RACE 1 – (5) CALLMEQUEENBEE A went on a major roll this summer but eventually tailed off considerably –
she certainly hasn’t been “sharp”, but it’s not like she’s been terrible either...catches a shaky field as she drops all
the way to the basement, and it may be a wake up spot for her. (2) MILLWOOD BONNIE is another that drops to
the bottom level tonight, but her last start definitely was not encouraging – may just crush these, but be careful about
taking a pretty short price here. (3) WOODMERE HARRIET was wide a long way last week and didn’t tire all that
badly – she’s extremely camera shy, but may be able to grab a piece. (6) GAME OF SHADOWS qualified decently
after a couple of months off – willing to throw into some exotics at that 20-1 ML price. (4) MACHS LEGACY A is
another that’s used to facing better but she’s just 8-0-1-0 at Yonkers this year, and that has us leaning more to others.
(7) CATIE FAYE HANOVER is winless in 25 local starts (last 3 years) and draws poorly – minor share only. (1)
WHATINEEDISAMAN has struggled for some time – not sure the rail is enough to put her into the hunt. (8) TEAM
COLORS is probably a good fit at this level but lands Post 8 off a sick scratch.
RACE 2 – (2) PASSIONATE PROMISE has faced (and beaten) much better this year – he returns off a sharp 2nd at
The Meadows, and deserves top billing returning at this bottom level. (1) FANATIC has also done some good work
vs. better, and gets the benefit of both class AND post relief tonight – may prove the main danger. (5) LOS BALLY
KEELAMIGO is another “dropper” in here, and his last couple of starts were ok– figures to be handled aggressively
tonight, and should be in position to take home a nice piece. (7) FIX A DRINK backed up badly after trying to cut
the mile in his first start off the barn change then was offstride early last week – he’ll turn it around eventually and
you’ll get a big price if you think it could be tonight. (8) THE AMERICAN EAGLE has done some good work here
in the past but he’s just 6-0-0-1 locally this year, and now lands Post 8 off a sick scratch. (3) STRONGERWITHLIN
DY was going well for a while but his last few local starts have been lacking– needs to up his game significantly. (6)
BAZILLIONAIRE was trapped behind a quitter last week but still seems fairly buried tonight, especially from Post
6. (4) SHOWME SOME MUSCLE just seems overmatched right now.
RACE 3 – (2) RAPTORS WON was in a no-chance spot in her local debut but hit the wire with interest – she had a
similar effort at Chester last week, and now gets a good draw AND a class drop returning to Yonkers – good spot for
an aggressive try. (4) PEMBROKE SOUTHIE was solid for a long time but did start to drop off a bit in her last
several starts – she adds Lasix tonight, and also drops down a notch – very logical player. (7) HALLELUJAH HAN
OVER definitely fits with these, but will need to find a way to overcome the draw – that 15-1 ML price does make
her worth a look, at least for exotics. (1) UNITY has 9 wins this year but none lately – she’s been stuck on smaller
pieces, and may find herself in that same boat tonight. (4) PARADISE ROCK L used an easy trip to grab a 3rd last
start – another easy journey could help her grab a similar share tonight. (6) LOOKOVERYOUR found an easy
pocket last week, then got the room in the lane she needed to grab the victory – she faces much tougher now, and
may be looking at a much smaller piece. (5) BETTER WATCH IT returns for new connections after a sick scratch
on 9/21 – tough call, but guessing this is a good week to just observe. (8) ROCKNROLL ANNIE almost stole one
on the lead last week but seems unlikely to be able to replicate that effort from THIS spot.
RACE 4 – (8) ALL STAR SWAN struggled to find her groove at first after arriving from the Midwest but turned in
a big effort (to just miss) 2 back, then followed that up with last week’s dominant score – she steps up a bit AND
lands outside, but may still be sharp enough to beat these too, with a bit of racing luck. (2) B NICKING isn’t at
“peak” form right now but he’s still a solid performer vs. these types – he was no match for #8 last week but does
have a big post edge this time around – possibility. (7) WARRAWEE YANG arrived for the Brennan Trotting Series
this spring, won all 3 legs and the Final but has been spotty (at best) ever since then – IF he shows up anywhere near
his best he can beat these for sure...but his current lines suggest he may be well off that level right now...insist on a
good price if using on top. (3) OH BOY went a big mile on the front end to win his last, holding off #8 – steps up,
and not sure he can replicate that effort. (1) WINDSONG PIONEER just folded after a pocket trip last week – when
“right”, he could be a threat here...but hard to know what to expect off that last try. (5) HOOLIE N HECTOR is
having a tough year, only visiting the winner’s circle twice in 2024 – minor share? (4) P L OSCAR hasn’t been at
his best in a while, even when he’s picked up some pieces. (6) FULL RIGHTS could use another class drop.
RACE 5 – (2) TWIN B SUNKISSED beat this class on 8/9 and beat even better 2 starts later – she rallied for 3rd in
PA last week behind #5, but gets a positional edge tonight and also gets Gingras in the bike – should be a solid
player in here. (5) UPTOWN HANOVER returns to YR off a pair of wins out of town and though it seems like she’s
struggled a bit (at times) this year, she’s already banked $140K – chance to extend her streak to 3. (1) WASTED ON
YOU had a rough night in her local debut, getting parked the mile from Post 8 and folding badly – the 3YO does
have plenty of talent, and could have a much bigger say tonight with an easy trip from the pole. (4) TWO PISTOL
ANNIE came into her last razor sharp, was sent off at 2/5 but couldn’t last on the lead – she may just be better from
off the pace but even at her best, she may still come up a notch below a couple of the top ones. (6) CELCIUS kicked
in too late last time but was right there late after finding her stride – may have trouble rallying against this tougher
field, however. (8) FAVORITE BEACH used a good trip to win her last but steps up in class and lands all the way
outside – tough spot! (3) CHARMING VIXEN won her last 2 local tries but vs. easier – not sure she can hang as
well with these. (7) DASH N CACHE shocked at 48-1 three back when she blew by the field making her first start
in a year – followed that up with another good try, but finished in the back last week – prefer others.
RACE 6 – (2) UNEVERGONNAGETHIS has had a bit of an inconsistent year and his current form follows that
path too – he does drop down to NW15000 for the first time since 8/30 and that was also his last victory – could be a
winning spot for him, but don’t fall in love at too short a price. (3) STREET GOSSIP races well week after week but
the winner’s circle has eluded him for some time – hard to leave him out of the exotics, and playable on top IF the
price is fair. (4) CRAZYLAND looked like a winner from the top of the lane last week but was still a head shy at the
wire when outgamed by the classy YANKS DUGOUT – should be able to be a big player here too. (1) BONTONI
DEGATO S had been in a pretty good groove before a dull try in NJ last week – may be able to bounce back to grab
a piece here with the rail and Yannick. (5) NO TURNING BACK has been somewhat streaky this year but seems to
be in a pretty good groove right now (and returns from The Swamp with a new 1:54.1 mark after last week) – ok for
a piece. (8) SAINT K is 2 for 2 here at Yonkers but both wins were on the lead, vs. easier, starting from the pole – a
much different scenario tonight! (7) ROYALTY BEER hasn’t been finishing well enough when he leaves, but is also
unlikely to do much damage here if taken off the gate – bad spot. (6) SWISS HOUSE ONFIRE gets a bad draw and
hasn’t raced in a month – good week to just observe.
RACE 7 – (8) GRACE HILL beat TWIN B JOE FRESH in her Breeder’s Crown elim. before finishing 4th in the
final – she’s always had a ton of ability, and that’s why she has 38 career wins and is closing in on $2M in career
earnings – she won her only local try this year (albeit from the rail), but she should be able to find herself a
manageable trip even from out here. (7) COACHELLABOUND N was off 3 weeks to her last start and still came up
huge, hanging on for a sizzling 1:51.4 victory – she’s missed 3 weeks a again, but we’ll still look for another big
effort (she certainly has the speed to overcome Post 7). (6) ALWAYS BE NAUGHTY has been facing the top mares
all year, with a degree of success – she may benefit from drawing inside the top pair, and we’ll see if that’s enough
to help her knock them off. (4) EASY TO PLEASE is in the best form of the past 2 years, and should be able to rally
for at least a small piece, even with the class jump. (5) LIT DE ROSE can never be counted out in any field, but
she’s missed 3 weeks and her overall form hasn’t been where it needs to be – thinking a smaller share for tonight. (1)
GOLDEN QUEST N is sharp for sure, but may be a little buried vs. the top ones. (2) LLOYDS LOVES just toured
the oval from Post 8 for her new connections last week – moves inside, but we’ll wait for some more class relief. (3)
AINTHESAMWITHOUTU was no factor at all in her first local try of the year and faces much tougher tonight.
RACE 8 – MGM Grand Prix Trotting Series Final – 1 1/16th miles - $250K: (3) DELAYED HANOVER was no
factor in the first leg but finished full of trot in the next leg (just missing 2nd ) then dead-heated for the win last week,
shaking free very late up the cones (wins easily if free sooner) – sharp enough now to pull off the upset, if things go
his way (Dunn in to drive tonight) . (6) ITS ACADEMIC won handily in his first 2 legs but was outkicked by ARI
FERRARI J last week and had to settle for 2nd – the 7YO has banked nearly $2.7M in his career, and has come up
big in these spots many times – major chance in here. (4) ARI FERRARI J (winner of the $250K Miecuna Trot on
International Day) seemed to get rough 2 back after the plugs came out in the lane, and had to be held together for
2nd – had no such problems last week, however, and confidently wore down ITS ACADEMIC for the victory – hard
to leave off your tickets! (5) TAKE ALL COMERS won his first start of the year here at Yonkers but didn’t win
another until picking up a win in Leg 2 – he followed that up with last week’s DH (with #3), and is another that’s
more than sharp enough to deliver a mild upset, with the right trip. (7) CHAPERCRAZE has a win, 2nd, and 3rd in his
3 legs but just hasn’t really looked 100% - drawing outside 4 very sharp foes won’t help his chances tonight but on
the flip side, his price will probably climb up nicely! (8) PAPPARDELLE has been stuck taking home smaller pieces
so far and tonight’s draw won’t help his chances to do any better. (2) GHOSTLY CASPER will need to up his game
considerably to seriously contend for a major reward. (1) BESTFRIEND VOLO has been struggling – goes without
Lasix tonight.
RACE 9 – (6) TRICK OF THE LIGHT ships in sharp from PA/Ohio, was 3-1-1-0 here last year and gets Brennan in
the bike– chance to score at a decent price in what shapes up as a wide open affair. (4) ULTIMATE SPEED has been
incredibly consistent all year long so it was a little surprising to see her weaken off the two hole trip last week – she
does drop down to her preferred level tonight, and we’ll see if she bounces right back (new barn tonight). (1)
TWIST LITTLE GIRL has been incredibly sharp, though she did have to settle for 3rd behind a pair of tough mares
last week – no reason she can’t have a big say here too. (5) MCMARKLE SPARKLE gets along best with Bartlett
and the two pair back up for tonight – not sure she can beat these, but she may be able to add some value to the
exotics. (7) BLOOD MOON A has hit board in 7 of 8 local starts but has just one victory – will need to find some
way to get into the mix from all the way out here. (8) VIBRANCE fits for sure but she’ll be racing from Post 8 off 3
weeks and that might be tough to overcome. (2) CRUISE ALERT wired a bit easier 2 back but still has to prove she
can go with these too. (3) TEMPVILLE is stuck at these higher levels due to some recent stakes earnings – could
really use a class drop!
RACE 10 – (8) RODEO HILL trailed all the way from Post 8 last week but that was vs. better – he gets Bartlett for
tonight, and he may look to send him with the class drop – chance at a big price in the finale. (4) KASHA V got very
hot on 10/18 and eventually started to weaken (then broke) on the final turn – he re-qualified nicely in NJ, then was
a 2nd (at a big price) on 11/1 – returns to a very winnable spot, and could be very tough here if he behaves. (5) VALI
HANOVER has endured a disappointing season (after a big 2023) but is still a good fit with these types – belongs in
exotics. (1) DRACO S is 1 for 30 here this year after going 2 for 21 in ’23 – still a decent chance for a piece starting
from the rail, though. (2) REIGN OF HONOR steps up a notch after a close 3rd last week – the good draw at least
gives him a chance at a minor share. (3) MYCROWNMYKINGDOM got away to a great start in an amateur race
last week and was able to deliver the well-backed pocket victory – fits well enough to contend for a piece here too.
(7) MOHATU AS has some ability but his first start off the layoff suggested that he may still be short for tonight. (6)
PERRON won 9 races last year but is just 1 for 31 in 2024.