Wednesday May 29 2024

1st - NW 2 - $8,000 Pace

Picks: 4-6-7

1 - Gotta Go

2 - Im Still Here

3 - Eminently Hanover

4 - Beelzebub - Raced well in local debut despite the time off. Should be tough if he's any better here.

5 - American Party

6 - Fly Away BB - Blowout win to exit NW 1 and looks ready to tackle these.

7 - Captain Nashville - Qualified in hand and already has a win at the meet.

2nd - FM NW 4 - $10,000

Picks: 4-6-3

1 - Mary Puffins

2 - Recycle

3 - River Of Fear - Improved bid on 5-28, this field may be softer.

4 - Holymotherofmoses - Finished a good 2nd on 5-28 and caught a wide open grouping.

5 - Fox Valley JAnis

6 - Itsonlyupfromhere - Retreated late in her last but still has been one of more competitive options in field.

7 - Burnin Roses

8 - Just Rolling

3rd - FMNW6 - $12,500

Picks: 5-3-2

1 - Curtsyforpurrseco

2 - Jett Propelled - Back off a pair of solid qualifiers as she preps for DSBF action and has 4 straight wins on the line.

3 - Dance With Tabby - Ultra steady of late for Davis barn and was just 2nd to the expected fave in #5.

4 - Here We Go BB

5 - Kissin Joe - Finished with a flourish to prevail on 5-28 - hard to go against now.

6 - Scarlet Moon

7 - Direct Mist

8 - Idyllic Delight

8 - Yepyepyep

2nd - Maiden $7,000 Trot

Picks: 6-1-7

1 - Emily's Locket - Small track debut and has shown more speed than most in field on bigger track.

2 - Run It Up Rosco

3 - Chief Funster

4 - The Blind Will See

5 - Portnoy

6 - It's Oliver Now - Ddi well to close into a slow pace last time and looks to be one to beat.

7 - Pulsator -Best of rest type that has been on the board in 2 recent miles.

8 - Starfish

3rd - NW 2 - $8,000 Trot

Picks: 1-5-7

1 - Reddy Fox - Has two recent runner up miles here and may be the fave tonight .

2 - Oodles of Gold

3 - FD Pure Platinum

4 - Glide Along

5 - Wolfpack Wilma - Didn't fire in her last but body of work still worth considering here as she has two recent 2nd place finishes with similar.

6 - Luvyas Nugget

7 - Royal Flirt - Regressed with a miscue last time but aiming to show form similar to what we saw on 5-15.

8 - Gemstone Pillar

4th - NW 10 Lt $14,500 Trot

Picks: 6-8-1

1 - Explosive Hall - He's equipped with competent early speed and should have position here.

2 - Muscle Dover

3 - Snow Burst

4 - Designer Drink

5 - Don't I Wish

6 - Mickey Muscles - Already has 3 wins at the meet including a new lifetime mark in his last. He's the clear one to beat.

7 - Bluestone Jackson

8 - Gotta Habit - Another that has done very well at the meet with 4 wins and finished within a half-length from here last race.

5th - FFA Trot $22,500

Picks: 6-4-7

1 - Canoe Trip

2 - Rose Run Xtra

3 - Not For Moni

4 - Remarkable De Vie - 3rd try off bench and saw enough improvement in his last where he could start to factor with these. He's been very good over the track throughout his career.

5 - Northern Express

6 - Star Razor - This barn has dominated the top trotting ranks this meet. His barn mate won last week's edition and given this one's recent blowout win and body of work, he's a serious player.

7 - Oh Boy - His last two races have been very underrated as he seems to be improving and would consider him at a price here.

8 - That Ole Bar Stool

6th - NW9001L5 $11,000 Trot

Picks: 6-2-1

1 - Darbyshire - Attempted to leave last week but had to take a seat. Should like this draw a lot better.

2 - Slim Jimmy - Runaway winner last time - bumps up in class here.

3 - Lizzy Lauxmont

4 - Filled Donut

5 - Certify

6 - Big Daddy D - Won his last at this level - aggressive 5-year-old aims for repeat.

7 - Miracle De Vie

8 - Special Miss

7th - $7,500 Claiming $5,500

Picks: 5-1-4

1 - I'm Done Talking - Winning favorite in her last on bigger track. Struggled when last here but that start should help her confidence.

2 - The Leaping Cowboy 

3 - Due West

4 - Bills Fella - Descends for team Columbo and like #1 is coming from bigger track.

5 - Part Time Affair - 3rd start off claim and both outings previously were very good. One to beat?

6 - Tiger Thompson N

7 - Whiskey Maverick

8 - Bunkndunk

8th - Maiden $7,000 Pace

Picks: 1-2-7

1 - Twisted In Dixie - Filly qualified pretty well and wouldn't have to do much more to be a strong player here. Rail is a tough spot for a young trotter though.

2 - Fortunate Swan - 3rd career start for team Foster - had an adequate debut here on 5-22 and should be a solid option with any improvement.

3 - De Platinum

4 - Kiss My Sassafras

5 - Laurie'shappylinsy

6 - Top Trot 

7 - Hey Toodles - Good gaited filly who has only been off the ticket in 1 start this year.

8 - Keep On Playing

9th - $7,500 Claiming, $5,500 Pace

Picks: 4-5-6

1 - No Gel Nikki

2 - Lets Have Another

3 - Transitioning Joy

4 - Gold Train - Runner up to #6 last time but was outside a long way and went a big trip!

5 - Gallic Beach - Descends from $12,500 class and was competitive vs. tougher.

6 - Squinta A - Held on by a string last tiem prevail with a gutsy effort. Loses post edge now.

7 - Frivolous Appeal

8 - Brutus Bayama

10th - $12,500 Claiming, $7,500

Picks: 4-3-5

1 - Petipou

2 - Kingofmyheart

3 - Cntnobytelmenothn - Back in a class where he had some success at Dover and makes 2nd try off qualifier.

4 - Some Waratah - Finally a good draw for this one. 2 recent wins from outside posts.

5 - Angelo

6 - Cocosfella A

7 - Always Flashing A

8 - Major Escape - 3rd try for CC barn and his last one featured a stirring rally that nearly reeled in #6 last week.

11th - NW 1 - $7,000 Pace

Picks: 4-1-2

1 - Sixftfornflofmusl - Upset threat drew into a great spot and quietly has been in very good form of late.

2 - Unexpected Twist - Newcomer makes 3-year-old debut off a solid qualifier.

3 - Amelias Terminator

4 - Shocking Truth - Strong option normally in the class but miscued last week. That's not the norm and we'll look for a rebound.

5 - Now This Dude

6 - SRH Power House

7 - Eagle Lands

8 - Rowdy Dragon

12th - NW 2 - $8,000 Trot

Picks: 3-6-8

1 - Pretty Two

2 - Jetsam

3 - Likeitusedtobe - 3-year-old hasn't won one yet this year but has been so close and is coming off two straight runner up miles in the class.

4 - Trout Master

5 - Last Night's Hit

6 - Lira Hanover - Descends from much tougher spot and recently broke maiden impressively at PHL.

7 - Trinity's Advocate

8 - Royal Mistake - Won his debut for new barn but this is a stiffer matchup.

13th - NW 5 - $12,000 Trot

Picks: 3-2-4

1 - Kountry Express

2 - Riveria Beach - One of more consistent rivals in field who has been on the board in his last 3 here.

3 - She Is Strong - 3rd start of year and saw enough last time in his first one off the bench to think she'll be ready to roll tonight.

4 - Hespookshescores - Upset score on 5-8 and that was a career best. Don't dismiss easily!

5 - Goodmorninsunshine

6 - Brookview Dewey

7 - Cantab's Joy

8 - Wallandar

14th - NW 1 - $7,000 Pace

Picks: 5-1-3

1 - Matt's Artist - Recently added lasix and appeared to pick up a bit in his last and landing the rail is a great spot for him to stalk the pace.

2 - Happy Time Two

3 - Thisflightisrigged - Best of rest type, starts closer here and he does pack plenty of early speed. Contender for exotics.

4 - Vincennes

5 - Herb - Last start was very good in spite of defeat. He finished strong and that should set him up well.

6 - T H Boomtown

7 - Buttermilk Bizcuts

8 - K C Copp

15th - NW 9LT $14,500 Trot

Picks: 1-5-2

1 - Feeling Optimistic - Beaten only by a length last time despite not hitting the board, recent form is certainly good enough.

2 - Now More Than Ever - Post break is noteworthy as he's been 2nd in two recent tries in the class.

3 - Sevecheetah

4 - Sunset Sail

5 - Destiny's Darling - Nearly beat the chalk off a pocket trip in her last. WAs in dull form prior, let's see if that turns things around.

6 - Patrick Rules

7 - Uno Mas Blue Chip

8 - Bet On Brenna

Monday June 3 2024

1st - DSBF Eligibles 3-year-olds C&G

Picks:  1-2-3

1 - Captain Pete - Had no problem in return although figures to be much tighter here and the one to beat.

2 - Midnite Mike - He's on the upswing of late and comes off a lifetime best. May be peaking at the right time.

3 - Tug River Patrick- Winner of 2 straight for team White, and another that is clicking on all cylinders at an opportune moment.

4 - Cavalli ISland

5 - LL Julio

6 - Better Dig Two

2nd - Winners Over, $16,000 Pace

Picks: 2-1-7

1 - Live Love Lindy - Emerged a winner off a great trip in his last and looks to climb the ladder again.

2 - Grand Cayman - Faced some top flight competition over the past month, this has to be a class break.

3 - Proper One

4 - Sir Charles Of Sky

5 - First State Joni

6 - imoutthedoor

7 - Wehadababyetzaboy - Newcomer has been very reliable this year no matter where he raced. May be an interesting addition here.

8 - My Miki Beach

3rd - NW 6 - $12,500 Pace

Picks: 3-2-1

1 - Notte's Mist - Runner up off a ground saving trip in his last and looks to build on that momentum here.

2 - Hoop Star - Did very well on bigger tracks and may be most talented in field. Can he acclimate to small track?

3 - D A Home Stretch - He's been much more consistent lately and is most proven in the class of any in field.

4 - Meg A Bags

5 - Hustle Up

6 - Racketeering

7 - Moms Little World

8 - Silk Road

4th - -$45,000 Claiming $14,500 Pace

Picks: 1-4-5

1 - Southwind Pharoah - Hails from top barn and seems to be improving in 2 of last 3.

2 - Bettor By Seaside 

3 - Big City Bud

4 - Brother Dick - Has had some dull outings at times lately but the body of work here is still better than most.

5 - I'm the Prince - Made a big move and nearly sprung a major upset in his last.

6 - I'm Some Graduate

7 - Amazon

8 - Country Courtesy

5th - FFA Pace, $22,500

Picks: 3-6-4

1 - Baba O'Riley

2 - Sprocket 

3 - Effingham - Split horses late for a titanic upset last week and drew into a much better spot here.

4 - Layton Hanover - Was the fave in his last two tries here but didn't have much go his way. Keep him on the radar.

5 - Mack

6 - The Candyman Can - 3 straight decisive wins and handled winners-over no problem on 5-27. This is the next test.

7 - Itsrockandroll A

8 - On The Cards N

6 - NW9001L5 $12,000 Pace

Picks: 2-6-3

1- Northwest Yankee

2 - I Did It Myway - Has faced some incredible competition of late and the resume is just too good to discard.

3 - Master Rigger - Just missed in his last off a good closing kick. One of preferred contenders.

4 - Crunch Hanover

5 - More Than Ya Know

6 - King James Express - Very good form in his last two here and barn has been on a roll.

7 - Mongolian Hero N

8 - Shady's Shark Bait

7th - NW 4 Lt $10,000 Pace

Picks: 2-3-4

1 - Callaland

2 - King Kunta - Aims for 3rd win of season off uber competitive form. One of most reliable options in the class.

3 - Donttellmenow - Easy win from an outside post vs. softer division last time.

4 - Tickled To Tears - Good outing with these two back and getting some post relief tonight.

5 - Charlie Boy

6 - Vel What A Star

7 - Georgy T

8 - Come On Eddie

8th - NW4001L5 $6,000

Picks: 1-2-3

1 - Top Genius - Runner up off a pocket trip as the chalk in the bottom class at PHL. Looking for speed here for top barn.

2 - D Day Hill - Descending and his one win this year came vs. similar.

3 - Bare It Hill - Wild card who has missed a month but has some strong outings in the class of late.

4 - Task Bar Hanover

5 - Snouze U Louze

6 - Aidan

7 - Lucky Ramsey

8 - Can We Dance

9th - $25,000 Claiming - $11,500 Pace

Picks: 1-7-3

1 - Sun Of A Show - A hot claim of late and comes off 7th win of season.

2 - Major Bean

3 - JK Objection - Hasn't won one yet this year but has 3 runner up miles recently.

4 - Sea Isle City

5 - Moscow Mitch - 

6 - Hes a Ladies Man

7 - Bettor Memories - Competitive try last time but does lose post edge. Value option from an outside post.

8 - Silver Fox J

10th - NW6001L5 $8,500

Picks: 5-7-1

1 - Showdown Lynx - Tactical speed edge likely to be in play here as he aims for 6th win of season.

2 - Declan Seelster

3 - Daddyofemall

4 - Bodega Bay

5 - Lou's Beach - Runner up in his last for team CC and is one of classier rivals in field.

6 - Twist Knot

7 - Stag Party - Drops a notch and was runner up in two straight off pocket trips of late.

8 - Metallica

11th - NW 10 Lt $14,500 Trot

Picks: 4-5-1

1 - Frequent Image - 4th start of season looking to show earlier season form.

2 - Back Pocket Miki - 

3 - Caviart Scotland

4 - Captaincountrystar - In top form off 2 straight sterling outings. Hard to go against.

5 - Ats Hanover - He's a consistent sort that has a solid history in the class. Mid pack post is perfect.

6 - Captain Planet

7 - American Joe

8 - Joker On Jack

12th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Pace

Picks: 4-1-3

1 - Yankee Litigator - Hasn't cracked the top two yet this season but this is a better situation than what he's had of late.

2 - Run Around John

3 - John Mac - Beaten a length in the class last time and seems to be on the improve.

4 - All Night Party - Aggressive bid from post 7 last time came up short but faces lesser foes tonight.

5 - My Boy Jack 

6 - Rock Lights

7 - Wishiwasagigolo

8 - Southern Swagger

13th - NW 4 LT - $10,000 Pace

Picks: 4-6-1

1 - True Hue - Has some early speed and raced very well two starts back. If he comes back to that effort, he should be in the thick of it.

2 - Bet On Neon 

3 - Sethiemyboy

4 - Barefoot Blazer - Runner up on 5-27 = has gotten checks in all his starts here this year.

5 - He's a Savage

6 - Ideal The Deck - Note the driver change, Morgan gets on and that may lure some attention.

7 - Twin B Player

8 - Lazabest

14th - NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace

Picks: 2-8-5

1 - Rat Trail

2 - Mr. Overbite - One of classier rivals in field, its his best draw of the meet and probably caught a softer field.

3 - Slipin Skip

4 - Advance Man

5 - King's Cruiser - Stormed home from a tough spot last time and exits arguably tougher company here. Keep this fella on your radar.

6 - Whiskey Wizzard

7 - Foxbriar Romeo

8 - Market Based - Speedy 5-year-old yielded late last time but faced a bit easier crew tonight.

Tuesday June 4 2024

1st - FM NW 10 LT $14,500

Picks: 1-3-6

1 - Lofty Treasure - 2nd try off bench - this one was third in her last at odds on but took a bit of a shuffle in there from a tiring leader. Look for aggressive tactics.

2 - Valley of Fear 

3 - Hungry For Money - Kicked home very well last time and should set her up well for this, especially if the inside speed falters.

4 - Prideful

5 - Lulu Rocks

6 - Beca Mitchell - Wasn't herself last time but tends to throw in a big one every other start. 

7 - Bet On Sandy