RACE 1 - Not a lot of current form in this field, making this a tough opener to decipher: (2) SAUBLE
DELIGHTFUL certainly hasn't been sharp and has been pretty camera shy all year at Yonkers - she did just
miss in this class the last time Kakaley drove her, so perhaps the pair can hook up for a victory tonight? (6)
DBL DELITEBRIGADE N has definitely been struggling in her last several starts but she'll likely be
blasting to the lead here, perhaps getting braver against this soft bunch - just don't take too short a price. (3)
AMERICAN TICKET gets a class drop and post relief and that may be enough to make her a player - she
did just miss at this level with Buter 4 back. (8) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX has been dull for a long time
and lands Post 8 tonight - she also drops in class and gets Bartlett, making her a decent stab for longshot
fans, (1) ALWAYS B ROYALTY has managed just one (dull) 3rd from her 6 local starts - maybe the rail
draw can help her grab a piece? (5) LARJON LEAH is 0 for 23 here this year after going 1 for 18 last year
- hard to consider for the top prize. (4) WILDCAT ANTONIA was struggling when claimed for $20K and
has only regressed since then. (7) CORAL BELLA was struggling here when she decided to try her luck at
Ocean Downs - that didn't work either, and we'll wait for better signs before considering.
RACE 2 - (2) HOOLIE N HECTOR was used very hard when a dead game 2nd two back then was 2nd
best again last week to a very sharp TACHYON - deserves the edge tonight. (3) PINEWOOD HANOVER
made a brief break in 7th early on last week, recovered quickly then remained well out of it most of the
way, finding plenty of life at the end to be a fast closing 5th - he was very good in PA the start before that,
and may give the top one a test if he can avoid any miscues. (1) P L OSCAR has been mostly "ok" but
hasn't raced in 3 weeks (after a recent scratch at PcD) - he should still be able to sit close enough to take
home a decent piece tonight. (4) TIMESTORM was very well backed when he wired the field 3 starts down
but was unable to build off that effort in his last pair (vs. a bit better) - could be a bigger player tonight with
a bit of class relief. (6) HUNTING AS lost all chance when offstride at the start last week - he'll probably
be handled conservatively tonight after landing on the outside. (5) WINDSONG PIONEER was able to use
a dream trip to beat cheaper last week but this is a much tougher spot.
RACE 3 - Another tough race: (7) COWGIRL LILLY struggled after being claimed on 8/15 but she's hit
board in 3 of her last 4, with a hard try from Post 8 in the other - obviously not an ideal spot, but she'll be a
good price in an uninspiring field and may be worth a shot. (6) TUAPEKA JESSIE N is winless in 21 starts
this year but did hit board in more than half of them - she debuts tonight for our leading trainer/driver
tandem and is surely worth considering....but that 15-1 ML price does seem just a bit high. (1) COMMAN
DER CATHY N has been camera shy ever since arriving in the U.S two years ago but she's also raced well
against better than these on many occasions - can be a player if she brings her best effort. (2) SHECOULD
BEGOOD N drops down from the 50s but she was only picking up minor pieces in that class for a long
time - the 8-1 ML price does make her worth at least a look, though. (3) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL doesn't
have the greatest Yonkers history but perhaps those last 2 wins (over cheaper) in NJ will have her feeling
good enough to contend for a piece here. (4) THUNDRA seems to have a history of shipping in off decent
tries in PA, only to flop at Yonkers (she's 23-0-3-0 here this year)- leaning towards others (8) LIGHTNING
LEIA wasn't terrible last week off a tough trip but figures to be significantly hampered by the draw. (5) SH
EIKH YABOOTY N exited a Stga. barn that has been winning at a very high rate and was immediately non
functional upon arrival - waiting for better sings before endorsing.
RACE 4 - (4) ROSE RUN XTRA was right there with better in a few starts after arriving from Ohio but
just was a little lacking at the end of his miles - he seems to be sharpening since adding Lasix 3 back, and
gets a pretty significant driver change as he returns from Chester (goes from his owner, to Kakaley) - not a
bad week to give him a try. (2) WARRIOR ONE was really struggling after returning from a layoff in
September but he had no trouble handling a really soft field here 2 back, then looked pretty good beating a
little better last week - this is a much tougher field, but the classy 7YO does seem to be heading back to the
form we're used to seeing from him - should be a big player once more. (3) MISSISSIPPI STORM has
almost $100K on his card this year but he's won just 2X, and is clearly not the reliable Open trotter we've
seen for the past few years - would never be a surprise at this level, but a couple of others look a little more
appealing right now. (6) CANTSTOP YANKEE has finally started to click for our leading trainer and he
switches back to Bartlett for tonight after beating cheaper with Lachance last week (from Post 8) - we'll see
if he can overcome drawing outside a few main foes. (5) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE wasn't a bad 3rd last
week but this is probably a tough spot for him- maybe some minor spoils? (7) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM
looked very good finishing last week, in his first try with trotting hopples - this is just a brutal spot,
however. (1) SS TYS AFLYIN is hard to gauge off his out of town lines but the guess is that he's a little
cheap for these - we'll just observe, for now. (8) THE LAST CHAPTER should benefit from last week's
mile (off the layoff) but he'll need to wait for an easier spot before we'll see his best.
RACE 5 - (8) NEW HEAVEN turned his season around after changing barns a few months back, and was
holding his own vs. much better pretty recently - he tried to leave from a horrible spot 2 back (and got
predictably parked) but there's really no reason why Holland can't take a shot at leaving tonight against
these - good value horse to consider at that 20-1 ML price. (5) ABRUZZO will obviously be very tough if
he shows up even close to "right" but he was a great "play against" at 3/5 last week, and may be worth
taking a shot against tonight, as well. (1) B MEDITHREE was no match for WARRIOR ONE last start, and
we saw that one come back and jog again last week - should be a Major player from this spot, but may end
up a bit overbet. (2) DOWN THE PIKE MIKE was driven poorly last week and that may have contributed
to the miscue - he gets Stratton tonight, and he's gone miles in the past that could put him in the hunt here.
(4) DOUBLE DEALING is winless here in 19 starts but did hit board 8X - he's usually a big price, and not
a bad one to use underneath if spreading in exotics. (3) KOSHER MAHONEY will attract $$ off the class
drop but he really hasn't been sharp, and is another that could be vulnerable tonight. (7) X O X O was a 5.2
overlay in a soft field last week (returning from Canada) but this is a MUCH tougher spot - would need to
be a much bigger price to be considered in here. (6) FULL RIGHTS never got close last week and may face
the same dilemma from a similar spot tonight.
RACE 6- (1) TWIN B SUNKISSED has been a strong player recently at both the NW20000 and
NW30000 levels - she was unable to take advantage of last week's drop because of the draw (but still was
"sneaky sharp"), and now she drops again while drawing the pole - gets top billing. (6) BETTER WATCH
IT made an unfortunate miscue 2 back but rebounded with a sharp try last week, rallying nicely from an
impossible spot - she generally holds her own with better, and could add some value to the exotics tonight.
(2) IRON MISTRESS has been a much improved mare since the recent barn change, and steps up tonight
off a win and a nose loss - may be good enough at the moment to hang in there with these tougher mares
too. (3) I LOVE ONGAIT just hasn't been able to really find a groove as a 4YO, and is just 1 for 9 here at
YR - still remains a logical one to include underneath, however. (4) DELITFULCATHERIN N will attract
plenty of $$ here on her reputation but after taking some time after completely unraveling this summer, she
seems to be quickly heading back in the wrong direction - may be worth taking a stand against tonight. (7)
OURLIT TLEMITRACLE and (8) CHUPPAH ON finished 1-2 last week but from much better spots, in a
much easier field - both face an uphill climb tonight. (5) ROCKNROLL ANNIE does her damage on the
lead, vs. much softer -wait for a better spot.
RACE 7 - (1) KARMA SEELSTER cut the mile in the Open the last 2 weeks only to get collared late (both
times) by LIT DE ROSE (certainly no shame there) - she's having an outstanding year (28-8-9-3 $238K)
and looms a very short priced favorite as she drops a bit, and draws the pole. (3) UPTOWN HANOVER
has been on top of her game for weeks, and comes into tonight off an excellent first over 2nd to the classy
RACINE BELL - if the top choice falters, she seems next in line. (5) MAN DONTFORGET ME is having
an outstanding year of her own (36-8-7-10 $212k) but may be just a bit off her best game right now, and
draws outside a pair of very sharp foes - would still deserve a look if the price drifts high enough. (2) ROC
KN PHILLY was handled conservatively in last week's Open but paced evenly for 4th - a close up trip puts
her in play for a small piece here. (6) OAXACAN DREAM N has done good work in her 4 local starts but
faces tougher tonight while also drawing poorly - ok bomb for 3rd/4th. (7) MADRID A showed a ton of
promise in her first few U.S. starts but her last couple haven't been up to par - drawing Post 7 isn't going to
help her cause tonight. (4) BETTERB CHEVRON N had been on a very nice roll but came back to earth a
bit last week - drops a peg, but still may struggle a bit. (8) CHERYLS SHADOW has been doing some
good work but seems completely buried tonight.
RACE 8 - (1) MILIEU HANOVER drops, draws the pole, and should be looking to control the action
tonight - she's a borderline Open mare when sharp, and this feels like a field she can handle. (2) FADE
OUT was trapped in the back with no prayer last week so give her a pass - she has some sharp recent tries,
is looking at a good trip and could easily land somewhere on the ticket. (6) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A was
too far back to have any impact last week but did finish with her usual good pace - not sure how she'll be
able to get into the hunt tonight, but she's definitely one that could add some value to the ticket. (4) MORNI
NG HAS BROKEN has some "good" tries since returning from the layoff but she hasn't gotten back to her
top form, and has also thrown some duds - very legit threat on her best, but there may be some better value
with others. (3) VILLAGE JADE had pace in traffic last week and she's held her form decently as she's
climbed back up the ladder - another with a chance to grab a piece of this. (7) EASY TO PLEASE gets
Jordan back tonight but she also draws outside after coming up short at the end after a pocket trip last week
- leaning towards others. (5) DRAGONS LUCKY LADY seems to do her best with a bit easier - hard to
ever just count out her very potent connections, though. (8) LOOKATMYART has held remarkably well
since the recent claim and would have been 2nd last week with a more sensible steer - faces a seemingly
impossible task for tonight, however.
RACE 9 - The night started with a formless field and the finale looks very much the same! (1) NEWSBOY
gets the most tepid of votes - he hasn't been good for a while but he draws the rail against a formless bunch
and has done well for Bartlett in the past - would never take a very short price, though! (3) LOS BALLYK
EELAMIGO has a couple of "ok" recent tries...and that's a couple more than many of these - he's won here
6X over the past 2 years so perhaps this is a wake up spot? (6) GEMOLOGIST is nowhere near his top
form but at least he hasn't been horrible - could be a spot where HE can come to life. (8) STICK WITH ME
KID disappointed last week but he's had a solid year, and is the one horse in here that actually looks good
on paper - faces a daunting task trying to win from Post 8, though. (4) CREDARENA was dull in his return
off the layoff - he does get Kakaley tonight, and would hardly be a shock against this group. (7) BAZILLI
ONAIRE is as camera shy as they come and draws Post 7 - that being said, he would at least be worth
throwing on a few tickets if he's a huge price. (5) LINDSEYS PRIDE just hasn't been himself in weeks - a
major wake up call would be needed. (2) PLUMB has been consistent, struggling in NY, NJ, and PA
recently.