RACE 1 - (5) PERFECT VIXEN was used hard for much of the mile last week and was still very game for
3rd right to the wire - deserves a chance to get it done in the 2nd try for her new barn. (7) NEWSBOY is an
interesting bomb - he'd been no good for some time but hinted at some better life 2 back, then was 2nd in
PA last week - obviously not an ideal draw returning to YR, but a big price makes him worth at least a look
(2) STICK WITH ME KID battled hard for a long way with the top choice last week and really only tired
late - goes for a new barn tonight, and should be a solid player once more. (1) DAGON HANOVER really
should have been 2nd last week but he does drop and draw the pole with Bartlett, making him worth using
in exotics. (4) INFINITY STONE drops to the level where he can be a player, and his barn has recently
come to life - could come up with a better try tonight, maybe for a piece. (3) DOUBLE DEALING got
nipped last week off a perfect trip but maybe that's why he's now 0 for 23 at Yonkers - ok for underneath.
(8) BAZILLIONAIRE seems unlikely to be able to find a way into the race from out here. (6) LIVINGON
THERAIL has been no good for a long time.
RACE 2 - (6) EASY TO PLEASE really looked like a winner into the stretch last week but was somehow
still a nose shy at the wire - since the winner was the classy LUCKY ARTIST A we'll cut her some slack
for that loss, and look for her to make amends against this somewhat softer crew. (4) SILENT CROSSING
sharpened at the lower levels and has held that form pretty well even against better- a live trip tonight could
put her right in the mix. (1) JK MY GIRL hasn't left the gate since arriving from "The Aces" a few starts
back, but this is a spot where she can be handled more aggressively - if not used too hard early on, there's
no reason she can't grab a decent piece tonight. (5) PURE SILKY has leveled off quite a bit after an
excellent early part of the year - she raced a bit better last week, and can be a threat here if she builds off
that mile....but she's also likely to be overbet. (3) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL was driven VERY aggressively
by Bongiorno the last 2 weeks (despite her long odds) and those trips were just too tough - a conservative
steer tonight may give her a chance to rally for a piece....at a big price. (2) COWGIRL LILLY keeps hitting
the board without ever looking like a serious threat to WIN - can't blame anybody for including her on the
bottom of exotics. (7) MILLWOOD BONNIE N was handled aggressively last week off the layoff and not
up for it at all - have to believe she'll take a more conservative approach tonight.
RACE 3 - (7) MADRID A started her U.S. career with a bang, sweeping the field at Chester in her
stateside debut then winning the Open here as the odds-on choice - things started to tail a bit for a few starts
after that but some time off and the addition of Lasix produced a 2nd to DOUGS BABE A last week, and
that stamps her as the one to beat tonight, with the class drop. (3) SWEETEST BELLE is a 3YO facing
good older mares but she looked super winning her local debut, and raced as well as could be expected for
3rd into a sizzling final quarter last week - look for another good effort tonight. (1) TWIN B SUNKISSED
was a tough first over 3rd last week (right behind the top choice) and is looking at an easier trip from the
pole tonight - belongs in exotics. (4) MAN DONTFORGET ME was one of the mares that was wiped out
in that horrible accident on 11/17 - great to see her back in action, and great to hear that her owner (and
pilot that night) is mending as well- hard to know what to expect from her tonight, however (6) OKINAWA
BEACH A has a potent late kick but it's hard to know how tight she'll be off the layoff and qualifier -
maybe she can rally for a minor share? (5) MCMARKLE SPARKLE hasn't been on her best game lately,
but it would be no surprise at all if she was able to rally for a small slice. (2) FORTUNADA hasn't clicked
at all in her 3 local starts - at least big chunks of $$ come off her card the next 2 weeks. (8) CHILLIN
BYTHE POOL pulled off a stunner last week...unlikely to have much say against these, however.
RACE 4 - (7) I LOVE ONGAIT hasn't been able to really get into a groove in her 4YO campaign but may
be feeling better about herself after beating up on a weak bunch last week - she steps up a notch, but she's
also faced much better than these in the past - maybe she can build off last week's success? (2) MORNING
HAS BROKEN hasn't won a race since coming back from a layoff this summer - at first she was racing
well in defeat, but her overall form has started to decline, even as she's continued to drop in class -- maybe
this is the level that she perks up, but hard to take a short price on top right now. (4) LAURIE LEE has
enjoyed some success here this year, and her best effort would make her a solid player with these - worth
considering if the price is right. (1) CAPTAINS STAR was freshened up after backing through the field on
10/28 and her qualifier looks solid - may be able to grab a piece of this. (3) HOW SWEET IS THAT is hard
to gauge after getting wiped out in her only local try - inclined to pass for now, but will check the tote board
for any hints. (5) LADY NEWTON appreciated the class drop and was able to chase the top choice for 2nd
last week - may not be able to find as kind a trip tonight, however. (6) CATIE FAYE HANOVER figures to
have a hard time getting near the action from this spot.
RACE 5 - (4) ANOTHERSTATEMENT A kicked home strong to win his local debut - was well backed
stepping up in class last week but got a little but lost into a very hot 3rd panel, battling back in the lane to
be a close 3rd - drops in for a tag and it seems like a spot where he should fit well. (2) HURRIKANEKING
JAMES got very sharp before being claimed & was a very sharp winner last week for his new connections
as well - very dangerous once ore. (8) MISSILE SEELSTER may just take off the gate and never get in
play but he HAS left from bad spots in the past, and he does have an aggressive pilot for tonight - not a bad
bomb to try to get onto the ticket. (1) JOJOS PLACE really hasn't been sharp in some time but the move
inside may allow him to just sit close and bring home a small piece. (6) ROCKATHON was a solid 2nd last
time but the inconsistent performer did benefit from a very easy trip - this is a much tougher spot, but his
barn is going well now and he may be worth throwing in underneath. (3) QUATRAIN BLUE CHIP landed
on a perfect trip 2 back to score the big upset but was a dullish 4th in last - maybe he can save ground for
some minor spoils? (7) ADAM CROCKER A is just 11-0-0-3 here this year - may have gotten a bigger
look had he not drawn so far outside. (5) COALITION HANOVER has been struggling mightily for awhile.
RACE 6 - Interesting race: (6) NO TURNING BACK probably deserves a pass for his last start as it was
off a month, on an off track, with her getting away 9th - she's eligible to be a lot more serious in her 2nd try
for the nation's leading barn, she shows good miles over the half in Canada, and that 20-1 ML price is
definitely appealing. (4) DC ANNA has won here in the past, fits this class nicely, and just went a pair of
sharp miles for Kakaley at PcD - could be a very live player if the trip goes her way. (3) BARABOBBITT S
is hard to like off his 2 U.S. qualifiers and one start but he was trotting well after the fact last week, and
could be ready for a much bigger effort with the move inside - check the tote board for some clues. (5) TIM
ESTORM has been inconsistent at best lately but he can beat better than these when "right", and can't be
discounted tonight. (1) DRACO S is listed at 9/5 ML but he's been well off his top form the last few starts
and may prove to be a very vulnerable favorite tonight. (8) NO DRAMA PLEASE is a very solid player at
this level but the draw may hinder his chances significantly - would need a pretty big price to consider him
on top from out here. (7) THE LAST CHAPTER continues to drop, but in less than stellar form - prefer
others right now. (2) ETHAN T HANOVER finished up the track last week returning from the layoff.
RACE 7 - (3) COACHELLABOUND N won a zillion in a row here on her march through the classes and
then was a winner in her first Open try as well - finally got beat and had to settle for a couple of smaller
pieces at the top level, then was just freshened up for a month and re-qualified - the guess here is that she'll
be ready to go, especially being able to avoid starting right back up in the Open. (5) TONYS MOM beat up
on a bit easier last week, but it's the WAY that she did that was so impressive - a similar effort could make
her a big threat against these too. (1) SILK CLOUD A should be looking at a good, close up trip from this
spot...giving her a good chance to take home a decent chunk. (4) UPTOWN HANOVER had her first
"lesser" effort in some time last week, but a bad date and off track could have contributed to that - if she
can bounce back to her top form, she can be a very legitimate player tonight. (2) TWIN DELIGHT likely
needed that last start and is eligible to be sharper in her 2nd off a layoff - she's also a 3YO taking on tough
older mares, and we'll see if she's ready to battle with these. (7) DELITFULCATHERIN N isn't in her
"beast mode" at the moment, but she is racing "well" - not sure she's sharp enough to overcome tonight's
terrible draw, however. (6) PROBERT ships in off a sick scratch, and goes from a bad post, in a tough class.
RACE 8 - (4) B NICKING must have enjoyed beating up on cheaper at Fhd. because shipped back to
Yonkers and did the same thing - this is a tougher field, but still easier than he's used to facing...can take
another. (2) WILLY WALTON rallied very nicely for 2nd two back then was able to drop a bit and wire the
field last week - the main danger. (6) CALL ME DANI has a few good recent efforts out of town and was
facing better here earlier this year - definitely could outperform that juicy 20-1 ML price. (3) FULL
RIGHTS was a decent 3rd off the sick scratch 2 back and an even 4th last week - ok for the bottom of
exotics. (7) WINDSONG PIONEER gets a class drop but may need to wait for a better post before he can
really take advantage. (5) SWANSEA is listed at 5/2 ML despite failing to function in his last 3 local starts,
and qualifying poorly (3X!) at Monti - pretty hard to make a case for him right now. (8) SWISS HOUSE
ON FIRE used a quick start to grab a 4th from Post 8 last week but may not be as fortunate tonight. (1) BL
UEBIRD JESSE was empty in both starts since returning from the layoff.
RACE 9 - (3) OUR LADY LARA was right there with much better when last seen here in October - has to
be worth a stab tonight at that 8-1 ML price. (2) LUCKY ARTIST A enjoyed very good trips the last 2
weeks but dug in when called upon and picked up a pair of victories - most of her barn has been on the
upswing recently, and she has tons of black class - belongs on your tickets. (4) VILLAGE JADE was
caught first over last week in a hot race where the winner kicked home in :27.3 - her overall form is solid,
and she could easily be a big player tonight. (8) HEAVENS SHOWGIRL A will need some major trip luck
from out here but she's gone plenty of big miles vs. better, & is definitely one for longshot fans to consider.
(1) GOT SEXY SCARS beat a NW7500 field here 2 back then was 2nd last week in PA one level up- steps
up one notch more, but may be sharp enough to still land a share. (7) IDEALINFUN rallied well after
shaking free last week but she gets a poor draw for tonight and is 0 for 7 here this year - maybe 3rd/4th? (5)
KELE KELE is listed as the ML favorite despite struggling since returning from her most recent layoff -
leaning towards others. (6) IRON MISTRESS has really upped her game since changing barns but gets a
tough draw off a bad date for tonight.
RACE 10 - (2) HIGHLAND MOWGLI finished just behind a couple of good ones the last 2 starts but
faces no such foes tonight - he's won 9 of 22 local starts, and this feels like a good spot for him to grab
another. (4) KILIMANJARO NL got used hard and weakened in his local debut but was able to hit the top
and crush the competition last week - we'll see if he can build off that and be a threat one level up tonight.
(5) STREET GOSSIP blasted from Post 8 last week, earned a two hole trip and was a solid 4th - an easy
trip puts him in the mix for another chunk tonight. (1) HUNTING AS may prefer to be in a little cheaper
but he draws the pole with Kakaley and may be able to tow along for a share (3) SEVENSHADESOFGRE
Y is capable with these and gets a good draw....but the month off may leave him a bit short this week. (8)
VALI HANOVER has enjoyed a terrific year but he threw a rare dud last week and his barn seems to be
struggling a bit lately - maybe can rally for some minor scraps? (7) CREATIVE VENTURE appreciated the
class relief and raced well in his last few - faces a tougher assignment tonight, up in class from Post 7. (6)
YES raced well 2 and 3 back but just never looked good last week - move out to Post 6 won't help him
rebound.
RACE 11 - Very tough finale! (7) SHEIKH YABOOTY N shipped down from Stga. from a trainer that
started to win at a very high rate this year so it was no surprise to see her struggle at first - she seems to be
heading in the right direction, and has the right pilot to try to steal one in a blank field. (5) SHECOULDBE
GOOD N also did some amazing work at Stga. for another very high % trainer/driver....but has hit the skids
since leaving that barn - may be a spot for a wake up call. (8) MY RED SEA was caught behind horrific
cover last week and deserves a pass....the problem is she has a lot of OTHER weak tries as well - would at
least consider at the right price. (2) CHARMING VIXEN is 2 for 2 since changing hands, but vs. some soft
Monti fields - maybe she can do some damage here too? (6) THUNDRA has been camera shy for a long
time but still could rally for a piece with the right trip. (3) GAME OF SHADOWS has the ability to beat
these, but she made breaks in 2 of her last 3 local tries and has a new trainer listed for tonight. (1) LARJON
LEAH is 1 for 34 locally over the past 2 years and hard to consider...unless you're expecting a quick wake
up call. (4) SPROUT has been ok at Fhd. but just feels pretty cheap.