Friday, June 5, 2026, Empire Report

The Empire Report – Friday, June 5, 2026 – Race Analysis

RACE 1 – (4) IM OUT certainly benefited from the major class relief (and multiple breakers) last week but that still doesn’t take away from his own excellent 1:56 front end romp – he can handle tonight’s class bump and be a big threat once more. (2) MY MAN PETER started to fall apart in KY but turned things back around immediately upon returning to Yonkers – he drops a notch off a pair of excellent efforts, and would be hard to leave off your tickets here…though the price does figure to be very short. (1) VINNY DE VIE hasn’t done much winning the last 2 years (3 for 44) but he’s always competitive in spots like this – belongs in your exotics. (3) HAT TRICK MARLEAU is another that’s tough to use on top ( 3 for 57 last 2 years, 0 for 18 in ’26), but he does fit nicely with these, and a good trip puts him in play for a nice chunk. (6) CREDIT TO FRANK disappointed on the lead 2 back but that effort is sandwiched between a pair of good OFF the pace efforts – chance to rally for a piece here, at a good price. (5) BON TONI DEGATO S was scratched sick last week after backing up badly the week before – leaning elsewhere. (7) TA CHYON beat a cheap field in NJ 2 back but has otherwise struggled all year – Post 7 will be tough to overcome

RACE 2 – (3) E PASS flattened just a bit in the latter stages last week but it was his first local start for his new crew, and he could be that much sharper tonight– willing to give him a try in a race with several vulnerable contenders. (7) LUCKY MUM N looped to the lead last week, was being confidently driven through the lane but just fell apart right near the wire and let it slip away – she’s been on the upswing, and may deserve a chance to make amends. (2) MUSI CAL RIDE hit board in 3 of his last 4 starts but just seems to always come up a little short when it matters most – he can win here, but does figure to be overbet. (5) RITSON was an easy trip 2nd two back then picked up the victory last week when #7 just fell apart late (it looked like he was going to be 2nd best) – another with a license to take this, but who figures to be overbet. (1) SENSI AMNESIA is just 1 for 20 locally but should be looking at a good trip here, and that could help him land somewhere in the exotics. (6) RADIO LAB was a winner here on 4/17 off a 4 month layoff but hasn’t fared as well since then – he’s definitely ok for longshot fans, dropping out of 40s and 20-1 on the ML. (4) BARN CREDIT returns sharp from Monti but his local history over the last 3 years has been dismal

RACE 3 – (1) AMBUSHED returned from a stint in Plainridge in typically sharp form, charging home for 4th from a very tough spot – she moves inside, loves to win races, and catches some questionable main foes…worth a play. (5) SWEETNIKKILOU A couldn’t have looked any better winning her U.S. debut at Chester two back, but just wasn’t quite right in her local debut last week, faltering in the lane after having things her own way on the lead – seems like a good sign that she’s right back in the box, and could be tough if she brings her best tonight. (4) ELUSIVE A wasn’t on her game in her last few McIntyre starts and has been on the shelf for a month – maybe she can rally late for a small piece? (3) ELEKTRA A was clearly short for her start in 7 months– maybe the tote board will offer some clues for tonight? (2) HUNTING HULA was wildly overbet when 4th at 4/5 two back…but she did land a golden trip the following week, paying 11-1 for those that stayed on board– definitely ok for a piece tonight with the good draw. (6) IDEAL COVER got to call the shots from the pole last week and almost lasted – much tougher spot tonight, though. (7) TIME TO STRIKE will have a hard time getting in play – could use a class drop, and better draw

RACE 4 – (3) SILK CLOUD A rebounded from a disappointing try in the McIntyre Final with a near miss in a 1:49.4 mile at PcD, followed by last week’s excellent 2nd here (to JENSVILLE A) – gets a favorable draw, and that may enough to get her back to the winner’s circle. (2) SEASIDE DIVA was handled conservatively off the bad date last week but still finished with interest – she drops right back in the box, gets a good draw, and could offer some value tonight. (4) RASPALIA N has been an outstanding acquisition for her connections as the import has compiled a 12-9-2-1 since arriving in the U.S. – she’s proven that she can hang with tough older mares, and should be able to make her presence felt in her first Invitational attempt. (6) JENSVILLE A was impressive right off the bat after arriving stateside and while she was certainly overbet in her first Invitational try last week, she did take advantage of the rail to deliver the front end score – won’t be nearly as easy after landing Post 6 tonight. (1) FRONT PAGE STO RY feels a notch below a couple of the others right now, but still could grab a nice chunk starting from the pole. (5) MILLWOOD BLISS N looked well short after 3 weeks off last week – sticking with others tonight

RACE 5 – (6) SEVENSHADESOFGREY hasn’t done much winning the last couple of years but he’s been chasing tougher most of 2026, and his last effort (off the class drop) would make him very tough in here – not one to bet the rent money on at a short price, though! (5) STMIKES KERRYBLUES efforts have been mixed and he’s definitely unreliable – he does have speed, though, and that gives him at least a chance to steal this, at a decent price. (1) ALI MONY MIKE would be very dangerous here IF he shows up on his best game but his current form is lacking (to say the least) and he’s listed at 9/5 ML – risky, for sure. (3) BELMONDO went some good efforts earlier in the year but has been struggling for some time – in need of a wake up call. (8) FATHER MIKE is one of the sharper ones in here for sure, but he’ll likely be trying to rally from last, for a low % driver…ok for longshot fans. (4) DROP THE MIC is just 1 for 16 at Yonkers over the last 3 years, with the win coming via DQ, in an amateur race – on the flip side, he’s listed at 20-1 ML and Ginsburg did win a couple of races here last Saturday. (7) LIONHEART HANOVER picked up a 3rd last week but was well back, in a race marred by multiple breakers – very tough spot tonight. (2) JEANNIES ACTION puts the hopples back on, but still seems overmatched

RACE 6 – (5) GOO FOR BROKE was handled very aggressively in her first local start (in the FM Invitational) but suffered an equipment break while retaking command on the 2nd turn – this is an easier spot, and we’ll give her a try. (6) P L OSCAR used his speed to pretty much steal one on the front end last week – he steps up and gets a tough draw, but may still be able to get a good start here too, and be a big player once more. (4) SCUDO HANOVER is always trotting well late but currently has only a 2nd and a 3rd from his 6 local starts – he’s a threat here for sure, but that 2-1 ML price is a turn off. (2) HAND DOVER DAN just hasn’t been finishing well enough but he may be able to last for a better piece against this somewhat softer bunch. (3) OPTRIX keeps moving up without the benefit of a win but is racing well enough to at least contend for a piece of this. (1) INCANTATION probably is in a bit tougher than she’d prefer but the move inside gives her at least a chance for minor spoils. (7) DURANTE HANOVER is off his best game, and will have to contend with moving from the rail to the 7 hole

RACE 7 – (2) CHERYLS SHADOW has been having a tough year but she took 3 weeks off and came back with a MUCH sharper try last start, kicking home full of pace from an impossible spot – seems like a good time to give her a try. (3) LUCKY ARTIST A was forced to pull to the quarter as the field jammed up last week and lost all chance – give her a pass, and look for a much better effort tonight…at a good price. (8) CHANCEOFLIGHTNING is good right now but faces obvious hurdles after drawing so poorly – if you think Dube can hustle her away to a good start, she could add some good value to the exotics. (1) JORDANNA HANOVER’s last line looks terrific but like the winner of that race, she saved ground all the way while all of the horses on the rim faltered – she CAN be a big threat here, but she probably shouldn’t be the ML favorite in this field. (7) DOUGS BABE A drops to a level where she’d normally be very dangerous but she draws horribly, and her current form is shaky (broke 2 back, folded in the lane last week) – mixed feelings. (4) ANNA LOVES BANANAS is hard to gauge class wise but her connections have sent over plenty of solid performers, and she lands in our top barn – would hardly be a shock. (6) ALWAYSBP UFFING IR squeezed out of the pocket last week but just didn’t have the response she needed – still needs to prove she can handle older mares. (5) FASHION TERROR has struggled in a number of her local starts this year

RACE 8 – (4) BESTFRIEND VOLO reverted to his bad habit of finishing poorly 2 back so he should benefit from being forced to race from OFF the pace last week (and finishing very well) – he’s in a spot tonight where anything close to his best effort would make him very dangerous. (2) STREET GOSSIP took nose loses in 2 of his last 3 starts with a 3rd place finish in between – he’s certainly good right now, but remains as camera shy as ever! (1) BRONZER threw an unexpected clunker last week but perhaps it’s a good sign that he drops right back in the box – if he can bounce back to one of his better efforts, he’ll have a big say here. (3) HOT FLASH KIMMY sat the cones and did no real racing last week, but still manages to rally late for the show spot – always a chance she can pick up a good piece with her late kick. (7) AQUARIUS FACE S won 8 of 19 here last year but is 0 for 5 to start of 2026, with just one win overall – looking at a smaller slice after drawing out here. (5) OLIVER THE GREAT has been knocking on the door for weeks but still remains winless on the year – leaning elsewhere for the top slots. (6) TORRONE is most dangerous on the lead, vs. a bit easier

RACE 9 – (5) YS SENSATIONALCITY has fallen off her game lately but she gets a barn change for tonight while also landing in a very vulnerable field – willing to give her a look, as long as the price is fair. (2) COACHELLABO UND N drew horribly vs. better in her last 3 starts and had no prayer – if ever she’s going to get a big wake up call, it’s in a spot like this. (1) BRONX MIXER was a very good 2nd off the freshening 2 back but failed to build off that mile in her next start – if she brings the “good” version from this spot, she can have a big say. (3) SHEZ THE REAS ON A was obliterated at the windows last week (off the driver change) and looked like a different mare with the easy front end score – steps up and loses Holland, and may have to settle for a smaller slice. (7) ODDS ON ACES FULL hit board in 5 of 6 local tries but has no wins, and gets a terrible draw for tonight – minor spoils. (8) PROMISING MOMENT picked up a win and a 2nd in PA to start off her 2026 campaign but tonight’s draw figures to spoil her YR return considerably. (6) BUBBLE LOU couldn’t get it done vs. much easier last week. (4) YOU BEDA ROCK has struggled since the recent claim and would probably appreciate a drop to 20s.