RACE 1 - (5) BALLERAT BOOMERANG hasn't won in some time but he's certainly been sharp, finishing
2nd in 3 of his last 4 starts (and a tough trip 4th in the other) - he should be a fair price here, and is one of
several with a legitimate chance in tonight's competitive opener. (1) FLOW WITH JOE was off the car at
the start last week then used hard to rush up and hold the pocket spot - it left him short at the end, but he's
otherwise been good lately, and tonight gets a drop and the pole...may bounce right back with a top effort.
(3) ROCKIN JUKEBOX came into his last start winless at Yonkers on the year, and going off around 50-1
every week - the public obviously expected a complete form reversal in his first try for the Super Siblings
(sending him off 5/2, despite his 20-1 ML price) and that's exactly what they got - obviously a chance he
can do it again. (6) STATEMENT MADE A has come up 3rd best in his last pair after winning 5 straight -
may have slipped a notch, or may be ready to pay a good price here with his best effort. (2) ON TO
ELDORADO A was winless on the year heading into his last start but inherited the lead from a breaker on
the final turn and was able to prevail - moves to a new barn, and may have a tough time repeating. (7)
ALOTBETTOR N has 5 wins and a 2nd from his last 7 starts but the other mile was a 5th from the same
Post 7, in a $40K claimer - may be looking at another smaller share tonight. (8) ISLANDSPECIALMAJOR
raced well in both starts since the claim but gets stuck behind the 8 ball tonight. (4) BLUEBIRD RECON
acts like he may appreciate a class drop.
RACE 2 - (5) SOUTHWIND PETYR dropped in for this race BEFORE he went out and beat this very
same class last week by 12 lengths (and paid $2.10) - he gets to stay in NW10000 by virtue of being
"eligible at time of entry" and while he does face a couple of legitimate foes, it would still be pretty tough
to go against him. (2) STRIKING IMPACT may have known this class drop was coming when he trailed all
the way last week....but he probably didn't expect to catch the likes of #5 in a NW10000 field - probably the
one with the best chance at an upset. (1) DELIGHTFUL DUDE N broke before the start last week but he
does that from time to time - if he minds his manners here, he should be able to take home a big chunk. (3)
SAUVIGNON BLUECHIP has been racing very well since arriving from Monti in June - he gets class
relief, but also catches a few foes that may still be a notch above him - use in exotics. (4) EL LE TISSIER
N beat better not long ago but the import does feel like he's tailed a bit - catching some of these sharp foes
won't help his chances for a rebound mile. (7) TIN ROOF RAIDER A has been ok, but does figure to be
compromised by the draw. (6) NEVER SAY NEVER N tripped out off the class drop last week and picked
up a victory - may not be quite as fortunate from this much tougher spot.
RACE 3 - Very tough race! (7) SPORTY M THREE ships in from Chester with some stellar form but he
draws poorly and lands in a very competitive field - he may end up a pretty good price from this spot, and
that would make him one (of several) to consider). (2) SAMHARA N came up 2nd best to the scary sharp
AMERICAN MERCURY last time, and his overall form has been solid as well - another very viable value
horse. (4) CERTIFIABLE seemed like he MAY be tailing a bit ...but bounced back with a 2nd last week
behind a horse that's won 3 straight - possible, but also figures to be overbet. (3) QUALITY BUD was a
dead game winner 2 back then held beautifully for 2nd in his last after getting worn down by the class
JACKS LEGEND N - possible here, even up in class. (1) JUDDY DOUGLAS A knows how to use his
speed from the pole and is looking at another good trip - may be able to win, but can certainly land on the
ticket somewhere. (5) VIVA LAS VEGAS N is always capable of a strong finish when things go his way
and comes into this off a victory last week - would be no shock at all. (6) CAPTIVATE HANOVER has 8
wins this year and some vs. better than these - hard to predict his trip from this spot, though. (8) BETTORB
UCKLEUP moves up two classes and draws Post 8...not exactly a winning formula.
RACE 4 - (3) DELIGHTFUL TERROR has been in a couple of tough spots since the recent claim but
should be primed for a strong effort from this much kinder spot - just 2 for 27 this year, but may have found
a field he can handle. (5) THRASHER has been pretty "meh" lately but he's another that will be facing a bit
easier here - could wake up with a much better effort. (1) SO MANY ROADS is pretty camera shy but just
missed last week, and draws the pole in a modest field tonight - has to at least be considered. (4) OSTRO
HANOVER fits with these but he's listed at 9/5 ML while joining a struggling barn, and he's just 2 for 21
this year - could certainly be a bit vulnerable. (7) TWIG raced better than expected (vs. much better) in his
local debut....but while he drops in class, he also draws Post 7 and is just 1 for 31 over the past 2 years - at
15-1 ML, he's worth a look. (2) GAMBLINGTERROR gave it a very aggressive try from Post 8 last week
and almost pulled off a shocker - still leaning towards others, but he earned himself some new respect off
that last try. (6) YO AJ didn't race at 2, then was 7-4-2-0 as a 3YO - his 4YO season has been in and out,
and he lands a tough draw returning to YR after beating much easier in PA. (8) PRETTY HANDSOME
should appreciate the class drop, but the draw figures to be a major issue for tonight.
RACE 5 - (4) ROCK DIAMONDS A is allowed to take a double drop tonight after going a BIG mile from
Post 7 in NW 30000 last week (used hard all the way, and still held for 3rd) - should be a very tough player
from this spot. (1) STELLAR YANKEE gets to drop out of the always tough $50-75K claimer and draws
the pole to boot - feels like the major danger. (2) WINDSUN RICKY just missed 2nd after a first over trip
last week and is more than capable at this level - belongs in exotics. (7) CAVIART SARGENT threw a rare
dud 2 back but rebounded last week, finishing full of pace after shaking free in the lane - may have a hard
time reaching from Post 7, but certainly a good bomb for exotics at 20-1 ML. (3) THREE IN HEAVEN A
used a perfect trip to beat softer last week but likely looking at a smaller slice tonight. (5) THE REAL ONE
seems to need easier these days to be a serious player - maybe he can rally for minor spoils? (6) SHINE A
LIGHT drops after a couple of dull efforts - eligible to find a better effort here, but the bad draw won't help
his case (8) AIR FORCE HANOVER draws Post 8 while up in class - wait for a better spot.
RACE 6 - Tough race! (2) OZONE BLUE CHIP has quietly found some of his top form lately, charging
home the last two weeks for 2nd and 3rd at big prices - he should still be a pretty decent price in this well
matched field, and may be ready to get back into the win column. (4) MOONLIGHT SHADOW can be a
bit unpredictable from week to week but he's won 12 races here over the last 2 seasons and knows how to
capitalize when things go his way - always worth a look when the price is right. (3) NANDOLO N had
been a great "money burner" to bet against in a lot of his YR starts this year but he did manage to use all of
a perfect trip to beat cheaper here on 7/24 (at 1/5!) - he's too classy to ever just dismiss his chances, but he's
probably still worth taking a stab against as the ML favorite. (6) WILLIE GO WEST N had to requalify
after a couple of miscues but the import does seem to a have a lot speed (and gets a driver for his YR debut
that will send pretty much ANY horse, from any spot) - would consider if the price was juicy. (5) MR PER
FECT N steps up two classes after knocking off a very tough SOUTHWIND PETYR last week - he's done
very well in his 4 local tries, and just may be good enough to have a say here too. (1) FAMILY RECIPE
draws best but did throw a disappointing try last week - wouldn't shock, but still leaning to others. (8) FEA
RFUL INTENT has a solid 8-3-2-0 YR slate but may be up against it starting from Post 8 against this crew.
(7) FORTIFY draws Post 7 off a bad date, after a clunker at Pocono.
RACE 7 - (7) RJ SPORTS IMAGE has won 4 of 6 local starts and been 2nd in the other two (finishing
right behind the classy LAYTON HANOVER, and ULTIMAROCA) - he has exceptional speed off the car,
and has overcome bad posts in the past - solid chance here, even starting from Post 7. (1) KOOTENAY SA
NTANNA was a bit opportunistic (but also sharp) in that win 2 back, then an excellent 2nd last week
behind the frontrunning favorite - the rail draw could make him the main danger. (5) IMMA BE loves to
steal races on the front end but the presence of the top choice makes that an unlikely scenario - still a big
threat for a big piece, though. (2) PINEBUSH LIFESAVER feels a bit off his best form but may be able to
just sit an easy trip from this spot and take home a nice chunk. (6) SHAKESPEARE has been a very solid
player in this class but the bad draw (with leavers on both sides of him) may land him in a tough spot early
on- not sure if he'll be able to get in play this week (3) TOPVILLE SOMROCKET has certainly been doing
good work at PcD but may have been facing easier - we'll see how well he fits with these after tonight. (4)
IDEAL FUNDING N was 2nd in his local debut but will have to prove that he can go with this type.
RACE 8 - (7) MOONSHINE KISSES drew Post 8 off 3 weeks last start, got used VERY hard and had
every license to tire - gets another bad draw for tonight but get Brennan back on board, and the pair have
teamed up for some big miles this year - narrow nod in a tough race. (5) BACKSTREET SHADOW did all
the heavy lifting last week for the winner, then hung on gamely for the place spot- the classy 8YO is feeling
good again, and looms a very legitimate threat here. (1) HICKFROMFRENCHLICK juts toured the oval
from Post 8 last week but did just beat these from the pole 3 back - could be a much bigger player tonight.
(8) AMERICAN MERCURY is simply a new horse since joining the Dynamic Duo - he's earned his way
back up to the Open with a string of blowout wins, and would anybody really be surprised if he beat these
too? (4) WHATS STANLEY GOT A is taking a big jump in class but he's certainly been acting like a pretty
nice horse since arriving in the U.S. (particularly here at Yonkers) - we'll see if he can hang with these too.
(2) GREAT SOMEWHERE is having a terrific year and has shown that he can hold his own at even this top
level - he's off 18 days, though, and faces a somewhat uncertain trip tonight. (3) ANOTHRMASTRPIE CE
N had a great recent run culminating with a win in the Open 3 starts back - he's off 3 weeks after a pair of
no factor tries, however. (6) LOUS SWEETREVENGE was terrific in last week's victory but he steps up in
class and loses Bongiorno/Stratton.
RACE 9 - (1) SAILBOAT HANOVER has been shuttling between the two barns that keep claiming him
from each other- he had no prayer from Post 8 last week but did finish well, and was an easy winner the
start before that - he enjoys a major post advantage over his main rivals tonight. (7) JUSTASEC N is
8-4-3-0 since arriving at Yonkers, with an insanely impossible trip in that other start - legitimate threat
despite the draw, especially moving to a barn with an almost unfathomable record with their claims. (8)
DEETZY is beyond sharp right now, but his 3 race winning streak will be in danger with the terrible draw -
still worth using if the price is good enough. (4) SAN DOMINO A (who surprisingly has Stratton listed
tonight) has been good in PA lately, but is 7-0-0-1 here at Yonkers this year - mixed feelings about his
chances tonight. (5) MICKY GEE N landed on a beautiful trip last week and finally picked up his first
victory of the year - he may get some confidence back, but he also figures to end up with a much less
beneficial trip in here. (2) SHERIFF N was a game winner vs. a much easier $40K field last week - not sure
the bump up to 50s is going to work for him. (2) WICHITA LINEMAN just seems to need easier these
days. (6) L DEES JACK LOPEZ was pretty good last week, but the move out to Post 6 figures to really
hurt his chances.
RACE 10 - (1) PRICELESS BEACH was overmatched in last week's Open but still didn't finish all that far
back- he's rock solid at this easier level, draws the pole and gets Kakaley back- the one to beat. (3) FEELIN
WESTERN is feelin' pretty good these days - wasn't bad in his last at Northfield (though in over his head),
and could be a player here with a decent trip. (4) EUPHORIA A picked up a win down in NW15000 3 back
and has continued to race well as he climbs back up the ladder - chance for another good piece. (8) AMERI
CAN DEALER is a question mark tonight as he ended up parked after leaving from Post 8 last week - he
has the ABILITY to be a big threat here, but it's hard to say how aggressively he'll be driven. (5) LUCKBE
WITHALEX came into his last off a pair of very impressive victories but never looked right from before
the start and ended up making a break on the first turn (and then on turn two, after recovering) - another
tough one to predict for tonight. (2) CARLISIMO doesn't win here at Yonkers very often but he certainly
dominated easier last start - the good draw puts him in play for a piece of this, if the trip goes his way. (6)
VENIER HANOVER rebounded from a dud two back to be 3rd last week - his overall form is good, but
this may just be too tough a spot. (7) IGNATIUS A will likely be coming from too far back to threaten.
RACE 11 - (6) SOHO LENNON A may be worth a stab in the finale - he was "sneaky ok" 3 back, won his
next, then did have pace finishing from an impossible spot last week - hard to say if he'll even be able to get
in play tonight, but that 20-1 ML price makes him worth at least a look. (3) JIMMY CONNOR B is still
unproven at this level but he moves inside, and Brennan sticks with him - consider if the price is right. (1)
THE REGULATOR would be very dangerous here if he shows up anything close to his top form...but he's
been somewhat underwhelming lately, and does figure to be overbet. (4) JMS FINALTREASURE was no
factor in his last pair bit does drop and move inside - would be no surprise to see him be a contender. (7)
KOMODO BEACH was well backed in his last pair but could only manage 3rds - loses Bartlett, moves
outside, and that has us leaning a bit more toward others. (5) BENHOPE RULZ was horrible for a long
time but has started to turn things around lately - chance for a piece , with the right trip. (8) UNDRTHSOU
THRNSUN N gets Bongiorno back (which will help), but draws post 8 (which will not) - his 1 for 22
record this year is also a negative. (2) SETH HANOVER draws well, but just seems to want to be in a bit
easier.