RACE 1 – (3) FREESTARFLIGHT took 4 in a row here in July then leveled off a bit – she looked like her best self
in last week’s sharp victory, however, and should be looking at another very good trip tonight – we’ll give her the
edge as she looks to repeat. (4) CALLMEQUEENBEE A saw her 5 race winning streak snapped last week when she
was unable to close to the action from Post 8 – moves inside, and could easily rebound with one of her powerful
efforts. (6) IDEALINFUN was very well meant last week but her aggressive try came up a little short – won’t get
any easier from Post 6 tonight, but the price will go up, for those inclined to stick with her. (8) NO WIN NO FEED
A has been super pretty much all year long so while her 7 hole victory was hardly a surprise last week, the juicy
22-1 payoff certainly was (her 9th win of the year) – would definitely use her again if the price remains juicy. (5)
REAL LADY SADIE bumped up to 25s off the claim last week but crushed them with no problem – she tries 50s
tonight, and this leap could prove a lot tougher. (2) COMMANDER CATHY N never wins, but always a possibility
for a minor share. (7) HONEY LOVE has been stuck on smaller pieces in this class – Post 7 won’t help. (1)
PETROL QUEEN is a 3YO filly taking on tough older mares – seems a bit overmatched.
RACE 2 – (3) WESTERN ERA has shown that he can kick home pretty well when he lands on a live cover trip –
there may be some action in this short field, and perhaps he can be the one to benefit (at a decent price). (1) BINGE
ON YANKEE was quickly in no-man’s land after getting looped last week, made a full retreat to last but was still
pacing ok at the end, only losing by a couple of lengths – maybe he can be a serious player here with a better trip?
(5) TIP TOP CAT is winless in 4 local tries but it feels like he may be capable of better – willing to use him here, but
only if a better price than his 2-1 ML implies. (6) HAZEVILLE was sent on a senseless suicide mission 2 back but
really didn’t tire that badly, all things considered – he (wisely) raced conservatively from the back last week, and
may be able to threaten here IF he can somehow find a manageable trip – would give him a look of the price was
good enough. (2) BLUE HUNT has no shortage of talent but he can be pretty lazy at times, and often to his own
detriment (see his last loss as the 1/10 favorite) – wouldn’t want to take another very short price tonight. (4) TWIN
B SEAMONSTER can’t be faulted form-wise but he was likely facing much easier out of town – he’s also off a bad
date, and this may be a good week to just observe.
RACE 3 – (1) SHEIKH YABOOTY N hadn’t won in a while but an easy lead in a soft field helped her get back to
the winner’s circle last week – this field is probably a bit better, but she lands another rail, moves to a very sharp
barn, and still has to be seen as the one to knock off. (4) JILLIAN JIGGS was handled aggressively last week and it
paid off, earning a pocket trip to #1 and using it for a good 2nd place finish – could happen here too. (6) P L PORTIA
was racing well in NJ not long ago and should be a good fit with this crew – tough draw, but definitely worth using
in exotics. (3) TESLA POWER grabbed 3rd upon arrival last week but had an easy trip and really had no serious pop
– needs to be a little sharper to contend for a bigger prize. (5) PLEASURE SEEKER finished with good pace behind
the two leaders last week in an encouraging try – she was much better here earlier in the year, and we’ll see if that
last start is hinting at some better efforts. (7) OURLITTLEMIRACLE just missed to a sharp one off the drop 2 back
but went a “weird” effort in her last, appearing to be in trouble coming to the half (and surrendering the lead) before
coming back to life in the lane to stick around for 3rd – not really sure what to expect from her, especially from Post
7. (2) ALMOST KAREN beat cheaper at Fhd. 2 back but may find herself in a little too tough with these locals. (8)
ROCKINGWITHDAVE is hard to gauge off her Indiana form – lands in a good barn, but is also a 3YO and stuck
with Post 8 for her local debut – maybe check the tote board?
RACE 4 – (6) BOLD SPIRIT had some good Canadian lines but his form definitely took a bigger uptick after
moving to PA – he catches a beatable field for his local debut, and we’ll give him top billing, despite the tough draw.
(3) DEALERS TURN hasn't had a lot of racing luck in a few of his Yonkers starts and seems better than his lines
might suggest – feels like a good fit here, and can do some damage tonight. (2) SAN JOSE was hard to gauge
arriving off just one career start at Fhd. (a win over cheaper) but he certainly held his own with the locals – no
reason he can’t be part of the action tonight. (7) AYR BALMORAL GB has been a pretty consistent player in this
class, even with some tough trips – terrible draw, but still willing to include in exotics. (1) ALWAYSCUTTINSCHO
OL was no threat in his first Yonkers try but he was racing off a layoff – could be tighter now, especially from the
pole (and 2nd time Lasix) – ok for exotics (5) MANHATTAN ARTIST made up some ground late last week, but that
was after the pace started to slow down – still leaning towards others. (4) FIREARM was no threat in either start
after adding Lasix – maybe he needs to be more aggressive early? (8) AMERICAGREATAGAIN makes his 2n start
for our leading barn but lands in a brutal spot – would need a pretty good price to consider.
RACE 5 – (2) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A hasn’t won in some time but she certainly roars home every week – she’s
way overdue to be in the right spot at the top of the lane to rally by for a victory – maybe tonight? (3) IDEAL COVE
R is a beast in 25s but has proven she can beat the 50s as well – looking at another good trip here, and remains a real
danger. (1) SOMWHERUNDERHEAVN has held her own with better in a bunch of starts, but had no prayer in her
first try in for the $50K tag (after being forced to take back to last at the start) – she’s looking at a much different trip
tonight, and could be a serious threat this time around. (4) PURAMERI is sharper than her limes look – not sure she
can threaten for the top slot, but she’s a good bomb to include underneath. (7) CRUISERSFOXYJUDY has been a
terrific pickup for her connections, currently 8-4-2-1 since arriving at Yonkers – the obvious concern here is the
draw, especially with 3 very solid players landing all the way inside. (5) JIVE DANCING A saw her 3 race winning
streak ended last week when unable to handle a busy trip from Post 8 – she may bounce right back, but we’re still
leaning towards others. (6) LINEMUP KNOCKMBACK wasn’t bad in her first try at this level but she’ll need to
prove she can actually beat them. (8) NIKASA N was a close 3rd bumping up from 25s last week – it seems like she
does fit, but not sure there’s a way into the mix for her tonight.
RACE 6 – (2) LOUS SWEETREVENGE seems to like a change of scenery every now and then as the most recent
barn change instantly perked him right back up (same thing that happened the LAST time he changed barns) – if
he’s still feelin’ good, he’ll have a very solid chance to extend his winning streak to 3. (7) BUGABOO LOU isn’t
always the best finisher so it was good to see him pacing well late last week, after being used early as well – should
be able to blast out even from Post 7, and looms the main danger. (1) LYRICAL GENIUS A used to really struggle
at YR but he’s finally racing well here (his last was better than it may look) – logical player from the pole, but he
meets a pair of tough foes and is still winless at The Hilltop (0 for 13). (5) ALABAMAJAMMA has looked very
good in his 2 starts since changing barns but may prefer to be in a bit easier -a good piece is within reach. (3) SAMH
ARA N has been struggling for weeks but deserves at least a mention as his trainer/driver team hooked up for a trio
of Monday night wins. (8) DIAMONDBEACH hadn’t functioned in months so it was pretty wild to see him reverse
form 2 back and win as the 2/5 favorite – this is obviously a MUCH tougher spot, though. (4) ROCKME ROLLME
was way back in his local debut – waiting for some better signs. (6) JD banked $300K as a youngster but hasn’t
earned a dime in his 4 starts at 4 and 5 – seems pretty far away from being a contender again.
RACE 7 – Tough race: (3) FAMILY RECIPE had been doing good work for many weeks, often against much better
than these – he probably would have been the clear choice if not for last week’s rare mega-clunker – suppose it’s a
good sign that he drops right back in the box, but hard to “love” his chances off that effort! (5) BELMONT MAJOR
N changed barns recently and after 3 starts was able to pick up his first Yonkers victory – he’s been stuck on smaller
pieces since then, however, and is now just 1 for 19 locally – he’s a good fit here, but another that’s tough to “love”.
(6) YOROKOBI N draws poorly but he gets a class drop and his trainer sent out a couple of very live players on
Mon. night– good value horse to consider. (4) C BET HANOVER may be on the cheaper side but at least he’s racing
well right now – eligible to be a big player with the right trip. (2) BRAEVIEW BONDI A gets post relief and that
could help him work out a good trip here – he’s also just 1 for 19 at Yonkers this year, after going 2 for 25 in 2023 –
possible, but would want a decent price. (8) THE REAL ONE is absolutely sharp enough to beat these, but it’s hard
to imagine him passing ‘em all starting from Post 8 – would have looked a lot better with an inside draw! (7) LOVE
RS TROUBLE did win here earlier in the year but just seems to do his better work out of town – wouldn’t really be
a shock here, but he’d at least be a mild surprise. (1) GAMBLINGTERROR just seems a bit overmatched, even
having speed from the pole.
RACE 8 – (7) SPORTS FLIX showed little in her last pair but that was vs. the much tougher 25s – her last start at
THIS level resulted in 2 move easy victory...she meets no killers tonight, so maybe she can pull it off again, even
from out here. (1) SPEAK YOUR MIND broke in her first qualifier for a new barn at Stga. but that was on an off
track – her last prep was sharp, and suggests she’ll be a good fit with this crew – possibility. (8) LINE EM UP hasn’t
been “good” in a long time but she’s also been facing better – Bartlett is likely to send her out of there from Post 8
and if she’s a decent price, she may be worth considering. (2) SHOTGUN PERSUASION picked up back to back
wins here in late July but then quickly regressed – she took a month off, requalified, and it’s anybody’s guess how
sharp she’ll be tonight. (3) YOU BEDA ROCK seems cheap, but at least she’s been sharp out of town – ok for
longshot fans. (4) SUNSET SOPH hasn’t been doing much lately but she does have 3 wins here this year and her
barn has come back around recently – another one for longshot fans. (5) LAZARUS GIRL is another that has been
facing cheaper out of town – guessing she may be a notch below these. (6) ACEFOURTYFOUR ALEX is now
25-0-0-3 here this year.
RACE 9 – (2) ENERGETIC HANOVER was just super in his first 8 starts here this year – he fell apart after a sick
scratch on 6/24 and came up with 4 straight duds...before looking like his GOOD self again last week, delivering
the well backed, sharp first over score – we’ll try him on top again tonight. (4) RACING RAMPAGE has 10 local
starts and crossed the wire first in 9 of them – he’s shown that he can cut a mile, sit the pocket, or race from off the
pace if necessary, and a tough one to leave off your tickets. (3) VERDUN was no threat for a couple of weeks but
bounced right back to pick up wins in his last pair – we’ll still give the edge to the top pair, but still have to respect
this guy as well. (6) BIRTHDAY is hitting on all cylinders right now and his last effort was outstanding – won’t be
easy to overcome the draw with some very tough foes to his inside, however. (1) CAMARA MOMENT hasn’t been
able to beat the top ones, but he’s regularly finishing just behind them – ok to use underneath. (5) THUNDER HUN
TER JOE raced ok in his last pair, but may need things to just fall apart to threaten for the top slow tonight.
RACE 10 – (5) TWIN B DELUXE has been sharp for some time and can be forgiven for getting outmuscled late
last week in a very tough field – these claimers should be more to his liking, and a live trip could make him very
dangerous. (3) REAL WILLEY had a brutal time making the top last week and can probably be forgiven for caving
so badly – he’s always a strong player with these types, and that 12-1 ML price makes him one you’ll want to
consider. (7) J M MANDAMIN, like many of his barnmates, is really clicking right now – gets the worst of the
draw, but becomes a legitimate threat if Bongiorno can find him a manageable trip. (2) CENTURY ENDEAVOR has
been a bit camera shy but does pick up lots of smaller pieces – always a good one for exotics. (1) SOUTHBEACH
HANOVER is on quite a roll, winning 4 of his last 5 starts – he draws best, gets Holland to stick, but may be facing
a bit tougher than he’s prefer. (4) FREQUENT IMAGE is more than capable on his best, but he’s missed 3 weeks
after a tiring try and that has us leaning elsewhere this week. (6) JIMMY CONNOR B moves back up, draws poorly
and that’s a tough combination.
RACE 11– (6) HUMBLE A qualified very sharply for his U.S. debut and he showed enough Down Under to
suggest he could be a nice find – we’ll give him top billing, but don’t expect him to be 8-1! (3) KID FROM THE
BRONX has been good since the claim but didn’t even pretend to be interested last week (no leave, no pull) –
maybe he can add some value to the exotics tonight? (5) SPRING BLAKE was stuck trying to rally into a fast final
half last week and really wasn’t a bad third – could be closer with a better trip. (4) RENAISSANCE DEO won a few
in a row earlier this year but has been stuck on 2nds and 3rds since then – remains a good one for the bottom of
exotics. (2) TEXAS HOLDEM was definitely sharp last week but his task was made easier when MacDonald stole
him that :58 opening half – could be looking at a tougher trip tonight. (1) SURFRIDER exited claimers to try this
class last week and was a dead game winner, holding on despite getting roughed up hard early on – another that
could easily land somewhere on the ticket. (7) ROYAL DESIRE struggled in this class for a few starts but does
appear to have really upped his game out of town the past few starts – we’ll see if he brings that better form back to
YR. (8) TIMELY BET arrives from Canada with one start in 39 days and lands Post 8 – good week to just observe.
RACE 12 – (1) ALWAYS BE CITY has been sharp for a long time and now moves to a barn that has been claiming
a lot more recently, and routinely improving their fresh stock– gets the nod in tonight’s finale. (3) CHASE YOU gets
a meaningful drop from 50s to 25s and improvement is expected...the question is “how much”! (4) ELISES DELIG
HT has been solid overall lately, and would have been closer last week if not for a bad shuffle – chance for a good
piece here. (8) TOBAGO TIME was well backed last week and exploded out of the pocket to the easiest of victories
– hard to say if Holland will be able to get her in play from out here without using her too hard. (2) CHARMING VI
XEN tends to be sluggish early, then finishes strong – good one for the bottom of exotics. (5) LARJON LEAH was
an “ok” 2nd last week, though helped by her trip – may not be as fortunate tonight. (6) UNITY recently rattled off 4
in a row but has leveled off in her last few – tough draw doesn’t help. (7) EBONY LADY actually did very well to
be 3rd after a bad shuffle last week – might have been listed a bit higher if not for the terrible draw.