RACE 1 - (7) CARRACCI HANOVER returns to the barn that scored 2 easy wins with him back in April -
tough spot in a field full of iffy contenders, but that 20-1 ML price makes too attractive to pass up - worth a
stab. (1) KEYSTONE DASH would normally be setting off siren alerts with this BIG class drop, but this
barn has been known to pull off the "drop and pop" in the past - could easily crush these, but he'll likely be
a very short price, and just may not be worth the risk. (2) P H KENNY is a steady player at this level - if a
few of the main players in here fail to deliver, he could be the one to benefit. (5) HOPETOBEFIRST drops
a peg after seeming to tail a bit in his last couple (at PcD) - may be a good fit here, but he's also struggled to
win races here at The Hilltop (though he does win a BUNCH, out of town) - totally mixed feelings! (4)
TEXAS TERROR N was claimed for $20K last week but his new connections immediately drop him in for
$15K - would be a big threat here on anything close to his best...but why the drop?? (8) BLUEBERRY HE
AVEN usually offers some late pace but he may just find himself too far back to do any damage tonight. (3)
ALLGONOWHOA was good here last year, but he seems well off that form right now - his barn hasn' been
enjoying much success here lately. (6) AQUAMAN HANOVER drops in for a tag tonight but it's hard to
recommend the 4YO right now.
RACE 2 - (1) CLASS SIX showed improved life two back at Monti then quickly built off that with last
week's easy victory (as the 3/5 choice) - he's technically moving up in class against the locals tonight, but
this is a pretty shaky $20K claiming field - not a fan of that 9/5 ML price, but he does seem sharp enough
for a chance to take another. (5) MARCO BEACH had no chance last week but does seem to be on the
upswing for a barn that's been sending out live ones - should be able to have a say here. (2) ASTON HILL
DAVE has been in contention in almost all of his recent starts, though he remains winless on the season -
could easily race much better than his 10-1 ML price suggests. (4) MARTY MONKHOUSER A hasn't
lifted a hoof in his last couple of starts but he gets both post and class relief for tonight - will surely attract
attention at the windows, but it's hard to say if he's sharp enough to take advantage of this better spot. (3)
SPORTS BETTOR has done little since the recent claim, and is now 10-0-0-1 here on the year - needs to
find more if he hopes to be part of the action tonight. (7) IN SPADES takes a significant drop back down to
20s, but also lands another terrible post - sticking with others, but wouldn't be shocked to see a better effort
from him. (6) VINOVIO seems to need a much better post (and trip) to hold his own against this type. (8)
NIALL HANOVER draws Post 8, and has struggled against cheaper than these.
RACE 3 - (8) KENZIESKY HANOVER made a break in her last start here but went several strong miles
before that - she shows 4 good starts in NJ since then, and has enough speed to at least get herself into some
better position early on - can overcome the draw with a bit of trip luck. (1) MADHATTER BLUECHIP
returns sharp from upstate, and we know this level is well within his comfort zone - he'll be a big player
from start to finish from this spot. (2) MUSCLE JACK has done a good job staying flat most of the time
since adding hopples, but his form still tends to be a little in and out - was claimed by a very sharp outfit
last week, and should be ready for a big effort tonight - use in exotics. (3) SWANSEA has struggled to
finish his miles for some time, but still has a chance to pick up a decent piece here thanks to the draw -
maybe can save ground and beat a few of these. (5) COLONIAL AS IT was a non factor in his only local
try (a leg of the Brennan series) but he's upped his game across the river since then - may be a little on the
cheap side, but we'll learn more tonight. (7) THE LAST CHAPTER is a good fit at this level, but maybe
not from all the way out here - prefer others. (6) ZIG ZAG grabbed an easy half and wired softer last week,
but may be in a little too tough here - prefer others. (4) MAGICAL JOURNEY grabbed a couple of wins
over cheaper in PA recently, but not ready to endorse him against these just yet (especially after he made a
couple of breaks in recent local tries).
RACE 4 - (1) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN has been a little inconsistent this year but the ability is still
there, as evidenced by the recent 1:54.3 blowout here at Yonkers, and that lifetime best 1:52.1 score at The
Swamp 3 back - feels like a spot where we'll see his A Game. (5) B NICKING landed on a perfect trip last
week and knew just what to do with it - steps up a notch, but can probably be a legit threat against these
too. (3) LIFETIME ROYALTY didn't like that first over trip 2 back but rebounded with a steady 3rd last
week, after saving ground - can pick up another good piece with a similar trip. (6) TOCCOA FALLS
disappointed in the Brennan Trotting Final but rebounded quickly, winning his next two (vs. older foes) in
PA - even 4th last week, and can be in the mix again tonight...although the outside draw could hurt a bit. (2)
IT AINT THE WHISKY has held his decent form for some time, although he probably would need to be in
a little easier for a shot at the top prize - ok to use underneath. (7) NEXTROUNDSONME got very
fortunate to find the two hole last week and that played a big role in him getting 2nd - may not be so lucky
from this spot, though. (4) GREY's last 4 lines show 2 scratches and 2 qualifiers - prefer to just watch, for
now. (8) LADY ANN NO is an impressive 10-6-2-2- since arriving in the U.S. and has done some fine
work here at YR - very tough spot tonight, though (8 hole, facing tough older foes).
RACE 5 - (5) THE REAL ONE came up 2nd best to the razor sharp Saulsbrook Hero the past 2 starts,
showing considerable improvement each time - it feels like classy 12YO is finally ready to grab a win. (2)
BETTORS DREAM held gamely for 3rd two back after getting outbrushed by the sharp winner - was a big
"go" last week, but ended up parked and had no chance...should be a legitimate threat tonight with a little
better racing luck. (4) IDEAL ARTILLERY raced very well last week off the sick scratch, charging home
full of pace after shaking free in the lane - he can be a player if he comes up as sharp tonight. (1) SAILBO
AT HANOVER has been pretty consistent lately, although hurt by some tough spots - definitely can land
somewhere on the ticket from this spot. (6) BETTER UP was dull last week but may not have been fully
cranked from a bad post, off a bad date - he's capable of better, and may be able to grab a small piece, at a
good price. (3) LORD OF MISRULE used a good trip to pick up a 2nd last week but he moves up tonight,
and also loses Jordan - prefer others. (7) SECRECY always seems to grab more wins out of town than here
at Yonkers so it was no real surprise to see him beat a cheaper class at Chester - pretty tough spot for his
local return, though. (8) DESIRES CAPTAIN hit the top in a weak field last week and won easily as the 3/5
choice - may be a different story tonight, however, up in class from Post 8.
RACE 6 - (8) HERE COME SWIFTY was very sharp taking his last pair, including one from Post 8 (last
week) - moves to a new barn and steps up in class, but since he'll probably be a decent price he's still worth
considering on top - chance to make it 3 in a row. (6) MACHIAVELLI was very good in his Yonkers return
last week, hitting the wire full of pace after sitting 7th most of the way - look for a more aggressive try
tonight...with a legitimate chance to come out on top. (2) LETTUCERIPRITAA came up 2nd best to the
top choice last week after an aggressive speed try - he also steps up tonight for a new barn but when he's on
his game, he can win at this level too - possibility. (1) GOTHIC ROCK shipped in off a win in PA and
rallied nicely for 2nd behind the runaway winner - draws best, and certainly belongs in exotics. (5)
PACING MAJOR was finishing 1st or 2nd every week when he just went on the shelf for a couple of
months - pretty hard to guess what we'll see from him tonight, and hard to hop on board at a short price. (4)
DAVIDS COMING HOME was 2nd last week but really just raced "ok" - he's 1 for 14 on the year, and
others look more appealing tonight for the top slots. (3) CASHNCAM was reclaimed by a barn that didn't
do all that well with him so it was no real surprise to see him struggle last week - needs to be a lot better.
(7) MISTER HAT was good here last year, but 2022 has been a struggle, so far.
RACE 7 - (8) IMSTAYNALIVE was well back most of the way last week but absolutely loaded with pace
at the end, rallying up to 4th and only losing by a couple of lengths - he faces the same hurdle tonight but
he drops all the way to the bottom level, and perhaps the pace will end up contested up front - worth using
at what figures to be square price. (7) BLUEBIRD RECON was much sharper last week, offering good
pace at both ends of the mile - should be able to create a decent trip for himself, and he seems like a very
live player here. (2) JIMS PERFECT TEN hasn't clicked at all since the recent $40K claim, and that
includes last week's flop at this bottom level - suppose he'll snap out of this eventually...maybe tonight? (6)
TOM ME GUN N was a solid 2nd last week racing off the layoff - he's at a winning level, and that 12-1
ML price does look attractive - worth considering. (1) FLYING FINN N has been disappointing for some
time but he goes for a new listed trainer tonight, and perhaps he'll respond to the new surroundings - look
for some improvement here. (5) CAMPORA N was sharp at Fhd. this spring but has shown little leaving
the "Afternoon Delight" - one of several looking for a wake up call here. (4) KIMANI N raced ok in some
recent starts but he's as camera shy as they come - prefer others. (3) MISSION BAY is being selected on the
bottom here, but he's really no worse that 4 or 5 of the others.
RACE 8 - (4) EUROBOND landed on a very tough trip last week but kept trying hard, and really wasn't far
back at the end - he loves to win races (15 for 30 over the last 2 years!), and draws inside his main foes here
- look for a more aggressive try tonight...possibly landing him in the winner's circle. (6) HILLEXOTIC has
always been a nice trotter, and has been really terrific since joining this barn in April - just missed by a
nose last week, and is a major threat for tonight. (7) AMIGO VOLO was sent off at 1/2 last week (from the
rail) and dug in bravely to bring his Yonkers record to 4 for 4 - won't say that he CAN'T win from out here,
but there just figures to be some better value with a couple of other rivals tonight. (5) STORMY KROMER
is eligible to throw a BIG mile at any time, but he may be a notch below a couple of these right now -
would still include him if he goes off at a juicy price. (2) THANKFUL NO is 5 for 6 at Yonkers and the
lone loss came in a mile where she came up 2nd best as the 1/20 favorite - ran into a brutal trip in NJ last
week (off the layoff), and may be content to take a conservative approach for tonight. (3) HAT TRICK
MARLEAU could definitely use a class drop ...and will probably get one after tonight. (1) ON HIGHER
GROUND woke up recently and his 2 wins have landed him up at this top level - not sure he's going to like
that very much (we'll see tonight).
RACE 9 - (5) STREET GOSSIP was in a very tough Open field last week and never got involved (perhaps
already looking towards this week's class drop) - he's already beaten the top class a couple of times, so this
bunch should be well within his wheelhouse - gets top billing. (8) GHOSTINTHESHELL S is in career
form right now, winning her last pair in dominant fashion (including last week's 8 hole victory) - has to be
respected, even stuck with the extreme outside once again. (2) I DA PRINCESS shipped down sharp from
Canada and couldn't have looked any better last week for her new connections - she'll face tougher now, but
that last mile suggests she could be up for it - include her in exotics. (7) FOCUS POCUS was sharp before
the recent purchase, and he's certainly thriving for his new connections - moves up in class and draws
terribly here, but still has to be respected in his current form . (4) NEW HEAVEN has just one win so far
this year and has had trouble getting in his best groove - always a chance he can grab a piece if he shows up
in the right mood. (3) IM THE MUSCLE was an ok 3rd last week but he's at his best cutting the mile, vs.
cheaper - this is probably a tough spot for him. (1) SWEET SOUL DAVID beat a NW15000 field 2 back
but remains unproven at this level - not sure the rail will be enough to make him a player. (6) P L OSCAR
feels like he's going the wrong way....and lands in a field that seems a bit out of his range.
RACE 10 - (8) IM BENICIO A had been struggling after being claimed for $50K on 4/18, but he took ALL
the $$ last week and showed up with a much better effort, hitting the top from Post 7 and winning easily -
he draws poorly again (in a tougher field), but he may be worth sticking with. (3) VIRGIN STORM is the
logical favorite with the big class drop, but he's 0 for 6 here this year, and just 3 for 39 over the last 3 years
- very possible, but don't fall in love at a very short price. (1) MCCLINCHIE N raced well to be 3rd from
Post 8 in the race that the top choice won - moves all the way inside, but also moves up in class - chance for
a piece. (7) CAN BE PERFECT drew poorly in his last 2 local starts and gets stuck outside once more - this
is a class he can certainly beat, but it's hard to predict his trip from this spot - willing to include if the price
is decent. (2) GAMBLING ADDICTION is winless here in 12 starts this year but did hit board in 5 of them
- willing to include underneath. (4) IDEAL LINER finished ok from well out of it last week, and raced well
here when 2nd on 5/10 - if he has a little more than he's been showing so far, this would be a good spot for
him to find it. (5) WARDAN EXPRESS A has been pretty solid lately but seems more comfortable one
level down - prefer others. (6) TOWNLINE ALL GOOD was able to pick up a win over cheaper at Monti
last week, but may be up against it facing this (much) tougher bunch.