Tuesday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (3) RACING RAMPAGE just didn’t come back on his best game in 2025 but he did pick up his first

local win of the season with last week’s very game first over score – he won several in a row when sharp last year,

so perhaps that last effort will give him the confidence to go on a little roll – narrow edge. (2) NIGHT HAWK gave

the top choice all he could handle last week before coming up a neck shy – he’s definitely sharp right now, and will

get his chance to reverse that decision tonight. (4) TRENDY TEEN missed almost all of 2024 but is back racing

every week now, and racing very well – more than sharp enough to take this if the trip ends up going his way. (1)

LYONS STEEL is capable of big efforts on any given week but he was fortunate to hang on vs. easier 2 back, and

just ok in his last – the rail draw figures to make him a player throughout, but he’ll need a better finish for a chance

to come out on top. (5) DEETZY is racing as well as any 13YO we’ve ever seen, already winning 6X this year and

at these high levels – drawing out several main foes could hurt his chances tonight, though. (6) PEACE OUT

POSSE rarely goes a bad one, but will need things to really fall apart up front to win from this spot. (7) MACH N

CHEESE is a tough performer, but just seems buried from this spot.

RACE 2 – (2) MIKI SHAN N has had a somewhat “mixed” start to his U.S. career, though he’s displayed legitimate

“Invitational” ability when at his best – clearly had some issue at Pocono on 3/24 but qualified back sharply 10 days

later, suggesting it was nothing major...the one to knock off, if anywhere close to his best (5) NO CONTROL hasn’t

made a ton of starts in his career but the 5YO has always displayed a ton of ability, and arrives from Canada in solid

form – guessing he’ll bring a good one right off the bat for his new barn. (3) LAYTON HANOVER was handled

conservatively off the layoff last start but kicked home full of pace – if he can build off that, he can be part of the

equation tonight. (1) OPTICAL ILLUSION N has solid overall recent form, should end up with a good trip and has

a solid chance to bring home a small piece of this (6) AYE AYE CAPTAIN N has done excellent work since arriving

in the U.S. but does seem to have leveled off in his last couple – tonight’s draw won’t help his cause. (4) POP IT is

having a solid 4YO campaign but lands in a tough field off a sick scratch.

RACE 3 – (3) CADILLAC BAYAMA is sharp in general, and particularly sharp in his last pair – he has a post edge

over his main rivals, and this feels like a good spot for an aggressive try. (7) SHADOW CAT is sharper than his lines

may look right now, but gets stuck with another bad post, and a starting gate that now releases the horses much later

than it used to...could be in for another tough night, but a big price makes him worth at least a look. (6) SHAKESPE

ARE has really come to life in his 2 starts since the barn change – tonight’s draw is more concerning than the class

bump, but he can still be a big threat if things go his way. (4) THE BIGBOSS A was a little short in his U.S. debut

then wasn’t engaged from post 8 last week – he has a solid resume, and is eligible to find a big one some time soon –

maybe tonight? (5) ESCAPE TO AMERICA has some excellent recent efforts though surprisingly dull in his last –

can have a say if\ he bounces right back. (1) BRAKE AHEAD draws the pole, but does seem better suited to be in a

little easier. (2) NUTTIN BUT FINESSE was away from 7/24 to 5/25 – waiting for better signs before considering.

RACE 4 – (1) SARANAC BLUE CHIP was ok at Stga. two back then a decent first over 3rd here last week – he’s

had enough success here in the past to give him a shot in a spot like this, where it’s hard to really be confident about

any of the participants! (2) MY CARBON COPY N raced ok off a long layoff 2 back then kicked home full of pace

for 2nd last week – he would have been the clear choice if not for his 1 for 28 record last year (and his 1 for 40 local

slate over the past 3 seasons)! (3) TEXAS HOLDEM was sharper early in the year but still “good enough” right now

for a chance to beat these, if things go his way – consider if the price is decent. (4) MUSCLE BART A has stayed

pacing in his last several starts (it was an issue for a while) and he did beat a soft Pocono field 3 back – possibility.

(6) KIMBLE A fits at this level but the draw figures to really hurt. (5) LOORRIM LAKE A is 10-0-0-0 in 2025.

RACE 5 – Good race: (6) HAZARDOS certainly benefited last week when the 1/10 favorite gave way to 3/4s and

stopped but that doesn’t take away from the excellent effort this guy turned in – gets an unfavorable draw for tonight

but he figures to be a fair price, and may be able to take another. (2) P A PIPER picked up a 2nd and blowout win his

2 “non stake” starts this year – he should be able to grab a very good trip from this spot, and looms a very live player

(4) LOCHLAN HANOVER is another that figures to appreciate the move away from stakes competition – has to be

given a good look for his top connections. (8) JMS BEST BET displayed ability at 2 and has gone some good miles

at 3, though still looking for that first seasonal victory – hard to say if he can overcome the brutal draw but he’ll be a

big price, making his first start for a barn that often improves fresh stock. (3) BEANZY FRESH finally broke his

maiden in start #18, failed as the 1/2 choice in his next, then was an ok 4th last week – would only consider on top if

the price is generous. (1) GANSBAAI is just 1 for 28 lifetime but eligible to grab a small piece with yet another rail

draw. (7) HURRIKANE MIKI figures to be coming from too far back to have any real say. (5) PINE BUSH UP

DRAFT seems a bit overmatched in this field.

RACE 6 – Another tough race: (2) TAHUYA DEVIL is hard to gauge class-wise off his Western Canada starts but

his 19-13-5-0 career slate certainly suggests he likes to be a racehorse – he lands in a barn having an outstanding ’25

(so far), and may be worth a stab against some solid rivals...as long as the price is fair. (1) WORLD OF WISHES

hinted at real ability right off the bat when he won his 2nd career start at Pocono in 1:51 (in a Weiss division) – he

raced well again in his next pair before a clunker in the Final – was freshened up, and makes his local debut off a

win at Chester – hard to ignore from the pole, and with the big switch to Bartlett. Both (6) BANDERAS and (8)

ODDS ON NO LIMIT arrive off PA wins in the TSS Series, both have more than enough talent to beat these but

both also get terrible draws, and face unpredictable trips – consider either IF the prices are fair. (3) YANKEE CLO

UT has just 4 wins in 67 starts and probably could have won a bunch of those 29 starts where he finished 2nd or 3rd –

always a good one to include underneath. (5) CHIEF BOGO finished well last week after a conservative drive (he

broke the week before) – wouldn’t be a shock, though others do seem a little more appealing. (4) MASTER OFTHE

HOUSE found things tougher last week when up in class, and with a more difficult trip – still has to prove he can

hang with these. (7) LENNON HANOVER was a nice winner last week but is in much tougher now (and Post 7).

RACE 7 – (4) STAY HAPPY clearly appreciated the drop to 30s, looking sharp as she won her last 2 starts – she

goes for a new barn tonight, but we’ll roll the dice that she holds her form and can take another. (3) BEANTOWN

BABE just missed to the tripsitter last week (dropping out of the 50s) and now drops in for a $30K tag – should be a

solid player with any decent trip. (1) DISTANT LOVER beat the 20s by 5 lengths debuting for our leading trainer –

she was hammered at the windows last week (despite a double-jump to 30s) and did race well, despite managing

only a 3rd place finish – should be able to have another big say starting from the pole. (2) STORMY SERENA used a

good trip to pick up a 2nd behind the top choice last week, and was a winner at this level 3 back – logical one to use

un exotics. (8) WOODMERE HARRIET is no longer camera shy here at Yonkers and is putting together a nice 2025

season – she was quickly reclaimed last week, but now has to deal with both a class jump and Post 8 – may have to

settle for a smaller share tonight. (7) OKINAWA BEACH A was an easy trip 4th last week but she’ll need to up her

game to have any kind of say from this spot. (5) CRÈME DELIGHT was claimed away from the nation’s leading

barn and lands with an up-and-coming young trainer – we’ll see how that works out. (6) ANNELIESE HANOVER

scored back-to-back 14-1 upsets but will need to prove that she’s sharp enough to hang with this much better bunch.

RACE 8 – (6) BOUT DAMN TIME A got too hot on the lead last week (vs. 25s) and paid for it – dorps back down

to 20s, and may revert to her off-the-pace tactics...one of several that could take this, depending on the how the race

plays out. (3) RACIN FOR ROYALTY was a close 2nd off the claim 2 back then had to settle for 3rd last week when

harder used from, Post 7 – moves back inside, and looms a legitimate threat. (7) PARADISE ROCK L was a solid

2nd behind the “worst kept secret” odds-on winner last week – she stays in 20s and the only knock here is the post –

but she still may be able to have a big say, with some trip luck. (1) REAL LADY SADIE has been “ok” lately, but

her speed from the pole gives her at least a chance to come out on top here. (2) BADDITUDE didn’t even pretend to

be interested from Post 8 last week but the move inside could result in a much better effort – not impossible. (4) BR

OOKDALE JESSIE hasn’t been on her game lately – minor share only. (5) DUCK INTO THE NITE gets Dube, but

is just 2 for 29 here at YR. (8) LAZIN ON THE BEACH has won from out here, but her current form’s been lacking.

RACE 9 – (5) SALE EL SOL had pace finishing from tough spots in her first 2 tries at the $30K level then lost all

chance when stuck behind an empty BIG BETTOR HANOVER last week – drops back down to her preferred $25K

level, should still be a fair price, and is worth a good look. (4) NUTTINBUTHEBEST remains unpredictable from

week to week but she can be dangerous when she brings her best effort – a good price makes her worth considering.

(2) PINE BUSH MAGA drops, moves inside, and is no longer ultra-camera-shy here at Yonkers – a good trip could

put her into the mix. (1) EBONY LADY wasn’t “great” last week, but did race well enough to finish 3rd – she could

trip out here, and that would at least give her a chance at one of the top slots. (6) ONEDERFULBEACH will attract

plenty of attention with her 3 race winning streak but she exits our leading barn, moves up in class and gets a bad

draw...could be a night to take a stab against her. (8) WHOS PERFECT is a proven player in this class but tonight’s

draw may leave her settling for a more modest share. (3) BIG BETTOR HANOVER won in this class off a perfect

pocket trip 2 back but was terrible last week – leaning elsewhere tonight. (7) AT THE HOP can do damage in this

class...but may have a hard time getting in play from Post 7.