RACE 1 – (3) IM J BEE N recently saw his 4 race winning streak snapped but it’s not like he’s raced badly in the 2
starts since then – he’s one of several in here that could come out on top, depending on trip. (1) STOP STARING
hasn’t been at his best lately but the drop to 20s could help, and the rail draw could be a plus as well – should be an
up close player from start to finish. (7) CAPTAIN T HANOVER lands all the way outside but gets the right pilot to
blast him right off the car – he’s hit board in 7 straight, and belongs on your tickets tonight, as well. (2) ATLANTIS
has shrugged off that major clunker 3 back but really should have been able to hang on for the win last week – could
be a bit vulnerable at a short price tonight, moving up in class for a new barn, (6) SHANWAY N seems to always
find his best stride a bit too late – it won’t help that he’ll be coming from well out of it tonight. (4) DA GHETTO WI
ZARD drops a bit but is far too camera shy to consider on top. (5) MISSILE SEELSTER almost seems to have
given up on trying after a LONG stretch of terrible posts, and awful trips!
RACE 2 – (1) FREAKY was sent off favored in both career starts (at RcR) and won both times – the homebred
makes her YR debut after moving to one of the game’s leading barns, and is clearly the one to knock off...but will
likely be WAY overbet. (5) URSULA BLUE CHIP has been handled more aggressively lately and been picking up
pieces – chance to land somewhere on the ticket tonight, as well. (2) NEITHER DO I had no room in the stretch last
week, though it’s hard to say how much pace she had – willing to try her in exotics tonight. (4) GANDY DANCER
had some late pace after lagging most of the way in her first YR start of the season – we’ll see if she can build off
that, with the switch to Bartlett. (7) PINE BUSH MAGA is just 1 for 33 lifetime but did hit board in her last pair –
willing to consider underneath at that 15-1 ML price. (3) HURRIKANEAPHRODITE feels like a work in progress,
though the move inside may help her stay closer to the action tonight. (6) CAPTAIN ROSE won her seasonal debut
at Fhd. but likely vs. much easier competition – prefer to just watch in her first local try.
RACE 3 – (6) TWIN B FIGHTER ships in off a pair of wins across the river, for a barn that has been winning races
everywhere – if Stratton can improve position even a bit at the start, he should be in a good spot to come out on top
in his YR debut. (1) SOUTHWIND ONYX is back on his game, and simply lacked room in the lane to be closer last
week – should be a big player from start to finish. (5) DAAMERICANSKY got abused here from Post 7 three back
but was a solid front end winner in his next, and 2nd best after cutting the mile last week – he may be able to wire
these, but he’s definitely not worth that 9/5 ML price. (2) COALITION HANOVER really went south in the latter
part of 2023 – he returned at a reduced level, and was an even 4th last week...eligible to be a bit sharper the 2
nd time around. (3) LYONS PRIDE made some (unwanted) headlines in NJ last year but more importantly, is currently
9-0-0-0 here at Yonkers – waiting for a better local effort before hopping on his team. (4) FULLBACK has been
stuck on minor spoils lately and could be facing the same fate tonight. (8) MINGO JOEL was a bit better last week
but gets no luck at the draw. (7) MAGRITTE lands outside again, and doesn’t seem sharp enough to overcome it.
RACE 4 – (4) SMOKIN BY N has been excellent in his last 3 starts for this barn, picking up a pair of wins and a
charging 2nd from Post 8 – deserves top billing once more tonight. (5) SWAGASAURUSREX didn’t fire in his first
2 starts off the barn change but got the big wake up call in last week’s gutsy first over score – we’ll see if he can out
together back to back good ones. (3) BRUSHING UP has disappointed more often than he’s delivered lately, but still
may be able to beat out a bunch of these and take home a decent piece. (6) LYONS JOHNNYJNR hasn’t done much
winning lately, and has struggled to even hit board most starts – may be able to grab a piece if he lands on a live
enough trip. (1) JOJOS PLACE hasn’t earned a dime in his last 6 starts but will likely still be handled aggressively
after drawing the pole – not ready to hop on his team, even from this spot. (2) PROVOCATIVEPRINCEN used an
easy trip (in a slow mile) to pick up a 2nd two back but hasn’t done much else lately. (7) KEYSTONE DASH had a
rough 2023 season and has been unable to get untracked (so far) in ’24 as he keeps drawing outside.
RACE 5 – (2) DEVILISH DREAMS hit a long rough patch but perked up with a better start 2 back, and was an
excellent 2nd (to a VERY sharp winner) last week – should be a big threat here. (1) FORTUNADA earned $275K at
2 and 3 (in Indiana) but never got her act together after arriving here last Fall (perhaps, at least in part, due to taking
on good OLDER mares) – hard to get too excited about her return qualifier, but still have to respect the possibility
that she’ll be ready to start doing some damage now. (5) DONTKARENIFIDO was uncharacteristically dull in her
last pair and that may explain the addition of Lasix for tonight – could come up with a much better effort here. (7)
CLEAR THE WAY has struggled with mostly bad draws lately but she had some life finishing last week, and might
not be a bad bomb for the bottom of exotics. (4) LAZIN ON THE BEACH ships in off a win over cheaper at Fhd.,
but may be able to at last grab a small slice in her YR debut. (6) CANNERY ROW (not sure why the Super Siblings
are using somebody ELSE to train their horse) had several 2nds here last year and just missed in her 2024 return at
Fhd. - may be hurt by tonight’s draw, however. (3) BEAUTY OF THE SEA starts her 4YO season on Lasix and in a
new barn – prefer to just watch in her first YR try. (8) SILKY STRIDE has ability, but is struggling so far in ‘24.
RACE 6 – (4) CAL MILES N SHELL has been a little disappointing so far in 2024, but he certainly hasn’t been
‘bad” – his last start (charged home from last to 3rd) was probably his best of the year, and he seems poised to finally
get that first win of the season. (2) TITAN YOUR GRIP was a solid 2YO, earning his way into the NYSS Final and
only losing by 3 lengths after being out every step of the way – solid return qualifier and a strong effort is expected –
but not a fan of that 8/5 ML price! (1) ENERGY KING’s shows a lot of scratches, qualifiers, and some time off
since arriving from the Midwest but he’s trotted ok when he’s raced – could be part of the equation tonight. (5) WAV
ERLY HANOVER failed to hit board in his first 6 local starts but did race well for 2nd last week – we’ll see if he can
build off that improved mile, and be a player again tonight. (3) TO MY CREDIT has raced here 13X and only
managed a pair of 3rds – sticking with others. (6) TOUCHPOINT beat a weaker field at Fhd. last week but draws
poorly tonight as he faces tougher in his local debut. (7) A MAJORSMACKIN draws poorly for a new barn (off 3
weeks) after failing to thrive since arriving on the east coast.
RACE 7 – (6) IM A BELIEVER is a better filly than her 1 for 16 record last year would suggest, picking up 8
seconds while facing some solid stock in NY and NJ – she qualified back sharply at PcD, gets Bartlett to stick, and
looms the one to beat despite the draw. (2) OAKWOOD DYNASTY IR was sent off at 4/5 for her U.S. debut but
fell apart from the pocket, a well beaten 4th at the end – tonight’s addition of Lasix suggests that she bled that night,
and that 8-1 ML price certainly makes her worth a look in here. (1) VARSITY BLUE CHIP has rattled off 3 straight
wins but it’s hard to really say she was “impressive” – would be silly to suggest that she CAN’T take another, but
that 7/5 ML price does make others look far more attractive from a wagering standpoint. (3) SILKEN SMILE won
her first 2 lifetime starts but quickly leveled off, settling for smaller pieces in her last few – seems destined for
similar tonight. (5) YOUCANCALLME DAISY has been “ok”, and an easy trip could see her land somewhere on
the bottom of the ticket. (7) NIRVANA HANOVER did have an excuse last week (no real room) but hasn’t exactly
made any huge strides since recently joining our leading barn – no surprise that Bartlett opts for #6. (4) GROOVY
JANE ANN makes her local debut after some mediocre tries out of town.
RACE 8 – (1) CASSIUS HANOVER was handled more aggressively last week (with MacDonald filling in for
Lachance) and was rewarded with his first Yonkers victory – let’s hope Patrick was taking notes, and gives the 4YO
the same kind of steer tonight. (7) ENOLA hasn’t upped her game as much as we expected since joining the nation’s
leading barn last Fall but she’s certainly been a solid performer – very legitimate chance here IF Bongiorno can find
her a decent trip from out here. (2) CANDY BOMBER has some decent starts from his limited local action, fits well
with this group and draws well...could land somewhere on the ticket. (4) DARK MIND added Lasix 2 back and was
able to come up with the victory – was never given a chance to trot last week, and may be worth a look here if the
price creeps high enough. (5) THE BALLYKEEL DEAL had to back off at the start last week and had no chance in
his YR debut – he may just be too cheap for these, but it’s too soon to write him off. (6) WILD WAY was a dead
game first over winner 3 back, added Lasix, but failed both on and off the pace in her last pair – not impossible, but
leaning towards others. (3) MR KNOWITALL went an improved mile for 3rd last week but was helped by an easy
trip in a slow mile – still not sold that he can be a threat here. (8) ALLSUMMERLONG AS draws the 8 hole after a
break last week, and figures to be handled pretty conservatively.
RACE 9 – (5) PRESTIGE SEELSTER was in a no-prayer spot 2 back but that mile is sandwiched between a pair
of wins – he’s now 5 for 8 on the year, and has to be given top billing once more. (4) MISTER SPOT A went a much
improved effort last week, finishing full of pace for 5th (in a race won by the top choice) – we’ll see if he can build
off that, and be a serious threat tonight. (8) IMABEACHBOY beat this class at 4/5 two back but landed in a
hopeless spot last week – this feels like another impossible scenario, but a big enough price could be a little
tempting. (1) M CHLICIOUS is usually ignored in the wagering but he’s rallied for some pieces at good prices and
is never a bad one for the bottom of exotics. (2) OURRHYTHMNBLUES N usually is in the mix because of his
speed but he also tends to come up short in the crucial stages – better value with others. (7) CAMPORA N is a little
unpredictable from week to week, and draws poorly for tonight – leaning more towards others. (3) ART SCENE
looks pretty awful on paper right now but does move to a trainer that has performed some miraculous turnarounds in
the past – maybe one for longshot fans to roll the dice with? (6) MAJESTIC KIWI is still looking to hit board for the
first time this year.
RACE 10 – (3) SEVENSHADESOFGREY seems to have come back sharp off the layoff and like currently thriving
barnmate TACHYON, is capable of big efforts when on his game – willing to try him tonight, assuming the price is
decent. (6) BONTONI DEGATO S faltered in his first 2 starts away from our leading trainer, but looked much more
like his old self in last week’s easy front end score – a similar try makes him very dangerous. (1) CREATIVE VENT
URE is looking at a good trip from this spot and is capable of pulling off the upset...like he did 3 starts back. (4)
MANCLANE was on a very good roll but then broke 3 back, trotted evenly from 7th in his next then was unable to
sustain his bid last week – can be a threat if he reverts to his better form...but that’s a BIG “if”. (5) ROSE RUN YA
NKEE landed in an easy spot last week, was well backed and had no trouble delivering the first over score – will be
a lot tougher against this much better bunch. (7) DIAMANTE TRIO IT draws Post 7 after missing a month and
would seem likely to be handled pretty conservatively tonight. (2) X O X O seems to need cheaper at the moment.
RACE 11 – (1) CAVIART SARGENT is the tepid selection – he’s been holding his own vs. much better and is
SUPPOSED to be able to beat these...he also tends to be a bit camera shy, and figures to be hammered pretty hard at
the windows tonight – probably not one to bet the rent money on. (8) SPRINGBRIDGE DUEL has a couple of
decent tries recently – this would seem an unlikely spot for him to find a big one, but a juicy price could make him
worth considering. (5) VEL LETSROLL SOUTH raced better than expected last start at a big price – if he goes off
very long again, he’s another that could be worth a look. (3) ROLLWITHPAPAJOE only earned $15K in a very
disappointing 2023 season – qualifier looks okay, but not sure he’s worth a stab at what figures to be a fairly short
price. (4) HEART ON MY SLEEVE throws a decent one here and there but is far too unreliable to endorse at that
3-1 ML price. (2) HEISMAN PLAYER had an awful 2023 season and has yet to show much in ’24 – waiting for
some better signs. (7) WARDAN EXPRESS A draws Post 7 after being short off the layoff from the pole last week.
(6) MOONLITE DRIVE N just hasn’t functioned since arriving in the U.S.