Friday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (1) UNEVERGONNAGETHIS landed in a fairly easy (for him) spot last week and easily delivered his

first victory of the season – he moves up a bit, but this is another field that he really should be able to handle. (6)

AQUARIUS FACE S made breaks in three of his 4 local starts but did win the other – he added hopples 2 back and

behaved in his last 2 starts out of town, finishing well each time – may prove the main danger, if he continues to stay

trotting. (2) B NICKING landed in a soft spot last week and easily wired the field, picking up his first victory in

some time – should be able to grab a decent chunk with these too. (5) ABRUZZO was a sharp winner over cheaper

last week, after a solid 3rd the week before – he seems to be on the upswing, and he can contend for a good piece

here too, if he continues to improve. (4) CAL MILES N SHELL should appreciate tonight’s class drop – an easy trip

would give him a shot at a small piece. (8) VINNY DE VIE is capable of trotting with better than these, but he’s still

trying to find his from this year – may need to wait for a better spot before we see some more improvement. (3) BL

ACK TIE BASH probably needs to be in easier to be a serious player. (7) CREATIVE VENTURE figures to be

coming from too far back to make any real noise tonight.

RACE 2 – Blue Chip Matchmaker, Leg 2: (1) ROCKET DEO raced super in her 4YO debut, coming first over and

wearing down the always tough LLOYDS LOVES, before getting collared by the equally classy SILK CLOUD –

she draws the pole in a much easier field tonight, and looms a solid, short-priced favorite. (5) CHERYLS SHADOW

can be forgiven for being unable to rally into last week’s :54.2 final half – her chances of completing the exacta

tonight would go up considerably if Holland was able to leave the gate, and grab an up close trip. (2) ONE LAST

WISH raced from the back into a fast final half and really had no prayer last week – if she sits closer to the action

tonight, she may be able to grab a decent piece. (6) COACHELLABOUND N hasn’t been in top form for some

time, and certainly wasn’t going to thrive with last week’s long first over trip – suppose she’s in a modest enough

field tonight for a chance at a piece, with a much easier trip. (4) HIGH FLYIN FILLY came up weak in Leg 1, but

it’s probably too soon to write off her chances – leaning elsewhere, but will keep an eye to see if she improves the

2nd time around. (3) ARIZONA still needs to prove that she can hang with mares of this caliber.

RACE 3 – Good race: (2) MORNING HAS BROKEN was disappointing earlier this year but her recent efforts have

been much better – she feels like she may just be a good trip away from grabbing her first victory of the year- maybe

tonight? (3) LINEMUP KNOCKMBACK had things her own way on the front end last week but just wasn’t at her

best and weakened to 3rd in the lane– it’s too soon to write her off after one disappointing try, and she could be worth

sticking with tonight, as long as the price is fair. (1) MISS CHANTILLY N had some late life after shaking free in

the lane last week – moves inside, gets Tetrick at the lines tonight, and could offer some value on top. (4) LADYCO

RONA is winless in 8 tries this year but she did win 4 of 11 locally in 2024 – she seems to be sharpening, and is

another decent value option to consider. (6) VIBRANCE went plenty of big efforts here last year but is struggling to

get into a groove in 2025 – wouldn’t shock, but we need a pretty good price to try her on top. (7) TRICK OF THE

LIGHT raced better in her last couple, but will need to improve that much more for a chance to threaten from out

here. (8) SWEETEST BELLE seems to be a little cheap for these, but she’s listed at 20-1 ML for an ultra-high %

barn and that alone makes her worth at least a look. (5) KAIRAKICONFIDENTL N is the one in here that WOULD

be a surprise – she’s just been struggling lately.

RACE 4 - Blue Chip Matchmaker, Leg 2: (1) WALKIN ON SUNSHINE looked super in her 3 previous local

victories but was just insanely sharp in winning her first leg of this series, pacing home effortlessly in :54.2 to crush

her rivals – pretty hard to go against her tonight. (5) SILK CLOUD A picked the right time to find her best effort, a

very sharp winner in her division last week– a similar effort would help her complete a very short exacta tonight! (2)

BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE benefited from a beautiful trip last week to score the 7-1 upset – tonight’s good draw gives

her an opportunity to sit close, and take home a good piece. (6) LLOYDS LOVES was worn down by ROCKET DE

O last week, weakening to 3rd – she can still make her presence felt in this series, but the draw definitely leaves her

at a disadvantage for tonight. (3) DOUGS BABE A isn’t in peak form right now, but an easy trip could help her take

home a minor share. (4) MY RED SEA wasn’t bad in her first leg, finishing alertly from a difficult spot – she may

have a hard time finding a manageable trip tonight, though. (7) EASY TO PLEASE figures to be too far back to be

any kind of player.

RACE 5 – (1) REC TIME seemed completely disinterested for nearly 7/8ths of a mile last week but was really

motoring in that final 1/8th of a mile – Zeron should know her a little better now, she’ll be closer to the pace, and this

may be a spot where she can pick up a win. (5) HURRIKANE LADY LOU was pretty well supported for her first

start of the year and charged right on by in the lane (off a live cover trip) – she faces better now, but can still make

her presence felt with another live trip. (2) TWIN B SUNKISSED has been consistent lately, picking up 3rds in her

last 3 starts – gets a good draw, and belongs in your exotics. (3) RESURRECTION DAWN has been facing what

figures to be a bit better in Ohio, but is a question mark for tonight as she exits the nation’s leading barn – hard to

say if she’ll race as well for her new connections. (4) PRIDEFUL has been holding her from decently as he climbs

the class ladder – an easy trip could help her grab a minor share. (6) ATREACHEROUS A has rebounded from a

recent rough patch and is doing much better work in her last few starts – she’s probably still not at “peak” form,

however, and the bad draw is an additional concern for tonight. (7) TALENT TO SPARE A draws another bad post –

the good news is that she drops a win off her card after tonight. (8) BETTA WATCH OUT N almost got to #6 out of

the pocket last week but is looking a much different trip tonight (in a much better field).

RACE 6 – (7) JIVE DANCING A qualified very nicely at Pocono off the layoff – was scratched sick here from

what would have been her first start of the year, but then re-qualified sharply again last week – willing to bite

tonight, even from Post 7. (4) LUCKY ARTIST A has become a little inconsistent in her older age but she’s still

capable of winning efforts in the “right” spot...and this could be one of those spots – belongs on your tickets. (1)

ALTA MADE IRA N is camera shy at Yonkers but she’s actually raced well in several starts this year, even against

better than these – definitely ok for exotics. (2) OKINAWA BEACH A would be very dangerous here if even close

to her best effort but she’s been inconsistent at best lately, and was no good at all last week – tough to endorse on top

at that 9/5 ML price. (6) FREESTARFLIGHT was terrific here in 2024 but has struggled so far in ’25, and may even

been going even further in the wrong direction right now – in need of a major wake up call. (5) COWGIRL LILLY

is now 1 for 50 over the past 2 years and pretty hard to consider. (8) CRUISE ALERT has been struggling badly for

weeks, and now draws Post 8. (3) SMOOTH DEBATE N would certainly be a surprise in her current form.

RACE 7 – (3) TORRONE was finishing behind some VERY sharp winners recently – he trotted ok at the end from

a no-chance spot last week, and now lands in a spot where Stratton can be more aggressive – good week to give him

a try. (8) BRAVO ANGEL S appears to have elevated her game dramatically this year after moving to our top barn

during the winter – Bartlett takes her tonight over #3, and she has to be given full respect...even making her Yonkers

debut from Post 8. (6) THE HAZLETON was sharp 2 and 3 back with easy trips but struggled a bit with a tougher

journey last week – still seems good enough to grab a piece tonight, even with the bad draw. (1) QUEEN OF ALL

has struggled this year, along with the rest of the barn – several of her stablemates have started to come around

lately, so perhaps she’ll follow suit – willing to include underneath. (2) ALL WRAPPED UP hasn’t looked good in

either start so far this year, but the ability IS there – if he attracts some tote action tonight, maybe he’s one to at least

consider for exotics? (4) TACHYON tired really badly last time but was also racing off a bad date – keep an eye for

some improvement tonight. (5) WINDSONG PIONEER does his best racing on the lead but that doesn’t seem like a

likely scenario for tonight. (7) JAS BLUESTONE ships in sharp for his first local try since 2023 but does seem a bit

on the cheaper side...and obviously the draw won’t help either.

RACE 8 - Blue Chip Matchmaker, Leg 2: (1) LIT DE ROSE’s line last week doesn’t look all that impressive but she

did pace her back half in :54 flat and was pacing her best at the end – this is a wide open race, and an opportunity to

grab a nice price on last year’s Matchmaker winner. (5) MILLWOOD BLISS N was caught trying to come first over

in the same race as the top choice (vs WALKIN ON AIR) and can be forgiven for leveling off to 3rd into that sizzling

final half – definitely worth considering here, and her chances would probably go up a bit if Miller could improve

position at the start. (3) TURN THE PAGE N was no threat to WALKIN ON AIR last week but was actually an

excellent 2nd, if you just ignore the scary winner – she can definitely go with these, and is another live player in here.

(6) TALK CURDY TO ME is a proven commodity against these types but the draw did not go in her favor this week

– will need some trip luck to overcome this tough spot. (4) SEASIDE DIVA was well backed for her local debut,

handled aggressively but weakened once into the lane – way too soon to write her off, but others do feel more

appealing right now. (2) FACTORY GIRL used an easy trip to take home 3rd last week, but we’ll see if she can

continue to hold her own as the series moves along. (7) PROMISELAND A will need to be a lot better tonight than

she was in her U.S. debut if she hopes to be any kind of player from out here.

RACE 9 - Blue Chip Matchmaker, Leg 2: (5) AARDIE B MIKI N made her U.S. debut in Leg 1 of this series and

couldn’t have looked any more impressive, even if beating a mediocre division – Bartlett sticks with her tonight over

GRACE HILL (who has nearly $2M on her card), and we’ll follow his lead. (2) GRACE HILL surprisingly stayed

in the pocket last week, was caught behind a tiring leader but really had only mild late pace for 3rd once clear –

she’s earned over $1.9M in her career and figures to make her presence felt as this series moves on...we’ll see if she

shows up a little sharper for tonight. (1) UPTOWN HANOVER showed up surprisingly sharp for the first leg (just

her first start of the year), wearing down the leader after coming first over, then coming up 2nd best to the mare who

sat to her back – still not 100% convinced that she can be a major threat in this year’s Matchmaker, but she has to be

respected off last week’s mile, at least from this good spot. (3) INTOTHEMYSTICMOON seems overmatched in

this series, but the good draw may help her to grab a small piece. (4) TRUE BLUE HANOVER gets a bit better

draw, but still has a lot to prove against these types. (6) LYDEO had been thriving vs. easier coming into this but

came up short off a good trip last week – tonight’s draw won’t make things any easier. (7) TARAPASTA trailed all

the way from a similar spot last week.

RACE 10 – (4) DWS POINT MAN is still looking for his first win of the season but he’s trotted some pretty good

miles vs. better along the way – feels like a spot where he can come out on top. (5) KASHA V is a streaky sort and

he’s definitely feeling pretty good right now – was sharp beating an easier field last week, and has a chance to be

right there with the better ones too. (2) NO DRAMA PLEASE is solid at this level, gets major post relief, and

should be a good one to include in exotics. (8) WARRAWEE YANG breezed through last year’s Brennan Trotting

Series but then fell apart after that – he still throws some good ones out of town, but he’s really struggled here at

Yonkers (often at short price) – would need a pretty good price to try him tonight from Post 8. (3) CREATE

MYSTIQUE was a very good 2nd behind #3 last week upon arrival from Ohio (and joining a new barn) – we’ll see if

he improves enough in his 2nd try to trot with these tougher ones too. (1) THE LAST CHAPTER will be part of the

action for sure, but it’s the latter part of the mile where he could come up short – figures to be at least somewhat

overbet with the rail and Bartlett. (6) CHINESE WHISPER N will probably be rallying late, but it may be from too

far back to have any real impact. (7) BARRY BLACK could use a class drop...and much better post.

RACE 11 – (3) DOROTEA TRIO IT had no prayer when landed in a sizzling 1:54.2 mile for her first U.S. start –

she was much more competitive in her last, and drops to a much more comfortable spot for tonight – may be time to

hop on board. (1) HOT FLASH KIMMY hasn’t had the greatest local history but she returns at a reduced level, and

should be tight off that last start in NJ – logical threat. (5) STREET GOSSIP hasn’t been able to get any sharper

even as he’s been sliding down the class ladder – still, chance for a good piece here with any decent trip. (8) INTL

BLOCKADE was full of trot finishing last week in a much better effort – not a bad bomb to try to land into the

exotics. (7) HAT TRICK MARLEAU should appreciate the drop to NW5000, but the post is a tough one – maybe a

minor share? (2) CAPRICIOUS ONE has taken home some minor awards recently and has a chance at another

tonight. (6) HAND DOVER DAN has been struggling, and even reverted to bad habits last week – waiting for better

signs before hopping back on his team. (4) BARN CREDIT feels a bit overmatched, even at this bottom level.