RACE 1 – Good opener: (1) SOMWHERUNDERHEAVN held her own with better than these not long ago – she
had no prayer in her first try at the $50K level (got away last), but was a strong 2nd best to the very sharp IDEAL
COVER in her last...may get to control the action tonight and that could be the key to victory. (3) HEAVENS SHO
WGIRL A was too far back to have any impact last week but she did flash her usual late rally – at 12-1 ML she’s
worth at least a look, hoping they mix things up a bit. (2) FREESTARFLIGHT couldn’t last all the way on the lead
last week, her 3rd place finishing ending her 2 race winning streak – she’s been good for a long time, and can never
be counted out. (6) TWO PISTOL ANNIE raced super in her first start in from “The Aces”, proving that she fits
with her dead game first over try – the obvious concern here is the draw, but she’s worth at least considering at a big
price (4) CRUISERSFOXYLADY has a couple of sharp tries in this class but MAY be tailing just a bit – leaning a
bit more towards others. (5) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE is having a strong year but for some reason, her starts in THIS
class haven’t been as good. (7) JIVE DANCING A wasn’t bad last week (off a sick scratch) but it’ll be hard for her
to overcome Post 7 in this field. (8) TWIST LITTLE GIRL N is sharp, but moves well up in class from Post 8.
RACE 2 – (4) GRETZKY THE GREAT got way too hot in his 2 starts after the barn change then went on the shelf
for a few months – he returned with a very good looking qualifier (tough trip 3rd behind two Open horses), and has
to be given top billing in this spot. (3) WARRIOR FOR TRUTH just missed 2 back in a game try, then was an ok 4th
last week – logical player for exotics. (7) ICACO HANOVER was pretty good for a while but has struggled in his
last few starts (all from bad posts, in decent fields) – he gets stuck outside once more, but this may be a spot where
he can be handled more aggressively...and that could help him find a much better effort. (5) TIMELY BET wasn’t
too bad from an impossible spot 2 back, but came up empty last week – probably too soon to write him, and he’ll be
a nice price - maybe 3rd/4th? (1) METAMAN is just 11-0-0-2 out of town but he may fit ok with the locals – small
piece? (2) SAN JOSE was ok in his first local start, no good in his next then scratched sick from his last– hard to say
what we may see from him tonight. (8) FERRAGAMO HANOVER seems pretty unlikely from out here but his barn
is going well enough to at least consider for 3rd/4th. (6) FINAL CHANCE has been invisible in all 3 local tries.
RACE 3 – (3) OHOKA LE BRON N beat this class 4 back in a career best 1:51.2 then was a close 2nd the following
week to a currently very sharp NIGHT HAWK – he disappointed in his last pair, but the addition of Lasix for tonight
may explain those efforts – good value horse to consider. (4) SONNY WEAVER N was a little short at the end last
week but leaving from Post 7 and chasing close up into the wild :53.3 opening half may have been the cause – he’s
had trouble WINNING lately, but he’s always a threat at this level. (6) TICKERTAPE HANOVER was a brushing
winner in his local debut 3 back, then disappointed a bit on the front end his next – he raced from off the pace last
week and was a nice 3rd behind 2 classy foes, and he has to be considered a threat tonight, despite the draw. (5) ROL
LING WITH SAM easily lands on more tough trips than any other local player...but he always holds his own, and
WILL land on a winning journey one of these nights! (1) SON OF A TIGER N was surprisingly aggressive last
week and couldn’t stay on in a hot mile – he’s outraced his odds almost every week...maybe tonight too? (7) THE
REAL ONE is defying Father Time and racing very well all the way into his 14YO season – probably too far back
tonight, though. (8) SINBAD N has shown an ability to rally from way out of it, but it would be hard to use him
from this spot, unless a very big price. (2) MASONS DELIGHT N just seems overmatched here.
RACE 4 – (4) D A MCDREAMY was a close 3rd in his first local start and may have been even closer if he had
more room in the lane– he broke in his next but bounced back to be a solid 2nd behind the highly regarded HUMBLE
A last week – worth using at that 6-1 ML price. (6) PYRENEES HANOVER did some good work this year for his
previous connections, and was a good 2nd last start after being acquired by the nation’s leading barn – would be no
surprise at all. (1) BUILD THE WALL was parked the mile in his career debut at VD last May then won his next 3
starts – changed hands after that and is 2 for 3 since then, including a win at 1/10 at The Swamp, then a win at 1/5 at
Chester- he’s definitely facing better now, but it would be no surprise if he was up for it. (2) HURRIKANE MIKI
raced much better than expected when 2nd last week – maybe he can grab a minor share tonight too? (3) DEALERS
TURN brings a 2 race winning streak into this but definitely will be taking on a tougher bunch – may be looking at a
bit smaller share. (5) KID FROM THE BRONX has held form nicely since being claimed in July – one of several
with a chance at a piece, depending on trip. (8) AMERICAGREATAGAIN can probably blast his way into the race
from out here...he may not be able to stick around at the end, though. (7) MANHATTAN ARTIST lands another
tough spot, and figures to be too far back to be a threat.
RACE 5 – (1) ULTIMAROCA is a seriously streaker performer and a recent form spree was followed up by a rough
patch, for several weeks – his last start was a nice step in the right direction, and this may be a spot where Stratton
will handle him very aggressively. (4) OUTLAW MAN N was a solid 3rd in NJ (as the favorite) in his U.S. debut,
and is 2 for 2 since arriving at Yonkers – his barn is doing well right now, and this guy has to be seen as a serious
threat. (8) MUSCLE BART A was “sneaky good” from Post 8 in his local debut and the recent import built off that
mile with a front end score last week – he steps up, but that isn’t nearly the concern that Post 8 is! (5) LUCKBEWIT
HALEX was an empty 7th 2 back but that mile is sandwiched between a pair of front end scores – he hails from a
VERY hot trainer/driver tandem, and could be a big player here. (7) GROOVY JOE has found some better from vs.
cheaper out of town, but may be in too tough a spot as he returns to YR. (3) ILIKEMEBETTOR A arrives from
Canada from a barn currently clicking but he has just ONE start in over 7 weeks, and that figures to put him at a
disadvantage. (2) GAMBLINGTERROR has his moments, but this doesn’t feel like a spot for one of them. (6) DEL
ESTON wasn’t bad last week but this is a pretty tough spot.
RACE 6 – (1) RACING RAMPAGE hasn’t had too many horses finish in front of him at Yonkers, though last week
was one of those starts (close 3rd behind VERDUN and ENERGETIC HANOVER) - he draws the pole here (while
his biggest rival lands Post 8), and that clearly stamps him as the one to knock off. (8) DUNKIN lands all the way
outside but he CAN overcome the draw if he avoids any gate mishaps AND gets a half-decent getaway – he loves to
win races, and will offer some decent value if you think Marohn will make a serious attempt to put him in play. (2)
JOEMIKIYOURSOFINE was knocking on the door for a few starts before struggling a bit in his last couple – could
land an easy trip tonight, and that might help him rebound with a better effort. (5) WESTERN ERA has been tough
to predict from start to start but he’s raced well a couple of times and isn’t a bad bomb for the bottom of exotics. (3)
ENDOFSTORY is a very nice 3YO that has been more than holding his own with older in his last few starts – he
faces much tougher now, and we’ll see if he can elevate his game a bit more. (4) HEZ ALL THE RAGE N is SO
good right now that he was able to jog in 1:51.2 last week...despite being claimed by a barn that was winless in 66
Yonkers starts this year before that victory – faces much tougher now, and hard to say how he’ll do. Both (6) PANET
TONE HANOVER & (7) BINGE ON YANKEE can compete at this level...but both may need better posts to do so.
RACE 7 – (2) VENTURESOME ARDEN N has been a favorite all year but MAY not be at his best right now – he
still has to get top billing with the class drop, but this may not be the safest spot to bet the rent money on him. (1) SP
ORT SECRET would probably prefer to be in a little easier but he’s good right now, draws the pole, and could be
right in the mix. (5) VICI has a couple of PcD tighteners after missing some time after sick scratch – he’s raced well
here a bunch of times, and could be ready for a good effort tonight. (7) MAMBA lands a tough draw but does get
some class relief – if Dube can find him a decent trip, maybe he can add some value to the ticket? (3) CHANTEE
charged home with abandon to upset at a big price 2 back, and did have pace from an impossible spot last week –
license to rally for a share with some trip luck. (8) C BET HANOVER is holding form nicely as he climbs the class
ladder but Post 8 figures to slow him down tonight. (4) ESCAPE TO AMERICA has ability but tends to be a little
inconsistent – he’s also a 3YO taking on solid older foes, while racing off a bad date. (6) ODDS ON CAPITALISM
probably wanted to lie down for a few days after carving out that insane mile last week – prefer others tonight.
RACE 8 – (4) BENHOPE RULZ N was aggressive off the class drop last week, earned himself a two hole trip and
hung on for 2nd behind the dominant winner – drops another peg, and could be a serious player once more. (1) PURP
LE POET had just shaken free and was about to rally when he made an unexpected miscue last week – he draws the
pole for a red hot barn, and has to be feared here. (7) THEBEAUDENBLUES N has some mixed form in PA but
some of those efforts could make him a player here – his pilot has quickly proven that he can win here, with
regularity. (8) THE IDEAL DANCER A does fit with these but may have a tough time negotiating a manageable trip
from out here (6) ITS MAHOMES A was sent off favored in PA for his U.S. debut but weakened to 3rd after cutting
the mile – just missed in his next (here at Yonkers), but did give way and fold badly last week – may take a
conservative approach after that effort. (2) STOP THE SHOOTIN had some pace finishing in the back last week but
just may be a little cheap for these. (3) SCOTT ONTHE ROCKS may need easier before we see his best. (5) SARA
NAC BLUECHIP shipped in sharp but was dull last week – sticking with others tonight.
RACE 9 – (4) WINDSUN RICKY doesn’t have the best looking form right now but he’s at a level where it’s
reasonable to start looking for a turnaround – he’d be tough here with anything close to his best. (6) STELLAR
YANKEE was sent off at 1⁄2 here on 9/14 but lost all chance when parked by the winner – he rebounded to just miss
at PcD last week, and that 8-1 ML price does give him appeal here. (3) QUALITY BUD hasn’t been a threat in ages
but he moves inside and a wake up call COULD be coming – the tote board may offer some clues. (1) VENIER HA
NOVER is another that could crush these on his best effort...but he hasn’t looked close to “right” in some time. (5)
SPLASH BROTHER can add his name to the list of classy veterans well off form in here – his 3 starts since the
layoff have been lacking. (2) MAJOR SHOW is just 1 for 27 locally over the past 3 years but still has at least a
chance for a piece with these. (7) MOONLITE DRIVE N lands Post 7 and is 11-0-0-0 at Yonkers. (8) SHRIMP
AND GRITS likely needs a better post in a easier field to have a real say.