Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Empire Report

The Empire Report – Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – Race Analysis

RACE 1 – Well matched opener! (5) PINK RUBY has come close a few times recently and feels like she may just be a good trip away from pulling off a mild upset – there’s a chance she may get enough action up front to make her good rally pay off tonight. (6) IRIS SEELSTER raced well in her last pair, but is another that would need some hot action to be a late threat – a big price makes her worth a look! (2) YUENGLING has been ultra consistent, likes to win races, and her barn is doing its usual excellent work – always a very live player from a spot like this. (8) DISAR ONNO HILL has won 5 of her last 9 starts, including one from Post 8 – it would never be a surprise to see her come out on top…but she’d still need to be a decent price to use on top from this spot. (1) SHANGRI LA HANOVER shocked at 41-1 two back but was unable to replicate that performance off the claim last week, failing as the favorite (with a weak pocket try) – she drops back down to 20s, draws the pole, and could rebound at a better price. (3) HUN TS FLOWER has only been able to contend for smaller pieces, and seems destined for more of the same here. (7) FI GHTING EVIL drops to 20s but draws poorly, and has always been somewhat camera shy at Yonkers. (4) OBSESS ED WITH LOU debuts for a barn that can improve one in a hurry…but just feels a bit too cheap for these

RACE 2 – (1) BRUTALLY HANDSOME had sneaky good pace finishing vs. much better in recent starts, and was a crisp rallying 2nd behind a sharp winner last week– the move to the rail really should help his cause tonight, and he’ll be very dangerous if at all close turning for home. (2) LEVINE has been fairly inconsistent lately but he gets a class drop and a good draw, and anything close to his best effort would put him right in the hunt. (7) TWIG benefited big time from the move to the rail last week but he was also very sharp – if he can improve position without being used too hard early on, he’d have a good chance to outperform his 15-1 ML odds. (3) THONG CONTROL finally moves inside after a trio of 8 holes and improvement can be expected – use in exotics. (6) ITZA DANGERZONE A is more comfortable with cheaper but he’s racing well, and may be able to steal a piece with an easy trip. (5) KINGSVI LLE is capable of better and he’ll need to be sharper than last week (dull 4th) if he hopes to have a bigger say tonight. (4) DREAMBOAT HANOVER steps up in class after a dull 3rd last week – leaning elsewhere. (8) MYULTI MATEBAXTER N is looking at a tough getaway with #7 likely leaving right to his inside – bad spot tonight

RACE 3 – (2) ODDS ON NO LIMIT was sharp winning back to back starts here in January before coming up a little short on 2/10– he took a couple of weeks, re-qualified (sharply) on Lasix at PcD, and we’ll give him the narrow edge over a short, but very solid field. (5) TITO N CHEDDAR raced well here on 2/10 off 5 weeks, crushed cheaper in his next then was a sharp 2nd last week – his speed should secure him a good trip here, and he looms a legitimate danger. (6) BOOKEM DANNO was roughed up very hard when 3rd two back but got to control the action last week and was an easy winner – he’s more than capable of taking another, but may end up with a much tougher trip, thanks to the draw. (3) COLLECTIVE WORKS A has been doing very good work vs. older foes in his last few starts and should fit beautifully here – he’ll need some pace up front to help his late kick, and that may or may not materialize. (4) WAVEMAKER and (1) BOXER SEELSTER are two more “closers” that will be at the mercy of trip in here

RACE 4 – (3) TIN CUP CHALICE was lightly raced as a youngster, and last week was making his first start since May 2024 – he certainly was well prepped, though, as he was able to chase the solid winner all the way from the pocket, and safely hold 2nd – he figures to be that much sharper tonight, and we’ll give him the nod. (5) STAY FOC USED quickly improved after recently moving to his current barn and was just about to grab the pocket last week when he went offstride – he probably deserves a chance to make amends. (4) CAPTAIN FEAR had no prayer from Post 8 last week and did well just to be 4th – better draw tonight, hot barn, and could be a bigger part of the equation. (1) ALBAMA LUCKY added Lasix last week and was an ok 3rd – he could grab a very nice trip from the pole, and is definitely very playable underneath. (2) TWIN B FRESH BET is just 1 for 24 lifetime but picked up a 3rd in his first start of ‘26 and could grab a decent piece tonight with the good draw (and some trip luck). (6) WAR NO MORE hasn’t had great YR success and draws poorly tonight. (7) THE FAMILY MAN was dead short in his 2026 return

RACE 5 – (3) MISS PERIGNON N tried her luck vs. much better in her last pair after beating this class in back to back starts recently – she held her own, but a return to this $50K level could be just what the doctor ordered. (4) AT REACHEROUS A was just an “ok” 2nd last week, but had missed 3 weeks – her best effort could make her a bigger threat tonight. (5) BRI EXPRESS N was handled very conservatively last start after getting parked the mile on 2/10 – she should benefit from that mile, and could definitely make some noise here (at a good price) if the trip goes her way. (6) YS SENSATIONALCITY delivered a powerful blowout victory last week but the margin was inflated a bit when several rivals really just didn’t show up – she moves outside now, and may have trouble finding a winning trip as he looks to repeat. (2) MACHS LEGACY A hasn’t been able to find the winner’s circle yet this year and races tonight after being scratched sick from her last – leaning more towards others. (1) ACCESS GRANTED will likely be handled very aggressively tonight but MAY not be up for it – wouldn’t be shocked if she won, but would need a pretty good price to consider her on top. (7) ILLUSION SEELSTER tried to jump to 50s after blowing out the 25s but wasn’t up for it – now Post 7. (8) ONEDERFULBEACH is a hard hitting mare but ambitiously placed tonight

RACE 6 – (4) JAHAN HANOVER would be hard to “love” off his recent form but he gets both post and class relief tonight, and will likely get to control the action – the one to beat, but probably not one to bet the rent money on (at a short price). (7) TONTO RETURNS was “sneaky” ok in his last, and also 3 starts back – if Buter can improve position at the start, maybe he can pull off an upset? (2) ANTS MARCHING’s winning effort at Stga. last week would probably make him a legitimate threat here, but his overall body of work places him a notch below these – would be more interested in a wager if he wasn’t listed at 5/2 on the ML (1) RAYRAY was just 1 for 33 here in 2024 then posted the identical record in 2025 – ok for underneath, but a tough one to use on top. (3) AVENGER FORCE looked like a winner entering the stretch last week but then failed to ever get by a horse that rarely wins – insist on a good price if using on top here. (6) SHAKESPEARE has the back class to beat these with a wake up call…but there really aren’t any good signs that a wake up call is on the horizon. (5) DEALERS TURN has offered little so far this year after going 1 for 27 in 2025. (8) PYRO was short in his seasonal return and now lands behind the 8 ball

RACE 7 – (7) SKYLOU N is the latest arrival from connections that have enjoyed incredible success with their imports the past couple of years– he qualified behind FFAller CHASE H HANOVER in his 1st qualifier, and jogged in his next…willing to give him a try right off the shelf. (1) BE DAZZLED LOU A was super in winning his first start off the claim, even if helped by a beautiful steer from Bartlett – have to respect his chances to repeat with the rail draw. (5) BLAZE ON N was handled carefully through the first turn last week but an easy winner after making his way to the top – faces tougher now, but his barn is off to an almost unfathomable start to ’26 (winning at nearly 40%) and anything they send out demands attention. (2) CHURCHVIEWFRANKL IR hasn’t won in a while but is always pacing strong at the wire – one of these weeks things are going to set up in his favor…maybe tonight? (6) OVERTHINKING is in a good groove right now but will need some trip luck to overcome a tough draw – definitely ok for exotics (3) SPIRIT OF STLOUIS N was a Down Under millionaire but hasn’t been able to live up to his press clippings here in the U.S. – recently changed barns, adds Lasix tonight, but we’re still leaning elsewhere. (4) BENH OPE RULZ N took no $ last week and came up empty – pass for now. (8) PEACE OUT POSSE needs a better draw

RACE 8 – (4) DWS DARLENE has been very good for some time, picked up victories in her last pair and stayed fit with a “maintenance qualifier” at Monti last week – gets a narrow vote in a pretty competitive affair. (2) MAYBEM ABEL scored a blowout victory (over a soft field) in her local debut, then just missed last week to a mare that’s been facing much better – big threat tonight. (3) VIBRANCE is as “in and out” as they come, but can make her presence felt here IF the “good” version shows up. (5) IDEAL SKIES was claimed for $30K on 1/27, was dropped in for just $20K a month later and quickly reclaimed by the connections who just lost her – she beat this class on 11/25, and may perk right back up in her old home. (1) KATIES UP was short in both starts off the layoff but is eligible to be a bit tighter now – would consider underneath. (6) RACIN FOR ROYALTY draws a bad post while up in class, but still may be able to rally late for some minor spoils. (7) CANNERY ROW never wins, and will need lots of racing luck to get close enough for a piece from out here. (8) MALUKA MISS N did rally to win at this level 3 back but an awful lot would need to go her way to get close enough to threaten from out here.

RACE 9 – (4) ROCK THE BELLES has offered little lately but feels to be in a similar situation to JAHAN HANOV ER (Race 6) – may be a spot to just head to the top, and outrun a weak field. (5) MR PROFETA drew no-chance posts in his last 4 starts and did the best he could – he’ll have more options tonight, and at least a chance to improve. (7) TEXAS HOLDEM raced conservatively in his 2026 return and should benefit from his 4th place finish – he’s won at this level before, and may be worth a look if the tote board suggests that he’ll be more aggressive tonight. (2) THE MIKI TAKER A is winless in 8 local tries but still fits ok with these – possibility. (1) COVERED BRIDGE mercifully got some time off after struggling badly for weeks – not ready to jump on his team, but will at least look for any signs of better life in 2026. (3) GLIMPSE OF VICTORY raced ok on 2/10 but has otherwise struggled in his local starts – needs to be better. (6) DELIGHTFUL TERROR won 14 of 48 starts the previous 2 years but just seems too far off his game to consider right now. (8) ALADDIN is still trying to find some better form since being claimed late in 2025 – 8 hole isn’t going to help his cause.