Wednesday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (1) RACIN FOR ROYALTY has been a very solid weekly player at this level, even from tough spots –

clearly the one to knock off from the pole tonight, but she also figures to be very heavily backed! (6) DWS DARLE

NE is winless in 10 Yonkers starts but she’s been 2nd in 6 of them – has the speed to create a trip for herself, and isn’t

a bad value option to #1. (3) AT THE HOP struggled for a few starts but looked better in her last couple – moves

back inside, and is a legitimate threat to land somewhere in the exotics. (2) TRUE SEELSTER was racing very well

prior to being claimed by her current connections (at PcD) then just seemed to fall apart – her last couple did show

better life, however, and we’ll see if she can build off that in her local debut. (5) WILDCAT ANTONIA was barely

functioning for a few starts not long ago – she’s better now, but has been gapping for too long (in her last few) to be

a serious player...maybe she can rally late for a small share? (4) LOOKOVERYOUR hasn’t looked sharp, but the

post relief may be enough for her to grab a minor share. (8) YOU BEDA ROCK shipped back in off a NJ win, and

was a nice pocket 2nd last week– the move to Post 8 does figure to slow her down, though. (7) PINK RUBY has been

struggling for a long time.

RACE 2 – (7) SHADOW CAT drops down to 30s, catches a modest field and may be able to improve enough at the

start to work out a manageable trip– one of several possibilities in a pretty wide-open race. (1) ALEX TYE struggled

for a long time but his overall form has been very solid lately– could easily trip out and be a big threat here (2) BILL

HALEY N was sharp off the qualifier (from a no chance spot) 4 back then jogged in his next – he disappointed as

the favorite in his next pair, however, and will need to find that better form if he hopes to be a big player here – the

price will definitely be a lot better for those inclined to stay on his team. (5) MAXIMUS RED A was handled very

conservatively in his last 3 starts, but did finish well each time – decent value play if you think Stratton will get him

more involved tonight. (3) I DRAINTHESWAMP A has been stuck on smaller pieces for some time, and seems

better used underneath, rather than on top. (4) ALTA CLASSIC A was an ok 3rd last week off a good trip – could

land on the ticket somewhere if things go his way. (6) THE BIZNESS N struggled in his 2 local starts.

RACE 3 – (2) I B LOVIN hit board in his last 6 starts in Ohio, lands in a solid barn and draws inside a couple of his

main rivals – figures to be a fair price, and definitely worth a good look. (5) ON DAYBOO took a while to pick up

his first victory of the year but has now won 3 of his last 5 starts – he’s looking for his 3rd straight tonight and has a

very real chance to get it...but that 3/2 ML price will surely hurt any value he may have been offering (7) SKYWAY

HOUDINI is listed at 20-1 ML but is as good as any of these – legitimate upset possibility if some trip luck comes

his way. (6) TWO FACED was claimed for $40K on 5/12, was scratched lame on 6/2 and finished distanced in his

last outing – he now drops in for HALF the claim price, with red flags flying...pretty hard to back right now at any

kind of short price! (1) J B GRAM is just 1 for 22 this year and his trainer is winning at a 3% clip – draws the pole,

but still leaning elsewhere. (4) CLEVELAND B MIKI would be very dangerous here on his best effort but he hasn’t

been sharp since the recent claim – in need of a wake up call. (3) LOCKDOWN LOUIE N lands in a new barn for

his local debut but he’s 1 for 22 this year after going just 1 for 16 in 2024.

RACE 4 – (5) DISTANT LOVER’s 3 starts in this class produced 2 wins, and a hard used (but solid) 4th- she lands

in a well-matched bunch tonight, and we’ll give her the narrow edge. (3) WOODMERE HARRIET showed little in

her 3 starts since the re-claim but that was from tough spots, in 30s – she takes a double drop to 20s tonight, moves

inside, and could be a major threat...IF a wheel hasn’t fallen off. (7) THATS A HUGE BEACH isn’t always the best

finisher, but she had no trouble polishing off last week’s easy front end score – tough draw for tonight, but still

worth considering if the price is good enough. (2) NITE TIME DEAL is generally pretty camera shy but her current

form is solid, and there’s a chance she could trip out tonight – not impossible. (1) MC ANGEL qualified back nicely,

had a promising first start back then instantly went the wrong way – maybe this is the spot for a big wake up call,

but that 2-1 ML price makes her pretty unattractive. (6) DEFINING THEMOMENT does have the ability to race

with these, but she’s looked uncomfortable getting around Yonkers so far – we’ll see if her new connections spotted

something they can fix. (4) BROOKDALE JESSIE never wins, but is always a possibility for minor spoils. (8) DESI

GNS ON YOU trailed all the way from a similar spot last week.

RACE 5 – (1) BONDI LOCKDOWN A has held his excellent form for a long time, even when facing better than

these – he had plenty of pace finishing in his last, and may be able to spring the mild upset here with any decent trip.

(5) PEACE OUT POSSE hasn’t won in a while, but has also been in tough spots, in strong fields – another that

could come out on top here with the right journey. (6) ROCK THE BELLES was a big overlay at 10-1 last week and

ALMOST was able to wire ‘em, only losing late to a classy rival up the cones – tonight’s draw is a concern, but

another good price makes him worth considering. (3) ALL ALONE had some life finishing last week in a more

encouraging effort – not sure he’s ready to beat these, but he may at least be ready for a more competitive effort. (2)

HELLABALOU sat an easy two hole trip last week and couldn’t even hold 2nd – he’s having a tough year, is almost

always overbet, and seems pretty vulnerable as the ML favorite. (4) TEN TO THE DOZEN A made his local debut a

winning one, but that was on the lead in a much easier field – feels a bit below the main players in this bunch. (7)

THONG CONTROL drops a notch, but figures to be coming from too far back to be a threat tonight. (8) SPEAKER

OF PEACE lands outside again after failing to get close from similar spots in his last pair.

RACE 6 – (2) COALFORDSNSHINE GB was “ok” when she arrived here from Maryland but has really picked up

her game the last 3 starts, winning twice and rallying nicely for 3rd in the other – she moves from one hot barn to

another, and we’ll look for her to continue her fine form. (5) EMDOUBLEKAY was really struggling at Harrington

after the 4/22 claim but showed major improvement off the barn change last week, a strong first over 2nd behind the

dominant front end favorite – very real chance tonight with any additional improvement. (1) ANNELIESE HANOV

ER was able to work out a two hole trip last week then stayed on well for 2nd behind the easy winner – chance for

another good piece with another easy trip. (7) WHOS PERFECT rebounded from a disastrous outing on 7/1 with a

solid front end try for 2nd last week (cutting the mile, before getting run down by #2) – she obviously fits very well,

but also gets a terrible draw while losing Bartlett. (3) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL can be pretty in and out but she’s

capable of nice tries (at big prices) when things go her way – willing to include underneath. (6) BIG BETTOR HAN

OVER was a no threat 4th from a tough spot last week and is looking at another tough spot tonight – minor spoils?

(4) KAIRAKICONFIDENTL N felt like she was subtly improving recently but never looked good at any point last

week – waiting for better signs before considering again. (8) LYONS MIKI figures to be well back throughout.

RACE 7 – (2) GARDYS LEGACY A returned razor sharp from a recent freshening, winning his first 2 starts back

here at Yonkers, followed by an excellent 7 hole 2nd last week – moves back inside, and looms the one to beat. (5)

STONEBRIDGE REX was racing in 40s and 50s when he went on the shelf last December – he recently returned

from the long layoff at the much-reduced $20K level, and appears to have done a good job racing himself back into

shape – that last Tioga win (over cheaper) may have helped him gain the confidence to be a big threat here too. (3)

THIRD EDITION has been solid since the 5/10 claim, going 7-1-1-3...any decent trip puts him in play for a good

piece of this. (4) COLIGNY HANOVER came up short at the end of a pair of very aggressive local tries – an easier

trip may help him earn a better result. (6) WAIMAC ATTACK N is in a tough spot but could still outperform that

15-1 ML price with a bit of trip luck – good one for 3rd/4th. (1) IM SOME GRADUATE appreciated the class relief

in his last pair at Stga. but faces a tougher bunch tonight – could see him taking home a minor share, with an easy

trip. (7) GINGER TREE PETE’s last line looks a bit better, but he really just beat the weaker ones that night – not

ready to hop on his team. (8) VESPA N will be hard pressed to find a way into the hunt from out here.

RACE 8 – (3) YUENGLING may be worth a stab in here – she has just 2 starts over the last 2 months and both

were terrible (in Delaware)...but she won 4 of 5 just prior to that (before the last claim), and she debuts tonight for a

barn that can turn fresh stock around in a hurry– if the tote board suggests she’s “live”, you may want to hop on

board. (2) QUICK MENU is just 1 for 13 locally but hit board in 8 of her losses – she’s always in the hunt, and

easily the most consistent player in the field – legitimate chance. (1) HARPER SEELSTER offered little in her 2

starts since the most recent claim but she has an excellent overall local history, and this would be a prime spot for a

wake up call – could end up overbet, though. (6) GINGER TREE LIZ is capable of a good one at any time, as

evidenced by last week’s 19-1 upset – she’s not known for stringing together victories, but this field is suspect

enough that she has to get at least a look. (4) TESLA POWER is 8-0-0-2 locally over the past 2 years and seems on

the cheaper side – she does own a recent victory in NJ, but still seems like a bit of a reach. (7) JUST ROSAS LUCK

was claimed here on 5/20, scratched sick the next week and just re-qualified last week upstate – tough draw for her

return, even if sharp. (8) NIKASA N hasn’t won in a long time, with a bunch of clunkers along the way...now Post

8. (5) SUNBURNT is 0 for 21 this year, and 12-0-1-0 here at Yonkers.

RACE 9 – (2) WINDSUN RICKY picked up back to back pocket victories and has always been a streaky sort –

more than possible that he can take another, even up in class a bit. (1) WATTSUP SUNSHINE A carved it out last

week as the favorite but couldn’t hold off #2 at the end– we’ll see if he can reverse that decision tonight. (3) ROYAL

DESIRE seems to have matured a bit as a 4YO, and is not so prone to being his own worst enemy any more – he

hasn’t been bad since leaving the “NWPM” classes, and may be able to be part of the equation tonight, with a decent

trip. (5) CENTURY HEINEKEN comes out of the same race as the top pair and wasn’t a bad 4th, despite a tough trip

– could see using him at the right price. (4) POP IT gets another drop but it’s hard to say if he’s sharp enough right

now to take advantage – having live ones to his inside doesn’t help. (6) FENDI HANOVER struggled here in the

past but seems like a better horse these days – may need a better draw to be a bigger threat, though. (7) LEVINE

finally picked up a LONG overdue victory on 6/5 but was scratched from his next and just re-qualified – up in class

and Post 7 definitely aren’t going to help his chances tonight.

RACE 10 – (4) HEAVE AWAY benefited from a hotly contested pace last week but that doesn't take away from

how sharp HE was...gets Brennan back on board, and has a solid chance to take another. (1) HOOSIER CELEBR

ITY has thrived for multiple barns lately and should continue that trend tonight – very live threat with speed from

the pole. (2) CENTURY IGLESIAS didn’t fire last week but actually wasn’t bad the week before – an easy trip

could help him grab a good piece of this. (3) METAMAN won 3 straight not long ago but has fallen well off that

form recently – we’ll see if tonight’s post relief can help him have a bigger say. (5) VELOCITY KOMODO hasn’t

had a lot of pop lately, but is capable of better – one of several in here capable of grabbing a small piece, depending

on trip. (6) TWIN B SPEED DIAL picked up a 3rd last start but it was a “weakish” one – still trying to get back to

his better form, and tonight’s draw isn’t going to help. (7) REASSURANCE can be competitive at this level, but

may need a better draw to do so. (8) OUR CORELLI N shipped in sharp from NJ but struggled in 3 tries since then.