Tuesday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (2) TWIN B DELUXE was quickly re-claimed by his previous barn and quickly back to his best game,

delivering a powerful front end score last week (and equaling his lifetime mark) – he doesn’t need the lead to win,

and he remains the one to knock off tonight with another good draw. (7) VICIOUS, like so many before him,

improved dramatically upon joining this barn recently – he gets a very tough draw upon arrival from NJ, but the

guess is that he can still be a big player. (1) DEETZY has been a bit off his best game recently but this is a spot

where the ageless 13YO can still be a threat from start to finish – hard to leave out of your exotics. (8) BOILING

OAR blasted to the top at 39-1 last week, ended up sitting the pocket to #3 and lasted all the way for 2nd – if he can

throw another loop tonight, it’s possible he can grab another piece. (6) TRENDY TEEN finished ok from a tough

spot last week but could be looking at another difficult trip after drawing poorly once more. (4) BONDI SHAKE A

is the best form of his U.S. career these days – he picked up 2nds in his last pair, and another small piece may be

within reach. (5) JMS FINAL TREASURE gets a much better draw and that could at least put him in play for a

minor share. (3) LAMBORGHINI LOU shows good Canadian form, but may be ambitiously placed here.

RACE 2 – NY Excelsior 3YO Filly Trot: (1) FLASHCAP is 4 for 4 in Excelsior competition this year and draws the

pole for one of the sharpest outfits on the circuit...on the flip side, she was scratched sick from her last (an overnight

at Stga.) so probably not one to bet the rent money on at a short price. (3) MORNING ANGEL recently added

hopples and has stayed trotting all but 1 time – she’s on the upswing for top shelf connections, and gets a big switch

to Beckwith...possibility! (5) K J TITLE shows some mixed efforts but can be very good when on her game – if she

brings her best, she can be dangerous tonight. (2) MICHELONS TITAN has some ability but has struggled in a few

of her local tries...definitely unreliable! (4) SISTER LO stays trotting, but seems a notch below the other four.

RACE 3 – (2) THE IDEAL DANCER A hasn’t won in a while but this is the softest spot he’s been in for a long

time – wouldn’t bet the ranch on him at what figures to be a pretty short price, but he’s clearly the one to beat! (7)

LAYT ON HANOVER was killed by horrendous cover last week but still finished with pace after losing all chance

– have to believe Kakaley will be aggressive tonight (even from out here), and he COULD be a threat if able to work

out a manageable trip. (1) FIZZING N is just 1 for 28 at Yonkers over the last couple of years but he’s racing well

right now, was Brennan’s choice (over #8), and may be able to land somewhere on the ticket. (8) VICI had been on a

long form spree but does feel like he’s started to tail a bit – not ready to write him off just yet (especially down at

this level), but he does seem up against it starting from out here (3) CHANTEE has been more competitive lately -

could grab some minor spoils with an easy trip. (4) MARLBANK ROAD came up short off an easy trip last week

and needs to be sharper. (5) RAYRAY had a few good recent starts but does seem to have plateaued in his last pair.

(6) SINBAD N had no excuse 2 back and was no factor last week – leaning elsewhere.

RACE 4 – (4) HEMSWORTH N frequently gets too hot when sent to the front and that was certainly the case when

he blasted to the lead from Post 8 last week – his previous effort is a reminder of what he’s capable of when the race

goes more to his liking, and we’ll give him a chance to bounce back tonight. (3) LOU HILL may be winless in 11

starts this year but he hit board in 8 of them, facing strong competition in KY and Ohio – he’ll be back on Lasix for

his local debut, and the guess is that he’ll be a very good fit here...even with 3 weeks off. (2) BENHOPE RULZ N

is probably pushing his limits at this NW20000 level but he finished with pace from impossible spots the last 2

weeks, and may be able to grab a decent piece with the better draw. (1) HAZEVILLE gets a pass for his last (7 hole

off a sick scratch) and figures to be a much bigger part of the action tonight – his 1 for 17 record at YR this year is a

concern, however. (6) COPPERFIELD actually has an outstanding local slate (7-5-1-0), but he also draws horribly

and that could limit his output for tonight. (5) WINDSUN RICKY drops wins off the bottom of his card the next 2

weeks – look for him to be more serious when he starts to get some real class relief.

RACE 5 – NYSS 3YO Filly Trot: (6) MY DEBT COLLECTOR was rock solid at 2 and has been pretty much the

same at 3, except for that rare miscue at Monti on 7/14 – she’s not invincible by any means, but she is the one to beat

(4) SUNDAYS BRUNCH jogged at 22-1 getting Stratton (2 back at Monti) and the pair are reunited for tonight –

the price will come down, but should at least be fair. (3) INN AT THE STARS picked up a NYSS win at Buffalo

then was 2nd to #4 at Monti – she’s listed at 20-1 ML, and could add some spice to the exotics. (1) CHAPVIOUS has

no shortage of ability, and did win here as a 2YO – she also broke here on 6/27, then broke at Monti on 7/14 – can

be a threat if she behaves, but make sure to get a fair price if she’s your play. (7) ROYAL MISSION beat #6 in the

NYSS Final last year, but has been a little slow to hit her best stride in 2025, and has just 1 start since 6/27 – the

draw is just an added concern! (5) SONMAR POND has a mixed bag of efforts but can have a say if she brings her

best – leaning towards others, though. (8) PINK BOMB absolutely has the ability, but she gets the worst of the draw

and made breaks in her last 2 NYSS races – risky, but ok to consider if the price really creeps up. (2) CALCULUS

RISK is a notch below the better ones in here, but a good trip could help her grab a small share.

RACE 6 – (5) GLOWING LOU hit the top from Post 8 but did give way and tire – we’ll assume that he bled that

night (since he debuts on Lasix tonight), and he can be very tough here if he brings his best effort. (4) BETTORS

DESIRE took a while to find his best stride last week but was pacing very well late, almost grabbing 2nd – his barn

has suddenly come to life, and he could have a big say here. (1) BEANZY FRESH has a solid 10-2-2-1 local slate

and draws the pole – very logical player, but almost certain to be overbet with that 7/5 ML price. (3) ALL OUT HA

NOVER was actually a winner in his local debut but disqualified for causing some early interference – he was

caught too far back to threaten in his last pair, but could definitely have a much bigger say tonight. (2) SETTHEWO

RLDONFIRE was no factor in his only local try (6/3) but may have bled that night – ships back in off a couple of ok

tries at PcD, and may be able to take home a piece. (6) WATERFRONT is just 11-0-1-1 this year and gets a tough

draw for his local debut – prefer to just observe, for now. (7) WAR NO MORE probably needs a much better draw to

contend for a piece. (8) JMS BEST BET failed to threaten from a similar spot last week.

RACE 7 – (7) CAPTAIN MOORE A had some issue in his first U.S. start but has won 5 in a row since then, at

mostly miniscule prices – he remains the one to beat, but he did have to work a bit harder last week, so perhaps he’s

at least a little bit vulnerable tonight (especially from Post 7). (2) BRIGHT BET was no match for the top choice on

7/8 but he did go off favored against him that night – he returns to Yonkers off a win in PA last week, and we’ll see

if he’s able to give him a bigger tussle tonight. (3) CURRYS FLURRY raced ok from off the pace 2 back then was a

sharp front end winner last week– this is a tougher field, but maybe he’s sharp enough now to be a serious threat. (4)

BOOKEM DANNO picked up 2nds in 3 of his 4 starts here earlier this year, despite regularly starting slow – he just

qualified back sharply at Monti (after a brief freshening), and he should be able to at least make his presence felt

tonight. (1) THEMASKEDCRUSADR N was an ok 4th behind #7 last time and could be looking at a good trip from

the pole - certainly playable underneath. (5) LENNON HANOVER’s best local efforts came vs. easier fields – prefer

others. (6) CUPID SHUFFLE is off 3 weeks and seemingly off his game – will just observe, for now.

RACE 8 – Wide open: (2) BETTOR NOT TALK has several excellent tries at Chester recently and the barn always

seems to do very well when they bring these over here – willing to give him a try vs. the locals, if the price is decent.

(3) SOHO DOW JONES A will surely be heavily backed tonight as the public will expect a very aggressive try with

the move inside (and with the barn picking up 3 wins on Monday night!) – one to fear for sure, but there may be

better value with a few others. (1) SAMHARA N gets a pass for his last (impossible spot in a fast mile) but his

overall form is solid, and he MAY land on a live trip from this spot – worth a look, at least for exotics. (4) AMMO

got to cut the mile the last 2 weeks but had to settle for 2nd both times – remains a threat, but may be better used on

the bottom of exotics. (6) LOUS WORLD benefited from a perfect pocket trip last week but was still a very sharp

winner – the post here could be an issue, but that could be offset by a big price. (5) WHATS STANLEY GOT A can

never be dismissed too quickly, but he does move up in class after failing to beat a bit easier in his last 3 starts. (7)

QUALITY BUD had a troubled start last week and got away last...but did find a lot of life in the lane, rallying from

8th to 4th – brutal post, though. (8) BOSTON BOUND has had no chance in either local start but lands behind the 8

ball tonight – keep an eye for next week.

RACE 9 – Several very sharp mares in here! (2) COALFORDSNSHINE GB has won 4 in a row, and 5 of her last 6

starts – she’s making a jump up to 30s tonight but her barn has really started to heat up, and newcomer Colin Kelly

has quickly made a name for himself in the driving colony – we’ll give her the slight edge over this sharp bunch. (1)

JENDEN STRIKE A wasn’t at her best last week, but still came out on top – she’s won 4 of her last 5 starts (parked

the mile in the other), and looms a major threat for another new barn. (3) TOBAGO TIME was a “brush and crush”

winner off the claim last week, and has won 3 of her last 5 starts – would be no surprise at all! (4) STORMY SERE

NA has been solid for weeks, but catches some very sharp rivals here – at least her price should creep up a bit. (7)

BOUT DAMN TIME A is good for a late rally every week, but may be coming from too far back for more than a

minor share. (8) LADY CORONA just missed to #1 last week but was helped by a quick start – may be looking at a

much tougher trip from Post 8. (5) STAY HAPPY feels like she’s tailed significantly, and lands in a field stacked

with sharp ones. (6) BEANTOWN BABE has some recent excuses, but also feels like she’s well off her game.