RACE 1 - (2) MASTER MIKI made only 11 starts last year but was starting to find better form late in the
year and that carried over into the start of 2023 - responded to last week's class drop/driver change at Fhd.
with a blowout win (at 2/5), and may be able to have success against this local bunch as well. (6) RB has
been rock solid since arriving at YR and the only real knock tonight is the post - if Buter can find him a
decent trip from Post 6, he'll have a big say here. (4) C BET HANOVER has been behaving every week
and also racing well - should be around for a good part of this with a smooth journey. (5) WHAT ABOUT
BOB came into that start 2 back with a 1 for 47 career record (13-0-0-0 here at Yonkers!) and was leaving
one of the top trainers in the game - the public nevertheless felt that he would improve massively for his
new barn and they were correct, as he scored decisively as the 4/5 choice - could only manage a 5th when
up in class from Post 8 last week, so we'll see how he does with a better starting spot tonight. (1) VEL LET
SROLL SOUTH was stuck with bad posts (and terrible trips) in his first 2 local tries - moves all the way
inside, and a much more competitive effort could be coming. (3) SPORTS SECTION was hurt by a poor
trip last time and is capable of better - small piece is possible. (7) BLACK EDITION N makes his U.S.
debut and draws horribly for it - guessing he'll need a start, but take a peep at the tote board for clues. (8)
DANCING JOE really seems up against starting from all the way out here.
RACE 2 - (4) JK LUCKY CHARMS had no prayer in his first local start when the leader got over the half
in a ridiculous :59.2- was stuck with Post 8 in his next, but still rallied crisply from the back, almost getting
3rd....catches a shaky bunch tonight, and it may be a spot he can handle. (6) BARRYWHITE HANOVER
tailed badly for quite a while but has been much better in his last several starts - Marohn isn't always the
most aggressive pilot, but this guy might have a shit tonight IF he's put in play early on. (1) CARRACCI
HANOVER hasn't been close to top form in a while, but he did show some better life in his last - good spot
tonight if he's indeed heading in the right direction. (3) MAAJAACKKOBE hasn't raced here in a few years
and his hard to gauge off his current lines - that qualifier DOES look promising, however, and he may be
worth including on your tickets. (2) KINGSTONS BAD BOY will attract $$ off the class drop but it could
be a red flag that he's already dropping below the recent claim price after just 2 starts - no value at 2-1 ML.
(7) ATTA BOY DAN has obviously been a good roll out of town lately but the 14YO millionaire is up in
class while also landing all the way outside - possible, but that 5/2 ML price is a turn off. (5) BAMSKI has
been struggling for a long time.
RACE 3 - (5) GOTHIC ROCK wasn't at his best last week, but still raced pretty well vs. better - he's been
a bit camera shy the last couple of years, but tonight's spot should give him a shot to find the winner's circle
- worth using, as long as the price is fair. (8) WESTERN JOE took decent $$ last week but was driven like
an outsider and never got into the hunt - he's obviously not on his best game right now, but he has a license
to really perk up at this bottom level - possible (if Bongiorno puts him in play this week). (1) FOUR STAR
FLASH has raced ok here in the past, lands in a good spot arriving from Monti and his barn has been off to
a decent start this meet - worth a look? (3) DEALERS TABLE drops in class shipping in for an always hot
trainer/driver combination but his current form isn't exactly pretty - may wake up in this soft spot and crush
these, but he's hard to get excited about at that 8/5 ML price. (6) CHIEFS BEACH has just one win and one
2nd from 15 local tries but he does fit with this crew - chance to make some noise (at a price) if the trip
goes his way. (2) DOCTOR BUTCH hasn't raced well locally in a very long time but the classy 13YO does
show a few good recent tries at The Swamp, and that 15-1 ML price makes him worth at least considering.
(4) BRAZEN BRAZILIAN's local struggles have been well documented - needs a very easy trip just for a
chance at a minor share. (7) WAIMAC ATTACK N is now 24-0-1-1 at YR over the last 3 years.
RACE 4 - (5) ALTA BLUES A has had a mixed U.S. career so far, but his lone local win did come (easily)
at this level back on 10/25 - he's been freshened up, and the guess is that he'll be ready for action against a
vulnerable looking field. (7) ESCAPETOTHEBEACH got away last from 8 holes the last 2 weeks (vs.
better) and just had no chance - another bad post tonight but Holland should see this as a legitimate
opportunity to race more aggressively - legitimate chance here with a live trip. (1) STRAIGHT UP COOL
struggled from bad posts vs. better in 3 of his last 4 starts but the other week produced a win at this same
level - draws the pole off the drop, and looms a legitimate threat tonight. (3) SAULSBROOK HERO hasn't
looked good for a while, and comes into tonight having missed a month after a scratch - hard to consider at
a short price right now. (8) LATE MAIL N has some better signs lately and Siegelman does take him over
#3 - brutal spot, but maybe he can sneak into the exotics at a huge price? (3) MENLO PARK tired badly off
a two hole trip upon arrival from Canada - will need to be much better to be any kind of player here. (6)
DESIRES CAPTAIN grabbed a win vs. cheaper 3 back but has otherwise struggled in most of his other
recent starts. (2) SOUTHWIND MOROCCAN hasn't beaten a single horses in his last 4 starts - at least he
drops and moves inside....we'll watch for some improvement.
RACE 5 - (2) HEART OF DIXIE has been racing well most every start but REALLY elevated his game
with last week's eye-popping victory - faces a much tougher field tonight but if he turns in an effort like last
week, he may be able to handle these too. (3) TWIN B HEART THROB has been outstanding in all 3 local
tries, especially since he's been doing it from behind each time - remains very dangerous as he drops back
into this age restricted field. (6) A ROCKNROLL STAR is now 7-5-1-0 since arriving in the U.S. and the
UK import has proven to be an astute acquisition - other than drawing outside, there's really no knocks on
him...would be no real surprise. (7) DP REALORDEAL is 6-3-2-0 locally and the 2nds were behind
standout BBS LUCKY BOY - he's a nice horse for sure, but makes his first start back since 10/25 and may
be handled conservatively, considering the sharp field and tough post. (1) BUCHANNON HANOVER was
parked every step of the way last week and somehow was still right there 2nd at the end (behind #5) -
would normally be getting major consideration off a mile like that but he's also moving way up against this
field, and may have to settle for a smaller slice. (4) SPORTY M THREE has been "ok" in NJ, but will need
to be a lot better to battle a few of the top ones in here. (5) BETTOR ROLL ON A made his first start of
'23 a winning one, parking #1 the entire way yet remaining solid for the win - he's another that may struggle
with this tougher field, however.
RACE 6- (4) IAMMRBRIGHTSIDE N was handled conservatively off the layoff and raced ok for 4th - it
looks like the time off has benefited him, and he figures to be the best price among the contenders...making
him worth a play. (3) MUSCLE MACH A was hard to gauge off his qualifiers but his first start for one of
our top barns was a good one, rallying for 2nd to a runaway winner - eligible to be even better tonight. (1)
SPORTS BETTOR was on a nice roll until throwing a clunker 2 back - followed that up with an even try
last week, and may be ready to get back to his best from the pole tonight - logical threat, but note his 1 for
31 record last year before falling too much in love. (5) HEART ON MY SLEEVE was good from a tough
spot 2 back then put on the lead last week - seemed to lose hear when the ultra-sharp winner ripped past
him to 3/4s and folded after that, but is certainly eligible to rebound tonight - decent value horse to consider
(2) CAROLINA MAGIC was sent off 57-1 last week and raced accordingly - maybe he can tow along for a
minor share from this spot? (6) UNICO LEGEND N has only been able to grab small pieces, and even then
only after easy trips - not a great spot tonight. (7) TERRITORY was an ok 3rd last week but lands outside
and that figures to really hurt. (8) TOATSMYGOATS was an all out 3rd last week and now is behind the 8
ball - wait for a better spot.
RACE 7 - (1) JUDDY DOUGLAS A just turned in a pair of sharp tries at this level, and gets the best of the
draw for tonight - we'll give him a slight edge over a couple of tough foes thanks to his post advantage, but
it should still be a good race. (3) CARLISIMO finished well once free last week and generally races well at
this level pretty much every start - he's had some trouble getting his picture taken the past couple of years,
so make sure to get a fair price if using him on top. (6) GENIUS MAN has been holding his own at higher
levels and might have been the top choice (of tonight's drop) if not for the outside draw - still worth using,
since the price will likely be decent. (2) MARLBANK ROAD has returned sharp from the winter break,
hitting the wire 2nd in his last pair - steps up a peg, but an easy trip could land him another nice slice. (5)
BRAEVIEW BONDI A had been ultra consistent for a long time but he threw a bit of a clunker 2 back and
was just ok last week - others just seem sharper right now. (7) BOILING OAR certainly impressed upon
arrival from Dover, delivering a sharp rallying 8 hole victory - takes a double jump for tonight while also
drawing outside again....and that just may slow him down a bit. (4) THE DOWNTOWN BUS raced ok a
couple of times off the layoff - probably needs an easy trip just for a chance at a small piece tonight.
RACE 8 - (3) SEZANA N is really feeling good these days, a game winner after a long battle 2 back, then
an excellent first over 2nd to the odds-on winner in her last - she used to be too camera shy to consider on
top, but that has definitely changed. (1) CAVIART CHERIE lacked room in her first start of the year and
had to settle for 3rd, then rallied nicely for 2nd (behind the prohibitive choice) last week - very real threat
from the pole. (6) NUTTINBUTTHEBEST won her first start of the year then followed that up with a 2nd
and 3rd- her quick starts make her a threat even from Post 6 (2) SHELLIE DE VIE was dull in her seasonal
return but a bit more alert last week - draws well, and a decent piece is within reach. (4) BETTER WATCH
IT is 0 for 10 here at Yonkers but generally races well for smaller pieces - chance for more of the same
tonight. (7) LADY DELA RENTAA went a big try for a new barn off a bad date 2 back...but then threw a
clunker last week - she's capable of some big efforts, but may need a better spot before we see another. (8)
ELLEOFADELI didn't win a race in 2022 until her last start....and has won two since then -- hitting on all
cylinders now (like most of her barnmates) but may have trouble finding her way into this race. (5) KATYS
DELIGHT hasn't been bad, but may need a little cheaper to strut her best stuff.
RACE 9 - (3) WICHITA LINEMAN rebounded from the miscue 2 back in a big way, delivering the sharp
"brush and crush" victory last week - he's technically moving up in class here, but the same can be said for
almost ever other horse in the race - he'll be a very short price as he looks to make it 2 in a row. (2) WARD
AN EXPRESS A is just 1 for 17 here over the last 2 years but he's sharp right now, and draws inside - may
be able to add some value to the exotics. (1) ROCKATHON basically just stole a win 2 back as he took a
basement field to the half in :59.2 then jogged in 1:55 - had no real chance closing into a fast half last week,
but tonight's draw makes him a big threat for a good piece. (5) HICKFROMFRENCHLICK just flew to the
top last week, was outbrushed by the top choice to 3/4s but somehow held on to 2nd even as the winner
drew off - have to include him underneath once again. (4) GAMBLINGTERROR landed on a dream trip in
a "fall apart race" last week to spring the 40-1 shocker - he'll likely look to save ground again, but it's
unlikely he'll have the same success vs. these. (7) DEETZY is stuck outside again and that will limit his
options - will need lots of trip luck for even a small share. (6) REBELLIOUS broke getting the lead last
week and will likely have to come off the gate tonight - not really his preferred style. (8) YER SO BAD
was just ok last time, and really faces an uphill battle tonight.
RACE 10 - (2) BELTANE A was "sneaky ok" from a pair of 8 holes to start off the year then a solid 3rd
from a better spot last week - draws well again, and maybe can parlay that into a win in the finale. (5)
GARDYS LEGACY A was well backed for his new barn last week but came up a little short at the end
(racing off a layoff) - figures to be tighter tonight, and looms a very live threat. (3) ON THE VIRG likely
needed his last, and several of his barnmates really came alive last week - might he be next? (1) FLYING
ART A shows some mixed efforts so far in his brief U.S. career - did a nice job picking up 2nd in his
Hilltop debut, and his best effort could make him a threat tonight. (4) SOUTHWIND PETYR showed
ability as a youngster but comes off a "meh" 4yo campaign (2 wins, $36K) - showed a better effort in his
last NJ start, but would still need to improve more to threaten the top ones. (7) PRO BEACH left well last
week, ended up with a two hole trip and finished an even 4th - he fits well, but would have liked him a lot
more from an inside slot. (8) REAL LUCKY N lands outside again and hasn't been in top form for some
time. (6) I GET THAT is another that has struggled for an extended period.