RACE 1 - (6) INFINITY STONE is just a different horse when racing for this barn, and a quick glance at
his recent lines will quickly verify that - came up 2nd best to a talented shipper after cutting the mile last
week, but will have every chance to make amends tonight. (5) CASINO CUTIE IT came up 2nd best to the
sharp winner after dropping to NW7500 last week, and now drops once more....this time to the bottom level
- could be the main threat to the top choice. (2) BROWNIE is beyond camera shy here at Yonkers but he
does grab pieces, and did show life in his last pair - ok to include underneath. (4) R HERBIE BLUE CHIP
picked up a 2nd and a 3rd from his last 3 starts, and is definitely comfortable at this level - another that can
be used on the bottom of exotics. (1) FIJI is hard to gauge because he's been racing exclusively in amateur
races lately - draws the pole and picks up Holland tonight, so perhaps he can land a small piece of this? (3)
JUST MAYBE THE ONE continues to struggle mightily, even at these lower levels - waiting for any kind
of better signs from him. (7) FULL RIGHTS just never clicked after returning from a layoff - draws all the
way outside, and it's hard to like his chances.
RACE 2 - (1) VINNY DE VIE is a very streaky sort who clearly had gone in the wrong direction in all of
his recent local starts....he did turn things around with a nice mile in PA last week, and anything close to
that effort would be more than good enough to beat these. (5) AFTER ALL PAUL missed time before
finally making it back to the races this year then took several starts to find some form - he was in bad spots
the last 2 weeks and is probably sharper now than he might look - could be next in line should the top one
falter. (3) ARABELLAS CADET found a very soft spot last week and easily wired the field - faces better
here, but still should be a live player in this compact field. (6) FOXY TROTTIN STICK, like Race 1 barn
mate FIJI has been racing primarily in amateur events - if that one does okay tonight, consider using this
guy in exotics. (2) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM definitely has ability but just hasn't clicked since arriving
from Canada - hard to recommend him at that 5/2 ML price. (4) MUSCLE STAR does his best work with
easier - minor share only.
RACE 3 - (3) HURRIKANE GEORGIE is 14-3-7-1 at YR this year and an outstanding 22-7-9-2 overall -
he almost never goes a bad mile and is clearly the one to beat....but note that although always right there, he
hasn't crossed the wire first in the last 6 starts -- don't bet the rent money at a very short price. (4) ROSE
RUN X CON was able to nip the top choice from the pocket last week....and it's hard to believe he paid
22-1 (considering his barn is winning at an amazing 35% since mid-October, and an unbelievable 58%
since the start of November) - may land on a tougher trip tonight, and obviously his price will come WAY
down now. (2) MAKE MY DEO is much sharper than he looks, finishing well from impossible spots the
last 3 weeks - he gets the post relief he's been waiting for, but we'll have to see how goes trying it
free-legged tonight. (7) AMERICAN WAY likely bled in his last start and returns tonight on Lasix - he fits
for sure, but he also draws Post 7 with only 1 start over the past 31 days. (5) AIR GUITAR is notoriously
camera shy at YR (1 for 23) and can only really be considered for a small share. (1) BET
EIGHTTHIRTYONE draws best for a very sharp barn but he's 5-0-0-0 here at Yonkers, and simply needs
to race better locally. (6) ROCKINMYSHOE had a few decent tries before throwing a did last week -
inclined to just keep an eye on him, for now. (8) PAST DUE failed to get involved from an identical spot
last week.
RACE 4 - (6) NEW HEAVEN has clearly lost a step this year and sometimes just isn't a factor at all - he
does remain a danger at this level, however, and may benefit from a contested pace up front tonight - one of
several with a chance to come out on top here. (3) IM THE MUSCLE threw a dud last week but we've seen
him rebound from those off weeks in the past - he becomes a dangerous player if Dube can put him on the
front end. (2) EPOS OSTERVANG DK gets both class and post relief and fits beautifully with these -
would have liked to have seen Bartlett listed, but Kasper may be able to handle this assignment too. (1)
MUSCLES FOR LIFE was an "ok" 3rd in his local debut (vs. a bit easier) but he does seem capable of a
better effort - can't be dismissed from the pole tonight. (8) THE LAST CHAPTER raced better last week at
PcD and Bartlett will almost certainly look to send him from Post 8 tonight - doesn't always have the
stamina he needs late in the mile when used too hard early, however. (4) FREDDIE MAC has a poor YR
win % but he does pick up smaller pieces - reasonable one to include for 3rd/4th. (7) SUMATRA comes
into this off a pair of nice trip 2nds but he's missed 3 weeks and draws poorly - prefer others. (5) MISS
YOU KELLY seems buried against these.
RACE 5 - (2) HP LIS SHADOW has always had plenty of ability and did race very well in his last couple
(from impossible spots) - his price will come way down with the move inside, but he definitely has a shot
to pull off the mild upset tonight (assuming he continues to behave himself). (1) SHIP WRECK BEACH K
has crossed the wire first in his last 5 starts and 6 of his last 7 (2nd in the other) - clearly the road to the
winner's circle continues to go through him. (4) HES GONNA GETYA was a close 3rd two back but lost
all chance thanks to an unlucky trip in last - may add some value to the exotics if his trip works out better.
(6) THOR AND DR JONES lands in a tough spot but he's been very good the past few weeks, and has a
chance to land somewhere on the ticket if Brennan can find him a manageable trip (Stratton opts off to
drive #5). (3) KOBRA KAI has been "ok" since arriving from Canada 3 starts back - can grab a good piece
if he lands on an easy journey. (5) AINT HE SPECIAL seemed to be in a pretty good groove before last
week's somewhat flat effort - we'll see if can bounce right back with a sharper try. (7) SAMSON BLUE
CHIP ended up in no man's land early on last week and lost all chance - another bad post tonight. (8)
MOMENTSTHATMATTER broke trying for the lead upon arrival from PRc - have to believe we'll see a
pretty conservative effort from Post 8 tonight.
RACE 6 - (3) KANDY SWEET has won 3 of 4 (8 hole in the other) and that includes last week's victory
over the 75s - she actually DROPS to 50s here (new stablemate FOR A DREAMER goes for the barn in
that class tonight) and certainly deserves top billing. (6) BROKENHEARTSVILLE almost pulled off the
45-1 shocker with a big effort 2 back - had no chance thanks to a bad drive last week but gets Bartlett in the
bike now, and is definitely worth a look. (7) EMOTIONS RICHES just got too hot early on last week and
folded badly after giving way to the final turn - he's been 1st/2nd in 12 of 27 local starts this year, so at least
give him some consideration if the price is juicy enough. (8) LINDSEYS PRIDE is just 1 for 26 this year
but ALMOST won at 46-1 from Post 8 last week - would consider using underneath once more. (5)
HOBBS doesn't seem like a threat to come out on top, but he's racing well enough for a chance at a piece if
the trip goes his way. (4) LOS BALLYKEELAMIGO wasn't necessarily "good" last week, but he was
clearly much better than in his previous few - suppose he could be a contender IF he somehow got all the
way to his best game tonight. (1) J A T O draws best and did grab a 3rd in this class 2 back - still think he's
a bit below the main players, however. (2) WINDSONG PIONEER is having a tough year and seems
unlikely here, even with the move back inside.
RACE 7 - (1) AMERICAN HALO won the Excelsior A Final at Stga. on 9/11 then shipped in and beat a
NW6 field here at Yonkers - dropped down to NW4 after that but she came up short in her last 3 starts,
picking up a pair of 2nds and a 3rd - maybe the rail will be enough to get her back to the winner's circle?
(5) JE TAIME N rallied nicely to pick up 2nd two back then used a strong back side brush to win her last -
have to at least consider her at that 12-1 ML price. (3) ODDS ON HARMONY woke up with a much
improved try for 3rd three back, won her next, then hung in very gamely for 2nd last week after getting
outbrushed by #5 to 3/4s - remains a very live player. (2) CLEAR THE WAY got lost near the back last
week but was a perfect trip winner 2 back, and moves back inside tonight - a live trip can put her close at
the end. (6) BLUEBERRY SHAKE was no factor shipping in 2 back (tough spot) but was a better 3rd last
week - chance to rally for a minor share tonight, as well. (7) DOCS DELIGHT surprised with a big effort 2
back to just miss at 49-1....was overdriven last week and ended up fading to 4th, after being repelled to the
final turn by the winner - would have liked her better had she not drawn Post 7. (4) RAISE THE ANTE is
8-0-0-1 locally - sticking with others, for now.
RACE 8 - (5) FOR A DREAMER bumps up to 75s (for new connections) after a trio of excellent starts vs.
the 50s - he draws outside a couple of main foes, but that could also help his price a bit - we'll go with him
on top. (1) HOMER HALL has finished 2nd in 5 of his last 6 starts (with a victory in the other) - obviously
he can win here, but make sure to get a fair price is using him on top. (2) GEMOLOGIST is riding a 3 race
win streak for a barn clicking at nearly 60% since November rolled in - pretty hard to leave him off your
tickets. (4) VALI HANOVER makes his first start in for a tag and seems like a good fit with these - not sure
he can win this, but he can certainly rally for a piece with the right trip. (3) LOOK IN MY EYES wasn't
bad last week (terrible trip) and was a solid 3rd the week before - ok for 3rd/4th. (7) TESLA SEELS TER
lands her 4th straight horrible post, and figures to struggle once again. (6) BIZET just seems to need to be
in easier to be a player.
RACE 9 - Tough finale: (2) CHAMPAGNE ON ICE has been a bit inconsistent recently but the "good "
version fits nicely here - has a post edge on a few of her main rivals, and that may help her get it done. (4)
MUFASAAS had too far to come last week but did win back to back races before that - possibility, for
sure. (5) STEUBEN HANOVER races well almost every week but he's just 1 for 21 here at Yonkers this
year - always a good one to include underneath. (7) BIG BAD SWAN was a sharp winner last week, his 6th
local victory of the year - may have a harder time getting into the hunt from Post 7, however. (1) COCK
TAILS N DREAMS fits well enough and the rail surely can't hurt....but hard to get excited about a wager at
that 5/2 ML price. (6) BLUEBIRD JESSE was empty 2 back but bounced back with a much better 3rd last
week - he's beaten these in the past and isn't a bad bomb for longshot fans. (8) ALTUS HANOVER was a
winner at PcD last week and was holding his own with 75s here back in Aug./Sept - not sure he can get
close enough to really threaten tonight, though. (3) JIVE NINETY FIVE probably needs a bit easier to be a
serious threat, but does have the speed to at least be a factor, for a while.