Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Empire Report
The Empire Report – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Race Analysis
RACE 1 – Tough opener! (3) ACCESS GRANTED came up just a little light at the end racing off the layoff last week – she’s a proven player at this level, and may grab a very good trip tonight…one of several with a chance to come out on top. (1) IDEALINFUN has been finishing with pace every week – if things get a little hot up front, maybe she can be in position to pounce in the drive home. (5) YS SENSATIONALCITY moved back up to 50s two back (off the claim) and raced super from Post 7 – she had no chance last week, but does have appeal tonight with that 10-1 ML price. (7) BRI EXPRESS N also moved up to 50s off the claim last week and used a beautiful trip to grab 2nd (DH) – if Gingras can find her a manageable trip from out here, she may be able to have another big say. (2) WIN WITH LYNNLY has ability but can be her own worst enemy at times – still trying to find her proper level as she’s started to face older rivals. (6) ATREACHEROUS was beastly at the end of 2025 and made her ’26 return a winning one, despite moving up to 50s – she threw an unexpected dud last week, however, and looms a question mark for tonight. (8) MACHS LEGACY A hit board in all 3 starts this year though unable to get her picture taken – won’t get any easier from Post 8! (4) CYCLONE SISTER hasn’t embarrassed herself, but may need a class drop
RACE 2 – (4) FIGHT NOT FLIGHT has 3 wins and a pair of narrow-loss 2nds from her last 5 starts – she goes for another new barn tonight but seems to thrive for whomever she races for…gets a narrow edge over a few other sharp foes. (1) MIGHTHAVTIME N finished with plenty of pace 2 back from an impossible spot, racing off the layoff – no prayer in his last (vs. 25s) but she drops back down to 20s, moves all the way inside, and could easily outrace her odds tonight. (5) RACIN FOR ROYALTY was sharp in her last few starts of 2025 and has come back just as good in ’26 – she handles any trip, and would be no surprise at all. (2) WHOS PERFECT exits our top barn but lands with red hot connections, and just won at this level 2 back…another possibility. (3) JUST ROSAS LUCK was handled very aggressively last week and wasn’t bad at all – she’s listed at 15-1 ML, but a live trip gives her a chance to land in the exotics, somewhere. (7) DWS DARLENE figured to be able to control the action from the rail last week and turned in a solid wire to wire performance – may have trouble overcoming the draw tonight, though. (8) DASH N CACHE puts her modest 2 race winning streak on the line and it really won’t be able to score from out here, with a few very live rivals drawn to her inside. (6) SHANGRI LA HANOVER was a winner last week, but vs. much easier
RACE 3 – (3) ODDS ON NO LIMIT returned sharp off a long layoff, forcing the odds-on favorite behind him then sprinting home in :27.2 to secure the victory – he was a winner again in his last, and deserves top billing as he looks to make it 3 in a row…though this field is tougher, overall! (1) LOCHLAN HANOVER (former barnmate to #3) was an excellent 2nd to that one on 1/27, before delivering an easy victory last week – he may be able to turn the tables tonight, but it’s hard to justify HE being the 6/5 ML favorite. (5) FASTING chased well for 3rd last week behind a pair of classy older foes – he could be next in line should the top two falter, but note that Bartlett did opt to drive #1 this week. (2) BOXER SEELSTER has developed a bad habit of lagging badly for much of the mile before charging home at the end – remains a real threat to rally for a smaller piece. (4) WAVEMAKER is another that has been doing his best work a little too late, and that figures to limit him once more. (6) BOOKEM DANNO has been good, so last week’s 15-1 payoff was a BIG overlay – may struggle a bit vs. these tougher foes, however. (7) DREA MBOAT HANOVER seemed a bit overmatched even before getting stuck with the horrible draw
RACE 4 – (2) BACKSTREET SHADOW had a rough 2025, making only 7 starts and picking up only one 2nd (ironically, behind CUT N RUN N) – the time off seems to have helped the $1.7M earner, however, as he finished full of pace after shaking free last week, making his first start since last March…willing to hop on board tonight. (1) CUT N RUN N tried to be aggressive last week but his front end try failed badly – he’s picked up a bunch of good pieces with more conservative tactics, and looms the main danger with an easier trip tonight. (5) JABBAR was handled aggressively off the class drop last week and turned in a very game effort to come out on top – could grab another good chink tonight, even moving up a bit. (3) KWICK SAND A is definitely on the inconsistent side but any of his “better” efforts could help him take home a small piece tonight. (6) CAVIART SARGENT was trapped with no chance last week – lands in a bad spot for tonight, but may still be able to rally late for minor spoils. (7) TONTO RETURNS retains Bartlett but gets another poor draw after offering little in his local debut. (8) TWIG may appreciate the drop from 40s but that benefit may be erased by Post 8. (4) BUCHANNON HANOVER is 25-0-0-2 at Yonkers
RACE 5 – (5) ONEFORTHEROAD GB has burned a lot of $$ in his 3 local starts but he seems to be clicking now, and was Bartlett’s choice tonight…maybe it’s time for him to get over the hump, and get his picture taken. (4) BETT OR NOT was a solid winner in his local debut but came up 2nd best last week, with no excuses – Yannick takes over for Bartlett, and looms the main danger. (2) TITO N CHEDDAR picked up a win and a 2nd in PA after joining his current barn but hasn’t raced since 12/28 – he can give the top pair a tussle IF he’s ready off 6 weeks. (1) ITS ELEC TRI FYING N was no threat in either U.S. start but figures to improve eventually – Bartlett (understandably) opts off, but he still may be able to at least race better and pick up a piece. (3) ALRITEALRITEALRITE wasn’t “good” last week, but did stay on for a 4th place check…minor spoils tonight? (7) TH KAY C CRUNCH qualified ok at Stga but lands a tough spot for his 2026 return (and local debut) – keep an eye for future consideration. (6) TIP OF TIME draws poorly after showing little in his 2 YR tries. (8) CURRYS FLURRY draws Post 8 after backing through the field last week, from the rail
RACE 6 – Tough race: (1) TOBAGO TIME had been struggling for some time but did flash some “sneaky life” last week, appearing to have some pace in traffic into the lane – she lands in a very beatable field, and may be ready for a wake up call. (2) FIGHTING EVIL wasn’t a bad 3rd vs. better 2 back as she debuted for a new barn – she drops in for a tag after a no-threat 4th last week, and this should be a spot where she can have a real say. (5) ILLUSION SEEL STER was driven aggressively 2 back despite her long odds, and delivered an eye-opening 67-1 score – she elected NOT to pop the pocket last week, and ended up behind the tiring leader (#3) to the top of the lane…could threaten once more with a better trip. (6) PINK RUBY was in a seemingly impossible spot last week but was still able to charge home in the lane for 2nd, behind the runaway winner – she’s been solid even since joining this barn last Fall, and can make her presence felt with a live trip. (3) STORMY SERENA was an “ugly” winner 3 back, was no match in the lane for (67-1) ILLUSION SEELSTER in her next, then gave way after cutting the mile last week – seems pretty vulnerable at that 2-1 ML price as she debuts for yet another new barn. (7) KATIES UP should be tight enough after a pair of qualifiers but she draws all the way outside for her 2026 return, and a tough trip seems likely – leaning towards others. (4) DOCS LOVE ended 2025 on a down note then was distanced in her 2026 return – would be hard to consider tonight, and it would have been useful for the judges to have asked her to qualify off that line
RACE 7 – (4) HAZEVILLE just missed to a currently sharp VICI two back then raced ok last week, unable to threaten first over but still sticking around for 4th (vs. better) – we’ll give him the narrow edge for tonight. (1) ESCA PE TO AMERICA was able to make his way to the front last week (with Yannick’s help) and delivered the well-backed front end score – he steps up a bit, but still figures to be a big threat from the pole. (2) ORLANDO BLUE A shocked at 39-1 last week but it was the WAY that he did it which was truly eye-popping (moving from 7th off the 2nd turn, never flushing any cover but still wearing down the leader, then holding off the closers) – can’t blame anybody for using him again tonight, even if the price comes way down. (3) NANDOLO N is way off his best game right now but history tells us he’ll find it eventually – very dangerous if tonight brings a wake up call. (5) CHURCHVIEWFRANKL IR continues to rally well every week, and could easily kick home nicely for another good piece tonight. (6) POP IT isn’t bad these days but drawing outside so many of the main players figures to stymie his chances for tonight. (7) PRINTVILLE failed to get close from a similar spot last week. (8) JAHAN HANOVER seems to need softer spots to be a threat these days
RACE 8 – Another tough race: (5) BEANTOWN BABE was one of a few horses in the barn to race much better in their 2nd start of the year…she’s won her fair share of start at Yonkers, and is one of several with a legitimate chance in here, depending on how the race plays out. (6) KISSIN JOE drops down to 20s and that move led to a win on 12/11 – perhaps déjà vu? (7) ODDS ON SARA ships in with NJ lines that would make her a BIG threat here…but for whatever reason, she was 13-0-0-0 at Yonkers last year – mixed feelings! (4) THATS A HUGE BEACH finished ok from an impossible spot in her first start of the year then battled hard when aggressively driven last week – a quick start (and easy trip) would really boost her chances. (8) KENTUCKY MOONSHINE lands in an awful spot for her local debut but also moves to a barn known for really improving fresh stock – worth a look at a big price? (3) INTENSE LADY was dull last start but not terrible the week before…the fact that she won 12 races last year makes her impossible to dismiss too quickly. (1) SHEIKH YABOOTY N was short for her first start off a long layoff – very hard to know what we’ll get from her tonight. (2) DELITFULCATHERIN N just has way more “bad” efforts than good ones these days
RACE 9 – (3) CURLY JAMES A is the reluctant choice…he’s hit board in 6 of his 8 U.S./Yonkers starts but has only one win, and burned $$ along the way – this just feels like a spot where he can get the job done. (2) LOUS SW EETREVENGE used a quick start to grab a pocket trip last week, worked hard to stay close to 3/4s then paced well to the wire to make things close at the end – if the top choice disappoints, this classy 9YO may be the one who can grab the victory. (4) MYSWEETBOYMAX was hurt by poor posts in his last 3 starts so his current form is hard to gauge – he’s eligible to perk up tonight with the move inside, and have a bigger say. (8) BONDI LOCKDOWN A is very good right now, but the awful draw figures to leave him with a smaller slice, rather than a bigger one. (1) LEVI NE got very good for a bunch of starts but is another that is hard to read right now, because of some bad recent spots – he drops and draws the pole, and it would be no surprise to see him back in the hunt now. (6) THENU CAME AL ONG A was hammered at the windows last week and jogged on the front end – MUCH tougher spot now, however. (5) BARS AND NOTES drops another level but may need to drop a bit more before we see his best. (7) THE BIGB OSS A seems to need a much better draw in a much easier field
RACE 10 – (1) WINDSUN RICKY was well backed last week (despite backing up badly in his seasonal return) and while he was no real threat, he was a much more competitive 4th – he catches a soft group here, and won’t need to improve much to take these wire to wire. (2) COLLECTIVE WORKS A is now 0 for 14 at YR but he’s flashed some ability at times, and was pretty good last week – good one for exotics. (3) GLIMPSE OF VICTORY was no factor in his first local try but wasn’t terrible either – in a good spot to land somewhere in the exotics. (4) HARD TO CATCH is just 1 for 24 locally over the last 2 years but he’s hit board a bunch of times….and may do so again tonight. (8) SIMPLY FAST was no factor in either local try but hit the wire decently both times – maybe a good bomb for the bottom of the ticket? (5) BETS SHOW OFF is hard to gauge class-wise off his Canadian lines but the guess is that he’ll be handled conservatively in his local debut, regardless. (6) EMINEM HANOVER has really struggled here the last couple of years, and draws poorly tonight. (7) LENNON HANOVER was never close in his last pair, from very similar spots to tonight.