Tuesday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (4) VEL IM A WINNER was roughed up trying for the lead in her last pair, and definitely paid for it last

week – her best effort is good enough to beat these (especially with a less arduous trip), and we’ll give her a chance

to make amends for last week. (1) IRIS SEELSTER was very good not too long ago, endured a rough patch for a

few starts and is a little hard to read right now, thanks to a trip of horrible posts – definitely a spot with a possibility

for a big wake up call. (5) NITE TIME DEAL is a bit camera shy here at Yonkers but she does fit well in this group,

and more than capable of picking up a nice piece if things go her way. (3) REAL LADY SADIE raced well for most

of her 37 local starts but her last couple were clearly sub-par...she could turn things around at any time, but she’d

need to be a decent price here to be worth using on top. (7) TUAPEKA JESSIE N was an afterthought for many

months but has improved considerably over her last several starts – tonight’s will be tough to overcome, though. (6)

BEE OKAY A gets a little post relief but it’s her overall struggling form that’s the real concern – in need of a major

wake-up call! (2) LYONS MIKI gapped in her local return, reminiscent of so many of her starts here in the past –

leaning elsewhere. (8) BROOKDALE JESSIE has been struggling, and now lands all the way outside.

RACE 2 – (2) JENDEN STRIKE A has held form very nicely despite a multitude of bad posts – the last 2X she

drew inside produced a win and a 2nd, and we’ll look for a big effort from Post 2 tonight. (3) BOORAA N has been

racing well week after week, the only real difference being that her prices have come way down – major threat with

a live trip. (7) CELCIUS just wasn’t as sharp last week and saw her 3 race winning streak come to end – it won’t get

any easier starting from Post 7 tonight but her price will be much better...and that makes her worth considering for

exotics. (1) PARADISE ROCK L would look much more appealing in 25s (she moves up to 30s tonight despite no

recent wins) but she usually races well with an easy trip, and she may find one from this spot – could add some

value to the bottom of exotics. (6) WHOS PERFECT landed on dream trips (up the cones) the last 2 weeks and was

rewarded with a win and a 2nd – she certainly fits with these, but doesn’t figure to offer any real value starting from

Post 6, and listed as the 9/5 ML favorite. (4) EBONY LADY was a sharp winner last week and was claimed by a

barn that did well with her in the past...she MAY prefer to be in a bit easier, however. (5) MIGHTHAVTIME N’s

best recent work has cone vs. easier – she wouldn’t be a shock, but we’re still leaning elsewhere.

RACE 3 – (3) AMBUSHED has now won 4 in a row and couldn’t be sharper...she still deserves top billing, but she

does go for a new barn tonight...adding at least a bit of uncertainty to the equation. (5) YS SENSATIONALCITY

has upped her game significantly since reuniting with our leading trainer/driver duo – she got beat by the top choice

in her last pair, but MAY have had a chance to win last week with some more room in the lane...couldn’t blame

anybody looking to give her a try tonight. (6) RACEY RACH N recently had a 4 race winning streak of her own –

she was looking like she MIGHT be starting to go the wrong way, but last week’s dead-game first over 2nd to the top

choice showed that she’s still a major danger – could be a good price here, and definitely worth a look if she is. (4)

BEANTOWN BABE feels a notch below a couple of the other main players in here but she gets some post relief and

could at least contend for a nice chunk. (2) MALUKA MISS N hasn’t been on her best game lately and is back in

with a few mares that ARE clicking right now – minor spoils? (1) CRÈME DELIGHT moves inside and races with

Lasix for the 2nd time...but would need to perk up considerably to challenge for one of the top slots tonight.

RACE 4 – (6) AYR CORLEONE GB hit board in all 3 local starts, finishing behind some solid stock – he looked

sharp re-qualifying (after a sick scratch) and will now be racing on Lasix – feels like a pretty solid player. (7) IMA

PERFECT CHOICE was a sharp rallying 2nd at Pocono 2 back (after shaking free) then followed that up with a very

crisp win last week – the main concern here is the draw, especially since he almost made a break on the first turn 2

back (after leaving the gate). (8) HOLT HANOVER banked $123K during a nice 2YO campaign that saw him finish

2nd in the NYSS Final – he came up a little short in his first start back at 3 (at Pocono, in the race won by #7), but

that doesn’t mean he won’t be ready to deliver his best tonight – consider if the price is good enough. (2) HURRIKA

NE MIKI is just 1 for 25 but a legitimate weekly player in this class – definitely ok to include underneath. (3) SG

EXIT VELOCITY had some mixed results from his 5 starts as a 2YO – that last qualifier looks pretty solid (behind

#6), and we’ll see if he’s matured a bit over the winter. (5) MASTER OF THE HOUSE makes his local debut

showing some “ok” NJ form – leaning more towards others. (4) JULIUS HANOVER reacted poorly when a horse

broke in front of him and was taken out of contention – he’s just 1 for 57 lifetime, and we’ll hold off on a verdict

until we see a clean try from him. (1) FOLLY ME has some decent lines up at Flamboro but it’s hard to say how

well he’ll fit with the locals – he does feel a bit cheaper, but we’ll find out more after tonight.

RACE 5 – (5) QUICK MENU landed on a beautiful trip 2 back and picked up her first Yonkers victory – she was

solid again last week (rallying for 2nd behind the very sharp winner) and may be in a spot she can handle tonight. (7)

FIGHT NOT FLIGHT has definitely upped her game considerably since joining her current barn in late March – she

tired after being used hard early last week, but an easier trip could make her a threat here, even from Post 7. (4) GIN

GER TREE LIZ looked like she was going to be 2nd last week but lost it near the wire to the top choice – she can

throw a winning effort from time to time, and is worth a look here at the right price. (3) GOT BEACH BODY was

sent off at 52-1 last week but outraced her odds significantly, rallying for 2nd behind the favorite – if she turns in a

similar effort tonight, she can land on the ticket once more. (8) TOBAGO TIME was way too aggressive last week

and turned a pocket trip into a disappointing 8th place finish – she gets a disastrous draw tonight (dropping to 20s),

but is worth considering for exotics if the price is decent enough. (6) BADDITUDE seems a bit better lately, and

does have the speed for a chance to improve at the start – ok bomb for a small piece. (2) SUNBURNT squandered a

pretty nice trip last week – leaning elsewhere. (1) ELLAS REASON A struggled to thrive for our leading trainer -

she changed hands before her last, and we’ll see if she has any better luck for her new connections.

RACE 6 – (3) SOHO SKYFALL A made a break at Saratoga in his 2nd U.S. start but that mile is sandwiched

between a pair of good looking wins – he’ll likely be a fair price as he makes his Yonkers debut, and may be worth a

play tonight. (2) OOGLEVILLE was winless in 8 starts at 2 but he did pick up 4 seconds and raced well enough to

qualify for the NYSS Final – he’s come back solid at 3, compiling a 5-3-2-0 record (in PA) to start the year, and will

be the deserving favorite tonight – the one to knock off. (5) STATESIDELCKDWN GB brushed to the lead to 3/4s

in his local debut and crushed his rivals that night – hails from top connections, and another very logical player in

here. (6) SPINDOCTOR HANOVER came up 2nd best to #5 in his Yonkers debut, and overcame some trouble on

the 3rd turn along the way– he certainly fits, but could be at a disadvantage (because of the draw) (1) GOLD GLOVE

HANOVER made his local debut last week (racing for new connections) and was able to hold 2nd after getting

collared by the sharp winner – we’ll see if he’s sharper the 2nd time around. (7) MIDNIGHT NATION was very well

backed last week (off the long layoff) but came up well short – gets a terrible draw for tonight, but his price will

climb way up for those inclined to stay on his team. (4) MANALOU was no factor in his local debur after a barn

change – waiting for better signs before considering an endorsement. (8) XPERT will likely be very conservative

from the back after making a break to turn three last week (in his local debut).

RACE 7 – Tough race! (4) AT THE HOP was pretty sharp not too long ago, tailed off a bit but does seem to be

coming back around now (her last was better than it looks on paper) – her young conditioner is winning races and

starting to build a bigger barn...good value play in a wide open affair. (3) LAZIN ON THE BEACH has left every

week for ages (with excellent results) so it was pretty shocking to see her come off the car last week – she drops

back down to the level of the recent claim, and the guess is that she’ll get the green light at the start tonight – always

tough when on/near the lead. (6) DELITFULCATHERIN N has held form very nicely as she’s climbing back up the

ladder, through multiple barns – she was excellent last week, and can be dangerous again IF some racing luck comes

her way. (1) WILDCAT ANTONIA figured to have a shot last week if her trip worked out and she couldn’t have

landed on a better journey (allowing her to deliver the 13-1 upset) – it COULD happen again. (7) MORNING HAS

BROKEN has been very good for weeks but will need some things to fall in place to win from out here – but note

that her only win on the season DID come from Post 7...and she paid 25-1 that night! (2) WOODMERE HARRIET

steps up in class after capitalizing on a perfect trip last week – would need a better price to use her on top vs. these

tougher mares. (5) PINE BUSH MAGA dropped to 20s last week, drew the rail in a soft field and was an easy

winner – will be a lot tougher vs. this bunch. (8) ON THE MONEY GB comes off a win in her last but enjoyed a

perfect trip that night – unlikely to be as fortunate starting from out here.

RACE 8 – (4) AYE AYE CAPTAIN just crushed three NW2-4PM fields before stepping up to face older in his 4th

U.S. start – he just missed that night (to #1), but he got right back on track last week with another dominant win, at

this NW 15000 level – he faces a trio of very classy rivals in here, but his younger legs just seem more up for the job

right now. (6) ROCKNROLL RUNA A has been way off his best form for a while, but he’s getting some major class

relief tonight – maybe this is a spot where he can perk up and make some noise? (1) FUNATTHEBEACH N handed

the top choice his only loss in this country when he got a head start on him (on 4/29) and was able to spring the mild

upset – suppose it’s possible he could do it again tonight, but we’re sticking with #4. (5) LEONIDAS A’s days as a

top Open performer seem behind him, but he can still do some damage at this lower level – possibility for exotics.

(2) FAMILY RECIPE does better work with softer but an easy trip from this good post could help him grab a minor

share. (3) SHAZAM BLUE CHIP never was able to get back to last year’s terrific form, and remains winless in

2025 – he has grabbed his share of smaller pieces, though, and that does remain a possibility for tonight. (7) CADIL

LAC BAYAMA was actually a very good 3rd last week, with pace at both ends of the mile – guessing he’ll be fairly

conservative from out here, though. (8) SAMHARA N figures to be coming from too far back tonight to make any

serious noise.

RACE 9 – (1) DEETZY has always been a streaky sort and he’s been doing good work for a while now – he

finished full of pace to be right there 4th last week, and may end up with a winning trip from the pole tonight...and

his price should be pretty fair in this very competitive event. (6) KOPI LUWAK is 3 for 3 since joining our leading

barn and has certainly earned tonight’s class jump – deserves plenty of respect, even with the outside draw. (2)

AMERICAN DEALER N came into his last off back to back wins but he was racing off a bad date and was

eventually worn into submission by the winner – he has plenty of back class, and could prove dangerous tonight

with the right trip. (4) HAZEVILLE benefited from an easy trip last week but finished full of pace to be a close 2nd

(at 26-1) – his price will come down here, but should still be good enough to make him worth at least a look. (3)

YOROKOBI N hit board in 3 straight and 4 of his last 5 – willing to include him underneath, even moving up in

class. (7) ESCAPE TO AMERICA was a mega-blowout winner 2 back and raced well for 4th last week, from an

impossible spot – he draws poorly while up in class here, but still could grab a share with the right trip. (5)

SURFSIDE BEACH was clearly 2nd best last week then benefited when the winner was disqualified – may not have

the same success vs. this much tougher bunch, however. (8) BOILING OAR seems too far out to be a serious threat

tonight.

RACE 10 – (7) SAUBLE DELIGHTFUL has found some form out of town recently, even if vs. cheaper – she’s won

her share of starts here in the past, and may have a chance to light up the tote board in tonight’s finale. (6) SUGAR

BRITCHES is another that recently sharpened out of town vs. softer, and she came up with a nice effort in her YR

return last week – possible here, with some trip luck. (5) ONEDERFULBEACH drops back down to the level she

beat 3 back (the night she was claimed), but that’s her ONLY win this year...be careful about taking too short a price

here. (3) CHILLIN BYTHE POOL couldn’t sustain her bid well enough when 3rd last week, but still is a good fit

with these – very playable in exotics, and maybe even on top. (1) NIKASA N hasn’t been good in some time but she

moves all the way inside, and maybe this is a spot where she can wake up – would need a pretty good price to try

her on top, though. (8) RACIN FOR ROYALTY drops back down to 20s and does fit with these...the draw is a

killer, though. (2) PINK RUBY was off 4 weeks to her last start and finished distanced – while there’s always a need

for horses to fill the box, it’s pretty clear that this mare should have been made to re-qualify off that mile (good luck

trying to guess what we’ll see from her tonight). (4) ODDS ON SARA SARA hasn’t hit board in 6 local tries, even

if she gets a pass for her last (equipment break).