Thursday, November 6, 2025, Empire Report

The Empire Report – Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Race Analysis

RACE 1 – (2) IM THE PRINCE has been pretty consistent lately, with a trio of sharp 2nds from his last 5 starts – he may have found a winning spot for tonight’s new connections. (4) CAVIART ACT TWO finished ok from tough spots in his last pair and finally gets a better draw – his best effort would make him a big player here. (7) CAPTAIN T HANOVER took a long time to find some better form this year, but has been turning in solid weekly efforts since the end of September – he has enough speed for a chance to work out a manageable trip from out here, and is worth a look if the price is right. (5) TWIN B RISENSHINE has a very poor local win % but he does race well (at good prices) on many occasions – definitely worth a look for exotics…and maybe even on top? (1) HURRIKANE MIKI is impossible to endorse on top (1 for 43 lifetime) but his overall recent form is solid enough to throw in for 3rd/4th. (3) CONTACT ZONE is another camera shy horse, but he does have 14 2nds and 3rds this year to go along with his ONE win…ok underneath. (6) ROCKET FREIGHT scored his 2nd recent upset victory last week but will be coming from further back tonight…maybe minor spoils? (8) AUSSIE HANOVER seems destined to trail all the way

RACE 2 – (2) EMDOUBLEAKAY turned in a big rush (from a tough spot) at NUTTINBUTHEBEST last week and can be forgiven for getting outkicked home by her fresher foe – maybe she can reverse that decision tonight with an easier trip? (1) NUTTINBUTHEBEST has been having a hard time winning races this year but she showed up sharp last week, and safely turned back #2 in the lane to get her picture taken – obvious threat to repeat from the rail. (3) HARPER SEELSTER hasn’t offered much lately but she’s eligible to reverse form at any time (as she’s often done in the past) – certainly worth considering for exotics at that 20-1 ML price. (5) EBONY LADY stalled out from the final turn last week but did win 2 of 3 just prior to that – can be a bigger player here if she reverts to that better form. (7) BEANTOWN BABE has had some (sneaky) better efforts lately and drops down to 20s – would have listed her even higher had she not drawn so poorly (ok for a small piece). (4) MIKI THE CLOWN has been pretty inconsistent since arriving here this summer – even her best effort may only be enough for a minor share, though. (6) SP DANCI NWITHSTARZ has shown that she can compete with these when on the lead but it seems unlikely that she can find that trip tonight – leaning elsewhere. (8) SUNBURNT draws poorly again…wait for a better spot to consider

RACE 3 – Short field, but an interesting race: (1) ULTION FACE S was ultra-aggressive in his Yonkers debut and it took a 1:53.3 mile from classy tripsitter TAKE ALL COMERS to beat him – he faces fresh tough ones tonight, but maybe he can take advantage of the pole to come out on top. (3) FERRETTI finally landed in a good spot 2 back and delivered a solid front end score – his bad luck returned immediately last week (8 hole), but he still finished full of trot – can see him charging late tonight if things should go his way. (4) SOUTHWIND COORS was pretty close in his Breeders Crown try in Canada and has won half of his 12 local starts this year – have to respect his chances, but he does figure to end up overbet. (5) UP YOUR DEO got to control the action in Miecuna Trot and was an easy winner here that afternoon – he failed to get a check in his next 4 starts, though (all out of town stakes races), and may just be a bit vulnerable right now. (2) ASTEROID has been on a fine form spree, but just may be a notch below in here – still should be able to hold his own in his excellent current form

RACE 4 – (4) CANTSTOP YANKEE looked like he was going to FINALLY get over the hump last week but when the wire came up, he had to settle for a close 2nd once more (behind #5) – we’ll list him on top once more…but he’s a tough one to really be “in love” with! (1) PEMBROKE REGAL was doing excellent work for several starts but took no $$ from bad posts in his last pair, and no offer at all – if he shows up as sharp as he was here not long ago, he’ll have a real chance tonight. (5) CHIPPER DALE was able to sit the pocket and eventually collar #4 last week, when that one finally weakened in the latter stages – the possibility of a repeat has to be respected, but he MAY be looking at a tougher trip tonight, and that 9/5 ML price is a turnoff. (3) WARRIOR ONE was heading towards the top when he went offstride last week – he gets Buter on board tonight, and the pair combined for a win here on 8/12 – worth a look if the price is right. (7) GO HAVE FUN added Lasix last week but elected to tour the oval from the back after drawing Post 8 – hard to say if Stratton will look to put him in play tonight. (2) SHOW THE WILL comes off a nice amateur race victory last week but tonight’s class jump may be a little too steep. (6) P L OSCAR loses Buter, draws poorly, and just hasn’t been finishing his miles all that well lately

RACE 5 – Very solid field: (3) AUSTRAL HANOVER saw his (easy) 3 race winning streak snapped when stuck first over in last week’s Invitational– drops to a more comfortable spot, and could rebound quickly. (1) HOT FLASH KIMMY was off 3 weeks to her last start but still almost managed to prevail on the front end over a tough ETERIA IT – remains a big threat after drawing the pole once more. (5) KEG STAND got a driver change and a live trip 2 back and finally picked up his first local win of the year – got caught in a VERY fast mile when 3rd last week, but should be a much bigger factor again tonight. (4) ESCAPER continues to excel locally for a small barn that’s really clicking right now – this is a tougher field than the one he beat last week, however, and he may be looking at a more modest piece tonight. (6) OLIVER THE GREAT couldn’t quite clear on his big brush last week or he likely would have come out on top – he’s razor sharp, but will be at the mercy of trip from out here. (2) P CHICO probably needs to be in a little cheaper to threaten for the top prize, but he’s sharp enough for a decent slice with the inside draw

RACE 6 – (1) CRAZYLAND’s last 2 inside draws in this class produced victories, and he moves to the pole tonight (after 7 and 8 holes in his last pair) – he’s hardly a cinch, but he does deserve the narrow vote. (6) BLUEBIRD BISH OP rebounded to top form in a very sharp front end score two back, then finished well in his last after being handled conservatively– hard to predict his trip from this spot but he loves to win races, and could be worth using if the price is fair. (2) PEDAL ON METAL hasn’t won in a while but finishes strong every week, and could be a serious threat if close at the top of the lane – belongs in exotics for sure, and maybe even on top. (4) JAS BLUESTONE sports an excellent 10-3-3-2 local slate and won here from Post for Buter 4 starts back – he is racing off a sick scratch, however, so it’s hard to say if he’ll be 100% for this. (3) WARRAWEE WHISPER took a while but is finally doing better work here at Yonkers – he’s a bit unproven in this class, but seems like a good fit – wouldn’t be a shock. (5) BARRY BLACK can grab good pieces when things go his way, but others seem much more likely for the top slot. (7) FOR A DREAMER would have been a longshot even if he hadn’t drawn yet another horrible post

RACE 7 – (2) MUSCLE BART A has been thriving ever since joining this barn recently, last week’s victory bringing his record to 5-3-1-1 since the switch – he does face a few sharp rivals in here, but he draws best and still deserves top billing. (3) KILOWATT KID N has been a good roll himself, with last week’s 2nd to the top choice bringing his latest slate to 8-2-4-1…remains a very real threat. (5) OVER THE HORIZON had some good fortune come his way last week and was able to come up with a victory in his Hilltop return (for a red-hot trainer) – can’t rule out the chances of a repeat performance, but it’ll likely be tougher to pull off from this spot. (4) MOONLIGHT SHADOW was no threat last week but also wasn’t terrible – he’ll be a big price here, and not a bad bomb for a small share. (6) CHECKONWILLIAM GB has worked out two hole trips in his last 3 starts and converted each one to victory– can’t blame anybody looking to stay on his team, but he does figure to have a tougher journey this week- at least the price should be fair. (8) ROCKINBILLYSDREAM was hammered in several pools last week (despite lackluster tries in his previous 2 starts) and he certainly proved his backers correct, delivering a sharp front end score – we’ll see if he can find a way to overcome Post 8 here. (1) BLUE COLLAR MAN is 2 for 59 over the past 2 years and 10-0-1-0 here at Yonkers – too many other live ones in here to look his way. (7) CAUGHTINALANDSLIDE figures to find himself way too far back to have any real say tonight

RACE 8 – (3) DWS POINT MAN was on an excellent form spree that saw him holding his own at the top level, for several starts – he’s been in no-prayer spots in his last few but gets a big class drop (and good draw) for a barn that won 3 races on Tuesday night– gets the nod for tonight. (6) MISSISSIPPI STORM is at a winning level for sure, but spots the top choice a post edge– consider if the price is good enough. (1) SOUTHWIND ARTURO definitely would like to be in a bit easier but he’s probably sharp enough to grab a decent piece with the rail draw. (5) UNEVERGON NAGETHIS generally does his winning vs. a bit softer, but is still eligible for a nice chunk vs. these if the trip goes his way. (7) NYMERIA is a nice mare but she gets an awful draw (after missing 3 weeks) and that could leave her battling for a smaller share. (8) BLACKHAWK ZETTE steps up off last week’s win and while the class jump isn’t a big concern, Post 8 is! (2) MON AMOUR seems better suited with cheaper, even with the inside post (4) MAZEPPA stayed trotting in a couple of qualifiers and adds hopples – still way too risky to consider right now

RACE 9 – (2) HOOSIER CELEBRITY was good earlier in the year but then hit a recent rough patch – his last was much better, however, and maybe tonight’s a good time to look his way. (3) NEYREIT was a nose shy of 3 in a row for the barn that quickly re-claimed from his last (where he broke on the first turn after getting caught wide) – could easily bounce right back with a winning effort. (4) SARGEANT SONNY folded in his last but tonight’s addition of Lasix may explain that – his driver did handle him well in several starts in PA…would consider IF the price is fair. (8) DEEDENUTO A has been very consistent for the last 2-3 months but tonight’s draw may really limit his chances (5) DANCE ON THE BEACH just doesn’t finish well, especially from off the pace – feels like a bad spot. (6) CEN TURY IGLESIAS never wins but sometimes can save ground and take home some minor spoils. (1) SHUFFLE UP HANOVER would be hard to back off his last pair, even from the pole. (7) HEART ON MY SLEEVE is 0 for 43 over the last 2 years, and 0 for 31 here at Yonkers.