RACE 1 – (5) PURPLE POET was about to rally in the lane vs. the40s two back but took a bad step and made an
uncharacteristic miscue – got too fired up on the lead last week (rattling off 3/4s in an Open-like 1:22.1!) and can be
forgiven for tiring to 3rd in a sizzling 1:50.3 mile...really should have no excuses tonight. (6) I DRAINTHESWAMP
N is 0 for 9 here this year but has generally faced better and often held his own – could be a part of the equation here
(8) STRAIGHT UP COOL raced very well in his first local try of the year but he moves from the rail to Post 8 and
that figures to hamper his chances considerably – small piece? (1) PAT STANLEY N is used to facing better but he
hasn’t been great in many of his starts and can be prone to miscues if used hard at the start – be careful about taking
a shortish price. (2) RAYRAY always seemed ready to “break out” but here we are in mid-October and he’s still just
1 for 26 on the year – minor share? (7) SIP OF BOURBON arrives from Canada and lands in a barn known for
picking up fresh stock considerably – this guy MAY be a little on the cheaper side, however, and also draws
horribly. (4) OSTRO HANOVER shows little on paper and is 13-1-0-0 locally this year – his barn has popped off
more than their share of bombs, however, so not a bad one for longshot fans. (3) LYONS JOHNNYJNR seems
overmatched.
RACE 2 – (4) BARRY BLACK perked up dropping to the basement last week, leaving well from Post 7 for a seat
in 3rd, then used hard first over into a quick 3rd panel (and still a close 3rd at the end)– he draws inside a few main
rivals and that could give him the edge he needs. (8) FIX A DRINK arrives sharp from Stga., lands in our nation’s
leading barn and has some good tries here in the past – has to be worth a look at that 10-1 ML price, even from out
here. (6) HEADOVERBOOTS AS gave it a good speed try at Fhd. off the barn change (2nd best) then raced well
here last week, coming first over to a winner that crawled an easy half, and still battling that one to the end – wish he
had drawn a bit better, though. (7) OH BOY was wildly overbet last week, then took too long to find his stride in the
lane and had to settle for 2nd – tough draw tonight, but still can contend for a piece. (1) NO MORE SWEETS just
hasn’t clicked since arriving from Ohio, going 6-0-0-0 for our former leading trainer – he can certainly have a say
from the pole, but doesn’t seem worth that 2-1 ML price. (5) ATTA GIRL DANI is 0 for 7 at Yonkers and 0 for 18
overall in ’24 – dull try last, and just needs to be better. (3) BIG CHARLIE MORAN races well at times but he’s 0
for 15 here this year after going 1 for 16 in 2023 – minor share only. (2) BAZILLIONAIRE has missed a month (scr.
lame) and still hasn’t been first or 2nd all year.
RACE 3 – (7) FULL STRENGTH took a couple of starts to get untracked for his current barn but he’s certainly
hitting on all cylinders right now – he steps up another notch AND draws outside...but his last 2 very easy wins
suggest he just may be up for it. (3) P L NOTSONICE has put together an outstanding year, closing in on $200K
after battling in the FM Open much of the season – she hasn’t been in this “cheap” in some time, and may be hard to
handle tonight. (4) CANTSTOP YANKEE put it all together in an excellent win 2 back, and may have been a lot
closer last week if not for major stretch traffic – possibility for exotics. (6) YANKS DUGOUT had a promising start
2 back when 3rd (off the class drop) but failed to build off that mile (even if 2nd last week) – remains a threat IF he
can bring his best effort. (2) ENERGYSOURCE is tough to predict from week to week but may struggle a bit at this
level even if on his game. (1) SOUTHWIND ARTURO finally found some better form in August (after struggling
much of the year) but feels like he may be headed in the wrong direction again. (5) NO DRAMA PLEASE generally
does his best work vs. a bit easier. (8) CREATIVE VENTURE is racing okay, but faces a tall task from out here.
RACE 4 – (1) BONTONI DEGATO S recently added Lasix, had some trot finishing last week and gets reunited
tonight with Bartlett (for whom he’s enjoyed the most success) – may have found a winning spot. (3) DC ANNA got
shut off in the lane 2 back (or may have been closer) then just got lost at the back in a quick mile last start – drops,
moves inside, and could offer some value tonight. (4) STRONGERWITHLINDY disappointed a bit when he didn’t
fire last week but he drops another peg and is capable of better – could be worth a look. (5) HOOLIE N HECTOR
hit the top last week, grabbed a :30.4 second quarter and that helped him hang on for just his 2nd victory of the year –
faced tougher now, but still eligible to land somewhere in the exotics. (2) FULL RIGHTS has been a little hard to
steer lately, but racing ok overall – moves up off last week’s front end score, but still eligible to sit close and take
home a piece. (7) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM hasn’t been great, lands outside, and likely looking at only minor
spoils. (8) P L OSCAR has a couple of recent 2nds but really hasn’t been at his best, and now must deal with Post 8.
(6) PERRON is now 1 for 28 on the year, and draws poorly for tonight.
RACE 5 – (2) STORMONT DIVIDE was a close 3rd in this class last week but that was a tougher bunch – his
overall local form has been solid this year, and this feels like a good spot for him to pick up his 11th win of the
season. (5) CAL MILES N SHELL has been both sharp AND consistent since moving to this barn a couple of
months ago – his last was excellent, and he’s a decent value horse to consider for the top slot. (7) SEVENSHADES
OFGREY draws poorly off 3 weeks but he can sometimes deliver a big late rally, and he figures to be a pretty good
price – playable in exotics. (1) SWEET SOUL DAVID steps up off a 2nd and a win but he MAY not be as sharp as he
looks on paper– has back class and the pole, but still feel there could be better value with a few others. (6) P C
FREE WHEELING has a pair of 2nds and a 3rd from her last 3 starts but she’s another that MAY not be as sharp as
she looks – maybe 3rd/4th? (8) BEERTHIRTY K fits at this level for sure but he’s stuck with Post 8 (after a series of
inside draws) and that could slow him down considerably this week. (3) VALI HANOVER is having a tough year
and even made an uncharacteristic break last week– leaning elsewhere (4) KASHA V just re-qualified after a pair of
scratches.
RACE 6 – (3) LLOYDS LOVES finally “disappointed” 2 back when she couldn’t hang on at the end...a bit of a
surprise after seeing her win so many races over the past few months – she raced from OFF the pace last week and
followed the mega-classy LIT DE ROSE’s move to be 2nd best, and faces a seemingly easier bunch tonight – gets top
billing. (2) CHERYLS SHADOW was caught in an awful shuffle last week but still finished full of pace at the end –
she’s held form remarkably well through her climb up the class ladder, and could be a player here as well. (4) MAN
DONTFORGET ME has done excellent work since joining our leading barn and is used to battling in the Open
every week – she’s definitely a question mark for tonight, though, as she has been away for a month after a dull try
in her last. (6) LUCKY ARTIST A landed on a bad trip last week after picking up a pair of nose victories in her
prior 2 starts – bad draw for tonight, but still a chance for a piece. (7) EASY TO PLEASE charged home to win 3
back (nice trip) but got roughed up too much in her last and just missed – good now for sure, but also up in class
from a bad post (1) IDEAL COVER threw an absolute clunker last week– she drops right back in the box, but would
be hard to endorse (at least with any confidence) off that last mile. (5) TWIN B SUNKISSED has been away for a
month and probably prefers to be in a bit easier, regardless. (8) LADYCORONA is on a fine form spree but she’s
also moving up TWO classes tonight, while also stuck with Post 8 – lot to overcome!
RACE 7 – (7) ROYALTY BEER could be worth a play tonight – he looked like a cinch returning from Canada last
week but he just fell apart in the lane (at 1/5) and ended up a disappointing 3rd – his price will be much better here,
and note that he’s back on Lasix this week...that could make a big difference. (6) CRAZYLAND was a solid 8 hole
3rd dropping to this level last week, and should be able to work out a decent trip tonight – live player. (2) RODEO
HILL turned in a better try when 3rd last start – license to build off that tonight, and land somewhere on the ticket.
(1) CANTKEEPMIASECRET hasn’t been on her best game but does drop AND move from Post 8 to the rail –
logical spot to look for a wake up call. (4) STEALING was a nice 2nd in an amateur race last week but note that the
chart has the wrong final time (and HE actually trotted in 1:57.2) – feels like this level may be a little ambitious for
him, but we’ll learn more tonight. (5) KINDA LUCKY LINDY was overbet last week but at least was able to hang
on for the win – faces tougher here, and may be looking at a smaller share. (8) B NICKING has been no factor in his
2 tries off the layoff – drops, but may wait for a better draw before going for a more aggressive try. (3) LOS BALLY
KEELAMIGO just isn’t clicking at the moment.
RACE 8 - (5) ULTIMATE SPEED was a winner 4 back, raced better than her line looks (vs. tougher) in her next,
just missed to LUCKY ARTIST A in the start after that (rallying from 7th!) then was 2nd best to the classy GRACE
HILL in her last – deserves the nod tonight. (6) TALENT TO SPARE A steps up again off back to back wins and has
shown that she can race from off the pace, if necessary – could add some value to the ticket. (7) UPTOWN HANOV
ER has been plagued by some inconsistency this year and tonight’s draw certainly doesn’t help...but she’s still very
capable when on her best, and a decent price makes her worth using in exotics. (1) CRUISE ALERT was a big
earner at 2 and 3 but her 4 YO season has been a bust (and with just 8 starts) – she’s been freshened up, and did
qualify back nicely for a new barn...may be able to hang in with these, even off the layoff. (8) OKINAWA BEACH
A steps up sharp but faces a long haul from out here, even in her current form. (3) MCMARKLE SPARKLE and (2)
SILKY STRIDE finished 1-2 last week but facing much easier – hard to say if either can be a serious player here,
even with the good posts. (4) TEMPVILLE had a strong year facing Excelsior A fillies but she’ll be asked to take on
tough older mares tonight, and she’ll need to prove she can do it (for her new barn).
RACE 9 – Good race: (5) BLOOD MOON A has hit board in 5 of 6 local tries, seems to handle any trip and may be
able to race more aggressively tonight – worth a look at a decent price. (2) FRONT PAGE STORY has a strong
10-3-3-2 local slate but she’s been used hard almost every week and MAY be starting to pay a bit of a price – still a
major threat, but be careful about taking too short a price. (4) REC TIME returns sharp from Stga., definitely fits
with these but has tended to lag a bit in many of her local tries – it’s up to A. Nap to keep her motivated enough to
stay within striking distance. (7) TWO PISTOL ANNIE was excellent in her first local start but did have trouble
overcoming a bad trip in her next – goes for a new barn tonight (off the claim), and she might have been listed even
higher with a better draw. (8) TWIN B ALLURE has been holding form even at these higher levels but may be
facing an uphill battle from Post 8 tonight. (3) JK MY GIRL drops in her 2nd start since returning from “The Aces”
but looked pretty dull last week, and may have trouble here too. (6) LADY NEWTON has a recent win and 2
nd...and that has left her up at a level that does seem out of her comfort zone. (1) RIGHT MATCH was a winner last week
but vs. MUCH cheaper – seems overmatched here, even from the pole.
RACE 10 – (7) BEE OKAY A is just 10-1-0-0 at Yonkers and not usually on our radar....but she does get to face
much easier this week, and her lone win did come on the lead, in NW10000...maybe Smith can send her out of there
against this basement bunch (15-1 ML). (8) LOOKOVERYOUR has been holding her own vs. light years tougher
than these – hard to say if she can find a way to overcome Post 8, but that 20-1 ML price does make her worth using.
(2) BADDITUDE won a couple of times here earlier this year and seems to have found her form out of town
recently (even if vs. easier) – definitely a threat, especially with a couple of top players drawn all the way outside.
(3) CHILLLIN BYTHE POOL comes into tonight off a trio of 3rd place finishes and that stamps her as a contender –
her barn is having a very solid season, and this mare would really be no surprise tonight. (5) THATSMYTYPE has
been an “in and out” type...but even her best effort may not be enough to beat these. (6) ROCKNROLL ANNIE is
as camera shy as they come but she’ll probably at least blast to the lead, giving her fans at least a root. (1) ACEFOU
RTYFOUR ALEX is now 27-0-0-3 on the year and hard to back, even from the pole. (4) DASH N CACHE has been
away for a year – watch mode only.