RACE 1 - (1) ROCKIN M is basically dropping off a cliff here, and draws the pole on top of that - he'll get
to call the shots, and looms a very short priced winner in tonight's opener (4) MIKES Z TAM has been well
off his best game for some time but did show some better life last week, and has a good chance to wind up
in the pocket behind the top choice here - may complete a very short exacta. (8) HAPPY TRIO fits very
well with these and makes his first start for a barn that has won an amazing 35% of their starts since Dec.,
and seen half of their starters finish either 1st or 2nd - use in exotics, even from Post 8. (2) REAL LUCKY
N made the top 2 back and was able to summon up the courage to take 'em wire to wire in a form reversing
victory - reverted to his lesser form in last, however, and likely looking at only a smaller piece tonight. (3)
MISSION BAY kept coming on for 3rd last week at Fhd. for his new barn, making his first start in 5 weeks
- willing to throw in for 3rd. (7) BETTER UP came up 2nd best the last 2 weeks in solid efforts - tough
draw tonight, but chance for another piece IF Kakaley can somehow find him a manageable trip. (6)
AMERICAN REBEL has struggled in most of his starts since arriving from NJ - prefer others. (5) BLUEB
ERRY HEAVEN picked up the win in a "fall apart" race last week - won't be as fortunate tonight, though.
RACE 2 - MGM Rewards Gents Consolation: (2) SAMSON BLUE CHIP blasted to the top from Post 7
last week and only got beat to two sharp rivals that sat right behind him - he's always preferred to race on
the front end, and he'll get his chance again tonight with the rail draw - chance for the mild upset. (3) PHOE
NIX OF FLUZZY won as the 1/5 choice in the first leg but made a costly early miscue (at 4/5) in leg #2 -
raced evenly with a conservative steer in his last - he figures to be favored here in the Consolation and may
very well come out on top....but does seem at least a bit risky at the moment. (5) CONFIDENCE MAN had
no chance from way back in last, handled very conservatively after being OVERdriven the week before -
on his best he'd have a chance here....so give him a look if the price is right. (1) RHODENA ROAD was ok
last week when 4th, and racing "ok" overall (just not up to the stellar form he showed in his first 5 starts
upon arrival at YR) - definitely one to include underneath. (4) DANCE IT OUT had a bunch of very solid
starts but was just "meh" two back, then nowhere close in last - needs to get back to that better form to have
a chance at a decent prize tonight. (6) BALI BEACH used easy trips the last 2 weeks to pick up a pair of
2nds but tonight's draw figures to leave him with a much tougher assignment - leaning towards others. (1A)
HES GONNA GETYA's efforts have been mixed at best, but he was no good at all last week, and now
lands Post 7 - hard to like his chances tonight.
RACE 3 - Tough race: (1) ARTIES IDEAL has gone some pretty big miles here when on his game -
qualified back very nicely for his new barn on 3/11 (behind THIS IS THE PLAN), then only got beat by 3
lengths in his first start back, after a shuffle - could be ready to deliver his best tonight, but it's hard to know
for sure! (2) GUMPTION ended 2021 with a pair of sharp Chester wins, and looked good at PcD in his '22
return, rallying nicely for 3rd - he's had success here in the past, and should be a pretty fair price tonight.
(4) FOREVER FAV was on a long, extended form spree but hasn't been quite as good in his 3 starts since a
recent sick scratch - perhaps tonight's class drop will help him find his best game? (5) NO LOU ZING is
quite capable against this type on his best game, but he does tend to be a little unreliable - have to respect
his chances, but also want to avoid falling too much in love at a short price. (7) WALKINSHAW N seems
to be in a fairly impossible spot here, but he's rallied for pieces from tough spots in the past - throw in for
3rd? (3) ALWAYS AND AGAIN was the easiest of winners last week in a sharp front end performance -
usually gets tripped up against these better types, but we'll see if he can use the confidence he must have
gained to have some say with these as well. (6) IMSTAYNALIVE had a solid 2021 season, and just jogged
at Fhd. in his 2022 return - wouldn't be shocked to see him race well here, but he does seem up against it
with the outside draw. (8) WEONA SIZZLER A got parked the mile last week and that figures to see him
take back to last tonight - just observe, for now.
RACE 4 - (3) MAKE MY DEO only raced 4X at 2 but did pick up a win and a 2nd - had a disappointing
3YO campaign, but did pace several solid miles while hinting at some ability -- tailed off late summer and
went on the shelf, and his return qualifier doesn't look bad (finished behind some much more accomplished
foes) - may be ready right out of the ox against this modest bunch. (5) SELECT FRIDAY was a solid 2nd
behind an experienced older foe upstate in his first try for this new barn - right there 3rd in his first local try
in a leg of the MGM Gents Series, but a non-factor 4th in his last - should find this bunch right up his alley,
and he looms a major danger. (1) I DUNNO has solid enough Monti form to suggest he'll fit just fine here -
definitely one to include in exotics. (6) GREG THE LEG raced well enough at 2 to qualify for the NYSS
Final, and was a winner at PcD last week in his 3YO return - very logical player, but he just doesn't seem to
finish his miles as well as he could - may be bit vulnerable in the latter stages. (7) DOCTOR BB finished
ok last week after a bad shuffle - terrible draw for tonight, but a bad bomb for 3rd/4th in exotics. (2) DINN
ER PARTY kept up nicely last week in his career debut but did weaken as soon as the pace quickened -
we'll see if he does better in his 2nd start. (4) GUSSYS TRUMP CARD makes his first start since Sept. -
we'll just watch, for now. (8) SPORTS TELLER ships in off a pair of Fhd. wins but the class jump and Post
8 figure to slow him down considerably.
RACE 5 - MGM Rewards Gents Final $57,800 -- good race!! (7) HIGH BALLER really impressed on 3/15
(Leg #2) when he came first over off the 3 months layoff and paced on by the leader to score right out of
the box for his new barn - wasn't quite as sharp last week (rallied to be a close 3rd) but may benefit tonight
from a hotly contested pace, and be able to rally late...with some racing luck. (2) BOTTLE ROCKET was
right there 2nd and 3rd in the first 2 legs then scored the mild upset when he got up by a nose next week -
his trip is a little unpredictable but if he's free and clear for the drive home, he has a shot to get up late. (1)
SARANAC BLUE CHIP comes into tonight riding a 4 race win streak, including 3 wire to wire wins in the
3 series legs (for 3 different drivers!) - Stratton sticks with him for tonight's Final, and obviously he has a
very legitimate chance to come out on top....but may be overbet. (4) MAKIN SOME NOISE raced well and
hit board in his first 5 local starts- ran into a tough trip last week and had to settle for 4th, but still delivered
his usual sharp effort - could easily be right there on the wire if things go his way. (3) PERFECTBOY
HANOVER has been 2nd in his last 3 starts, losing by 2 noses and a neck....some would say that indicates
just how sharp he is while others would look at it more "negatively", suggesting that he just doesn't find
enough when needed most - certainly one to include underneath, but inclined to stick with others on top. (5)
JET ACE did pick up a win and a 3rd the last two legs but does seem a notch below the main players -
maybe a minor share? (6) BARRYWHITE HANOVER has been overachieving for weeks, mostly thanks to
his ability to use his gate speed to land on good trips...may not be able to do that as effectively tonight,
however. (8) BET ON BLAKE won his last 2 legs of the series and has taken 3 of his last 4 overall - the
only reason he's being picked this far down is because of the horrible draw!
RACE 6 - (3) HUDSON PHIL was very sharp in his Hilltop return, coming first over against the heavy
favorite and staying dead game to the wire for a solid 2nd - faces a few very tough rivals in here, but we'll
give him the narrow edge. (7) NOCTURNAL BLUECHIP was a dominant winner 2 back then raced super
in defeat last week, taking everything PYRO could throw at him, and only giving way late - the outside
draw is an issue, but he can overcome it with some racing luck. (4) JESSE DUKE N seemed like a very
logical play off the class drop last week but he just took forever to find his gear, and ended up a
disappointing 3rd - he's clearly capable of better, and perhaps we'll see his better version tonight. (1) NVES
TMENT BLUECHIP is very good right now, and lands the best post - he still seems more likely to take
home a smaller prize rather than the top slot, but it would hardly be a shock if he won it (5) GENIUS MAN
really wasn't bad last week considering he was racing off 3 weeks - should be a decent price here, and he's
probably a good one to throw in for 3rd/4th. (6) SHADOW CAT drops down to a level where he's usually
pretty dangerous, but he does catch a pretty strong field here and the outside draw doesn't help - wouldn't
shock, but still leaning more towards others. (2) JIMS PERFECT TEN has been very good since the claim,
but may be in a little tough tonight - worth throwing in for 3rd/4th (at a big price) if spreading in tris and
Supers. (8) THEFLYINGROCK draws Post 8 after missing 3 weeks and will be facing tough older foes
now - sticking with others.
RACE 7 - (4) NORTHERN NETWORK toured the oval from Post 8 two back but was well backed for his
last, and delivered a sharp first over win over older foes -- drops back in to a modest NW4 field here, and
should probably be able to beat these too. (1) OHARE HANOVER has thrived since shipping down from
Canada, hitting board in 4 of 6, including a win and a pair of 2nds - very legitimate player from the pole.
(2) GOTAFOOLISHDESIRE was a nice trip 2nd behind the standout winner 2 back, but was hounded into
submission when used hard cutting the mile last week - an easier tri puts him back in play for a good piece.
(6) SOLID ALIBI was a steady performer here last summer for a different barn - went on the shelf soon
after a purchase but qualified back recently at PcD and had a good first start tightener - at 20-1 ML, worth a
spot in your exotics. (7) LINCOLN BOULEVARD is a good fit with these, but will have to contend with
Post 7 - some trip will be needed to land on the ticket. (3) SAUVIGNON BLUECHIP left the gate last
week, ended up with a pocket trip behind a slow pace and that led to a nice 2nd place finish - we'll see if he
can be as opportunistic tonight. (5) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER is 15-0-0-4 here at Yonkers and seems like an
outsider. (8) UNCONROLLABLE trailed all the way at a big price from a similar spot last week.
RACE 8 - (4) IM BENICIO A is feeling good again and steps up one more peg seeking 3 in a row...no
reason why he shouldn't be able to handle these too. (5) SON OF A TIGER N was 2nd three back, won his
next, then never found any room to pace in his last - decent value horse for the exotics. (7) GRIFFON
HANOVER doesn't win very often but he does fit with these, and has a chance at a piece even from out
here. (1) CAPTIVATE HANOVER has only 1 start in 6 weeks so it's hard to "love" his chances - that being
said, his barn is going strong right now, and that angle alone is a good enough reason to throw him in
underneath. (2) MCCLINCHIE N definitely didn't bring his best last week but he does usually fit well with
these types, and the good draw gives him a chance to rebound....and pick up a share. (3) HESPOISEDTOP
OUNCE A seems to try hard, but he's hard to steer when he gets frozen badly on a line - needs to be easier
to handle if he hopes to have success climbing the class ladder. (6) FINE DIAMOND was hurt by a bad
shuffle in his first try off the layoff but he didn't appear to really have much in the tank, regardless - prefer
to just keep observing, for now. (8) SO MANY ROADS likes to sit back and rally late....but he'll be doing
it from pretty far back tonight.
RACE 9 - Good race! (4) SLY ELEANOR N has become a very solid mare with her "relax and rally" style
and comes into tonight with a win, 2nd, and 3rd in her last 3 starts - she draws inside a couple of main foes,
and we'll give her a narrow edge for that reason. (6) CHUPPAH ON almost rallied 8th to first at 74-1 two
back then was a very sharp first over winner at 7-1 in her last - the barn's horses often go off at juicy prices
(despite their outstanding success), and this mare deserves serious consideration once more. (7) MORNING
HAS BROKEN drops back in for a tag because after last week's outstanding win, there's really no class left
to race her (besides the Open) - she's clearly in career from right now and can't be dismissed...even if she'll
be coming from way back yet again. (5) FEELIN RED HOT was reclaimed by the Super Siblings after a
sub par effort last week - it's possible she'll just bounce right back and run and hide from these...but she'll
also be a pretty short price, so we're looking to take a shot against that happening. (1) BALFAST N usually
races pretty well from spots like this but she made a break for a new barn in her last, and has to be seen as
at least a little risky this week. (8) WOODMERE SKYROLLER fits beautifully with these but she can be a
tough horse to drive at times, and that figures to be exacerbated by Post 8 - maybe use for 3rd/4th? (3)
TALL POPPY N has been picking up only minor pieces and right now, that seems to be her limit against
these. (2) YS TALLIA just seems a bit overmatched right now.
RACE 10 - (5) AMERICANLIGHTNINGN was an effortless winner in his US debut, kicking home in
:27.3 under his own power - sat LAST all the way in his next, but was still able to pace over the field once
into the stretch (though not the way his backers envisioned it when they sent him off at 1/5 that night!) -
this will truly be a serious test for the highly regarded import...and since he'll likely be a fair price tonight,
we'll stick with him! (2) MYSWEETBOYMAX shipped in off a pair of NJ tighteners, was bet like he was
the only horse in the race and that's exactly how it turned out....as he delivered a 7 length, 1:51.3 blowout -
clearly the road to the winner's circle goes through him. (6) BETTEROCK banged out nearly $125K at 3
and the Indiana bred looks very well prepped by the Dynamic Duo for his 4YO return - would hardly be a
surprise if he beat these, but he does seem a bit vulnerable making his first start back. (1) IMOUTTHEDO
OR is 10-4-4-1 since arriving at Yonkers, but was a no match 2nd behind #2 last week - catches a few
tough foes here, and that will probably reduce him to a smaller share. (4) BONDI SHAKEN has done
nothing but good work since arriving in the U.S. but just seems a notch below the main players in here -
he'll have a chance to prove otherwise tonight. (7) CANTSTOPLYING actually hit the wire with decent
interest last week despite drawing Post 8 off the layoff -- he may be ready for a more serious effort, but it
seems unlikely we'll see it tonight after another horrible draw. (3) DA GHETTO WIZARD may need to
land in a little easier field to be a more serious threat.
RACE 11 - Hard race to really "like" anybody's chances! (5) PANTHEON HANOVER may be worth a
stab in field full of shaky favorites - he's been racing over his head in most recent starts but his lines against
$12.5 claimers are actually pretty good - he'll be a good price, and that makes him worth consideration. (1)
HERE COMES SWIFTY ships in from Monti off a pair of wins....although the he was DQ'd to 2nd two
back because of a break near the wire - figures to take plenty of $$ from this spot, but he does have a
chance to come out on top. (6) PEPPER GUY was claimed for $20K last start and immediately drops in for
$7500 LESS - unless you're a fly on the wall in his barn, it would be hard for anybody to really know what
to do with him this week. (4) ROUGH ODDS was one of the handful of horses his trainer had on the roster
when he surfaced at Yonkers last year....and one of the horses that rocketed up the classes, and was
instrumental in launching this trainer to a world of new owners and opportunities (that he has surely made
the most of) - as for THIS guy, he could barely stay pacing in his last local try, and didn't look much better
at Monti - incredibly risky at an 8/5 ML price. (7) CARRACCI HANOVER sometimes has a good move in
him and has won plenty of races in his career - not an absurd bomb. (8) ZOEEZ BOY HENRY would be
getting a long look from an inside post, but may have a hard time reaching from out here. (2) ARI ALLST
AR turns in a good one once in a blue moon...maybe tonight? (3) MACHING TIME just doesn't seem all
that sharp at the moment.
RACE 12 - (3) OURRHYTHMNBLUES N shipped up from Pompano and qualified nicely at PcD behind
a pretty classy winner - new barn has been going strong for a while, and we'll give this fresh face a whirl in
the finale. (1) SPOILERONTHEBEACH was a winner (at 40-1!) vs, a NW20000 field not all that long ago,
and now finds himself all the way down at the bottom level, while starting from the pole - may just braven
up in a hurry against these, but also may be too far off his game to justify a very short price, (6) IAMMRB
RIGHTSIDE N has been a bust since the $40K claim in December, but did crush a cheap Fhd, field last
week and that may help boost his confidence a bit - use him in exotics tonight. (8) SIX DAY WARS was
up the track from Post 8 in his seasonal debut but raced much better at PcD in his last - lands back in Post
returning to Yonkers (while also missing 3 weeks), but still seems like a decent bomb to try to get onto the
ticket. (5) URBAN RENEWAL seems a little cheap and doesn't win very often - and easy trip may allow
him to grab a small piece, though. (4) NOME HANOVER always seems to disappoint, and just doesn't
have a good Yonkers history - needs to show more locally. (2) COACH LOMAN weakened with no
excuses in his first local try - looking for a better effort before considering. (7) COACH CAL will be hard
pressed to find a way into the mix from out here.