIVE VENTURE hung on vs. cheaper last week despite a :30.3 final quarter – now
gets stuck with Post 8, vs. much tougher.
RACE 8 – (3) CELIA B MONEY just folded badly on the lead 2 and 3 back (as the favorite) but was taken off the
pace last start and was charging at the end – the ability is there, and the price should be fair...one of a few with a
chance tonight. (2) TRUE BLUE HANOVER was given no chance 2 back but in her 3 other most recent starts she
has 2 wins and a 2nd to the classy UPTOWN HANOVER – she looks to make it 2 in a row, and has a very real
chance to do so. (1) A GIRL THAT TWIRLS is 0 for 9 here this year but does have 4 seconds – she starts from the
pole for our leading trainer/driver tandem, and has to be included in exotics. (6) STAY HAPPY returned last week
from a 4 month layoff and finished with good pace for 3rd in a very encouraging start – gets a tough draw for tonight
but that 10-1 ML price does make her worth at least a look! (5) HURRIKANE LADY LOU had a tough start here to
her 4YO campaign but she also had a series of 7 and 8 holes – she’s actually been doing good things lately (at
multiple tracks), and could have a say...at a big price. (8) SALE EL SOL was a little dull at the end on 5/17 then
was scratched sick the following week – she has more than enough ability to be a threat at this level, but may need a
better scenario to do so. (7) DREAM DANCING has done solid work in the 30s after being claimed for $25K on
4/23 – very tough spot tonight, though. (4) PURAMERI could really use some class relief.
RACE 9 – (6) BEERTHIRTY K just looked like a different horse in his 2nd start for his new barn, an absolute wire
to wire jogburger despite starting from Post 8 – he steps up a notch, but anything close to that last effort would likely
be enough to handle these too. (2) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM struggled a bit in the John Brennan Trotting Series
but his last two efforts were much more encouraging – drops another notch, and could have a say here. (3) WICKEN
BURGH made a pretty good recovery after a break before the start last week – he drops to an easier level, and a
clean mile could put him in the hunt for a good piece. (5) THE LAST CHAPTER had some issue on 5/10 but his
qualifier just a week later suggests that it was nothing major – can use his speed to grab a trip here...and maybe a
spot in the exotics. (4) VOYAGE TO PARIS is 0 for 10 at Yonkers for a barn that is also winless since 4/1 – minor
spoils only. (1) BAR COINS draws the pole but he broke 2 back and was weak in his last – still struggling to get
going in 2024. (8) LOS BALLYKEELAMIGO perked up with a nice pocket win vs. cheaper last week, but is
looking at a pretty rough trip from Post 8 tonight. (7) GLOBAL GIRL draws poorly after making breaks in 2 of her
last 3 starts – she has ability, but we’ll wait for a better spot to hop back on her team.
RACE 10 – (2) LISA LANE is getting the call in a race filled with sharp players (who could ALL win with the right
trip) – she’s as good as any, and the big driver switch is just too hard to pass up. (1) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE has
drawn well ALL year, and that has helped her compile a terrific 9-4-1-2 slate – she lacked room until too late last
week, and any good trip makes her very dangerous tonight. (3) OKINAWA BEACH A dropped in for a tag last week
and easily disposed of that softer bunch – she fits with these too, and remains a dangerous player. (4) CHERYLS SH
ADOW had no real chance after sitting 7th last week but she still lost by less than 2 lengths – she was a winner in her
previous pair, and her barn’s recent (extreme) success has been well documented. (5) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY
has held her form at the top levels for a long time but did seem a little short in her last couple – leaning to other
sharper ones right now, but she’d still hardly be a shock. (6) ULTIMATE SPEED found herself as the LONE speed
last week (from the pole) and it helped her secure the victory – she’s been sharp for a long time, but faces a
potentially tough trip tonight. (7) TWIN B SUNKISSED wins more than her share, but the brutal draw (in this sharp
field) may leave her waiting for a better spot.
RACE 11 – (4) SURFSIDE BEACH has hit board in 5 straight starts, and 6 of his last 7 (8 hole in the other) – he
was just claimed by a barn that has incredibly won 17 of 32 starts off the claim this year...and that’s good enough
for us. (3) GENIUS MAN was sent off at 6/5 from Post 7 last week (off the claim) but Stratton never put him in play
– have to believe we’ll see a different effort starting from Post 4. (1) KERFORD ROAD A was 2
nd and 3rd in his last pair after winning 4 straight prior to that – he’s missed 3 weeks, however, making him at least a little iffy for tonight.
(2) PRETTY HANDSOME hasn’t come close to winning in a while but the move inside certainly puts him in play at
least for a small piece. (5) ODDS ON PICK SIX grabbed a pocket trip last week and was able to pick up his first
win of the season when the leader faltered near the end – not sure he can be as opportunistic tonight, though. (7) AR
RHYTHMIC SURGE gave it a big try on the lead last week only to give way late and lose to (8) WON LAST FEEL
ING, who slipped up the cones to beat him (at 33-1!) – have to believe BOTH will have a much tougher time getting
in play tonight. (6) KOUNT BLASTER is 10-0-0-0 this year and seemingly overmatched in here.