Monday Empire Report

RACE 1 – (3) CENTURY ENDEAVOR has held form beautifully for weeks, for multiple barns – he’ll go for more

new connections tonight, and we’ll look for him to continue to thrive – gets the narrow nod vs. a solid field of 40s.

(2) TUFFENUFTOWEARPINK was a very good 2nd in a sharp mile 3 back, was hurt by an unlucky trip in his next,

then toughed out a game front end score last week – loses Bartlett, but remains a very solid threat. (5) TRENDY TE

EN made just 2 starts last year but has been racing fairly regularly since returning in March – he did take off 3

weeks after his last start, however, and drops in for a tag tonight...would be no surprise at all, but there MAY be

some red flags here. (7) TWO FACED remains winless on the year, despite racing well enough to win on numerous

occasions – would need a nice price to use him on top tonight from Post 7. (1) AROUND MIDNIGHT really wasn’t

bad in his last pair, and is eligible to add some value to the exotics if the trip goes his way. (4) ITALIAN LAD N is

still looking for his first win of the season but usually holds his own and is a possibility for 3rd/4th (6) SOUTHWIND

PETYR was clearly short for his 2025 return – remains in “watch mode” for now. (8) MOVIN ON UP can hold his

own in this class...but may need a much better draw to have any real say.

RACE 2 – (1) SCRIBBLERS is capable of some big miles, and has already picked up 4 (sharp) victories this year –

he actually raced well in both starts since the recent claim (even if a brutal trip 6th two back and a rallying 3rd last

week), and we can expect a very aggressive try tonight as he draws the pole and reunites with Gingras – gets the

edge vs. a few other very sharp foes. (4) PEACE OUT POSSE turns in sharp miles week after week and just missed

in his last pair – he’s always just a good trip away from a trip to the winner’s circle. (6) KOPI LUWAK is 2 for 2

since joining our leading barn and clearly hitting on all cylinders – he draws outside some sharp rivals tonight, but

still deserves plenty of respect. (3) VICI took a while to pick up his first victory of the year but has raced well in 2

starts since then – playable in exotics. (2) CAPTAIN TELL sports some outstanding Saratoga form but will get a

major class test tonight – the good draw may help him follow closely and stick around for a share. (5) MULLINAX

turned in a big one to just miss in 40s last week, but he faces much tougher as he bumps back up to 50s – leaning

elsewhere. (7) GENTLE GIANT figures to be coming from too far back to make much noise tonight.

RACE 3 – (3) BULLVILLE FRANK shipped in sharp from Pocono, got to cut the mile but got nipped at the wire

by a very determined THAT DOG WILL HUNT – we’ll give him the slight edge tonight, mostly because he draws

inside his main rival. (4) THAT DOG WILL HUNT dispelled any doubts as to whether he can win at this $30K level

with last week’s impressive first over score (over #3) – his trainer has been adding new horses lately, and had a

couple of winners last week...hard to leave off your tickets. (1) TOPVILLE SOMEBEACH was an ok 3rd behind the

top pair and draws the pole tonight – if he can show up just a bit sharper tonight, he may be able to be right there at

the wire. (5) FINAL CHEESERECIPE rebounded with a better effort last week after a couple of disappointing tries–

playable underneath. (2) J B GRAM threw a couple of decent efforts recently but is just too unreliable – would need

a pretty big price to consider on top. (6) HIGH ON ROCKNROLL wasn’t bad last week but will have a tough time

getting close tonight. (7) BUGABOO LOU raced better 2 back, then quickly regressed last week – now Post 7.

RACE 4 – (1) SURFSIDE BEACH was dull off the sick scratch 2 back but raced much better last week, only

weakening a bit in the stretch after a long first over bid – he’ll probably be a fair price tonight, and may have found a

winning spot. (2) RHYDS SUPERFLY GB has surely impressed with 7 straight Yonkers victories, effortlessly

moving up to beat older horses in his last pair – on the flip side, it’s hard to say why his connections elected to

qualify on 4/18 (rather than race), or why he hasn’t been in the box in the 17 days since then – maybe vulnerable

tonight? (6) SLING SHOCK is very sharp right now, for a barn that’s clicking as well – the only knock is the draw,

but that 8-1 ML price is definitely appealing! (5) WINDSUN RICKY elected to sit the pocket behind the ultra well-

meant ULTIMAROCA last week and was all out to hold on for 2nd – he’s capable of better, and worth a look if the

price is juicy enough. (8) LEONIDAS A was too far back on 4/21 then landed on a bad trip last week – he may be

content to just race from the back tonight but IF you think Siegelman may try to leave with him, he’s not a bad bomb

to consider. (4) GREG THE LEG isn’t the handiest horse and that results in a lot of tough trips – possible, but needs

to be a good price to be worth considering. (3) TWIN B POWERBALL isn’t bad right now, but really fits better

with softer. (7) FAMILY RECIPE is another that does his best work these days with somewhat easier.

RACE 5 – Something suddenly clicked for (4) ALWAYS A THRILL back in February, and he’s won 6 of 7 since

then (the lone loss being a close 2nd to the tough HEZA CHARTTOPPER A, with a tough trip, on an off track) – this

owner/trainer/driver combo is extremely deadly, and we’ll give them the edge for tonight...especially after somehow

being able to draw for one of the inside posts! (2) GEM QUALITY earned $211K at 3 but that may have been a little

“disappointing” after winning the Breeders Crown at 2, in track record time – his lone local start was excellent,

winning from Post 7 (on 12/10) as he wore down HEMSWORTH N first over – he’s won both starts (in NJ) since

returning as a 4YO, and Dunn comes over to drive – lots to like, especially with this inside draw. (3) ROCK THE

BELLES transformed into a new horse after a new trainer was listed this winter, and has outraced his odds week

after week – could do so again tonight, and is very playable in exotics. (6) SOHO DOW JONES re-qualified sharply

after a brief freshening, was Yannick’s choice, and the only real knock is the draw...but that could definitely hurt his

chances a bit tonight. (1) BLUE LOU may have a tough time BEATING these, but he uses his speed to grab good

trips, and plenty of pieces – ok underneath. (5) SMIFFYS TERROR N has raced well in pretty much all of his U.S.

starts but would likely need things to fall apart up front to be a big presence at the end (in a field this strong). (7) NA

NDOLO N was able to capitalize on last week’s hot pace to pick up the win, but will be hard pressed to replicate

that effort after being forced to draw outside in this much tougher field.

RACE 6 – (5) DIEGO N finished full of pace from the back when road tested in his U.S. debut (4/21). and clearly

the public paid attention, as he was sent off at 1/2 for his easy front end score last week – he’ll face a somewhat

tougher assignment tonight, but the $600K he earned Down Under suggests he should be up for it – we’ll stay on

board. (4) STREET HAWK N is a fresh import from a barn that has been doing very well with these lately, and he

does show 13 wins and $146K for his career – he finished with plenty of pace in his Pocono prep (behind last year’s

NYSS 2YO filly champ), and Bartlett does take him over a pair of trainers he drives for regularly (#1 and #7) – he

may be a pretty nice horse! (2) HEZ ALLTHE RAGE N came up 2nd best to a very well meant winner last week and

has won at higher levels than this in the past – shouldn’t be taken lightly from this spot. (6) SWEET BEACH LIFE

disappointed here on 4/21 when first over in his 2nd start of the year....but he was much better last week when he

used a quick start to come up 2nd best to #5 - the talent is there to be in the hunt once more, if he can find another

good trip. (1) HUNTING ZONE is a quirky horse, capable of big miles when things go his way (see 2 and 3 back),

but also prone to disappointing when they don’t – leaning more towards others tonight. (3) LUCAPELO A has his

share of decent efforts and is eligible to grab a piece here with an easy trip. (7) THUNDER HUNTER JOE has been

better lately, but vs. cheaper– hard to see him threatening these better ones from out here. (8) SPEAKER OF PEACE

will look better with a class drop and better post – keep an eye for next week.

RACE 7– Borgata Eligibles – 1 1⁄4 miles: (4) FINVARRA A is enjoying a solid year so far, going 9-3-1-3 – he was a

bit overmatched vs. the better Borgata players, but was still a decent 3rd behind FOR ONCE INMY LIFE and COAC

HES CORNER in his last, and was an easy winner dropping out of the series 2 back – handles any trip, and looms a

very live player here. (5) VENTURESOME ARDEN N is another that struggled a bit vs. some of the strong series

players, but he was a $2.10 winner in his last when getting class relief– fits perfectly with these, and is another that

can handle any trip that comes his way. (2) HUMBLE A was 7 for 7 here last year but was “humbled” a bit taking

on some of the Borgata beasts – he landed on an impossible trip after returning from a sick scratch last week, but he

drops right back in the box and his best effort makes him a threat here. (1) HELLABALOU won the Borgata Final 2

years in a row but failed to qualify for even the Consolation this year – he’s way too classy to ever just dismiss out

of hand, but he’s also struggled a bit too much to take a short price right now. (3) CAMARA MOMENT was clearly

overmatched throughout the series but never embarrassed himself – could see considering him in this softer spot if

the price is juicy enough. (6) BLAZING HOME has ability but hasn’t much luck so far at Yonkers (8-0-1-1) – he

could do okay with a trip, but faces an unpredictable journey starting from Post 6.

RACE 8 - Borgata Eligibles – 1 1⁄4 miles – tough race! (5) DUNKIN hasn’t been “bad” in 2025, but he certainly

hasn’t gotten back to his “top” form either – he tried a tough first over move last week (after taking a week off) and

really didn’t weaken all that badly in the lane- maybe this is a spot where he can pick up his first victory of the year

(he’s had some issues at the start in the past – hopefully the race starting in a different spot doesn’t bother him). (1)

CARABAO A is one of several in the barn that really elevated his game recently – he proved his 32-1 upset 2 back

was no fluke when he followed it up with an excellent try last week – upset chance. (6) ADMIRAL HILL has more

than enough ABILITY to beat these, but he’s struggling to find his best mojo in 2025 – possible for sure, but not one

to take too short a price with from this spot. (3) AMMO has been much better after joining his current barn, though

clearly a bit below the better Borgata horses – could have a bigger say here, especially with an up close trip. (2) RA

CING RAMPAGE has 5 starts this year and hasn’t approached his top form yet – he’s another that could explode at

any time...but would still need a “fair” price to try him tonight. (4) ROCKNROLL RUNA A has been struggling for

some time and in desperate need of a wake up call. (7) MY ULTIMATE BYRON A will need a lot to go his way to

reach from out here.

RACE 9 – Blue Chip Matchmaker Eligibles – 1 1⁄4 miles – another tough race! (3) DOUGS BABE A, like all of

these, found herself a bit overmatched vs. the better mares in the series...she may have built some confidence with

that win last start in PA, gets a good draw for tonight and it never hurts to get the services of Mr. Dunn – we’ll give

her the narrow edge in a very competitive race. (4) MY RED SEA was a little dull in her last but otherwise usually

finished with some pace behind the tougher mares – might be up for a more aggressive try in this field. (7) PROMIS

ELAND A picked up one 2nd from her series starts, but that was from the pole in a soft division– she seems no better

and no worse than any of the others in here, but the outside draw could hurt her chances somewhat...make sure to

get a fair price if she’s your choice. (6) EASY TO PLEASE usually finished ok from the back in her series tries, and

was a very easy winner (dropping to a soft NW1000) field) on Friday night – Stratton opting to drive outsider TRUE

BLUE HANOVER suggests that this mare MAY not be looking to come back and race after 3 days! (1) FACTORY

GIRL was no threat in most of the legs but does draw the rail in tonight's softer spot – we’ll see if that helps. (2) ARI

ZONA just hasn’t had any luck shipping in to Yonkers, currently 5-0-0-0 – will need to be better tonight. (5) TRUE

BLUE HANOVER hasn’t clicked yet in 2025 – waiting for some better signs.

RACE 10 – (3) QUALITY BUD doesn’t look great on paper right now, but he’s also been racing from impossible

spots – he gets significant class AND post relief, retains the hot Scott Zeron, and figures to be a better price than his

main rival – worth a shot. (5) SANTANA HANOVER failed to get in the hunt from Post 8 last week but drops back

down the level he beat as the odds-on choice two back – the road to the winner’s circle likely goes through him. (4)

BRAKE AHEAD’s overall recent form has been solid, and he had a valid excuse for last week (was trapped on the

cones in the back on the final turn) – could add some value to the exotics. (1) HEAVEN ON HIGH N has had some

success here in the past, has speed from the pole and a pilot not afraid to use it – could be part of the equation from

start to finish. (2) HOPNROLL HEAVEN came into his last having never been 1st or 2nd at Yonkers (14-0-0-3) but he

landed on a dream trip and was able to slip by up the cones to get his picture taken – will be a tough act to repeat. (8)

SINBAD N showed little in either of his first 2 starts this year but it’s only a matter of time before he perks up –

another awful draw suggests it might not be tonight, though. (6) HICKFROMFRENCHLICK gets a bad draw, off a

bad date, while up in class – prefer others this week. (7) CHANTEE just missed to #2 in last week’s “fall apart”

race, but seems unlikely to get nearly as close tonight.