Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Empire Report

The Empire Report – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Race Analysis

RACE 1 – (1) ONEFORTHEROAD GB didn’t make a lot of starts at 3 and 4 in the UK but he did have success, and his NJ qualifier suggests that he’ll be ready to roll in his U.S. debut – wouldn’t say this is an “easy” NW2 field, but the guess is that he’ll be able to handle the assignment. (3) THE WICKED ONE was an easy winner in his local debut but was outmuscled late in his next start, after working hard to put away a stubborn leader – should be able to have a big say here too. (2) QUOTE ME NOT N seems a little tough to motivate at times but Bartlett managed to get him home in front last week, and is back on board tonight – figures to be part of the equation with another good draw. (6) SABATON was handled conservatively off the layoff last week and did finish with interest – could be a good bomb to include in the exotics, hoping for some more improvement tonight. (4) GLOWING LOU caught a quick mile off the layoff last week and seemed a little short – another that could be tighter tonight, with a chance for a piece. (5) ALABAMA LUCKY gave it an aggressive try from the pole last week and only gave way late (after a nice trip 2nd the week before) – one of several with a chance for a piece, if things go his way. (8) LASER SPEED has been a solid performer since arriving late Sept. but may be coming from too far back to threaten tonight. (7) BETTI NG ON CAESAR has had some success here but draws Post 7 after missing 3 weeks – leaning towards others.

RACE 2 – (4) BLANK STARE finished with plenty of pace to be a close 3rd last week, even if benefiting from an inside trip – he drops, gets Bartlett back on board, and looms a very big threat to come out on top…but note that he’s just 3 for 31 locally (last 2 yrs.) before betting the rent money! (1) ROCKNROLL GOLD was handled aggressively arriving from NJ last week and got a little tired in the lane – might be a bigger threat tonight racing from just off the pace (perhaps a two hole trip)? (8) FOXHUNT drew Post 8 in his first 2 local tries and really wasn’t bad, finishing with pace, after the fact – he drew another 8 hole for his last, tried to be more aggressive, ended up parked every step (while also THREE wide quite a bit) and somehow was still right there 3rd on the wire…sadly draws Post 8 for the 4th straight time tonight, but he CAN win if some trip luck comes his way…worth a look at that 20-1 ML price. (2) RAYRAY has been decent in his last few starts – chance for a piece here after drawing well once more. (5) ITZA DANGERZONE A was “sneaky ok” 2 back, and almost held 2nd last week (after getting blown away by the winner at 3/4s) – feels like he may be on the upswing, and is playable in exotics. (7) VICI has been struggling mightily for quite a while, but did flash a little life at the very end last week – keep an eye for any more signs of improvement. (3) MARLBANK ROAD was over-aggressive last week and paid for it– probably needs an easier spot to be a bigger threat. (6) GINGRAS BEACH has now gone 6 straight starts without beating a single rival

RACE 3 – (1) PEACE OUT POSSE hasn’t exactly been lighting the world on fire lately but he did win 4 in a row (from early August to early September) when he last dropped down to these lower levels, and this could be a prime spot for a big wake up call. (3) SADDLE UP has enjoyed an amazing season (14 wins!) but just fell apart badly after the 9/15 claim – he was claimed again on 10/23 and his last start (from an impossible spot) really wasn’t that bad – he’s another that could bring a big one tonight. (6) PINE BUSH ITALIANO appreciated the post relief when a nice 2nd on 10/21 – he was scratched injured from his next but showed no ill-effects when he returned to be 2nd best again last week – would have liked his chances a lot more had he not drawn so poorly for tonight. (4) TEXAS HOLDEM does his best work with a bit easier but he fits well enough with these to at least contend for a decent piece. (5) JIM MY CONNOR B has been tough to predict from week to week but he does feel off his game right now, and that has us leaning more towards others. (7) LOUS THE ATTITUDE is just 12-0-0-1 at Yonkers this year but at least that 3rd came last week – he’s another that may be hampered by tonight’s draw. (2) MIDNIGHT LIGHTNING is winless here over the last 3 years and the good draw may not be enough to help his cause. (8) ALADDIN will look better NEXT week with a class drop…and hopefully a better draw

RACE 4 – (3) KISSIN JOE raced well in 30s the 2X she drew inside – gets a bit of a drop to 25s, lands a good post, and may be able to pull off a mild upset. (1) HANGON COWGIRL drops in for a tag for our leading trainer and draws the pole with our leading driver – lots to like, but it also means she’ll probably be way overbet. (2) FORTUN ADA drew Post 7 vs. 30s last week but now drops back down to 25s…the class she beat easily 2 back– logical threat (7) STORMY SERENA hasn’t won in a while but she’s been using quick starts to land good trips, and good pieces – may be able to do that again tonight, even from out here. (4) UNCONTROLLED was sued harder earlier on off the claim last week and was left a little short at the end – drops back down to 25s, and may benefit from a live cover trip (5) ONEDERFULBEACH has been able to rally for pieces from some tough spots and remains a very viable option for 3rd/4th. (6) RAZZIN JAZZ may take a conservative approach tonight after getting parked the mile last week – she did upset #1 four starts back, though. (8) LADYCORONA has really fallen apart since the most recent claim!

RACE 5 – (5) MATAI PHIL N hadn’t really impressed in his first few U.S. starts (even with that win on 9/23) but he turned in a much sharper effort two back, then was REALLY good last week, pushing heavily favored JOEL AND THE JETS to his limits before coming up 2nd best – maybe he can turn the tables tonight? (2) JOEL AND THE JETS was holding his own with some good 3 year olds this season and that’s why he was sent off at 1/5 for his Yonkers debut – he had to work hard to fight off #5, but he did deliver the victory – obviously he remains a threat to take another. (4) KWICK SAND A lacked room 2 back or he may have been able to win that night, then delivered the sharp victory last week – he’ll still be a decent price, and would be no surprise at all. (1) SET SHOT (a stablemate to #2 in Canada) just toured the oval in his local debut (NW10000) and could be much more serious tonight – one to consider for exotics (7) CURRYS FLURRY usually finishes alertly but may be coming from too far back to threaten this week. (6) WAR NO MORE may have slipped a bit in his last pair since the recent barn change – he also draws poorly, and is 0 for 22 on the year. (3) LOCHLAN HANOVER owns a local win but that was in an easier spot – he’s been away for 6 weeks, and may find a few of these a bit tougher than he’d like. (8) PEPE LOU PEW lands all the way outside for his Hilltop debut and does feel overmatched

RACE 6 – (4) AMBUSHED elected not to retake from CHIAPANECAS last week (at 1/5) and probably would like a “do over”, as she ended up trapped too long (and probably cost her a win) – remains the one to beat, and her price will be better tonight. (1) MISS PERIGNON N struggled for weeks in NW2-4PM but she surprisingly started to improve after taking on OLDER foes, and is actually very good right now – legitimate player from this spot. (6) CHI APANECAS was surprisingly on the front end last week (when heavily favored AMBUSHED opted NOT to retake) and she took full advantage, holding off both #4 and #1 to the wire – much tougher spot now, but still a chance to repeat. (5) IDEALINFUN came up a close 3rd behind #4 on 10/28 (with the tougher trip) but comes into tonight off a scratch in her last – hard to know if she’ll be 100%. (8) BE MY ROSE N earned $110K last year but was 5-0-1-2 here at Yonkers – she drops in for a tag in her first local start of 2025, likely is a good fit, but may have trouble overcoming the draw. (2) KATIES UP hasn’t been one of the better horses in the barn this year and may prefer to be in a little easier. (3) YS SENSATIONALCITY has been struggling a bit vs. 30s…doesn’t seem like dropping in for $50K is the solution. (7) TALENT TO SPARE A probably needs a much better post to contend with these types

RACE 7 – (1) PINNY TIGER A was handled conservatively in his U.S. debut but was still an excellent 2nd to a sharp front end winner, finishing full of pace right behind him – figures to be a prohibitive favorite tonight, and will be hard to knock off. (3) HUNGER STRIKE is probably sharper than he looks on paper, a victim of some terrible recent spots against some good 40s – the 3 weeks off are a concern, but the guess is that he’ll be ready to deliver a solid effort. (2) BITCOIN HANOVER has some mixed form since arriving on the local scene but the 3YO can land somewhere on the ticket tonight with what figures to be a pretty easy, up close trip. (8) TWIN B POWERBALL may just be content to sit last and wait for a better spot but he’s definitely better than a bunch of these, and worth including in exotics…at a big price. (5) CUPID SHUFFLE is just 1 for 22 this year (and 0 for 12 at Yonkers) but is racing well right now, and definitely a candidate for a piece, if the trip works out. (6) POP IT fits ok with these and the barn has sent out some live ones recently – the draw could definitely be an issue, however. (4) EUPHORIA N just feels off his game right now. (7) PRINTVILLE tends to get lost in the back from these spots

RACE 8 – (3) HEMSWORTH N hasn’t been at his sharpest for a while but he was a close 2nd dropping to this level last week, and perhaps this a spot where he can find his way back to the winner’s circle. (1) VANDIEMEN BLUEC HIP arrived from Canada and made his first local start of the year a winning one – he faces a tougher overall bunch tonight, but may be able to wire these too. (8) HAZEVILLE was an excellent 2nd to the scary sharp DIEGO N last start, and has been known to leave from tough spots in the past – if you think Holland may take a crack at sending him out of there tonight, he’ll certainly be an attractive price. (6) ALWAYS B ELITE N looked good winning his first 2 U.S. starts but weakened a bit last week (moving up to this level) after a first over trip – it won’t get any easier from Post 6 tonight. (7) CARABAO A finished crisply from a very tough spot last week to end up a close 4th, but could be looking at another difficult journey for tonight – would still consider for the bottom of exotics. (4) JABBAR beat an easier field 2 back, was just an ”ok” 4th in NW10000 last week and now bumps up even higher – leaning elsewhere. (5) HIKCFROMFRENCHLICK was outleft and hard to steer last week – this field seems a bit out of his reach right now, especially with Holland opting for #8

RACE 9 – Good race: (4) MANFERNO had to retreat to least after being outleft last week and lost all chance (and did well to only lose by 5 lengths) – he can beat these with a better trip, and he should offer some decent value in a race with several possibilities. (3) MACS MARVEL has been sharp most every week since returning from “The Aces” and was quickly claimed when entered for $60K last week – he’ll be a big player if he remains as sharp for his new connections. (2) SILKY CHOICE blew right by HIMSELF N last week and that one came back to jog as the prohibitive favorite on Monday night – he steps up in class here, but the 3YO keeps thriving at every level – maybe he's good enough to beat these too? (1) NANDOLO N is on a good roll as the 2025 season winds down, and brings a nice 3 race winning streak into this – the classy 11YO is certainly capable of taking another, but that 8/5 ML price makes a few others seem more attractive, for the top slot. (7) FEARFUL INTENT was a very game front end winner last week but he draws poorly in a solid field, and that could slow him down considerably. (5) ROCK THE BELLES was able to hang on vs. easier 2 back but a few of these may just be a little tougher than he can handle right now. (6) SPECULATING A finally picked up a U.S. win 2 back but it was by a nose, over much easier – in tough tonight. (8) BENHOPE RULZ N has been overachieving for some time but draws Post 8 for a new barn tonight, and figures to have a hard time getting close to the action

RACE 10 – (4) BIG CITY DAISY has been hurt by a couple of untimely miscues but she’s been behaving recently and drops in for a tag tonight – she’ll be tough here if she continues to mind her manners. (6) I LOVED HER FIRST was an improved 3rd three back, a solid 8 hole 2nd in her next and a sharp front end winner last week – no reason she can’t have a big say here too. (3) LINEMUP KNOCKMBACK can be a little inconsistent but any of her better efforts would put her in play for a good piece of this. (1) CANNERY ROW is 0 for 36 locally over the last 3 years but she does grab pieces, and that Monti qualifier is promising…willing to include underneath. (2) DEFININGTHE MOMENT hasn’t been that sharp lately, and was wildly overbet in her last pair – might consider for a small piece IF her price creeps back up a bit. (5) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL is just 1 for 41 at Yonkers over the last 2 seasons – consider for a minor share only. Both (7) MC ANGEL and (8) ANNELIESE HANOVER figure to find themselves too far back to have any serious say tonight.