Wednesday June 5 2024

1st NW2 - $8,000 Pace

Picks: 5-3-2

1 - Speedfest 

2 - Big Truss - Has done well off stalking-type trips and should have position here.

3 -Boyofyourdreams - Both prior attempts recently here were competitive and barn has been hot of late.

4 - Little Fighter

5 - Valentine Hunter - He's looking for first win of the season, has chased mostly tougher rivals and this looks like the right spot.

6 - Classic Frank

7 - Yepyepyep

8 - Beelzebub

2nd - DSBF 3 YO Eligibles - $8,500 Pace

Picks: 4-8-1

1 - Pretty Two - He's much improved over the last month and put in a quality mile from here on 5-29.

2 - Run It Up Rosco

3 - Top Trot

4 - Lg's Jaxon - Have to respect the body of work as one of the better DSBF trotters and comes off a blowout win.

5 - Jetsam

6 - Workslikeacharm

7 - Royal BEep Beep

8 - Going Platinum - Qualified very well and won all 3 attempts at Dover. 

3rd - NW9001L5 $11,000 Trot

Picks: 1-2-7

1 - Darbyshire - Looking back to back wins from the pole. Easy win last time and hard to dismiss.

2 - Lizzy Lauxmont - Trotted an even 3rd vs. #1 last time and should be in a spot to contend for the minors again.

3 - Canoe Trip

4 - Rose Run Xtra

5 - Certify

6 - Special Miss

7 - Gotta Habit - Has had a stellar meet thus far and wouldn't overlook from here.

4th - NW 5 - $12,000 Trot

Picks: 3-2-1

1 - Real Blessing - Looks for 3rd win of year and has two recent competitive tries from the rail here. This field may be a touch softer.

2 - Kountry Express - Rebounded nicely last time and seemed to do better with the hopples on. Keep him on the radar.

3 - Some Kinda Crazy - Down from PA where he faced some quality company and has small track experience earlier in season.

4 - Stonebridge Jasper

5 - She Is Strong

6 - Little Georgie

7 - Wallandar

8 - I Got It Made

5th - FFA Trot $22,500

Picks: 6-5-4

1 - Big Daddy D

2 - Vlahos

3 - Spee Club

4 - Not For Moni - Stepped up nicely off a pocket trip last time and we have to respect the tactical speed.

5 - That Ole Bar Stool - Has a win a this level this meet and this is one of his better draws.

6 - Speed Away - Easy win last time from post 7 and I think is the best horse in the field.

7 - Remarkable De Vie

8 - Star Razor

6th - NW 2 Trot $8,000

Picks: 1-7-8

1 - Royal Mistake - Much better draw and his last 3 races are among tops in the field.

2 - Reddy Fox

3 - Last Night's Hit

4 - Gemstone Pillar

5 - Oodles of Gold

6 - Nina Hanoevr

7 - Samwise the Brave - Note the drop from PHL and barn change to TD. Easier field and but can he handle small track?

8 - Royal Flirt - A hard fought win from post 7 last week and is one to keep an eye on!

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

Picks: 5-7-1

1 - Step On Over - He was in a dull form spree until his last. Let's see if that turns things around.

2 - Rockapelo

3 - Major Key

4 - Always Flashing A 

5 - Cntnobdytellmenothn - A regular speed player who has been holding his own and figures to have speed presence.

6 - Angelo

7 - Some Waratah A - Has 3 wins in his last 4 in spite of some difficult votes. Gritty veteran.

8 - Major Escape

8th - NW 1 - $7,000

Picks: 2-1-3

1 - Asteroid CCL - Tiring speed last time but there's definitely talent here. Another live shot to deliver.

2 - Sixftfornfulofmusl - Quietly has been in very good form and tends to be a bigger price than he should.

3 - Unexpected Twist - 2nd try off layoff - figures to improve and could take a big step forward here.

4 - Thisflightisrigged

5 - Happy Time Two

6 - Hudson's Only One

7 - Well Respected

8 - Chaching

9th - $7500k Claiming

Picks: 2-6-1

1 - I'm Done Talking - Did well vs. the boys last time and is back in a great spot.

2 - Hundie N - Descends and is one of classier rivals in field. Would be surprised if he didn't offer a strong mile.

3 - Bills Fella 

4 - Tiger Thompson

5 - Gallic Beach

6 - JK Standingovation - Big class drop after recent dull form. Tough call.

7 - Whiskey Maverick

8 - Brutus Bayama

10th - NW4001L5 $6,000

Picks: 5-6-7

1 - Designer Drink

2 - Gooville

3 - Ragtime Hanover

4 - Master Clave

5 - Swans Cash Prise - Only one in field to reach in his last 2 starts - can she get her 1st win of the year?

6 - Capstone - 6-year-old showed speed in his qualifier, which we're accustomed to but was in regressive form prior to the layoff. Has talent but which horse shows up?

7 - Command The Market - Best of rest type that landed on super the last two tries and probably caught an easier split this go around.

8 - Mr. American Pie 

11th - DSBF 3-year-old eligibles Trot, $8,500

Picks: 4-3-5

1 - Missys Gem

2 - Starfish

3 - Platinum Proposal - Delivered an impressive first over win from post 8 in her last. Gets early season matchup with #4.

4 - Daburg - Qualified particularly well for team Skinney. Showed plenty of ability at 2 and makes sophomore debut.

5 - Rip Away

6 - FD Pure Platinum

7 - Royal Robin

12th - NW10Lt $14,500 Trot

Picks: 2-1-5

1 - Muscledover - Came here from RCR with a solid string of races and raced well with this class upon arriving.

2 - Mucho Macho - 2 straight impressive wins, brings tactical speed to the table.

3 - Now More Than Ever

4 - Claiborne

5 - The Strawboss - On the board in all 4 attempts here this season and is prone to be aggressive.

6 - Explosive Hall

7 - Mickey Muscles

8 - Uno Mas Blue Chip

13th - DSBF 3-year-old eligibles $8,500 Trot

Picks: 6-2-3

1 - Bonnies Blue Rock

2 - Leaveminthedust - Had a decent debut here for Jump barn and makes 2nd career start with an encouraging start.

3 - Its Oliver Now - Has been good gaited thus far and seems to be developing consistency for barn who is very capable with trotters.

4 - Pulsator

5 - Chief Funster

6 - LG's Bluestone - Most talented in field and has trotted faster than these of late.

7 - Glide Along

8 - Portnoy - Comes off a lifetime best and is one to watch.

14th - NW5Lt Trot $12,000

Picks: 3-1-7

1 - Riveria Beach - Camera shy of late but has been on the board in 4 straight.

2 - Goodmorninsunshine

3 - Electric Speed - 2-for-2 here with usual front end speed. This will be a test as he moves up in class.

4 - All Brawn

5 - Unique Style

6 - Brookview Dewey

7 - C  S Goldpolicy - Newcomer for Bier, had some decent outings on bigger track. Wild card.

8 - Likeitusedtobe

15th - NW6001L5 Trot $8,500

Picks: 1-4-7

1 - Swan By Land - Descends for top barn and has to be a leading contender.

2 - Fashion Hall

3 - Trixar

4 - Backstreet Player - Another with ample back class but doesn't seem as sharp as he was earlier in season.

5 - Filled Donut 

6 - Stealing 

7 - Secret Jet - Parlayed a pocket trip to victory last time from this post. Moving up ladder.

8 - Happy That  

Monday June 10 2024

1st - Nw 4, $10,000 Pace

Picks: 6-7-2

1 - Evanator

2 - Kdk Surfs Up - Has regressed lately but this is a much easier field than his last few.

3 - Nuclear Armed

4 - Ideal The Deck

5 - Wells Fire

6 - Ugottalovebluechip - Newcomer looks half-mile savvy and should adapt well here.

7 - King Kunta - Ultra consistent form and is one of most reliable in field.

8 - He's A Savage

2nd - DSBF Elim $20,000

Picks: 3-5-1

1 - Papas Son - Not sure he's coming into this on top of his game but overall has been one of the better in the division. Drew into a very stiff group.

2 - Matt's Artist

3 - Beat Cop - Was super here last season and qualifiers say he's ready.

4 - Come On Eddie

5 - Captain Pete - 2-for-2 here this year and seems to have worked the rust off. Ready to roll!

6 - Southern Renegade

3rd - $45,000 Claiming, $14,500

Picks: 7-5-8

1 - Big City Bud

2 - Captain Groovy

3 - Country Courtesy

4 - Brother Dick

5 - King James Express - Not as sharp in his last but goes back to claimers and barn has been hot of late.

6 - King's Cruiser 

7 - Bettor By Seaside - Strong assertive win on 6-3 but did draw into a much worse spot here.

8 - Ds Heartland - Like #7, he comes off a win in the class but is going to need some racing luck tonight.

4th - DSBF 3 YO C&G 1st Leg, $20,000

Picks: 4-5-1

1 - Rowdy Dragon - Needed last start and rallied in solid fashion from an outside post. This is a good situation for him to step up.

2 - Amealias Terminator

3 - There Goes Bubba

4 - Cavalli Island - Has 2 wins already at meet and caught weaker split where he's the likely fave.

5 - Better Dig Two - Strong win from an outside post here two starts back, one of the more recently accomplished in field.

6 - LL Julio

5th - DSBF 3-year-old C&G 1st Leg $20,000

Picks: 1-2-3

1 - Im Still Here - One of the more improved horses in the field, comes off a win and looks primed for this.

2 - Midnite Mike - Another solid outing in his last and have to admire the recent development of the sophomore.

3 - Shocking Truth - Has 2 wins at the meet, faces tougher now but looks capable and the trip should be favorable from here.

4 - Tug River Patrick

5 - Unexpected Twist

6 - Lovenbury

7 - Srh Power House

6th - FFA Pace $22,500

Picks: 3-7-4

1 - Baba O'Riley

2 - Itsrockandroll A 

3 - Layton Hanover - Was uber impressive off the 2nd over trip last time. Can repeat as he was full of pace to the wire.

4 - Mack - Veteran rallied well again last start and is a formidable option.

5 - Effingham

6 - I Did It My Way - Body of work too good to dismiss as he jogged with lesser last time.

7 - Sweet Angel Boy

8 - Sprocket

7th - NW 10 Lt, $14,500

Picks: 3-2-1

1 - Joker On Jack - Note the post break - looking for a much stronger showing and expecting trip security.

2 - Back Pocket Miki - Runner up to a buzzsaw in his last and drew into a great spot here looking to build on recent momentum.

3 - Hundred Dollar Man - Back from an Ohio start where he was very good again. This is a talented 3-year-old who is 3-for-3 here this season.

4 - Verdun

5 - Ats Hanover

6 - Amp It Up N

7 - Frequent Image

8 - Showdown Lyx

8th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Pace

Picks: 1-2-3

1 - Metallica - Has struggled a bit of late but the draws haven't helped. Looks to turn it around.

2 - My Boy Jack - Improved bid in his last and shuld get prime trip behind #1.

3 - Bare It Hill - Sneaky option here who improved in his last at a big price!

4 - Can We Dance

5 - Stroman

6 - Task Bar Hanover

7 - Lucky Ramsey

8 - Forty Five Red

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

Picks: 6-1-2

1 - Gold Star Sven - Ultra consistent option who has held his own on the step up to this level. Have to like the draw.

2 - Ys Mathis - Qualified well but may be reasonable that he needs a start. Keep him on your radar and watch the tote board.

3 - Bettor Memories

4 - Silver Fox J

5 - JK Objection

6 - Major Bean - Solid runner mile in his last and that should set him up well for this.

7 - He's A Ladies Man

8 - I'm Some Graduate

10th - NW 6 LT $12,500 Pace

Picks: 5-7-3

1 - Everybodyloveslou

2 - Hustle Up

3 - Alliance - Caught a very good division but loved his last race and drew inside some key rivals.

4 - Racketeering

5 - Hypebeast - Returns to home state off some high quality races in PA. Should find this to be easier.

6 - Notte's Mist

7 - Donttellmenow - 3 straight wins as he debuts with NW 6 and looks ready for the test.

8 - Hoop Star

11th - NW6001L5 $8,500

Picks: 6-3-4

1 - Shady's Shark Bait

2 - Bodega Bay

3 - Lou's Beach - Beaten chalk in his last but faces similar field here and looks to remain competitive option.

4 - Declan Seelster - Made a good move before yielding last time. Probably caught a softer split here.

5 - Daddyofemall - 

6 - Dontlikeitleave - Was in Open ranks when last here before going to NY. Class of field though has been in a slump.

7 - Mr. Overbite

8 - Downers Delight

12th - W/0 $8k last 5 Starts, $16,000 Pace

Picks: 4-7-3

1 - Imoutthedoor

2 - Rocknroll Gold

3 - Big Chic Magnet - Has class edge on some of these but recent efforts were somewhat dull. 

4 - Captaincountrystar - Test for class here off 3 straight eye-opening wins. Sharp!

5 - Dreaming Of Lou

6 - Proper One

7 - Wager On Me - The savvy vet has won 2 straight impressively on bigger track.

8 - Willie Go West N