RACE 1 - (7) OLIVIA BLU qualified nicely back on 4/3 then was particularly impressive in her next prep, kicking home in :26.1 to finish right behind the talented Ill Drink To That, and good looking recent import, Beyond Words N -- wasn't as dominant in her career debut (at Chester) as she might have been but was still an easy winner on an off track - no value to be had, but hard to pick against her tonight (and congrats to the "Super Siblings", who continue to attract new, high-profile owners with their outstanding success). (2) BEAUTY BAYAMA disappointed in her first try back off the qualifier but does add Lasix for tonight - perhaps we'll see a much better effort this time around? (4) MARILYNS JO showed potential at 2, then looked good in her first 2 starts of 2021 - not as sharp in her last pair, though, and a few others from the barn seem off their best games as well - can be a threat here if she bounces back to that earlier form. (3) A BETTER GAME qualified 3X in Canada at 2 before going on the shelf - made a couple of breaks after returning but seems to be in a better groove now...although her 4 starts have yielded mixed results - we'll see how she does over the half miler. (5) MAJOR LOVER broke in her first try of 2021 but qualified back ok - guessing she'll take a conservative approach here. (6) TREASURED LOVE just seems to be a bit below these - needs to find more. (1) SOUTHERN WOMAN hails from a sharp outfit, but still seems to be learning the game - will just watch, for now
RACE 2 - (5) CHIEF JUSTICE can be inconsistent at times but on his best effort, he could be a very legitimate threat here - was pretty sharp from a tough spot in last, and a repeat of that effort would give him a chance at the mild upset. (1) SVF CASH DEPOSIT isn't as sharp as he was early in the year, but he's become a reliable weekly player against this type - was no match for the razor sharp FOMOR in last, but that doesn't mean he can't turn the tables on that one tonight - possibility. (7) FOMOR had been ordinary at best in 12 prior Yonkers starts but was simply a different animal last week, blasting to the top and leaving nothing else a chance in a sharp 1:56.3 - more than eligible to come right back and do it again, especially since his suddenly red-hot barn was just 3 for 3 on Monday night! (2) SHOWMEYOURGUNS has hit board in 3 straight, and will have a decent chance to do that again....but still prefer a couple of others for the top spot. (6) DEW CAN DEW beat cheaper 4 back, and raced very well last week despite a terrible trip - may be coming from too far back to do any real damage tonight, though (maybe 3rd/4th?) (3) CR BLAZIN BEAUTY seems to need cheaper to be a threat at this point
RACE 3 - (6) PARTY QUEEN got sharper late in her 2YO season, taking a mark of 1:54.2 at Chester (in a 3 length victory), then finishing a decent 4th in the NYSS Final - hard to really gauge off her two qualifiers but they certainly look good enough to believe that she'll be ready to go right out of the box as a 3YO... perhaps the tote board will offer more clues to her readiness for tonight? (4) BEACH MOMENT tired in her local debut but came back to miss by a nose at PcD, then came up 2nd best to last week's sharp, 1/10 winner-- logical threat tonight. (1) SEA OF LOVE BC, like barnmate MARILYN JO (in Race 2), started her 3YO season strong, but then started to go the other way - couldn't get to #4 for 2nd last week, but CAN be a threat tonight if she can bounce back to her better form...especially with the good trip that figures to be coming her way. (5) DELIGHTFUL Z TAM was a winner 2 starts back in a race that literally just fell apart - came back with a nice try for 2nd in her last, and looks like an improved filly at 3....but may be coming from a little too far back to get there for the top prize tonight. (2) DEL DIGGITY was 2nd (at 40-1) in that "fall apart" race, but unable to have any impact in her last - good draw at least gives her a chance for a piece. (3) ROBMOTION BLUECHIP is 1 for 31 lifetime and seems a bit below the main players. (7) UPTOWN CALLIE figures to struggle tonight after drawing all the way outside
RACE 4 - (3) MUFASAAS had no prayer at all last week but his overall form since picking up that win on 3/24 has been pretty solid - gets some class relief here, catches a seemingly vulnerable field, and definitely is worth a play. (4) KANDY SWEET went a few big miles early in the year but then tailed considerably - showed some (subtle) better signs in her last couple, and this may be a spot where she can be handled a bit more aggressively - consider if the price is decent. (1) SUMATRA will likely be overbet here based on his past reputation, but the 10YO has failed to hit board in any of his 6 starts this year, and there's no guarantee that tonight's class drop will just wake him up completely - not one to fall in love with if the price is too low. (7) WARRAWEE SHIPSHAPE was a sharp winner upon arrival from Ohio but came up no good at all in his last - moves to a new barn and is hurt by Post 7 here, but still could be worth a look if the price is juicy enough. (2) MADHATTER BLUECHIP was heavily backed returning from Monti and did get the job done....but it was vs. easier, and things did get a little dicey at the end - leaning more toward others tonight. (5) LADY EAGLE went a nice mile in that win 3 back (over softer) but struggled in most of her starts before and after that - figures to have leavers inside of her tonight, and that would hurt her chances even more. (6) NEW YORK CHAPTER just seems a bit overmatched with these.
RACE 5 - (3) WAKEMESHAKEME added Lasix 2 back and was absolutely flying from last at the top of the lane to wind up 3rd - looked like she had a solid chance heading into her last but she never left and never even pulled....leaving her with no chance once she unleashed another strong late kick - we'll go with her on top, and will assume that Lachance will give her an opportunity to succeed tonight. (7) MOSSDALE LOTTEE N was on a major roll when she went on the shelf at the end of Nov. - qualified on 4/14 and her first start back here was excellent, rallying crisply for 2nd behind the logical winner - the short field helps her chances, and she should be the main danger...belongs on your tickets.(1) SUMMER RAE was a nice 2nd to the sharp Sound Idea in her first start as a 3YO, but wasn't quite up for the multi move trip in last - should get an easier journey tonight, and that can put her closer at the wire. (2) P L NELLY does her most damage on the front end but she may not be able to get there tonight (at least without paying a price) - will use underneath, but prefer others on top. (5) PRAY THE ROSARY was well backed and well meant off the big barn change last week but really didn't race all that different from the way she has been going - license to keep improving, but using underneath only for now. (4) WOODMERE HARRIET is picked on the bottom here, but really isn't a bad mare - the right trip could land her a small piece.
RACE 6 - (5) INNISFALLEN tried to cut the mile in his last 2 tries here (back in March) - he weakened to 3rd and 4th, but was facing much better in those races - he's likely headed right to the top tonight....and may very well be able to make it last against this softer bunch. (3) TORKIL improved by leaps and bounds 2 back then showed it was no "fluke" by charging home again last week - if he has another similar effort in him, he'll have a chance to win his first race in a long time. (4) VINNY DE VIE raced much better with the class relief last week but was still just "ok", outfinished at the end by the top pair - certainly a chance in this modest field, but hardly an attractive proposition at that 9/5 ML price! (2) SEVEN KNIGHTS went south here for a bunch of starts, but did show much better life in his last pair at Pocono (after taking 3 weeks off) - on his best, he'd definitely be a player here...consider if the price is decent. (7) BROWNIE lost all chance after an early miscue in last - draws poorly now, but he can still rally late for a small piece if he behaves.(1) P C FOREIGN AFFAIR made a nice recovery after a break 2 back, but came up light in the stretch off a clean trip in last - draws best again, but his 4 for 139 career record does stick out like a sore thumb. (8) THE ROYAL POZE is actually a good fit at this level but he gets no luck with the draw as he ships down from Stga., and he'll have a hard time overcoming this spot. (6) WATKINS just isn't clicking right now
RACE 7 - (4) ROSE RUN VICTORIA broke in her first local try but qualified back nicely at Chester, then was right there in a blanket finish returning to Yonkers last week - should work out another nice trip tonight and we'll give her a narrow edge over a couple of very legitimate rivals. (2) SO DELIGHTFUL made a break in NJ 3 starts back but bounced back with a pair of sharp PA efforts (easy win, and close 2nd) - assuming she gets over the half ok, she'll be a very live player from this spot. (8) GALLERIA GAL was dead game last week but lost out to an even gamer winner (with the top pick right behind both of them) - may have gotten top billing had she not drawn Post 8! (3) MAN DONTFORGET ME was an ok 4th from a tough spot for new connections, but then scratched sick the following - definitely a bit iffy here, but still worth a look if the price is right. (7) MOANING LISA races well every start, but will have a long way to come from out here - a live flow could help her land a piece. (1) ANNE BONNEY N seemed to have a chance last week but fell apart in the stretch after a two hole trip - will need to see some better life before endorsing her again. (5) LAURIE LEE goes for the 2nd time with Lasix - didn't get involved the first time, so we'll see if she's any closer tonight. (6) DONEGALARTCHOKIN N returns from Stga. off a pair of wins over much easier - showed a lot of potential upon arrival in the U.S. last year, but just never developed the way her connections were hoping for
RACE 8 - (1) WINGDING HANOVER has been keeping some good company across the river and holding her own - was shuffled in her last couple but that probably won't be a problem as Bartlett will likely have her cutting this mile - the one to beat in her local debut. (2) MARY KAT has been away since December but shows a pair of good looking qualifiers behind the standout Lyons Sentinel - may be ready right out of the box, and the good draw makes her playable for a piece. (8) STOWAWAY HANOVER has won 5 of her 15 local starts, usually at BIG prices (including a couple from Post 8) - never a bad one to include, as long as the price is juicy. (4) DRAGON ROLL is now 11-4-2-4 here this year and the only off the board finish was when she was stuck nearly 20 lengths back at the half - been getting lots of good trips lately but showed that she CAN rally if she has to - include underneath. (5) TURNTHEFROWNAROUND was good two back when she rallied nicely for 3rd, but did struggle at Chester in her last - eligible to rebound (at a decent price), and worth including for 3rd/4th. (6) PETTICOAT BUSINESS recently won the M Life Series Final, but never was overly impressive throughout the series - wouldn't be stunned if she was a player here but at 5/2 ML, she could be worth taking a shot against. (7) NORTH STAR IDEAL is solid right now, but facing a potentially difficult trip from Post 7 - maybe 3rd/4th? (3) LYONS GIRLHANOVER just seems a bit too cheap, despite good recent form upstate.
RACE 9 - (3) LINDSEYS PRIDE was a surprise barn change 2 back, considering how incredibly well his previous trainer had done with him - didn't function at all that first start, but was a lot better in his last (despite being well back in 4th) - takes a pretty significant class drop for tonight, and it would be hard to play against him in this spot...but it would also be hard to "love" his chances, so don't go overboard at a very short price. (1) IN MY DREAMS kept his mind on business and easily wired a cheaper field last week - if he continues to bring his best, he can hang with these as well...especially from the rail - decent chance to land somewhere in the exotics. (4) LIMERENCE was handled aggressively last week and held very well, even after getting outbrushed to the final turn by the winner - a similarly sharp mile could land him a piece in here as well. (8) LINDY BIG BANG seemed to be headed for a dismal performance last week when he started to retreat off turn three....but he found renewed life by the final turn and was trotting very well when he hit the wire - could add some value to the exotics with a bit of trip luck. (2) BLUE AND BOLD has been behaving every week, but has also been lacking that good late kick he had in the past - needs to find that better finish if he hopes to take home a good piece here. (7) LIFETIME ROYALTY was hurt by a late leaver last week and it left him in no man's land (eventually making a break) - his prior lines were pretty good, and he'd have a chance for a piece (at a nice price) if he can bounce back tonight. (5) ABBIES CELTICLASS doesn't seem to be on her absolute best game right now, but is one of many in here capable of grabbing a piece, with the right trip. (6) TOTAL DIVA had a few decent starts with softer recently but wasn't sharp in last, and lands in a tough spot tonight.