RACE 1 - (3) OPUS BLUE CHIP is a little hard to gauge class-wise off his out of town lines, but it's hard
to believe that he's not a good fit with this batch of locals - draws well (with Stratton) for his YR debut, and
we'll give him a shot in the opener. (4) FAST ON THE DRAW moved up from 15s to 20s off the claim and
finished 3rd after cutting the mile (as the 1/3 favorite) - dropped back down to 15s the next week, was
favored again, but really folded badly...now drops BELOW the level of that claim, and it's anybody's guess
as to how he'll race tonight (will it be "drop and pop", or "drop and flop")! (1) TALENT SOUP has
struggled most of the year (16-0-0-3) but did qualify decently off the layoff, and was good enough to be 3rd
in his first start back - not impossible in this field, from this spot. (7) COACH CAL is actually good right
now, and might have been the top choice had he not drawn so far outside - willing to use on top ONLY if a
pretty good price. (2) TASTE OF HISTORY has been racing "ok" - probably wouldn't use him on top, but
definitely ok underneath, for a piece. (6) CHACHING HANOVER is 1 for 41 over the last 2 years, draws
outside, and would need to be a lot better to have any chance in here. (8) CHICKEN NUGGET ships in
with uninspiring recent form, and draws Post 8 - prefer to just watch, for now. (5) HAGGARD added Lasix
last week and was no better - waiting for better signs.
RACE 2 - (3) NEW HEAVEN has been "sneaky sharp" for some time, facing much better from mostly
terrible posts - drops in class, moves inside, and should be ready for a strong, aggressive effort tonight - the
one to beat. (5) ANGEL NATION had a solid 3YO season and has continued to do good things at 4, as well
- earned his way all the way up to the Open in NJ 4 back, and would seem to be a perfect fit against these -
could be the main danger, assuming he gets around the half okay. (1) LINDYS BIG MAN took a while to
get in gear last week but once he did, had no problem going by the leader and delivering another ship in
score for his sharp PA connections - seems like he can handle tonight's class hike, and should definitely be
included in exotics. (4) SEVENTIER has won 3 of his last 4, the lone loss being when 2nd in the NJSDF
Final against a recent Super Siblings purchase (Camden Hills) - no doubt the talent is here but he's a 3YO
facing good older foes, and just isn't very attractive at that 2-1 ML price. (2) FULL RIGHTS hasn't been
"bad", but he just hasn't been able to get back to top form since returning from the layoff - maybe a small
piece? (6) DELTASUN N ships in showing good form in NJ and PA, but really didn't look great the few
times he raced here in the past - prefer to see a good local start before hopping on his team. (7) KASHA V
is good right now, but likely coming from too far back here to make any real noise. (8) BIZET could really
use class relief....and a much better post.
RACE 3 - Tough race: (5) CINNABAR DRAGON hadn't really been clicking so it was a surprise to see his
former connections immediately re-claim him 2 back...sure enough, he went out last week and delivered his
best mile in ages, crushing the field by 5 lengths - he was claimed again from that race, and now moves up
a notch for another hot barn...if he can bring that same effort from last week, he may be able to beat these
too. (2) IN THE HUDDLE hasn't won here in at least 3 years (probably more), and comes into this off a
mile where he backed through the field - wouldn't normally get even a look, BUT he debuts tonight for the
hottest barn on the planet right now, and that means he can't be tossed all that easily! (8) BANK SEA will
need plenty of luck from Post 8 but he's gone lots of big miles here, and this level is right in his wheelhouse
- willing to include if the price is right. (4) BLUEBERRY HEAVEN does his best work one level down and
is currently 0 for 31 on the year - on the flip side, he's pretty sharp right now, and could be the one if the top
choices fail to deliver. (3) EFFRONTE went on an amazing run when his barn was sending out winner after
winner for a while - has clearly gone in the wrong direction now, and drops another notch trying to find a
level where he can perk up...tough call. (6) MACH TIME N just hasn't been sharp in some time - did grab a
3rd dropping to 15s last week, so we'll see if he can build off that. (7) OHOKA JOHNNY N has been away
since May - qualified nicely, but prefer to just watch, for now. (1) AMERICAN SONIC tired for his new
barn last week off a pocket trip - draws best, but still prefer others.
RACE 4 - (4) TEXAS TERROR N has shown that there's still life in his 13YO legs and that prompted the
highest % trainer in the game to have yet another new owner claim him from his last - steps up a notch, but
the ol' boy is feeling good right now, and just may be up for it. (3) RUTHLESS DUDE tired chasing a very
hot clip last week but was right there in 4 of his 5 prior starts - should appreciate the class drop, and could
be right back in the hunt tonight. (2) CAPTAIN HILL went a pretty big try here 2 back (after winning the
week before in PA) and just never could get into the race from Post 8 last week - would rather see him in
for $12.5K, but still willing to give him a look tonight IF the price is juicy enough. (1) BETTOR CAT was
stuck with excess cover last week but he also didn't fire his best shot late - draws best for another new barn
tonight, and may bounce right back with a much better effort. (5) ER VEGAS had been knocking on the
door before finally grabbing the win last week - steps up and faces tougher here, so a smaller piece might
be in the cards. (7) BUSH MAN N didn't fire from the back last week and drops below the claim price after
just one start - could be a red flag. (6) CARRACCI HANOVER got used too hard last week and had
nothing left late - moves to a hot barn for tonight but has some speed to his inside, and that could hurt his
chances. (8) WINDSONG JACK draws Post 8 for a new barn off a bad date - pass for now.
RACE 5 - (1) BEVANS CULLEN N looked like he was going to get away 4th or 5th last week but
somehow accelerated into the first turn and found a way to end up on the lead (after retaking command),
just extended his lead to the final turn and simply obliterated the field....setting a new lifetime mark (at age
9!), and ending a two year, 0 for 38 streak -- for whatever reason, horses like this DO repeat fairly often. (3)
BETTOREVER has struggled to find the winner's circle this year (1 for 26) but he ships in sharp from Del.
and lands in a barn that often has success with these classy old horses - main rival? (2) LETTUCERIPRITA
A doesn't have a lot of starts over the last 2 years but his current Fhd. form suggests he's sharp enough to be
a player here - use in exotics. (6) TODDLER TANTRUM took no $$ from Post 8 in his first start off the
claim and never got involved - maybe can have a bigger say tonight with a little bit of post relief? (8)
WESTERN REDHOT rebounded from a clunker 2 back to go a good mile for 2nd last week for another
new barn - not sure he can find a way into the mix from out here, though. (4) IN SPADES in just 1 for 26
this year, but does pick up a lot of smaller pieces - maybe throw in for 3rd? (5) ROCK N BLUE was a
winner off the claim but tired in his last and the guess is that he'll continue to head in the wrong direction -
we shall see. (7) INFORCE has been struggling for a while and lands outside - sticking with others.
RACE 6 - (4) EGOMANIA is 0 for 5 since the claim and if not for him, the barn would currently be
winning at an unfathomable 50% clip (as it is, they're at 42%!) - gets some post relief, catches a very
modest $20K claiming crew and nay finally be in a spot to pick up a victory. (3) STARK HANOVER was
2nd for $25K after being claimed for $15K, then just missed by a nose dropping to 20s last week - logical
threat. (6) RISKY MILLION has been on a nice form spree for several barns, and may have found the 25s
just a little too tough last time - drops back down to 20s, but will need some trip luck from out here - not
impossible though . (7) KINGSTONS BAD BOY has been just "ok" in his last few - drop to 20s will surely
help, but drawing Post 7 will not....maybe a small piece? (2) KEPT UNDER WRAPS A has a few recent
excuses but also a few recent duds- needs to find his better form if he hopes to be a player tonight. (1)
GOTHIC ROCK just hasn't been able to thrive in 20s - rail can't hurt, but it feels like what he really needs
is a drop. (8) WAY TO CLOSE has a few good recent tries out of town but he draws Post 8 and sports a
7-0-0-0 local record. (5) SWAGASAURUSREX will get a look when he drops back down to 15s.
RACE 7 - (3) NO MAS DRAMA has an excellent record here the past 2 years (17-5-7-2) and that includes
some very sharp recent efforts at this level (and even higher) - figures to be a fair price (with #1 in the race)
and is worth a play. (1) LEAN HANOVER hadn't been at his best after missing 3 months recently but
landed on a perfect trip last week and converted it into a victory - would be no surprise if he builds off that
win and comes up even sharper tonight, but he also figures to be overbet, and the top choice is a pretty
worthy rival. (2) ALL CHAMPY was well back last week but was racing off a month and caught a VERY
fast mile - can definitely bounce back with a much better effort tonight, and is definitely one to include in
exotics. (4) BIG BOX HANOVER may be sharper than he looks, and he'll get a chance to prove it with the
post relief he's getting - could add some value to the ticket. (5) IT AINT THE WHISKEY hasn't been able
to win yet for the Dynamic Duo, but his overall form has been solid - probably looking at only another
smaller piece tonight. (8) GREY went the mile of her life (by far!) 4 back and while she hasn't been able to
replicate that effort, she has remained pretty sharp in some tough fields - not sure that she can overcome the
draw tonight, however. (6) VOYAGE TO PARIS and (7) WHAT CHAPTER both do their best work with
cheaper, and both figure to be hurt by their outside draws tonight.
RACE 8 - Tough race: (3) R MADDY BLUE CHIP wasn't bad in his first try for a new barn at PcD last
start, and that was off a bad date - barn had a winner in the last race Thurs. night, and this is a very shaky
field - could offer some value here. (2) LINEMAKER added Lasix last week and rebounded with a much
better effort - seems a little cheap on paper but his barn has been going well, he'll be a big price, and he just
may be able to be around at the end. (1) SAILBOAT HANOVER was claimed from a top outfit last week
and he's prone to miscues - may just crush these for his new connections but he's almost certain to be
overbet, and he's definitely risky. (6) WELL DONE SON is an in-and-out type for sure, but he's one of the
few "proven" players at this level in here - just not a fan if he's a short price (another that's too risky). (4)
WHAT THE LUCK is a little hard to gauge off his PA/Ohio lines and he's missed over 3 weeks - would
hardly be a shock, and he's worth a look if the price is decent. (5) CAVIART SKIPPER has some good tries
out of town but may be on the cheaper side - we'll learn more about how well he fits after tonight. (7)
HURRIKANEKINGJAMES was a good earner at 2 and 3 but has yet to get anything going as a 4YO - wait
for signs of life before hopping on board. (8) MACPHEUS is 6-0-0-0 here at Yonkers.
RACE 9 - (1) RUNRUNJIMMYDUNN N figured to be a big "go" last week, was used pretty hard and
finally weakened into the stretch - should be even tighter now, moves all the way inside and he deserves a
chance to get the job done this week....just won't be much of a price. (2) LUCIANO N stayed sharp for a
long time this summer (at pretty high levels) but has seen his form drop off over the past couple of months
and is all the way back down to the bottom level now - he's also been away for 3 weeks, and may be a bit
vulnerable right now even against these. (8) WATERWAY is solid right now and probably ready to win in
this class....but he spots his main rivals a major post disadvantage tonight, and that may leave him looking
at a smaller piece this week. (3) CECIL CASANOVA is hard to predict from week to week but he gets post
relief here and that may be enough to land him somewhere on the ticket. (5) SECRECY usually does his
best work when he gets down to this bottom level - playable underneath in exotics. (7) LA PLAYER A has
been a complete bust since arriving in the U.S. - another bad post is certainly not what the doctor ordered!
(6) CARIBBEAN KING tired badly upon arrival from Ohio - prefer to see a better effort before even
thinking about using him. (4) SETTLEMOIR is 42-0-2-2 here over the past 3 seasons.
RACE 10 - (1) LOUS SWEETREVENGE has won 5 of 16 starts here this year, and has been sharp lately
from some tough spots - the move inside should allow him to be handled more aggressively here, and that
stamps him as the one to beat. (2) BET ON BLAKE seems to be improving every start, and should be
looking at a good trip from this spot - very logical player. (3) FOLLOW YOUR HEART beat the 30s off
the claim but got roughed up in this class last week and wilted - perhaps an easier trip would make him a lot
more competitive with these? (6) ALEX HAVING FUN was in a tough spot last week but did find enough
late life to rally for the show spot - chance for a small piece tonight too. (5) NEXT BIG THING can be
excused for finishing well back in last week's track record mile - his prior form was solid, and he should fit
well with these - chance for a minor share. (7) MY WISH CAME TRUE landed on a good trip last start and
was able to beat these -- not sure things will go as well for him from Post 7, however. (4) UNCONTRO
LLABLE has been a bit lazy in his local tries, and that would definitely hurt his chances against these. (8)
DELIGHTFUL TERROR fits ability wise and was 2nd last week - tends to be a bit sluggish much of the
way, though, and that could leave him with way too much to do when they turn for home.
RACE 11 - (5) HILLEXOTIC made a beautiful recovery to be 2nd after an early miscue last week, and that
was on the heels of an effortless win the start before - faces a few pretty solid rivals here, but he may be the
sharpest right now. (6) FANATIC was off a bad date for his local debut but still charged home full off trot
to be 2nd best - can be even tighter now, and is an attractive option at that 20-1 ML price. (1) STICK WITH
ME KID was claimed for $50K last week by connections that surely knew him well from his time at The
Meadows - very legit threat from the pole tonight. (8) NEXTROUNDSONME is another who finished 2nd
last start (behind runaway Chaptiama), and would have been listed even higher if not for Post 8 - still a
chance to make some late noise if somehow things fall apart a bit up front. (7) MAGICAL JOURNEY
appreciated the class relief, picking up a win and a 3rd the last 2 starts - may be used a little too hard early
from Post 7 to be battling at the end, though. (2) GLOBETROTTING tired badly the last 2 starts after
moving up to this level - will almost certainly switch tactics and race from off the pace tonight, and we'll
see if that helps her chances. (4) OUR WHITE KNIGHT seems to need easier to do his best work... and the
same can be said for (3) IM THE MUSCLE.
RACE 12 - (4) LIKE CLOCKWORK has 11 wins over the past 2 seasons including one at Chester, last
week - the favorites in here are all pretty shaky, so this guy may be worth a look in the finale. (6) WHATS
YOUR BEEF is the "x factor" in here - he was 10-6-2-2 $175K in a terrific 2YO campaign, but hasn't been
able to get going at 3 at all (in the midwest) - connections have sent him to the terrific training tandem
looking for some of their magic to rub off on this guy...and few would be surprised if that happened! (1)
LATISSIMUS HANOVER is very inconsistent, but does have some speed/ability - may look to wire these
and there's a chance he could take them a long way, if in the right mood. (3) BIG BAD BILL may
appreciate the drop from claimers but he's missed 3 weeks and isn't exactly clicking right now - dangerous
connections, though. (2) IWONODOTHATAGAIN steps up off a win at the bottom level - don't think he
can beat these, but he may be able to take home a piece. (5) SIX DAY WARS used a good trip to pick up
2nd in his local debut, but was unable to get involved last week (bumping up to this level) - at 20-1 ML, not
a bad one to include for 3rd/4th. (7) MAROMA BEACH draws poorly after not looking too good in 2 starts
since the claim. (8) FEELING CAM LUCKY returns to Yonkers showing pretty mediocre form, and lands
all the way outside - prefer to just watch for now.