Race Analysis
Monday April 29 2024
Matt's Picks: 1-2-6
1st - NW6001L5 Last 5 Starts $8,500
1 - Master Rigger - Strong outing last week in this class and this fella has a distinct class edge over most in here.
2 - Declan Seelster - Another with ample back class that should be in striking range with strong early presence.
3 - Outclassed
4 - Market Based
5 - World For Two
6 - Stag Party - May have lost a step but still seems a logical player in this level.
7 - Mr Overbite
8 - Moscow Mitch
2nd - NW 4 - $10,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 1-2-7
1 - Hypebeast - Back down in NW 4 where he had a win two back. Should be the one to beat.
2 - Vel What A Star - Ran into a buzzsaw last time and finds softer spot tonight to stalk and attempt to hold ground.
3 - Racketeering
4 - Georgy T
5 - Double Bags
6 - KDK Surfs Up
7 - Silk Road - He's been uber steady of late and already has a win at the meet.
8 - Hustle Up
3rd Race - Winners Over, $16,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 1-2-3
1 - Mack - Descends from Open ranks, he's one of two in field who has been in Open the last 3.
2 - Trojan Banner N - Exits Open types and brings explosive early speed forward here. Already a 5-time winner this year.
3 - Heinikinbythebay - Post break a major plus and needed his last start. We should see more tonight in 2nd try for DD barn.
4 - Dreaming Of Lou
5 - Bettor By Seaside
6 - My Miki Beach
7 - Lou's Beach
8 - First State Joni
4th - NW 6 - $12,500 PAce
Matt's Picks: 1-2-3
1 - Hundred Dollar Man - 3 YO debut was impressive. Looks to be the best again.
2 - Master Splinter - Did well after a front end attempt again last start. May follow the chalk here.
3 - American Joe - Comes off a win at this level on 4-15 but did catch a much tougher split with his main competition to the inside.
4 - Notte's Mist
5 - Everybodyloveslou
6 - Fox Briar Remark
7 - Chicken N Dice
8 - Mom's Little World
5th - $45,000 Claiming, $14,500
Matt's Picks: 5-2-1
1 - The Candyman Can - 2nd try for Ewing and in a much better spot than last week. Look for him to protect position.
2 - Brother Dick - Ultra consistent that just missed with weaker last time.
3 - Major Bean
4 - Amazon
5 - Effingham - 2 straight front end scores for BD barn and looking for more.
6 - Mongolian Hero N
7 - Ds Heartland
8 - Captain Groovy
6th - OPEN $22,500 Pace
Matt's Picks: 7-2-5
1 - Wager On Me
2 - Big Chic Magnet - I like both his previous attempts here and gets a great draw with longshot aspirations.
3 - Sir Charles Of Sky
4 - Live Love Lindy
5 - Baba O'Riley - Pocketed up for a runner up mile in his return race and likely to flash that speed again.
6 - On The Cards N
7 - Itsrockandroll A - 11-time winner last year was nearly unbeatable here. Qualfiied in ready fashion but may need a start.
8 - Fantastic Voyage
7th - $25,000 Claiming
Matt's Picks: 4-5-6
1 - Nikasa N
2 - He's A Ladies Man
3 - Advance Man
4 - I'm Some Graduate - Loved the rally last time as this vet is looking to flash that impressive resume here.
5 - JK Objection - Hasn't won one yet this year but did show good speed in his 4-15 mile and may have strong presence here.
6 - Sheriff N - Debuts for new barn and has 2 recent wins in the class.
7 - Tarkio
8 - Badlands N Wine
8th - NW4001L5 - $6,000
Matt's Picks: 3-1-7
1 - Can We Dance - Nice draw for the 8-year-old for him to use his tactical speed. Probably an overall softer spot than recent races.
2 - Aidan
3 - Subban - Has some back class and was just 3rd vs. tougher. Should appreciate the drop.
4 - Run Around John
5 - Mudville
6 - Victory Move
7 - Proper One - Vet makes his 250th career start here off a blowout win with similar.
8 - Imkeepnthisguy
9th - $17,500 Claiming
Matt's Picks: 2-3-1
1 - Sun Of A Show - Have to respect his consistent nature and regular speed.
2 - Gold Star Sven - Dazzled with a new lifetime best on 4-16 and looks ready to move up the ladder.
3 - Archie And Emerson - Beaten chalk in his last but still racing extremely well in his last two starts.
4 - Revelry
5 - Winbak Willy T
6 - Domi
7 - Point Place
8 - Petipou
10th - NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace
Matt's Picks: 6-5-3
1 - Mittnite Delight
2 - Bankin On Bomb
3 - Bell's David - Beat weaker here last start but has missed some time. Like the post edge on some key threats.
4 - Panther's Pinot
5 - Big City Bud - Lacked clearance until late last time but didn't appear overloaded with pace. Still has class edge.
6 - More Than Ya Know - He's been close his last 3 starts with similar and is one of more regular threats in field.
7 - All Night Party
8 - Half Cut
11th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 3-7-8
1 - Always Flashing A
2 - Gimme Sunshine
3 - Task Bar Hanover - Evenly paced with a 3rd place finish vs. tougher split last time. Give him a big shot here.
4 - In Thought
5 - Wishiwasagigolo
6 - Whiskey Maverick
7 - Shady's Shark Bait - Hasn't reached the ticket yet this year but has been closer of late and this field is softer.
8 - Teton Sunset - Competitive in his last pair with these and you may get a fair price due to draw.
12th - NW 4 LT $10,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 4-6-7
1 - Come On Eddie
2 - Very Blue Chip
3 - Sethiemyboy
4 - Tadashi - Lit up the board at 21-to-1 with an aggressive Morand steer last time. Moving up.
5 - He's A Savage
6 - Tickled To Tears - Best of rest type so far at this level but still preferred over some others.
7 - King Kunta - May have needed last start and he closed into a slow pace last time.
8 - Twin B Player
13th - Nw8001L5 $11,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 5-6-1
1 - Downers Delight - May be class of field but hasn't raced in nearly a year. Qualified very well. Watch the tote board.
2 - King's Cruiser
3 - Bipbopnallie
4 - Coxcomb
5 - Bettor Memories - 11-year-old exits $45k claimers and this should be a bit of a descent.
6 - Sweet Angel Boy - Cruised through NW6001 and looks to ascend here.
7 - Blood Feud
8 - Top Genius
14th - NW 4 Lt $10,000
Matt's Picks: 1-3-4
1 - Go With The Roll - Had the 8 hiole his last 2 and looking for much stronger presence for the 5-year-old.
2 - Ideal The Deck
3 - Barefoot Blazer - Aggressive bid came up short last time but this field is softer.
4 - Illini Hank - Improved effort in his last and his arrow is certainly trending upward.
5 - Meg A Bags
6 - Callaland
7 - Bet On Neon
8 - Wogarithm
15th - NW 10 LT, $14,500 Pace
Matt's Picks: 2-7-3
1 - Ats Hanover
2 - Admiral Hanover - Riding high off 2 straight wins and should be the fave from here.
3 - Joker On Jack - 4-year-old had a tough slot last week but things are looking up from here as he bids for 3rd straight win.
4 - Verdun
5 - Frequent Image
6 - Back Pocket Miki
7 -Showdown Lynx - Aggressive 4-year-old has one of more impressive bodies of work in field. Look for speed.
8 - Captains Choice
Tuesday April 30 2024
1st - FM NW 2 - $8,000
Matt's Picks: 6-2-4
1 - Slipinidewaysz
2 - Mary Puffins - Racing better of late and back to the inside where she was within range two back.
3 - Nova's Baby Girl
4 - Best Movie Ever - An evenly paced third off the layoff on 4-23 and looking for progression here.
5 - Jk's knockingrocks
6 - My Luckydog - Parlayed a pocket trip to victory in her last and may pursue similar tactics here.
7 - Sneaking Up On You
8 - Squeaky Wheel
2nd - FM NW 4 - $10,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 5-1-8
1 - Lizzy Lite Hands - Just missed in her last one but raced gamely and should display similar speed presence.
2 - Chatty Kathleen
3 - Swartz Bros Alice
4 - Chromatic Hill
5 - Dance With Tabby - Regular speed player for team Davis, mid pack post should help give her position off an improved race.
6 - Spoiled Rotn Girl
7 - Just Rolling
8 - Jett Propelled - Has won 3 straight for team Shahan. Ascends to NW 4.
3rd - FM NW 1 - $7,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 4-6-1
1 - Watching Grace - Her effort 2 back would likely make her a strong contender here as she came up empty in her last.
2 - Six Gun Moffitt
3 - Sweet Bobbie Jo
4 - Bad Nella Monella - The only filly in field to reach in her last two starts and should be the chalk tonight.
5 - Lilbitofgossip
6 - Stay Salty - Nice job to get a check from a tough slot in her last. One of more talented rivals in field and would be looking for value tonight.
7 - Classic Diamond
8 - Kaluga Caviar
4th - FM Winners Over, $16,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 3-5-6
1 - Sea Ya Mystery
2 - Tobago Time
3 - Lyons Bettorday - Underachieved a little of late but certainly capable of moreand this looks to be a much better spot for her.
4 - Zipper Sweater
5 - Peaks Cruiser - Love the consistency here and she's been reaching at nice prices!
6 - My Kiwi Lady N - Comes off two straight dominant wins and looking to ascend.
7 - Big Bettor Hanover
8 - Feeling Sweet
5th - FM NW 10 Lt $14,500 Pace
Matt's Picks: 3-4-2
1 - No Gel Nikki
2 - Valley Of Fear - Tired badly in her last after a big middle move. Looking to regain form from 4-16.
3 - Prideful - Hard to deny her ultra consistent form for Hall barn. Aims for 3rd win of year.
4 - Beca Mitchell - Looks for 6th win of the year and 2nd of meet, dazzled with a 1:53.4 score two back.
5 - Curtsyforpurrseco
6 - Lofty Treasure
7 - Rhyds Eclipse GB
8 - Hold My Wine
6th - FM OPEN $22,500
Matt's Picks: 5-4-6
1 - Oakwood Coral IR
2 - Got The Gold
3 - Western Secret A
4 - Grandeur Seelster - All 3 efforts here thus far were solid, looks to keep consistency.
5 - Majorca - Back to the winner's circle last week from same mid pack post and the probable chalk to repeat.
6 - Misty Coast - OFf the board in her prior two but draws haven't helped. Looking for more here.
7 - Twin Delight
7th - FM $12,500 Claiming, $7,500
Matt's Picks: 7-6-1
1 - Skateboard Chic - Not much went her way in her last two but looking for aggressive attempt from here.
2 - Doobie Cruze
3 - I'm Done Talking
4 - Odds On Delta
5 - Southwind Gin
6 - Sake Bomb - Aims for 4th win of year and has been one of most consistent mares in class.
7 - Need Ur Opinion - 2 straight wins and enters new barn here.
8 - Raise The Rent
8th - FMNW4001L5 $6,000
Matt's Picks: 2-5-1
1 - Sweet Lil - Kicked home well in her last and drew into another great spot where she should sit close and have a crack at the minors.
2 - Sweet Violets - May be class of the field, was just an improved 3rd vs. tougher for top JC barn.
3 - Baby Bonita
4 - T LS Betty
5 - Shes Got The Lynx - Slightly better draw after adequate attempts with early speed from the 7.
6 - Tyra Makes Bank - Form spree has headed in wrong direction lately but does descend tonight.
7 - Tootsy Rolls Quick
8 - Premier Tess
9th - Winners of 2 - $7,500
Matt's Picks: 6-1-3
1 - Eazy Hunting - 3rd straight rail and likely to be favored again. Did yield to 3rd in her last but this field may be softer.
2 - Snouze U Louze
3 - Studio Hanover - Improved bid in his last vs. tougher. A mile like that may make him tough here.
4 - Westender
5 - Somewhere Rockin
6 - Caviart Callum - The only horse to be on the board in all of her last 3 and would be hard to leave off ticket.
7 - Country Courtesy
8 - Stakeholder
10th - FM NW 6 - $12,500 Pace
Matt's Picks: 1-4-5
1 - Hungry For Money - Needed last start and put in a solid bid. Inside draw and early speed combo should give plenty of backing.
2 - Bet On Sandy
3 - Tothemoonandback
4 - Idyllic Delight - Blowout win in her last despite post 8 but caught a tougher split here.
5 - Direct Mist - Her last 2 races were among tops in the field and looks to keep that trend going.
6 - Kamala
7 - Kissin Joe
8 - Freestarflight
11th - FMNW6001L5
Matt's Picks: 6-7-1
1 - Legal Jeopardy - Trying to regain form from last season here and 2nd start back is often a big improvement.
2 - Sweet Bobbie
3 - Yuegnling
4 - Cinders Baby
5 - Party Cruiser
6 - Southwind Mina - One of classier rivals in field, she woke up in her last and may be the one to beat.
7 - Sea Princess - Blowout win one level down should set her up well for this.
8 - Cruzinforavictory
12th - FM NW 4 - $10,000
Matt's Picks: 1-2-3
1 - Bella's Dream - Wide open field but she's most proven lately and wins the draw.
2 - River Of Fear - Should be situated in a great spot behind #1 here and taking a shot that she'll get the trip.
3 - Fox Valley Janis - Struggled in prior 2 attempts but caught a weaker division tonight.
4 - Candescent Hanover
5 - Fear Of Love
6 - She Is Risen
7 - Holymotherofmoses
8 - Burnin Roses
13th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 3-2-4
1 - Twice The Ice
2 - Twist Knot - Improved bid at huge odds in his last. Caught our eye and should have a live trip here.
3 - Bare It Hil - Sustained a pocket bid very well in his last and it was a big step in the right direction.
4 - Bechers Brook A - Has missed some time but body of work is worth considering in conjunction with the post break.
5 - Under Contract
6 - Foxbriar Romeo
7 - Rock Lights
8 - Rat Tail
Wednesday May 1
1st - NW 1 - $7,000 Trot
Matt's Picks: 5-6-1
1 - Chief Funster - Descends from NW 2 - has been good gaited mostly but needs to show a bit more.
2 - Top Trot
3 - Trinity's Advocate
4 - Lilmissontbewrong
5 - Jetsam - Answered the call despite the layoff last start. Shahan had him ready to roll and is the likely fave to repeat.
6 - Wolfpack Wilma - Displayed good speed in her last at odds on before being reeled in late. Looking to build on that progress.
7 - Pulsator
8 - Pretty Two
2nd - NW 1 $7,000 Pace
Matt's Picks:4-2-7
1 - Hunt Or Be Hunted
2 - Rowdy Dragon - 3rd start off qualifier, should be in much better position tonight to stalk the pace.
3 - Buttermilk Bizcuts
4 - Shocking Truth - Reeled in late last start as the drought continues but so does his competitive form!
5 - Tug River Patrick
6 - Better Dig Two
7 - Herb - On the improve after a stout rally to break his maiden last time.
8 - Eagle Lands
3rd - NW8001L5 $11,000 Trot
Matt's Picks: 1-5-2
1 - Spee Club - He's faced a lot faster than these of late and have to consider the gate speed he brings. Was scratched from his last start sick so that is a bit of a concern.
2 - Chief Justice - If you toss his last he's been uber competitive for Hanley and gets a much better draw than his 4-17 race where he rallied smartly.
3 - MAx's Beast
4 - Exchequer
5 - Ginger Tree Skyr - Overmatched but competitive last time. Descends and looks to continue his solid form.
6 - Rose Run Xtra
7 - Swan By Land
8 - Johnny Ping
4th - NW 9 Lt Trot, $14,500
Matt's Picks: 2-4-6
1 - Destinys Darling
2 - Snow Burst - He's razor sharp off a blowout win with a sweeping charge last time.
3 - Explosive Hall
4 - Dont I Wish - Won in dramatic photo finish fashion on 4-24 and has been one of more consistent players of late.
5 - Famous Dan
6 - Gotta Habit - Was right behind #4 last time at the wire last week and gets slightly better draw now.
7 - Feeling Optimistic
8 - Sevecheetah
5th - Open Trot $22,500
Matt's Picks: 7-1-5
1 - Lizzy Lauxmont - Really liked her last race as she beat 1 level down. Drew into a great spot here where she can reach at a price.
2 - Not For Moni
3 - Manatlas
4 - Speed Away
5 - Oh Boy - Tends to be a notch below the Open but caught the right group where he could be a fringe player.
6 - Certify
7 - That Ole Bar Stool - Just missed in prior two Open attempts and likely caught easier split this go around.
8 - Northern Express
6th - NW 5 Trot, $12,000
Matt's Picks: 5-6-2
1 - Riveria Beach
2 - Little Georgie - May be overlooked and his last 2 miles were very good including a win in the same class.
3 - Looks Like Game On
4 - Brookview Dewey
5 - Mickey Muscles - Powerful win on 4-24 and has to be the chalk here. One to beat.
6 - Hespookshescores - Tough slot hindered his chances last week but has a recent win vs. the class from this post.
7 - Sunset Sail
8 - Paleface
7th - $12,500 Claiming, $7,500
Matt's Picks: 4-5-6
1 - Bettor At High Tide
2 - Brutus Bayama
3 - Gallic Beach
4 - Major Escape - Monstrous effort on 4-17 and will would be difficult to go against off that mile.
5 - Hundie N - No match for the winners in his last two but in a very good form spree for team Davis.
6 - Major Key - Easy win on 4-24 but drew in with some stalwarts of the class.
7 - Tyronsbitoflemon N
8 - Squinta A
8th - NW 1 $7,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 1-3-8
1 - Fly Away BB - Sneaky late pace on 4-24 but ultimately has been in regressive form prior.
2 - Cpl Cookie
3 - Matt's Artist - Did well to close into a slow pace last time. Post break noted.
4 - LL Julio
5 - Srh Power House
6 - Sixftfornfulofmusl
7 - Alex And David
8 - Mattalion Stallion - Took some rough steps but still held on for a share last time and seems to be improving.
9th - $7,500 Claiming $5,500
Matt's Picks: 1-5-7
1 - Transitioning Joy - Improved bid here on 4-24 and figures to be in a great spot from here.
2 - Frivolous Appeal
3 - Yankee Litigator
4 - Blue Fox
5 - Silas Seelster - One of top options in the class but was a beaten fave in his last. Likely needed that start and can rebound.
6 - Due West
7 - Part Time Affair - Nice win on 4-17 from an inside post. Has two key threats with early speed to deal with here.
8 - Some Waratah A
10th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Trot
Matt's Picks: 1-7-5
1 - Gooville - Her last race, which was with the hopples on, was much improved. Similar outing would likely make her tough to beat.
2 - Honest Money
3 - Trixar
4 - Master Clave
5 - Miracle De Vie - Spotty threat here and landed on the bottom of the ticket last time.
6 - Incentive
7 - Chief Ring Master - 10th start of season and hasn't made the ticket yet but most of his races have come vs. better.
8 - Ragtime Hanover
11th - NW 5 Trot $12,000
Matt's Picks: 4-6-1
1 - Stonebridge Jasper - Reached at long odds on 4-24. Let's see if that jumpstarts his form.
2 - Mr. American Pie
3 - Shiny New Penny
4 - Real Blessing - Off since 4-10, but that was a really good outing for the mare. If ready, she can get the cheese.
5 - Unique Style
6 - All Brawn - Improved bid on 4-24, hasn't won since early part of season but always seems to contend for the minors.
7 - Wallandar
8 - Gimme Goo Bumps
12th - NW 2 - $8,000 Pace
Matt's Picks: 4-8-1
1 - Deluego - Best of the rest type who saved ground in his last and paced a solid mile. Should sit close enough to have similar opportunity.
2 - Speedfest
3 - Big Truss
4 - Cavalli Island - His arrow is trending upward of late and looks to continue recent escalating form.
5 - Little Fighter
6 - Charlie Boy
7 - Gotta Go
8 - Boyofyourdreams - Rallied from a difficult slot last time and would be likely chalk with an inside draw. Keep him on your radar.
13th - NW6001L5 $8,500 Trot
Matt's Picks: 4-1-2
1 - Slim Jimmy - Showed speed before yielding late on 4-24. Descending.
2 - Secret Jet - Won off the bench in strong fashion and is more than capable of moving up.
3 - Filled Donut
4 - Vlahos - Aims for 5th win of year off a quality mile against a horse who is in the Open this week.
5 - Overkill Hall
6 - Fashion Hall
7 - Silent Symbol
8 - Swans Cash Prise
14th - NW 9 Lt Trot
Matt's Picks: 4-1-3
1 - Claiborne - Closed out Dover meet in fine fashion but hasn't given his best here to date. Looking for progress tonight.
2 - Patrick Rules
3 - Infinite Zette - Wasn't far behind last start even though he finished 6th, Berry on board should lure some suitors.
4 - Canoe Trip - Shand barn has been hot and this one brings ample gate speed to the table. Look for him to grab early position.
5 - Jett Rink
6 - Tart Tongue
7 - Bluestone Jackson
8 - Now More Than Ever
15th - NW 2 $8,000 Trot
Matt's Picks: 2-1-7
1 - Royal Mistake - Have to respect the tactical speed here and inside draw combo. Camera shy but should be used in exotics.
2 - Workslikeacharm - Aims for 5th win of year and had to need his last start. Looking for much more here.
3 - I Got It Made
4 - Last Night's' Hit
5 - Wine Bar
6 - Crazy Cash
7 - Rip Away - Makes 3-year-old debut for team Poliseno. Showed solid speed as a freshman.
8 - Platinum Blue