Some insights into tonight’s racing program:

(and Happy Mother’s Day, Shirley. Nearly 10 years, we’re thinking of you.)

1ST RACE – (2) CHUMLEE A gets a free ride and a good draw. Also gets a rather contentious opener, but his best is better than anyone else’s, so earns a gaze.

3RD RACE – (5) BETTERTHANBRIE did tire in seasonal debut across river after offering early foot. Speed-tightened in this group of Reynolds for soph ladies.

5TH RACE – (6) JERSEY JIM did not embarrass us last season, ending with upset in final of NYSS. Returns off life-best effort, nodded in stake for 3YO males.   

6TH RACE – (4) KWIK TALKIN’ is back at scene of greatest night, the 2017 Sheppard Pace. Makes seasonal purse bow in tough event, but is a horse for course.

7TH RACE – (5) LONG LIVE ROCK acquitted himself well in Levy Series, then third in brisk Pocono event. Edge in intriguing adult overnight pacing feature.

10TH RACE – (2) ABNER THE GREAT hastily pulled pocket off very quick fractions in last. Tries it ‘tagged’ this time around, though may be above pay grade.

11TH RACE – (3) BUEN CAMINO is not simple to gauge after a no-chance trip in last week’s trotting feature. Have to stay again after moving in four places.

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$2 +/- (thru Tue., May 8) – 120 wins ($1,033.10)

from 547 ($1,094) selex (-$60.90, valid in contiguous U-S only)

highest-priced winner – INSPIRATION VIEW ($36.60)

lowest-priced winners – NATIONAL SEELSTER/JORDAN BLUE CHIP

($2.50 each)

BY FRANK DRUCKER,

Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway

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