Tuesday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (5) GLOWING LOU shipped in sharp from Pocono and raced HUGE in his local debut, almost pulling

off a wire to wire 8 hole score (he lost to a sharp shipper with a much easier trip) – willing to stay on board, even

though his price will drop quite a bit. (3) CAPTAIN MOORE A was sent off at 1/5 for his local/U.S. debut but never

looked “right” from the start – he took off almost 4 weeks, then delivered a blowout victory at Stga. – barn has done

super with these imports the last couple of years, and it would be no surprise to see this one get his picture taken. (1)

P A PIPER was too far back last week to be a bigger threat (in with #5) but did pace an excellent final half – moves

all the way inside, goes with Lasix for the 2nd time and could be a bigger player tonight. (2) BRIGHT BET just

missed at a big price in his local debut, then won his next at Pocono – he draws inside, and looms a threat to land

somewhere on the ticket. (4) PEPPERMINT PETE picked up an easy trip 3rd last week, but may still be a bit below

the top ones in here – minor share? (7) MELTDOWN MONTE adds Lasix for his YR debut and seems like he’ll be

a good fit – may have to wait for a better spot to strut his best stuff, however. (8) STARE ME DOWN was just “ok”

in his local win 2 back, and figures to have a hard time getting in play tonight. (6) RYDINGTOTHEWIRE missed

time as he makes his local debut for a new barn – prefer to just watch tonight.

RACE 2 – (5) YS SENSATIONALCITY was handled conservatively last week but did finish full of pace from an

impossible spot – Bartlett stays on board and figures to be more aggressive tonight – we’ll give her the slight edge in

a field with several sharp mares. (1) RACEY RACH N seemed a little short last week but she was also racing off a

sick scratch – she’s capable of pulling off an upset tonight, if the trip goes her way. (6) AMBUSHED has been the

queen of this class for some time, but she’s not invincible – she MAY get a somewhat tougher trip tonight (with the

bad draw), and could be a bit vulnerable. (2) IDEALINFUN sat pocketed to #6 last week and was able to nail her

late, scoring the 11-1 upset – she’ll probably land on a tougher trip this week, but still worth a look at the right price.

(3) BEANTOWN BABE has held form beautifully since the recent claim, upsetting at 26-1 two back then a solid 3rd

at 41-1 last week – can’t be dismissed too quickly! (4) GOLDEN QUEST N has been unreliable at best this year but

even one of her “better” efforts may come up short against these. (7) MALUKA MISS N upset these at 21-1 3 back

but likely needs an inside draw to remain a serious threat.

RACE 3 – (1) DEETZY may not have been quite as sharp in his last couple but is still racing better than any 13YO

we’ve ever seen...he’ll be in position to cut this mile, and that may allow him to summon up one of his winning

efforts (he’s already had six this year)! (7) TWIN B DELUXE has been razor sharp for months, even if he hasn’t

won in a few starts – gets a terrible draw, but can still be a major threat IF Brennan can improve position at the start

without having to use him too hard. (8) JMS FINAL TREASURE is hitting on all cylinders right now, and comes off

a dead game victory over #7 – he’s another that would become a major danger IF he can work out a manageable trip.

(5) TRENDY TEEN made only 2 starts last year but has been making up for lost time in 2025 – his last couple

weren’t quite as sharp, however, so we’ll see if he can find his “A Game” for tonight. (3) QUALITY BUD wasn’t

bad from an impossible spot last week but probably needs to be in a bit easier to be a threat for the top slot. (4) PRIN

TVILLE finally picked up his first win of the season 2 back – he’s racing well, but may be in a little tougher than

he’d like vs. these. (6) SPEAKER OF PEACE has been solid overall since arriving at Yonkers but he failed to fire

last week (off a bad trip) and could be looking at another tough journey tonight. (2) KIMBLE A feels ambitiously

placed at this much higher level than he’s used to.

RACE 4 – (2) SMOOTH DREAMS showed some ability in his 3 starts at 2 but it would have impossible to predict

the start he’s gotten off to at 3 (7 for 7 in NJ, including the NJSS Final) – always have to respect any horse that loves

to win races and we’ll give him top billing in his YR debut...but note that he’s taking on some tough OLDER foes

for the first time tonight, and figures to be overbet. (5) PEACE OUT POSSE has been in some impossible spots

lately but his form has definitely held up – worth at least a look at that 10-1 ML price. (4) HELLABABLOU has had

a tough time getting going all year, but his last PA start was more encouraging – the $1.5M earner will become very

dangerous if he can build off that improved effort. (3) SHADOW CAT wasn’t at his best last week but still was able

to hold 2nd – could have a say here with even a bit of improvement. (1) BENHOPE RULZ N does his best work with

cheaper, but the rail draw at least puts him in the hunt for a small piece. (7) WASA HEAT SEEKER N was a winner

in his U.S. debut, but his final half wasn’t all that sharp – he lands outside, and may have trouble replicating that last

effort. (8) THONG CONTROL has held form while moving up the ladder but tonight’s draw is brutal. (6) GAMBLI

NGTERROR draws poorly while moving up 2 classes (off a dull 3rd) – sticking with others.

RACE 5 – (4) EUPHORIA N was used hard early last week and it left him short at the end – he catches a very

shaky field tonight, and may be able to come out on top. (2) TEN TOTHE DOZEN A makes his local debut for a

barn that has won with similar shippers at a VERY high rate the past few years – his current NJ form really doesn’t

look that strong, though, so be careful before hopping on board at a very short price. (5) AROUND MIDNIGHT has

struggled since that 51-1 upset on 5/12 but he’s also been facing much tougher – could offer some big value tonight

with that 15-1 ML price. (7) THE BIZNESS N tired after a two hole trip last week but he was also running the

leader over to 3/4s, and MAY have shut off his air a bit– another possible upsetter, for a barn that rarely pays big

prices. (8) TAIPO N showed some better life in his last pair and he’s definitely as good/better than all of these...he

also lands all the way outside, and it won’t be easy to find a way into the hunt. (1) CHANTEE used a good trip to

pick up a 2nd last week but he’s just 18-0-3-0 this year, and pretty hard to endorse on top. (3) SOUTHBEACH

HANOVER won 7X last year but is just 14-1-1-1 in ‘25– leaning elsewhere. (6) MY ULTIMATE STAR A has been

struggling.

RACE 6 – (4) DWS DARLENE has picked up 4 seconds from her last 5 starts, with an 8 hole in the other – she just

missed to #7 last time, and gets a nice post edge tonight...she does lose Gingras, but Siegelman has handled her well

in the past. (3) DEFININGTHE MOMENT was well meant in her local debut (6/6) but broke leaving – she was an

ok 4th in her next (vs. tougher than these), and returns from NJ after coming up a bit short as the favorite in her last

pair – her price will drift up tonight, and she’s definitely worth considering. (7) DISTANT LOVER beat the 20s on

5/20 in her first local start – she struggled a bit vs. better in her next 3 tries but responded to last week’s class drop

with a nose victory (over #4) – remains very dangerous, even from out here. (2) GINGER TREE LIZ is hard to

predict from start to start – if she shows up in the right mood, she can grab a good piece. (5) NITE TIME DEAL is a

bit camera shy but remains a threat to take home a piece if things go her way. (8) AT THE HOP perked up with

some better life last week but figures to be derailed by tonight’s draw. (1) PLEASURE SEEKER had a good 2024

season but has yet to get untracked at all in ’25– not sure the rail can help enough (6) AMERICANBEACHDREAM

hails from a red hot barn...but it would still be hard to make any logical case for her right now.

RACE 7 – (3) JENDEN STRIKE A has been razor sharp in her last 3 at the $25K level, and has definitely earned a

trip back up to 30s (where she’s raced well in the past) – she faces some other sharp mares tonight, but we’ll give

her the narrow nod. (4) STAY HAPPY finished well from an impossible spot 2 back then was an excellent first over

2nd last week (to #7) – she moves from one hot barn to another, and Bartlett stays on board...very live player. (7) ST

ORMY SERENA has 3 wins and 2 seconds from her last 6 starts, including last week’s razor sharp front end score –

she will be at a disadvantage with tonight’s terrible draw, but still worth using if the price is good enough. (2) LADY

CORONA has been a solid performer against these types, though her lone win this year came in an easier field – ok

for underneath. (1) ONEDERFULBEACH raced well twice despite moving up in class, after exiting our leading

barn – on the flip side, she’s missed 3 weeks (after a sick scratch) and may not be quite 100% for tonight (5) BOUT

DAMN TIME A still has to prove she belongs at this higher level, though she does have one big move and may be

able to use it here to take home a piece. (8) WOODMERE HARRIET was no factor in her last pair at this level and

now lands Post 8. (6) CRÈME DELIGHT has been struggling...and her trainer seems to have gone cold too.

RACE 8 – (6) I DID IT MYWAY hasn’t had much success here in the past but the $1.3M earner has only made a

handful of local starts, and always at the top levels – he lands in a very soft spot tonight, and deserves top billing...

even if his main foes all seem to be inside. (3) ESCAPE TO AMERICA easily handled softer last week but he’s very

comfortable at this level too – no reason he can’t be a big part of the equation. (2) COVERED BRIDGE stayed in

top form for an incredible amount of starts but it does seem to have caught up with him in his 9 year old season –

always a chance he could turn back the clock and deliver a big mile tonight...but you’d still want a decent price to

use him on top right now. (1) BONDI SHAKE N raced much better than expected last week (at 63-1) and goes from

the 8 hole to the rail – he’ll likely still be a decent price, and is worth including in exotics. (4) JETT STAR N picked

up 3 wins here earlier in the season – his form is a little more questionable right now, but he’s more than eligible to

grab a piece of this (7) GINGRAS BEACH lands a brutal spot and will need major trip luck to make something

good happen from out here. (6) GREG THE LEG has been struggling for some time and tonight’s draw isn’t going

to help his cause. (8) FENDI HANOVER has some good recent NJ lines but seems buried tonight upon arrival.

RACE 9 – Wide open! (1) COALFORDSNSHINE GB had been coming up a little light at the end for a few starts

but was able to grab a win 2 back then finished well again last week – we’ll list her on top, but mostly because of the

draw (a bunch in here all have a shot)! (3) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL keeps going off big prices but tends to outrace

her odds in many recent starts – could grab her first local win of the season if the right trip comes her way. (2) QUIC

K MENU has been claimed 6 straight weeks despite the fact that she hasn’t WON since 4/30 – she’s always in the

mix, however, and would be no surprise tonight (for yet another new barn). (4) WHOS PERFECT just backed

through the field unexpectedly last week, after crushing the 20s by 5 lengths the week before – it’s anybody’s guess

as to which version we’ll see tonight! (7) KAIRAKICONFIDENTL N got beat by 13 lengths last week but actually

did not race bad – she drops in for a tag for a barn that has sent out endless longshot winners the past 3 weeks, and

probably shouldn’t be taken too lightly! (5) HARPER SEELSTER was a winner 3 and 4 back but then no factor at

all in her last pair – another big question mark in here! (8) DESIGNS ON YOU ships in off a win at Harrington and

lands in a barn that can improve one dramatically, overnight – check the tote board for some better clues. (6) BIG

BETTOR HANOVER draws poorly and seems off form but note that she did beat the 25s just 4 starts back.

RACE 10 – (5) WATTSUP SUNSHINE A was holding his own vs. much tougher here, and returns from NJ/PA in

seemingly solid form – he was Bartlett’s choice...and ours too. (4) WINDSUN RICKY worked out a two hole trip

for himself last week and knew what to do with it – he steps up a peg tonight, but can still be a legitimate player here

with another decent journey. (6) DONTLIKEITLEAVE may have needed his last at PcD (racing off 3 months) – he

could be much tighter now for his sharp barn, but he also has mixed form from limited local starts in the past –

playable IF the price is fair. (7) CENTURY HEINEKEN has been sharpening vs. easier out of town and did win 3 of

11 local tries last – he does draw poorly, and Bartlett does opt for #5. (2) OUTLAW MAN N wasn’t bad last week

and is always eligible to grab a piece, even if a bit camera shy. (3) I DRAINTHESWAMP A has been “even” only in

his recent starts and will need to sharper if he hopes to contend for a bigger chunk. (1) SPORTY M THREE is

winless in 11 local tries this year after going 1 for 18 last year – minor spoils only. (8) ROLLING WITH SAM was

unable to overcome a similarly bad spot last week – will look much better dropping to NW5000 for his next start.