RACE 1 – (2) YNOTTHISHOS should benefit from last week’s speed try in NJ – he lands in a pretty soft spot for
his YR return, gets a big switch to Gingras, and may be able to control the action from start to finish. (5) ALTA CLA
SSIC A hit board in 2 of his 4 local starts last year, and returns after a solid Monti try last week (finishing 2nd in their
Open) – fits beautifully with these, and may prove the main danger. (3) ST LADS BEAT IT had a couple of good
starts at Chester after arriving from Canada, but he hasn’t raced in a month...and that has us leaning a bit more to a
couple of others. (8) EUPHORIA is capable of facing (and even beating) better than these, but it’s hard to know how
aggressive he’ll be from Post 8 making his first start of the season. (1) AUSSIE HANOVER draws the pole but just
hasn’t been sharp enough to be seen as a legitimate threat. (4) KING OF ACES is a bit of an unknown, but figures to
be short here after 5 weeks off. Both (6) BULLVILLE FRANK and (7) SWEET SHUNEY MOON would be
surprises in here, especially with the poor draws.
RACE 2 – Tough race! (2) SAINT K won 2 of 4 starts here last year and his last start resulted in an easy victory in
PA – he’s been idle for about a month, though, so tonight’s nod is a tepid one! (1) SEVENSHADESOFGREY fits
well with these when on his game, and he should benefit from racing in NJ during the winter break (including a win
over lesser) – very logical threat, but offers no value with that 3/2 ML price. (6) LAVA FIELD returns from NJ after
lighting up the tote board (vs. a bit easier) at 46-1 last week – was winless here in 8 starts last year, but still a legit
player vs. these. (4) HAND DOVER DAN is back behaving again, and delivering solid miles as a result – the 5
weeks off are definitely a concern, though. (3) TUSCAN PRINCE has some good Canadian form (for a 25% barn)
but it’s hard to gauge how he fits class-wise here at Yonkers – he’s certainly worth a look at that 20-1 ML price. (7)
DEJERATE HANOVER has been inconsistent out of town, may be a little cheaper and draws terribly for his local
debut. (5) CREATIVE VENTURE was just 3 for 33 last year, and has been away since 12/20 – may need a start.
RACE 3 – (3) VIBRANCE threw some big miles when sharp last year, and was probably just in a little too tough in
her last NJ start – she’s looked good since recently adding Lasix, and is one of several in here with a legitimate
chance to come out on top. (2) VILLAGE JADE was hurt by poor cover in her last local try but did finish strong
once into the lane – she’s missed some time, but her barn has been sending ‘em out live to start off ’25 – player! (6)
CHIPANECAS took on older (as a 3YO) in her last couple of starts in 2024 and certainly held her on vs. a few nice
foes – her trainer has started the year even hotter than usual, and this mare could be a serious threat despite the bad
post, and bad date. (7) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE not only stayed racing during out winter hiatus she even picked up a
pair of wins across the river (vs. easier) – can’t be dismissed in her current form, but she does face a tough task
starting from out here. (5) TALENT TO SPARE A finished the year on a good note, with some class relief – maybe
she can rally for some minor spoils tonight? (1) IDEAL COVER draws the pole but hasn’t been sharp, and is off 5
weeks. (8) FAVORITE BEACH has been struggling...Post 8 off a month doesn’t figure to perk her up.
RACE 4 – (5) EYE OF A TIGER AS hasn’t been seen in these parts for some time, but he did pick up a chunk of
his $982K lifetime bankroll here at Yonkers – his trainer sent out a winner here on Wednesday night (KOVU AS),
and this classy 11YO may be worth a play too. (3) CRAZYLAND was having breaking issues at the end of 2024 so
a few weeks off could benefit him – more than capable of beating these if he’s in a behaving mood off the layoff. (2)
NO TURNING BACK was “in and out” for much of 2024 but did put in a pair of good NJ starts during our winter
recess – could have a big say tonight. (1) P L OSCAR seemed to come back around after recently adding hopples –
definitely playable in exotics. (4) CHINESE WHISPER N may have built some confidence crushing lesser at Monti
in his last pair – another one playable underneath. (8) DWS POINT MAN lands a very tough spot for his ’25 return
and may be content to race conservatively this week. (7) B NICKING hasn’t won in a long time, and scored only 2
victories in 2024 – another that may need to wait for an easier spot before showing his best. (6) ENERGYSOURCE
was struggling to close out the year – prefer to just watch, for now.
RACE 5 – (3) LUCKY ARTIST A started to tail off a bit into last year (and became somewhat inconsistent) but the
12YO lands in a pretty soft spot for her first local start of 2025, and should be able to exert her class over these. (7)
CRUISE ALERT went some good miles vs. better after arriving from Ohio, but it’s hard to say how serious she’ll be
tonight after drawing Post 7, off 5 weeks – check the tote board? (2) ALTA MADEIRA N can contend for a good
piece tonight IF she brings one of her better efforts...but she’s another than can be unreliable, at times. (5) CALLM
EQUEENBEE A was scary sharp for a while last year but pretty “meh” in the latter part of the season – another big
question mark after being away for 6 weeks. (1) COWGIRL LILLY picked up plenty of pieces last year but ended
2024 at 1 for 43 – minor share only. (4) UNCONTROLLED was good in early October, finishing 2nd at 35-1 before
winning at 36-1 the next week – she struggled to close out the season, though, and hasn’t raced since 12/17. (6) PAR
TY CRUISER won her last start of the year in PA but has been idle ever since, and may be a little on the cheaper
side. (8) BADDITUDE will look better with a class drop (and hopefully better post) next week.
RACE 6 – (7) TEXSONG SOPRANO hit a rough patch for a couple of months but ended 2024 with a pair of
blowouts here at Yonkers – that last qualifier at The Swamp should have him ready to extend his current streak. (8)
YANKS DUGOUT has been away since 12/27 but he gets class relief tonight, and MAY just try to leave alongside
the top choice to get into the hunt – good one to consider for exotics at that 20- ML price. (1) SEVEN SINS was a
10 hole winner over easier last start (NJ) but is more than capable of being a serious player against these too– should
be right in the hunt from start to finish. (2) WARRAWEE XALT has been away since 12/27 after being scratched on
1/9 from a scheduled start at Batavia – the good draw could put him in play for a piece of this. (3) WINDSONG PIO
NEER caught a shockingly fast qualifier last weekend but was still right there all the way – good one to include
underneath. (5) EPOS OSTERVANG DK has a qualifier and a start since missing 4 months but may still not be at
100% just yet. (4) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE won here at the bottom level in his last local start of 2024 but may not
be up for these tougher ones right now. (6) P CHICO makes his local debut off a miscue across the river.
RACE 7 – (6) COACHELLABOUND N comes off a 32-7-8-5 $294K season and most of it was spent facing (and
beating) much better fields than this one – hard to go past, even at a very short price. (3) EASY TO PLEASE had a
forgettable 2023 campaign but showed up much more frequently in ’24, earning $163K – may be able to complete
the exacta, even off the bad date. (1) ATREACHEROUS A moves up in class and loses Bartlett (to the top choice)
but her barn has been white-hot since the meet started up on Monday, and she may be able to beat out most of the
others. (7) ELEGANT A may be a little cheaper (and draws poorly) but at least she’s been racing – minor spoils? (5)
FRONT PAGE STORY was an impressive 15-5-3-3 locally last year, and held her form even after a late season barn
change – we’ll see if she’s cranked up enough to grab a good piece after being away for 5 weeks. (4) DELITFULCA
THERIN N struggled in 3 late season starts after returning from a layoff – prefer to just observe as she makes her
first start of 2025. (2) CHARMING VIXEN just seems very ambitiously placed up at this level – leaning elsewhere.
(8) TRICK OF THE LIGHT has just one start since 11/13 AND draws Post 8 – good week to just watch!
RACE 8 – (1) RODEO HILL was winless in 11 starts last year but usually faced much better than these, and did
race well in several of his starts – he’s missed time, but we’ll give him a tepid nod in this modest field. (7)
ARCHERY SEELSTER may be a little on the cheaper side but he hails from a very live barn, has Bartlett at the
lines and is 10-1 on the ML – worth at least a look! (4) VALI HANOVER had to re-qualify after a couple of
scratches and he comes off a fairly disappointing 2024 campaign – still, he does fit well against THIS bunch, and
may be able to at least have a say. (2) FIREINSIDEMYVEINS shows just one 3rd from his 5 local starts but the good
draw could at least put him in the hunt for a small piece tonight. (6) FULL STRENGTH does have ability when
“right”, but he’s prone to miscues and seems to be struggling right now even when he behaves. (8) CAPRICIOUS
ONE gets a bad draw off a bad date and may be handled conservatively as a result – keep an eye for future
consideration. (3) FULL RIGHTS was struggling to find his form at the end of the year even as he dropped through
the classes – guessing he’ll need a start or two. (5) BAZILLIONAIRE was especially camera-shy last year, failing to
finish 1st or 2nd in all 32 starts.
RACE 9 – Tough finale: (4) MACHS LEGACY A has been making moves in her last few starts across the river –
she lands in a fairly soft field, gets A Nap back on board, and this may be a spot she can handle. (4) WOODMERE
HARRIET has been a very consistent player at these lower levels since joining her current barn – very logical player
(2) HUNTING LINDY did good work here in a lot of her starts, but her current form has definitely declined
significantly – she gets a good draw, and this may be a good spot for a wake up call. (5) P L PORTIA raced well in
limited local action – she’s missed some time, but could be worth a look if the price is juicy enough. (6) WHOS PER
FECT seems pretty ordinary on paper but her barn is off to a sizzling start since the meet restarted, and that alone
makes her worth at least considering. (1) BULLVILLEKARLA draws the pole but that still may not be enough to
make her a player tonight. (8) SANDY COURT can probably hold her own with these from an inside post, but may
struggle to do so from out here. (7) ROLLIN IN THE SAND in 2 for 33 lifetime and hard to like from out here.