RACE 1 - Tough opener! (3) SOUTHERN WOMAN seemed to have pace while 3rd over last week but
bolted on final turn, losing all chance - hard to say how much pace she had at that point, but since she'll
likely be a good price here, it's not a bad time to use her....hoping she can keep a straight course this time.
(1) DEL DIGGITY used a good trip to pick up 2nd here in her seasonal debut - no factor in her next, but
used another good trip in her last to rally for 3rd - seems like a legit threat from the pole (4) SEA OF LOVE
BC was a very good 2nd in her 2021 return but hasn't been nearly as good in her next three starts - she has a
chance here for sure (because it's a pretty soft field), but it's also hard to get enthusiastic about a wager at
that 9/5 ML price. (6) LOUD BRAZILIAN won a pair of Fhd. starts but was no factor in her local debut,
then failed as the favorite at Stga. last week - not writing her off just yet, but it's time for her to step up and
show a little more. (2) ROLL WITH SHORTY won a slow qua. at Chester in her 3YO return but was
10-0-0-0 as a 2YO - maybe the tote board will offer some clues? (7) SOUTHERN MEMORIES was no
factor in either local and draws all the way outside - tough spot. (5) PATTY JO M had a couple of good
tries at 2 but has yet to offer anything at 3 - waiting for some better signs
RACE 2 - (5) MOSSDALE LOTTEE N was razor sharp before going to the sidelines after a "sick scratch"
on Dec. 1st - returned in April and was super here in her first start, charging home for 2nd in the lane - was
well backed in her next but made a break leaving (on the off track) and unable to really get back into it after
recovering -- deserves a chance to make amends tonight. (4) SUMMER RAE did some good work at 2 and
was a nice 2nd here to Sound Idea in her 3YO return - not quite up for the tough trip in her next, but looked
like an easy winner in her last until falling apart in the stretch, and getting nailed on the wire - should be a
prime player again tonight. (1) BEACH MOMENT cut the mile 2 back before finishing 2nd to the talented
Heart Of Mine, then cut the mile again in her last before getting worn down in the lane and bringing home
another 2nd - we'll see if she can be a little stronger at the end this week. (2) MARILYNS JO charged home
for 3rd in her 3YO return, won her next, but then started to regress in her last 3 - see how barnmate SEA
OF LOVE BC does in Race 1, and perhaps looks for a similar effort from this filly. (3) ROBOMOTION
BLUECHIP is racing "ok" for her current connections, but her 1 for 32 career slate makes her hard to
consider for more than a small piece. (6) WOODMERE HARRIET is usually good for a minor share vs.
these - chance for 3rd if the trip goes her way
RACE 3 - (5) SPELLCHECK HANOVER held her own with stakes rivals up in Canada as a 2YO, and
looked good taking her 3YO return at Pocono (after a nice qualifier) - she has a similar resume to #2, but
just seems sharper at the moment....and that's why we'll give her the top spot. (2) CITY BY THE BAY also
did some good work up north at 2, especially towards the end of the season - changed barns over the winter
but seemed a little short in her qualifier, and return start - still the main threat to the top one, but may not be
quite as sharp right now. (4) PARTY QUEEN took no $$ for her 3YO return and never got into the hunt -
could be sharper tonight, and gets a suitable replacement pilot in Sears (as Brennan opts for #2) - ok for a
piece. (3) BEAUTY BAYAMA battled hard after adding Lasix for her last but still came up short at the end
- we'll see if she continues to improve. (1) UPTOWN CALLIE has picked up some small pieces when she
draws the pole and may do so again tonight - definitely seems well below the top pair, though. (6) TREAS
URED LOVE shocked at 64-1 last week, capitalizing on a big early lead and :59.4 opening half - won't get
that same easy trip tonight, though. (7) J M BETTING HEARTS just never looked comfortable last week
and now lands Post 7 - will watch for tonight, and wait for a better scenario
RACE 4 - (2) HAMMER CREEK was so game in a pair of parked the mile 8 hole tries it was baffling to
see him come up so bad last start - since he surfaces on Lasix this week, that probably explains that sub par
effort - definitely a solid chance here if he bounces back to his typically good form (at this level). (1) B
YOYO feels like he's been around forever...and it seems like though he may have lost a few steps at age 11,
he's still a very dangerous commodity at this bottom level - major threat. (3) SUMATRA hasn't hit board in
7 tries this year and is clearly well off his best game - he still has to be considered dangerous in a field like
this, but he's also hard to endorse as the 8/5 ML choice. (4) KEYSTONE ORION galloped the entire
opening quarter on the infield last week and that helps to explain the large margin of victory - that being
said, at 20-1 ML he's still worth using as a "saver" in a field with somewhat questionable favorites. (6)
BROWNIE's only win over the last 2 years did come at this level - don't really like his chances of coming
out on top here, but he does seem playable underneath. (5) MISS YOU KELLY continues to struggle -
waiting for better signs. (7) NEW YORK CHAPTER seems a bit cheap, and draws Post 7. (8) BINGO
QUEEN has lost more than a few steps - the 12YO may need to find easier competition at this point
RACE 5 - Tough race: (6) BEST AMERICAN CHIC was 0 for 12 here (last 2 years) but raced well several
times, even vs. better - went bad for a while but those last couple of Monti miles suggest she's feeling pretty
good at the moment - should be a square price in a race with plenty of possibilities. (1) THREEDEE
DELIGHT A had pace from a tough spot in her first try off the barn change 2 back, then was a solid 2nd in
her last behind a standout, runaway winner - rail draw gives her a chance for a nice trip here, but also will
result in her probably being overbet. (5) MILADY DENVER A was non-functional for some time then
suddenly was sent off at 8/5 from Post 8 at Fhd. (4/16) and won going away - followed that up with another
pair of decent efforts, and should be a live player again tonight (2) MORE THAN MANY had legit excuses
in her last pair (after a barn change) and is eligible to race much better from this spot - decent value horse to
use in exotics. (7) FRANSCHOEK may be 15-1 ML but you can be sure that the barn change will have the
public backing her a lot more heavily than that - last two similar recent changes didn't pan out, though
(Grand Master and My Mind Is Madeup), so don't take too short a price if she's your play. (4) DIXIE STAR
N fits okay with these, and is playable for 3rd, if spreading a bit in trifectas. (3) CAVIART SCARLETT has
been freshened up but didn't function here for the last 2 seasons - will just watch, for now. (8) SWEET
YOU is 16-0-0-0 here over the last 2 years...and draws Post 8!
RACE 6 - (3) P L KETCHUP broke in his return qualifier at Fhd. but was fine in his next prep at Chester,
then put in a pair of solid starts after that - returns to YR in a field well within his comfort zone...giving him
a legit chance to pick up his first victory of the season. (4) KANDY SWEET had an unlucky trip in her last
but still finished with good interest - seems to be on the subtle upswing right now, and may be ready to
come up with a winning effort. (1) SVF CASH DEPOSIT has been "ok" lately, picking up decent pieces
without really being a threat to win - might be able to take advantage of this relatively soft spot, but there
won't be much value using him on top. (5) DEW CAN DEW was underway way too early last week and
never had a prayer - chance to rebound with a better effort with a more patient steer - willing to include
underneath. (7) VINNY DE VIE landed on a perfect trip last week and was able to cash in with a win at the
bottom level - steps up now and draws outside, and that may limit him to a smaller share (2) WARRAWEE
SHIPSHAPE tired the night he was claimed then did the same last week for his new barn - prefer others.
(6) CR BLAZIN BEAUTY seems to need cheaper to thrive these days
RACE 7 - (2) MOANING LISA may be worth a stab here - she hung badly 2 back (looked like a winner
the entire stretch before finishing 3rd) but finished well from impossible spots in her last couple, and may
just end up with a nice trip here....at a good price - decent value in a pretty competitive affair. (5) SOUND
IDEA is 5-2-2-0 here at YR and comes into this off a pair of wire to wire wins - definitely a chance she can
pull off another. (8) ROSE RUN VICTORIA made a BIG move to take over the lead last week, fought off a
strong bid to the final turn and remained solid right through the wire - the only knock is the draw! (1)
SOMEBEACHSOMEFRA beat a NW4 field last week but she's a legit player in this NW6 class too - more
than capable of beating these if the trip goes her way. (6) MAN DONTFORGET ME finished well once
free last week (off a sick scratch, the week before) - fits for sure, but she draws outside, and is 0 for 11 at
Yonkers - more likely to pick up a smaller piece, than a bigger one. (7) LAURIE LEE showed major
improvement last week as she rallied powerfully for 2nd (at a nice price) - she's accumulated a nice career
slate facing mostly cheaper (24-12-7-0), but it appears that she fits with these, too - long way to come from
Post 7, though. (4) PRAY THE ROSARY looked hopelessly beaten by the final turn last week but suddenly
hit her best stride at the same time that the leader started to tire, and charged home to score from way back -
don't think she'll have the good fortune against this much tougher crew, though. (3) P L NELLY does her
best work on the lead, vs. cheaper.
RACE 8 - (2) HOMER HALL flattened a bit at the end last week but that was after making up a lot of
ground to get into contention - he's been facing much better for a long time and even though his barn is in
the midst of a colossal slump, he's still the pick for tonight - maybe he'll be the one to get them going again!
(6) EYE OFA TIGER AS has managed to behave in 5 of his last 6 local starts....but he just hasn't been as
sharp at the end of his miles - this is the softest (overall) field he's faced in a long time, and he almost has to
be a major player...assuming he continues to mind his manners. (4) LIFETIME ROYALTY rebounded from
the miscue 2 back with a solid try in last, leaving well for a tuck in 3rd, then trotting evenly to the end -
definitely can grab a decent piece tonight. (5) CHIEF JUSTICE raced well in his last pair, grabbing a 2nd
and 3rd behind the suddenly red hot FOMOR - chance for another piece tonight. (3) LIMERENCE
squandered a pocket trip last week and in general, has disappointed more often than he's delivered recently
- needs to bring his best if he hopes to contend for a good share. (1) SHOWMEYOURGUNS hasn't won in
some time but he keeps inching up the class ladder by picking up smaller pieces - in a bit tougher tonight,
but the good draw puts him in play for a minor share. (8) MUFASAAS took advantage of the class drop
last week with a convincing victory, but he moves up here while drawing Post 8 -- and that's a tough hill to
climb. (7) OMAHA OMAHA faded off an easy trip in last, and now is stuck with Post 7
RACE 9 - (4) SWEET TRUTH weakened at the end last week but that was a much better bunch than these
- he's been a disappointment since the purchase a few months back, but this is a spot where he may be able
to finally get his picture taken. (2) REAGANS AVENGER could be a good bomb tonight - he throws
plenty of clunkers, but does fire off some big miles from time to time - at 20-1 ML, he's worth at least a
look in this fairly formless field. (5) MR BIG WIG grabbed 3rds in his last pair, after failing to hit the board
in his first 8 starts this year (mostly in another barn) - he's a logical contender with these, but also figures to
be overbet. (1) TISADREAM N hasn't gone a decent mile in some time, yet he's listed as the 8/5 ML
favorite - he could certainly perk up against this crew, but he's definitely not one to take a short price with.
(3) BEVANS CULLEN N raced well in a couple of Chester starts but came up empty in his YR return -
maybe he can find one of his better efforts tonight? (6) WINNING LINC just took to the back last week
and was never in it - he DOES throw a big one from time to time, so feel free to take a stab if looking for a
"last race getout" bomb. (8) AWESOMENESS failed to get involved for his new trainer last week and now
draws Post 8 - inclined to just pass, but at least take a glance at the tote board to see if he takes any $$ from
this spot. (7) MAJESTIC KIWI N is really struggling right now