RACE 1 - Reynolds Stake, 3YO C&G: (5) PJ LOU was a very solid 2YO, winning over $100K and
showing a ton of potential - returned sharp for his 3YO season, delivering a blowout qualifier at Chester
before utilizing a powerful back side blitz to prep for tonight, with a sharp local score last week - he does
look like he MAY struggle a bit on the turns, however, so don't fall in love at too short a price. (1) PLEASE
LETMEKNOW was ready right out of the box at 2, rallying nicely at Buffalo for 2nd in a NYSS event
before winning his Springfield elimination AND Final right here at Yonkers - his season ended with a bit of
a dud in the NYSS Final, but the guess is that his sharp connections will have him ready to go for tonight -
legitimate player. (2) JD was an opportunistic winner in the NYSS Final, but was a solid colt most of the
summer as well - his return qualifier looks sharp, and we'll guess that he'll be ready to make some noise
tonight. (3) LETMECALLYOUBACK used a nice brush to win his Springfield elimination last summer
before coming up 3rd best in the Final - saw his (short) 2YO campaign end right after that, however, before
returning at 3 for the Weiss Series (at Pocono) - did a nice job against some solid colts, and should get a
decent trip from Post 2 - definitely a chance for a good piece. (7) GROOVY MAN was sent off at 1/5 for
his 2YO debut at Lexington and reported home a winner - went on the shelf after one more start, but has
certainly looked good so far at 3, showing 2 excellent preps before winning a $100K race at Plainridge -
may be hurt by the post tonight, but he would hardly be a shock. (4) TOP GENIUS disappointed here on
4/5 when beaten as the odds on choice in a NW2 race - seems to be getting a little tighter, but still prefer
others right now. (6) BOUNTY HUNTER was winless in 9 starts last year but did finish second 7X - hard
to gauge how tight he is off those 2 qualifiers, however. (1A) AMERICAN ZESTAR starts from Post 8, and
does seem like the true outsider.
RACE 2 - Reynolds Stake, 3YO Fillies: (6) GOTTHEGREENLIGHT seemed to tail a bit in the Fall after a
long 2YO campaign, but not before winning 8 races and $248K (including 2 for 2 at Yonkers, with a sharp
win in the NYSS Final) - her qualifier suggests she'll be ready to go tonight, and we'll give her top billing --
but would probably hesitate to bet the rent money if she's a very short price! (3) FIND HAPPINESS was
only 1 for 15 as a 2YO, but did finish 2nd 8X - show shows 2 good looking preps for a sharp barn, and
we'll look for a good effort from her to start her 3YO campaign. (2) AMERICAN TICKET had a few good
starts at 2, and her Canadian form suggests she's come back sharp for her sophomore season - should be
able to have a say here. (1) NADINA HANOVER was an easy wire to winner here last week in preparation
for this - she doesn't seem as talented as her stablemate (#6), but the good draw should at least put her in the
hunt for a good piece. (5) WINE N DINE ME hit board in 4 of 5 as a 2YO, and was a winner at Chester in
her first start back at 3 - may be coming from too far back to be a serious threat tonight, but she can still get
a look for exotics if the price is right. (4) SAKE BOMB seems like she may be a notch below a few of
these, but she did race well for 2nd in her last, and is listed at 20-1 ML....maybe can land in the exotics?
RACE 3 - (3) J B MAUNEY has been much better in his last few starts, even though the best he's been
able to manage is 3rd - this is a field full of struggling/iffy rivals, and this MAY be the spot where he can
finally visit the photographer for the first time in 2022. (4) CENTURY GRIZZLY didn't even pretend to be
interested from Post 8 last week (off the claim), but the guess is that he'll be more motivated with the post
relief tonight - look for a better effort here. (1) CINNAMACK was racing well for some time against the
40s, but usually from too far back - has had much better trips lately (and against lesser), but his form just
seems to have tailed off considerably - maybe he can perk up a little at the bottom level, from the pole? (2)
YAYAS HOT SPOT N had a horrible 2021 season (1 for 30), but started off the new year with a win in his
first start - seems to have really hit the skids in his last few, however, and it would be hard to gamble on a
complete turnaround tonight...at a fairly short price. (5) REAL LUCKY N drops to the bottom level but has
been generally formless for a long time - would like to see some life before considering. (6) GHOST DAN
CE continues to struggle (even though 3rd last week) - another that hasn't been on his game in some time.
(7) ASTON HILL DAVE does have a couple of "ok" recent starts, but faces an uphill battle from Post 7.
RACE 4 - Tough race! (1) P L OSCAR continues to improve since the barn change this winter and has
become a pretty solid, reliable trotter...and now moves to another new barn that has enjoyed uncanny
success with their trotter purchases in the past - can use his speed to land a good trip here, and that would
give him a chance to pull off a mild upset. (2) TOCCOA FALLS shipped in sharp from NJ, won both
Brennan Series legs he appeared in but just didn't fire at all in the Final - drops back in the box pretty
quickly, so perhaps it was just a minor glitch....could easily rebound but the 8/5 ML price is a real turnoff.
(3) MEMO was an easy winner in his Hilltop debut, albeit in a slowish mile - still looks like a good fit with
these, and is definitely one to consider. (4) MUSKINGUM caught a fast mile shipping up from Florida but
held together well for 3rd - eligible to be even tighter now, with a license to be a serious player. (8)
CASINO CUTIE IT really appreciated the class relief and scored the victory at Chester last week - lands
back here in a class within her comfort zone, but Stratton will need to find a way to overcome Post 8 -
won't be easy. (7) OUR WHITE KNIGHT has ability, but tends to disappoint more often than he delivers -
at least he'll be a big price for those looking to include him. (5) FULL RIGHTS seemed like he was really
getting sharp but disappointed on the lead 2 back, then was an "ok" 2nd last week (well behind #3) -
leaning towards others. (6) STRIKING GENSON broke 2 back then was no good in his last - may be
heading the wrong way.
RACE 5 - (6) BOURBONS COURAGE had some ugly looking recent program lines but just a week in his
new barn resulted in the same instant turnaround we've come to expect from that outfit - he's been a camera
shy horse all his life but if anybody can get him to the winner's circle, it's his new trainer - worth a shot in a
pretty beatable field. (3) P H KENNY just missed 2 back in a big effort but was just an "ok" 3rd last week -
he moves to a new barn for tonight, and we'll see if he can improve enough to beat these. (5) RANSOM DE
MAND has won his share of Yonkers races and was a solid 3rd in his last local try - he won at Fhd. with
Marohn, Jr. on board back in Feb., so maybe the pair can succeed reuniting tonight. (2) BLUEBERRY
HEAVEN struggled vs. 20s last week but drops back down to the level he beat 2 starts back - could easily
grab a good chunk tonight. (1) CARRACCI HANOVER really came to life with sharp wins 2 and 3 starts
back but went offstride for a new barn in last, and goes for another new barn tonight - figures to be overbet
from the pole, and there just seems to be better value with a few of the others. (4) FOCUS POWER didn't
fire shipping in last week, and will need to be better tonight if he hopes to be any kind of player. (7) NIALL
HANOVER struggled from a similar spot 2 back.
RACE 6 - (4) COACH CAL came up 2nd best off the claim last week to a horse that's much better than a
$12.5K claimer - his overall form has been very solid as well, and this feels like a good spot for the 13YO
to grab his first win of the season. (2) BETTORS WESTERN moves to a barn that's been pretty hot lately,
after finishing a close 3rd last week- definitely a good one to consider for exotics. (6) LOTTERY WINNER
put in a nice first over try for 2nd last week while taking a good step back in the right direction - tough
draw, but still capable of being a player tonight. (7) ZOEEZ BOY HENRY is feeling good these days, but
would have looked a lot more appealing from a better post - will need some trip luck to come his way to be
a serious threat from out here. (3) BLATANTLY BEST pretty much stole the win last week, getting over
the half in an 80s-like 1:00.1 then hanging on in the short field - may be looking at a smaller share tonight,
though. (1) OUR REGAL IDEAL N was 1st or 2nd in 18 of his starts last year, but is struggling to get
going in 2022 - rail seems to be his only asset right now. (8) TWO OF HARDTS would absolutely be over
100-1 here....if not for the barn change he's getting - would anybody really be all that shocked to see him
improve 20-25 lengths and become a player? (5) HAPPY CAMPER seems overmatched again.
RACE 7 - (3) B NICKING gave it a shot from Post 8 in the Brennan Final but got parked the mile, still
there in 2nd on the final turn before weakening to 5th (understandably!) in the lane - he seems to be over
the breaking issues from late March, and there's definitely talent here - one of several that could come out
on top here. (7) HAYEK is somehow still winless on the year, but finished just behind some very nice
trotters in his 11 losses - if he can rebound from his uncharacteristic miscue last week, he'll be a big threat
here - even from Post 7. (6) MOSTINTERESTINGMAN finally put it all together and picked up his first
win of the year last week....a 6 length, 1:54.3 romp - has to be respected tonight, even if he loses Brennan to
#3. (8) LEAN HANOVER was in a bad rut when last seen here but he quickly found his form in PA, and
returns to Yonkers riding a 3 race (blowout) win streak - classy 9YO can't be discounted, even from Post 8.
(4) SO LONG HANOVER was claimed for $75K two back and was a steady 4th for his new connections
last week - chance for a small share tonight, too. (5) THE LAST CHAPTER does his best with a little
easier, but would have a chance for a small piece here if Kakaley can use his speed to grab an up close trip.
(2) NEXTROUNDSONME is 0 for 10 on the year, often coming up a little light at the end - he also prefers
to be in easier than this. (1) EMOTIONS RICHES tends to be a bit streaky, and he comes into tonight off a
break 2 back, and a dull try in last - might also need to be in a bit softer, regardless.
RACE 8 - (2) HOPETOBEFIRST banged out 11 wins as a 13YO and is off to a very good start at 14,
already picking up 3 victories (and six 2nds!) - catches a modest group for his first local start in some time,
and he sure looks sharp enough to grab a win. (4) SAFETY SECOND was a close 3rd in his local debut
then wired the field easily last week - steps up a notch, but seems capable of handling it right now - use in
exotics. (6) IN SPADES raced better dropping to this level last week, and obviously anything this barn
sends out has to be respected - a good trip puts him right in the mix. (8) LETTUCERIPRITAA has held top
form for a long time, and the class drop is probably a smart move - gets no luck with the draw, however,
and could be a bit vulnerable from out here. (3) CASHNCAM drops and moves inside....good one to
include underneath at that 20-1 ML price. (1) DAVIDS COMING HOME was an even 4th last week, and
draws best tonight - prefer others for the top slots, but a minor share is certainly possible. (7) ITSGOODTO
BEDAKING fits well enough with most of these, but the outside draw may make him a spectator tonight -
much trip luck will be needed to get him into the hunt. (5) TIGERS WAY looks like he'll need a start or two
off that last qualifier.
RACE 9 - (1) FANATIC returned sharp from the layoff in April and was able to dominate his rivals from
start to finish from a similar spot last week - has a new trainer listed for tonight but that really shouldn't
matter -- remains the one to beat with the free ride in NW30000. (6) SEVENTIER did good work as a 3YO
and returned sharp right off the bat at 4 - steps up tonight off a blowout win in the John Brennan Trotting
Series Final, and figures to be a legitimate threat despite the class hike, and poor post. (2) MUSCLE JACK
continues to do good things whenever he minds his manners - can grab a decent piece tonight...as long as
he continues to stay trotting. (3) KINDA LUCKY LINDY probably needs to be in a bit easier to contend
for the top prize, but a good trip could land him a decent piece with these. (4) NEW HEAVEN finally got
over the hump and made it to the winner's circle last week - this is a tougher bunch, and he'll need to be
even better for a chance to be a player tonight. (5) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE does his best work on (or
near) the lead, but that may not be a possibility once again this week.
RACE 10 - (2) WEONA SIZZLER A would be hard to recommend off his current form but he did beat this
class (and one higher) back in early March - faces a pretty suspect field here, and the class drop may be
enough to perk him up against these. (3) MAGRITTE was able to capitalize on the class drop and good trip
last week to get back in the win column - he's as streaky as they come, so grabbing a 2nd victory is surely
not out of the question. (1) TURBO HILL tired last week after looking to cut the mile but night bounce
back with a much better effort chasing the pace this time - use in exotics. (5) TOPVILLE OLYMPIAN is
another that's dropping, but in dull form- another hoping for a big wake up call (4) DA GHETTO WIZARD
took over to 3/4s last week and looked like a winner turning for home...before getting reeled in by #3 -
chance to grab a good piece here too. (8) ROCK LIGHTS didn't fire last week after a couple of sharp tries
the two starts prior - loses Jordan, draws Post 8, and we'll wait for a better spot before hopping back on his
team. (6) ON THE VIRG had a good start last week but ended up a non threatening 4th - tough draw now,
and likely looking at a minor share only. (7) TULHURSTSANTANNAA was no factor at all here from a
similar spot 4 starts down - pass for now.