RACE 1 – (6) CALLMEQUEENBEE A threw a major dud last week but a bunch of horses struggled on the off
going that night – she’s clearly off her best form but she did pick up a 2nd two back (behind a very sharp winner) and
this may be a spot that she can handle. (4) WHATINEEDISAMAN would be hard to like off her current (weak) lines
but she was just re-acquired by the barn she was thriving for earlier this year, and that MAY help produce a quick
turnaround – would consider if the price is fair. (5) MILLWOOD BONNIE N hasn’t found her form even as she’s
dropped all the way to the bottom level – it COULD be the week she gets a major wake up call, but it’s hard to
justify taking a short price right now (she’s 8/5 on the ML). (1) CATIE FAYE HANOVER is 0 for 26 locally over
the past 3 years and racing off a sick scratch – she also draws the rail with Gingras, so that may be enough to help
her pick up a small piece. (7) HALLELUJAH HANOVER drops to a level where she figures to perk up in a big way
at some point – if you think Siegelman may handle her aggressively tonight, she’ll certainly be an attractive price!
(2) COWGIRL LILLY is now 1 for 40 on the year and struggling for an ice cold barn. (3) BULLVILLEKARLA
hasn’t raced here since 2022...and she was 8-0-0-0 that year – prefer others. (8) ROCKNROLL ANNIE may try to
blast even from Post 8...but it would be unlikely that she’d be around at the finish.
RACE 2 – (6) DWS POINT MAN is used to facing much better, and with solid results – his last local try produced a
solid 2nd in NW20000 behind a very sharp CANTSTOP YANKEE, and we’ll give him the edge tonight, even with
the bad post. (5) BONTONI DEGATO S returns from NJ and picked up a 1st, 2nd and 3rd in his last 3 local starts – he
gets his favorite pilot tonight, and could prove the main danger. (1) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM has been pretty
inconsistent and his lone recent win came in an amateur race – still, any of his better efforts could land him a decent
chunk from this spot. (3) SWEET HEART AS has been racing solidly in PA, albeit vs. a bit easier – playable on the
bottom of exotics. (4) HOOLIE N HECTOR gets a pass for his last (off track) but he’s struggled most of the year
and could probably use some more class relief. (2) BARRY BLACK is just 2 for 30 this year, and another that could
use a softer spot. (7) THE LAST CHAPTER steps up off a pair of upset wins – MUCH tougher assignment here.
RACE 3 – (5) YO BETH D is behaving every week and returns from PA in excellent form – she was 2nd in her last 2
Yonkers starts, and we’ll try her on top tonight. (1) STREET GOSSIP races well almost every single week yet
somehow hasn’t been able to get his picture taken in a long time – has to be included in exotics, but insist on a fair
price if using him for the top slot. (3) ROGER RABBIT was a little dull last week but may have been hurt by the off
going – he’s just 2 for 20 here this year, but his TEN 2nds make him a good one for exotics. (2) WARRIOR ONE
throws his share of duds but the classy 8YO also grabs more than his share of wins – leaning a bit more to others,
but would never be surprised to see him beat a field like this. (4) CRAZYLAND just missed to a classy winner 3
back but broke in his next, then struggled in NJ last week – would have to get a pretty good price to use him on top
here. (6) B NICKING will probably be forced to race from the back tonight, and that would compromise his chances
significantly. (7) SEVENSHADESOFGREY draws Post 7 off a month and that has us looking elsewhere.
RACE 4 – (2) FULL STRENGTH broke in his last 2 local starts and now returns from NJ off a miscue in his last –
he’s risky for sure, but he’s also shown that he can be a pretty talented trotter when he behaves – willing to give him
a shot IF the price is right. (7) PASSIONATE PROMISE had a little rough patch not long ago but perked up with a
nice try in PA then followed that up with a narrow front end loss here last week – she’s won 5 of 15 local starts this
year, and has a legitimate chance tonight, even from Post 7. (4) NO DRAMA PLEASE got a little tired late on the
off going last week but still held on for the win – he’s up a notch tonight, but this crew is within his comfort zone as
well – possibility. (1) CREATIVE VENTURE sat the pocket and made it close late behind #4 last week, his 2nd
straight narrow loss – figures to be right in the hunt again, but he’s definitely struggled to win races this year. (5)
SOUTHWIND ARTURO won 6 races and over $100K here last year but is just 1 for 19 at Yonkers in 2024 – has a
chance, but he tends to get overbet. (6) FANATIC got sharp for a while but has been stuck on minor pieces lately –
could be looking at more of the same tonight. (3) LIVINGONTHERAIL hasn’t been terrible lately, but it’s hard to
ignore his 20-0-0-1 local slate (past 2 years). (8) FULL RIGHTS will look much better in NW5000 next week.
RACE 5 – (5) MC ANGEL went on a scary roll earlier this year that carried her from low-level claimers all the way
to the Open – she did eventually come crashing back down to earth, then struggled for some time – she came to life
2 back with a front end score at PcD (in a cheap class), then followed that up with a nice looking NW7500 victory
here last week – we know she can string victories...maybe she can grab another tonight? (7) TWIN B SUNKISSED
can be a bit inconsistent but she’s more than capable with these when anywhere close to her best – she’ll likely be
driven aggressively here, and definitely can be a major threat. (6) HURRIKANE LADY LOU is a better mare than
her 11-1-1-2 local record this year might suggest – a good trip would give her a chance to be right there, at a good
price. (1) REC TIME adds Lasix and draws the rail and is clearly a very good fit with these – she’s also 0 for 14 at
Yonkers this year (8X 2nd or 3rd), and that’s mostly because she tends to lag/gap early on and hurt her chances –
possible for sure, but that 9/5 ML price is a turnoff. (3) ALTA MADEIRA N is a little hard to gauge off her Monti
lines (all bad posts) but she’s raced plenty of times here in the past, and would have a chance for a piece if hustled
away to a good start. (4) TWIN B ALLURE hails from a very live barn but seems to do her most damage vs. a bit
easier these days. (2) CELSIUS has missed time (sick scratch) and may be a better option NEXT week, especially
with a class drop. (8) PURAMERI is unlikely to get near the action starting from out here.
RACE 6 – (3) SWEET GAL has held her own with the best 3YO fillies all year so it was no surprise to see her beat
the NW2-4PM class (at 1/5) in her Yonkers debut – she stepped up to take on older mares last week but the result
was the same, if anything winning even easier than the start before – remains the one to knock off a she looks to
make it 4 in a row. (6) PASS AND STOW is another 3YO filly and while she doesn’t have the resume of the top
choice, she’s also won both local starts impressively – she seems ready to take on tougher, and the main concern
tonight is the draw. (4) TALENT TO SPARE A was in questionable form recently but she was definitely very good
last week, pacing a strong final half to finish 3rd behind a couple of classy rivals– would absolutely use her in exotics
tonight. (2) LUCKY ARTIST A went an even effort for 4th on the off going last start – gets a good draw, and a good
trip puts her in play for a nice chunk. (1) CRUISE ALERT drops back down to the level she beat 4 starts back – this
is definitely a tougher field, but the rail draw could help her snag a share. (7) TWO PISTOL ANNIE races well
every start and the only knock (though a big one) is Post 7 – would still use her on the bottom of tris and supers at
what figures to be a big price. (5) DELITFULCATHERIN N has been away since May and the guess is that she’ll
need a start. (8) MIGHTHAVTIME N has also missed time...and that will only be compounded by Post 8.
RACE 7 – (3) HAND DOVER DAN used to have trouble behaving himself – he got over that and was sharp for a
while, then started go south again in Sept./Oct. – his last couple at Pocono suggest that he’s righted the ship once
more and we’ll give him the nod for tonight...but won’t be betting the rent money on him just yet. (4) PERRON is
having a tough year (just 1 for 33) but this is the type of field where he can be a player – possibility, at least for
exotics. (5) FIX A DRINK had a couple of disastrous starts after arriving back from Stga. but raced better in his last
pair – not sure if he’s ready to win, but a decent piece is certainly within reach. (7) P L OSCAR just refused to trot 2
back (not like him at all) but put hobbles on last week and was a close 3rd – he hasn’t been on his “best” game in
some time, but may be good enough to land a piece of this. (1) STRONGERWITHLINDY should be doing much
better since dropping to this bottom level but he just hasn’t thrived locally in a while – waiting for some better signs!
(6) BAR COINS is another that just hasn’t clicked in weeks/months – another in need of a major turnaround. (2) BA
ZILLIONAIRE has always been camera shy and this year is no exception (30-0-0-6). (8) MISSION VOYAGE is
another that’s winless in 2024 (0 for 24 overall, 0 for 8 here at Yonkers).
RACE 8 – (5) KOBES GIGI moved to the nation’s leading barn before her Breeders Crown elim. and was able to
charge home from the back well enough to make the Final...where she came up 2nd best to TWIN B JOE FRESH
...she crushed in an overnight the following week and if her connections think she can race well at Yonkers, who are
we to argue? (4) TALK CURDY TO ME was a solid 4th behind the top choice in NJ then a solid 2nd here behind GR
ACE HILL last week – good draw tonight, and chance for another good piece. (8) GRACE HILL won her Breeders
Crown elimination then was 4th in the Final – she won a pair of Yonkers Invitationals after that, but did weaken to 5th
in NJ last week in the Fanduel...may be at least a bit vulnerable from the 8 hole this week. (1) LLOYDS LOVES
had no chance from Post 8 in her first try for new connections but was 2nd to GRACE HILL in her next, then crushed
a bit easier last week – the rail assignment could help her grab a nice piece tonight. (2) CHERYLS SHADOW would
normally need to be in easier to really thrive but she’s in career form right now and a good trip may help her grab a
share. (7) COACHELLABOUND N has enjoyed an outstanding year but threw a rare disappointing try on 11/15
then was scratched sick the next week – gets stuck outside now, and this may not be her best week. (6) EASY TO
PLEASE has really been holding her form nicely but the tough draw here may leave her waiting for a better spot. (3)
DRAGONS LUCKY LADY is probably in a bit over head in this strong field.
RACE 9 – (6) VIBRANCE hasn’t won in a while but she’s been right there behind good mares plenty of tines
(including a 2nd behind SWEET GAL in a quick mile last start) – she’ll need some racing luck from this spot, but
she’ll be a good price in a very competitive field. (1) PASTA DELIGHT was no threat taking on older mares last
week but the 3YO did pace a strong final half from an impossible spot – she lands the pole tonight, and we should
get a much more aggressive effort from her. (4) MCMARKLE SPARKLE should appreciate dropping from the Open
AND getting her favorite pilot back – her best effort puts her in the thick of this. (5) GOLDEN QUEST N has gone
many miles this year that could make her a winner here but she struggled a bit for a new trainer last week, and it’s
hard to say if it was because of the switch, or the higher class (or off going) – has to be feared here, but would have
to be a fair price to use on top. (3) FREESTARFLIGHT is a very solid $50K claimer but may be a bit below a
couple of the top ones – eligible for a piece. (7) JULES HILL ships in showing excellent Ohio form but it’s hard to
gauge how she fit class-wise – we’ll have a clearer picture after tonight. (8) LADYCORONA caught ‘em off guard
when she blasted from Post 8 last week then converted her two hole trip into a win – faces much better now, and it’s
unlikely that she can get away with that same strategy tonight. (2) LAURIE LEE fits cheaper, and we’ll wait until
she’s in the easier class before considering an endorsement.
RACE 10 – (7) RODEO HILL was very good on 11/15 and our selection last week...but he made an unexpected
miscue (over the off going) and lost all chance – he’s in a bit easier here, will be a good price, and may be worth
another try. (4) WINDSONG PIONEER gets a drop after picking up 3rds in his last pair – look for an aggressive try
tonight, with a chance to wire these. (5) KASHA V is having an overall tough year for a barn that has just 2 winners
all meet...he’s also still capable of throwing a good one at times, and that 20-1 ML price does make him worth at
least a look. (6) DRACO S has been very camera shy here for the past 2 years but still may be able to grab a piece
against these. (2) WARRAWEE YANG won all three John Brennan Trotting Series legs and then the final as well –
but hasn’t functioned at all ever since then – he’ll wake up one of these weeks, but it would be pretty hard to play a
horse with the lines that he’s showing as the 7/5 ML choice! (8) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE is very capable at this
level but may need to wait for a better draw. (3) MAKE IT EASY won at PcD three back but just feels a little cheap
in this spot. (1) BIG CHARLIE MORAN just seems to race better out of town (1 for 34 at Yonkers last 2 years).
RACE 11 – (6) ATREACHEROUS A changed barns before the 11/8 start and can be forgiven for tiring badly (after
getting brutalized early on) – she showed what she can really do in her next (a 7 length, effortless romp), and she can
handle tonight’s class jump with anything close to that mile. (1) VILLAGE JADE finished with good interest from
an impossible spot last week, and was 2nd and 3rd in her last 2 local starts prior to that – legitimate danger from the
pole. (3) HELLO YES HI found herself in too steep after a series of good starts this summer but came back to life in
her last pair at PcD, after getting class relief – she fits well here, and figures to be able to make some noise. (5) OKI
NAWA BEACH A has struggled a bit lately, but vs. better – she could jump up with a decent try tonight, with an
easy enough trip. (4) IDEAL COVER has actually held form pretty well lately...while many of her barnmates have
all struggled mightily – willing to use underneath. (2) RAPTORS WON disappointed on the lead as the favorite 3
back, then was no factor in her last pair – others just have more appeal right now. (7) MACHS LEGACY moves up
in class off losses, and get stuck with Post 7 – bad spot. (8) DELTA THREE N has been away since May and lands
all the way outside for her return try – keep tabs for future consideration.