RACE 1 - (8) BOURBONS COURAGE was 0 for 18 at Yonkers but it only took 2 weeks for him to get to
the winner's circle, after joining the most dominant barn we've likely ever seen here at Yonkers - it wouldn't
be the first time that Bartlett found a way to get one home from Post 8. (7) ZOEEZ BOY HENRY has been
outracing his odds for weeks, and goes for a new barn tonight (after being claimed last week) - seems like
one that has to be included at that 20-1 ML price. (1) CLASS SIX ships in from Monti and makes his 3rd
start off the layoff - might be ready to deliver a big effort, and he has the red hot young teamster Braxton
Boyd on board - possibility. (4) BLUEBERRY HEAVEN finds a way to rally for more than his share of
good pieces - good one to include underneath in exotics. (5) P H KENNY came up 2nd best to the top
choice last week, after finishing 3rd the week before - sharp enough right now to grab another decent piece
- if the trip works out. (2) ASTON HILL DAVE never wins, but has picked up some minor pieces lately -
probably looking at similar for tonight. (3) KINGSTONS BAD BOY beat this class 2 back but it was 3
weeks ago, and that's really his only good recent try - maybe it was just a fluke? (6) RISKY MILLION is
hard to consider off his last 2 efforts.
RACE 2- Tough race: (3) AINTNOBETTOR A has been an underachiever for an otherwise very successful
barn - this field should be right in his wheelhouse, however, and he may be able to roll over them in the
lane if close enough when they turn for home. (5) MAJESTIC KIWI N went on a nice little run after being
claimed in January but has been struggling for a while - might be a good spot to look for a wake up call
getting some class relief tonight. (1) LATE MAIL N hasn't really worked out since being claimed for $40K
this winter but it's not like he's been terrible - he'll be able to use his speed tonight, and he figures to be a
close up player from start to finish - possibility. (2) YAYAS HOT SPOT N raced better last week but really
had an easy trip (the leader just quit), and he was still no match for the top two finishers - wouldn't be any
surprise, but he'll just be offering very little value (on top) at that 9/5 ML price. (4) AWESOMENESS often
"figures", but his 2 for 47 local slate (last 3 years) makes him a tough one to use on top. (7) THE REAL
ONE figured to need a start, but his last effort was just too terrible to consider this time around - at least the
classy 12YO is right back in the box after that dismal try. (6) NORTHERN NETWORK looked very good
beating lesser on 3/18 but was scratched twice right after that, and just had to re-qualify after missing 7
weeks - guessing he'll just be a spectator tonight from this spot.
RACE 3 - (5) IDEAL ARTILLERY is clearly well off his best form, but perhaps he can braven up a bit
dropping all the way down to the bottom level - hard to have a lot of confidence in him right now, so at
least make sure he's a fair price if using him on top. (4) THE DOWNTOWN BUS is another that seems like
he could be ready for a big wake up call....but he's winless in his last 21 Yonkers starts, and just too hard to
use on top at what figures to be a pretty short price. (3) FLYING FINN N drew horribly in 5 of his last 6
starts....but did win at Fhd. 3 back when he drew the pole - winless locally in 12 starts this year, but MAY
be a live player tonight. (2) SAILBOAT HANOVER throws plenty of clunkers, but finishes well sometimes
when things go his way - he does have a hot young pilot at the line tonight, so perhaps he'll have one of his
"good" weeks. (6) TOPVILLE OLYMPIAN has yet to find his stride in 6 starts this year, but it would
hardly be a shock to see him race much better against these - ok for exotics. (1) SKIP TO MY LOU never
clicked for his previous barn after a purchase last year, and he's not doing any better after another barn
change 3 starts back - maybe the inside draw can help him land a piece? (7) SAULSBROOK HERO, unlike
several barnmates, hasn't found his form recently - hard to expect a lot from Post 7 tonight. (8) FOCUS
POWER moves to a new barn after a series of weakish efforts.
RACE 4 - (6) SEAFARER has been super since joining forces with the Dynamic Duo 3 back, crushing his
rivals the first 2 weeks, then an excellent 8 hole 2nd (moving up this class) in his last - can handle any trip
that comes his way, and that versatility may help him get back to the winner's circle here. (3) MAGRITTE
was a sharp winner 2 back, even if helped by the class drop - looked good finishing 2nd to a sharp front end
winner in his last, and definitely fits with these too - belongs on your tickets. (2) BLACK CHEVRON N
dropped to 40s two back and reported home a winner, then was a close 3rd after cutting the mile last week -
remains a solid contender. (4) MARINER SEELSTER had been racing well for ages and the 13YO finally
got back to the winner's circle last week, trouncing the 30s - prefer to see him at that level, but he can still
be right there with these when the trip goes his way. (8) LL MYSTRO was a winner last week then
reclaimed by his previous connections - steps up AND draws Post 8, but may still be able to rally for a
small share. (1) VENIER HANOVER was off a bad date last week but still reported home a winner with
the drop down to 40s - he's now won 6 of 10 starts this year, but moves to a new barn (where he'll now be
trained by his owner) - a little risky tonight. (5) JOJOS PLACE can throw some big miles, but he also
throws more than his share of duds - prefer to stick with the more consistent ones here. (7) ARRYTHMIC
SURGE returns to YR where he was 5-0-0-0 last year - will just observe from Post 7 tonight.
RACE 5 - (3) HUNTING AS hasn't been on his "best" game lately, but he continues to pick up good pieces
against tougher fields than this - maybe this is a spot for Buter to handle him a little more aggressively? (6)
ROCK OF CASHEL draws poorly but he has a pair of recent 2nds at this level, and that makes him
somewhat attractive at that 20-1 ML price - worth using on some tickets? (7) STEUBEN HANOVER drops
out of the $75K claimers and should fit well with these - if he can find a half decent trip from out here, he
can definitely make his presence felt. (2) LIFETIME ROYALTY kicked in a little too late last time, almost
pulling off the 24-1 upset - no reason he can't contend for a piece tonight as well. (4) SWANSEA often
"figures", but he tends to get overbet, and just doesn't win often enough to justify the short prices - using
underneath only. (8) BARLEY ships in off a pair of Rosecroft wins but it's hard to gauge how he'll fit with
these - faces an uphill test from out here, regardless. (5) BLUEBIRD DEACON faltered against these types
in Dec. (here and in NJ), but does seem to have benefited from time off - maybe the tote board can offer
some help? (1) STRIKING GENSON draws best, but does seem to be a notch below these.
RACE 6 - Very tough race! (4) BENSON BOYS N ships in showing horrible recent PA form, but he was
facing much better, and gets a barn change for tonight - definitely a field where a wake up call is possible.
(3) THE COOKIE MONSTER only has 22 career starts but he did win 6 of them - been sharpening at
Chester in his last few, and would seem to have a legitimate chance in here....even if by default! (1) SECRE
CY is just 1 for 37 at Yonkers over the last 2 years but he has the rail, speed and Holland, and if ever he
was going to be a threat to win it would be from a spot like this. (8) TULHURSTSANTANNAA was no
factor in either YR start (from similarly bad spots), but he does hail from top connections, and has some
ability (at times) - not a bad bomb for longshot fans. (5) CINNAMACK went from coming up short from
off the pace most weeks, to routinely tiring on the lead lately - as good as any in here, but hard to endorse at
that 5/2 ML price. (2) HEAVENLY SOUND is just 1 for 29 here (last 3 years), but may be able to grab a
piece from this inside spot. (6) TIGER BARON shows a couple of good recent Monti tries for an unknown
barn - prefer others. (7) SNOOPY SNOOP is another Monti shipper and does look a bit cheaper.
RACE 7 - (3) JUDGE BOB is a fresh face that shows a long series of sharp efforts out of town - hard to
know for sure how he'll stack up with the locals, but that last Pocono effort suggests he'll be just fine -
decent value play with Stratton on board. (1) LEAN HANOVER seemed to find his best game at Chester as
he rattled off 3 straight blowout wins while climbing back up the class ladder - his YR return try last week
was "meh", however. and he may just be a bit vulnerable (while heavily backed) tonight - mixed feelings,
for sure. (4) ON HIGHER GROUND made a break 2 back, then was shuffled behind a quitter last week -
on his best, he'd be a legit player here...consider if the price is decent. (2) SO LONG HANOVER wasn't
bad off the claim 2 back, but made a miscue in his last - draws inside and figures to be a nice price - ok to
use underneath. (6) MEMO beat cheaper 2 back, then was a close 3rd in last - definitely at a disadvantage
with the bad draw, though. (7) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE is pretty good right now, but his best game is the
front end...and that may not be a realistic option for him tonight - wait for a better spot. (5) GHOSTINTHE
SHELL S may not be tight enough off that one NJ start, and she did make a break in her only local try -
sticking with others, for now.
RACE 8 - (1) HAPPY TRIO won his first 2 starts in for $30K for this incredibly potent team then came up
2nd best at this $40K level last week - catches a fairly soft division tonight, and will be the heavy favorite
to come out on top. (4) AMERICAN BOY N was an even 4th last week despite missing 25 days - he also
hails from a powerful team, and should be able to make some noise tonight. (2) GIVENUPDREAMING
has been hot and cold so far in 2022 but he does have 2 wins - re-qualified nicely after missing a few weeks
(sick scratch), and could contend for a piece if in the right mood. (5) MISSILE SEELSTER isn't a proven
player at this $40K level but the same holds true for a lot of these - seems sharp enough to grab a decent
slice of this. (6) ROCK N TONY hasn't been able to threaten in this class lately - we'll see if his young pilot
can wake him up a bit tonight. (8) DESIRES CAPTAIN was nowhere from similar spots in his last couple -
goes to a new barn now, but still feels like an outsider. (3) PICARD A has just one start in 6 weeks and
we'll stick with others for tonight. (7) LOUIE LOUIE hasn't been clicking at all lately.
RACE 9 - (6) BLUEBIRD RECON moved to a barn that usually improves them instantly, and dramatically
- but he gave way and folded the same way he's been doing out of town lately - does drop right back in the
box, and perhaps will deliver a much better effort tonight with primary pilot Bartlett at the controls. (1)
SAFETY SECOND is on the cheaper side but he draw best, and is definitely sharp right now - chance to be
part of this from start to finish. (2) DAVIDS COMING HOME was claimed by a young woman who had a
breakout year here in 2021, but is off to a slow start in 2022 - he definitely fits well enough to be a player
here, especially if the top choice gives way the same as he did last week. (3) CASHNCAM has been dull in
a lot of tries lately, but he lands in a new barn tonight and may perk up a bit - use in exotics. (4) GOTHIC
ROCK is 0 for 14 at Yonkers and possibly on the cheaper side - we'll see if the big driver switch helps him
find a better effort. (7) ITSGOODTOBEDAKING seems too far out to threaten for anything more than a
minor share. (5) FOX VALLEY INFERNO is generally in and out....but lately, only "out".
RACE 10 - (2) STORMY KROMER somehow avoided being assigned the outside slot and ends up
winning the 2-6 draw - hard to go against him in his current raging form. (4) STREET GOSSIP was a solid
3rd behind the top choice last start, and picked up 2 Open wins (and a 2nd and 3rd) in his last 4 local tries
prior to that - the 4YO has certainly proven that he can hang with his elders! (5) MISSISSIPPI STORM is
having his usual productive year, although it's hard to say if he's really hit peak form yet - hard to predict
his trip from this spot...but you can almost always count on a solid effort. (6) WARRIOR ONE had been
delivering sharp miles for what seems like an eternity...making last week's early miscue all the more
unexpected -- would hardly be a surprise to see him bounce back with a big effort...although the draw won't
help his cause. (3) HAT TRICK MARLEAU returns to the Opens after winning 3 Brennan Series legs,
before finishing 2nd in the Final - he's held his own with these in the past, and may do so again tonight. (1)
SECRET BRO seems to need a bit easier to be a serious threat.
RACE 11 - Impossible race, with 5 of the 8 horses either dropping tonight (or recently dropping) from 20s
down to 12.5s! (7) LETTUCERIPRITAA was razor sharp for weeks but trailed all the way from Post 8 last
week and is one of the ones plunging to the basement tonight - we'll give him the nod...but with no real
confidence or conviction! (1) PANTHEON HANOVER never wins but he's a "steady" $12.5K claimer - he
feels more "reliable' for tonight than a lot of the others! (5) BAKERSFIELD was struggling in 20s so far
this year and drops to the basement tonight off a sick scratch - just one of several in here that are complete
guessing games. (8) COACH CAL is pretty good right now and a solid player in this class - would have
been picked higher if not for Post 8. (4) PEPPER GUY was claimed on 3/18 for $20K and immediately
entered for $12.5K in his next start (and finished 7th) - owner moved him to his other (miracle working)
trainer, but he's hard to gauge right now off that Monti try - wouldn't take a short price, though! (2)
TIGERS WAY was empty for $20K in his first off the layoff and he's another plunging to the bottom
tonight - maybe he's the right one? (6) CAROLINA MAGIC drops from....you guessed it....20s to 12.5s and
can be added to the list of risky propositions. (3) HAPPY CAMPER just seems overmatched.