Thursday Empire Report

The Empire Report - Thursday, June 9, 2022 - Race Analysis

RACE 1 - (3) MILLWOOD BONNIE N certainly doesn't look all that appealing on paper but she's been

facing much better, and from terrible spots - drops all the way down to the bottom here, and also moves

inside...feels a bit like a "now or never" spot for her. (2) ANOTHER BEACH DAY had to abort her quarter

move attempt last week, then was probably hurt a bit when behind a tiring one to the top of the lane- should

be a very live player against this very modest NW5000 field. (7) FLOSSIE N was really struggling up in

Canada but did turn in a much better effort in NJ last week after a barn change - wouldn't be surprised to

see her race well against these too, and is worth using in exotics. (4) STAY SAFE raced well here a couple

of times earlier this year, and has some decent form vs. cheaper at Pocono - chance for a piece of this. (1)

THE KINGS QUEEN was struggling in Ohio at the end of 2021 - took 5 months off, and her PA qualifier

(for a new barn) looks promising - maybe 3rd? Both (5) BYE BYE MICHELLE and (6) DIAMONDTOOT

HGERTIE are classy veterans that have really struggled so far in 2022 - either/both would need some quick

improvement to be any kind of serious players tonight. (8) MADAME LEZAA has a couple of recent Fhd.

wins vs. much easier, but figures to struggle against these from all the way out here

RACE 2 - Tough race: (6) KEYSTONE DASH is a major "in and outer", and now he drops in class after

being away since 5/14 - would normally be very cautious here, but his connections have done pretty well

with these "drop and pop" types...rare chance at a decent price from this crew. (4) LITTLE POWER is now

2 for 2 here at Yonkers, winning two back on the front end, then rallying through the lane is his last - legit

threat to get the "threepeat". (3) HAPPY TRIO was taking a bit of a suspicious drop for his last but raced

very well, cutting the mile before getting run down late by #4 - goes for a new barn here, but remains a

dangerous player. (2) SWAGASAURUSREX continues to race well most weeks - if he can sit an easy trip

and shake free for the drive home, he has a chance to do some damage. (1) MCARTER looks a bit cheap

(out of town) and has missed time - would probably have passed completely here, but he lands in a barn

that is always dangerous with fresh stock - wouldn't shock at all. (5) MIGHTY MR SHARKEY N was 2nd

in this class 3 back, but he's just 1 for 19 here over the last 3 years - prefer others. (7) REAL LUCKY N

sports a weak 14-1-0-0 record here this year, and lands outside returning from PA - wait for an easier spot.

(8) MARTY MONKHOUSER A trailed all the way from a similar spot last week

RACE 3 - (8) ROBERTSIN showed ability right off the bat as a 2YO, and ended a strong freshman

campaign with $112K on his card - he's likely the "best" horse in here, and that last mile at The Swamp

suggests he's ready to start doing some real damage -- that being said, he draws Post 8 over the half miler,

and has been away for 4 weeks...we'll go with him on top, but don't take a very short price! (3) BLACK

HAWK DOWN moves to a high % outfit after a series of sharp Ohio tries - clearly has no trouble trotting

the half, has speed, and also a talented young pilot...worth using, for sure. (5) CHAPHEART crushed

cheaper here 3 back, took a NYSS at Buffalo in his next, but weakened at Tioga last week after being used

hard early - solid fit with these, and a legitimate player. (2) QUINCY MARKET had some success at 2, but

has been slow to come around so far at 3....eligible to improve at any time, and worth at least a look at a

nice price. (4) CHARLATAN HANOVER was doing good work at Stga. but made a break in his local

debut (for a new barn) - another that can be considered if the price is long enough. (6) YUCATAN PARTY

MAN often gives a solid effort, but his 2 for 42 record makes him hard to consider for a top spot. (1) ORIG

INAL SMOKEY has been "ok" since returning from a layoff, but does seem a bit below the better ones in

here. (7) EXCHEQUER wasn't bad at all off the layoff last week, but draws terribly for tonight - wait for an

easier spot before hopping on board

RACE 4 - (8) HP XANADU hasn't been seen here since 2020 but she did some good work at that time -

that last qualifier in KY should have her on her toes for tonight, and she lands in a barn that routinely

improves fresh stock by many lengths - giving her the nod, even from Post 8. (1) FIGHTING EVIL will

attract plenty of attention here with the class drop and rail - she certainly should be a very live player, but

note that she goes for a new barn tonight, and is currently 0 for 15 on the year...don't fall in love at a short

price. (2) ROYALTYWESTHO has been dull out of town lately but may find this crew more to her liking -

possibility for improvement here, especially if she lands on an easy, up close trip. (5) SUMMER RAE had a

lucrative 3YO season but has struggled to find her best form (and any consistency) as a 4YO- she'll likely

come around eventually, but hard to predict when. (4) CHELSKI is good right now, but she's moving up in

class and has missed 3 weeks - mixed feelings about her chances tonight. (6) WALTZWITHSIERRAA

brought her "good" version last start, but remains wildly inconsistent from week to week - she's still trying

to grab her first U.S. win, and bumps up in class for tonight - maybe can rally for a minor share? (3) GALL

ERIA GAL had success as a youngster, but made just 11 starts as a 4YO, and is currently struggling to get

going in 2022 -- waiting for some better signs. (7) AMERICAN TOUR N was good for a few starts but has

really hit the skids in her last few - will just be watching her, for now

RACE 5 - (7) BEE FOREVER (Muscle Hill, Bee A Magician) earned $230K as a 2YO and showed major

potential - only was able to make 4 starts in a troubled 3YO campaign but has come back sharp after a year

off, winning both of his Chester starts - not the kind of horse you'd want to bet the rent money on (7 hole

over the half mile track), but he's definitely the one to beat. (4) SEVENSHADESOFGREY was hurt badly

when forced into a full retreat after trying to leave last week, but did hit the wire full of trot - decent value

horse to consider here. (3) BRICKHOUSE BABE banged out $222K in a fruitful 2YO season, and seems

to be sharpening since recently returning for her 3YO campaign - should fit nicely against her elders in here

(5) LOVE THIS BAR beat a bit easier 2 back, then was 2nd best in this class last week - definitely one to

include in exotics. (6) HOOLIE N HECTOR has some talent and has done some good things here in the

past - tough draw, but chance for a small piece. (8) CREATIVE VENTURE finished 3rd at Chester in his

last pair (behind the top choice) and does fit with these - he's at a major disadvantage from Post 8, however.

(1) OCEANVIEW PRINCE picked up a 2nd two back (behind #5) but probably needs to be in a little easier

to be a threat. (2) MATT SO SURE seems a bit below these.

RACE 6 - Good race: (6) INTHESKYROCKET A benefited from a ground saving trip last week but still

raced well very well to be 4th (by 2 length) after being well back in last - look for a more involved effort

tonight...with a chance to come out on top. (1) A BETTER GAME is hard to gauge class-wise, but her

current PcD form is certainly sharp - have to believe she can be a legitimate threat with the best draw. (7)

DANCE CLUB raced well in her last 2 local starts before delivering a powerful blowout over slightly

cheaper at Pocono - will need some luck from out here, but would definitely include her on your tickets if

the price is fair. (4) LOOKATMYART has held her form beautifully as she's been climbing the classes

recently, knocking on the door with 4 straight 2nd place finishes - faces tougher here, but may be up for it.

(3) ROCKNROLL ANNIE hasn't really clicked since returning from the layoff recently, but she hails from

a dangerous barn and could wake up at any time - would consider if the price was juicy enough. (2) ROCK

NROLL SHELLI has been racing well with lesser, but may find a few of these a little too tough - chance

for a minor share. (5) ASHTINI probably needs to be in a little easier to be a threat. (8) YS TALLIA came

up with an impressive looking qualifier after some time off, and joining a new barn - still hard to back her

from out here, but maybe the tote board will offer some more definitive clues

RACE 7 - (3) BRILLIANT BEAUTY finished 2nd behind the classy SIESTA BEACH last week...her 4th

straight 2nd place finish - this is a wide open race, but maybe she can finally get over the hump and make it

to the winner's circle. (2) GOLDEN QUEST N benefited from both a class drop and live trip last week,

charging home for the victory - another live trip would give her a chance to repeat, even moving up one

level. (6) REACHTHRUTHESKY AS has been a solid Open mare at Northfield for a while, and should fit

very nicely here - we'll have to see if she can maintain that fine form for her new barn. though. (7) DASHI

NTOTHEBEACH N has a solid 8-2-2-3 local slate, and raced very well when she shipped down here on

4/28 - would have liked her chances a bit more had she not landed so far outside. (1) MILIEU HANOVER

had things all her own way last start and was an easy front end winner (at 3/5) - the rail draw should help

her handle tonight's class hike, but she's unlikely to enjoy such an easy trip...may have to settle for a little

smaller share this time. (8) BABS JANSEN is in career form but gets hit with both a class hike AND Post 8

- not sure she'll be able to have the same success here. (5) CRAZY CUTE has been very sharp vs. a bit

easier in PA for a hot barn - hard to say how well she fits with these, but would be ok to consider for a piece

at the right price. (4) MAJOR BATTLE seems a little cheaper than some of these, but she has picked up

pieces at this level in the past - she's being picked on the bottom, but could easily race better than that

RACE 8 - (6) MAJORCA N was a solid rallying 3rd in her YR debut, then came back to take the Betsy

Ross (at Chester) in her next start - since arriving in the U.S. in March she's compiled an 8-5-0-2 record,

with the lone off the board finish coming in NJ, when out the entire way from Post 10 - gets assigned the

outside, but should still work out a decent trip...we'll give her a shot. (2) DRAGON ROLL has been 1st or

2nd at Yonkers an incredible 29X in 2021-22....she usually does not get overbet, and is always a good one

to have on your tickets. (3) BEST HEAD WEST has really blossomed into a solid performer this year, and

now owns an 18-8-4-4 record here at Yonkers - she's become handier as the year has gone on, and seeks her

3rd in a row tonight - it's possible she'll get it. (5) DRAMAACT just hasn't been herself since winning the

Matchmaker Final on 4/25 - hard to take a short price on her right now. (1) MAN DONTFORGET ME has

been holding her own with good mares all year, but has just one win from her 13 starts - consider for an

underneath slot only. (4) TECHYS ANGEL A rallied for 2nd in her last start but that race sort of fell apart -

she still seems a notch below some of these, and hasn't raced in a month

RACE 9 - (4) BOLT OF BEAUTY held her own through the Matchmaker Series and has continued to race

well since then - can handle any trip that comes her way, and this feels like a good spot for her to pick up

her 2nd victory of the year. (6) ROCKN PHILLY has been very good for weeks, the only "dud" coming

from Post 8, two starts back - not a great draw here, but can be a serious threat if Zeron can find her a

decent trip. (3) VIOLETS RAINBOW finished very alertly when finally free last week after landing in a

pair of no-chance spots in the starts before that - she should be a decent price here, and is definitely capable

of grabbing a nice chunk. (2) SHES PUKKA N had a less than stellar trip at PcD last week, but really had

no excuse when run down by a 74-1 shot two back (#1) - like a few others a bit more, but she'd hardly be a

surprise. (1) JIVE DANCING A pulled off that 74-1 shocker 2 back, then was hampered by Post 8 last

week - moves all the way inside, and is usable underneath. (8) STAR CAPTAIN weakened last week after a

tough journey - she's done some fine work this year and has a bright future...but may struggle a bit tonight

from this terrible spot. (5) ALTA MADEIRA N has done excellent work in the "NWPM" classes but will be

asked to face tough older foes tonight, and from a tough post - sticking with others, for now. (7) CASH

ROLL could use a class drop...and much better post

RACE 10 - (3) IMPRINCESSGEMMAA hit a rough patch but had life finishing here 2 back, then was 3rd

last week at PcD against a pair of rivals that would be prohibitive favorites against these - good spot for her

to get back on the winning track. (2) NORMANS MADELINE brought her "good" version last week and

chased 2nd best all the way - a similar effort would land her another big chunk tonight. (7) LADYBELUC

KYTONIGHT has been holding her own with better and gets some class relief for tonight - won't be easy to

overcome the terrible post, but that 20-1 ML price seems much too long...include in exotics. (1) BALFAST

N steps up another notch but does seem to be back on the upswing - ok to include underneath. (4) BRIAR

was racing ok recently vs. a little cheaper in PA - she won over this track last year, and is one of several

with a chance to take home a small piece here. (6) PAIGES GIRL was good not too long ago but seemed to

level off a bit recently - gets stuck outside, and seems headed for only a minor share tonight. (5) COOLNC

ALCULATING N just missed in her last pair but vs. much easier - has struggled at this level in the past,

and we'll see how she does with the class jump tonight. (8) A CRAFTY LADY seems to race well in PA,

but struggle here at Yonkers - Post 8 only makes things that much tougher