Monday April 22 2024

1st - NW6001L5 $8,500

Matt's Picks: 3-1-6

1 - Advance Man - Showed good speed in his last and authored a 1:54 mile. Moving up the has requisite back class.

2 - Northwest Yankee

3 - Big City Bud - Class of the group looking to reverse a bit of a form slump. Showed some progress in his last pair.

4 - Mittnite Delight

5 - My Boy Jack

6 - First State Joni - Bested 1 level down that included #1 last time. Capable of ascent.

7 - Domi

8 - Bodega Bay

2nd - NW 4 - $10,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 7-1-3

1 - Kdk Surfs Up - He's sharp but I was surprised he was beaten in his last. May have needed the start and think he'll be tighter here.

2 - Billy Eyelash

3 - Vel What a Star - Major post break and likely needed last start. Should have stronger presence.

4 - Tickled To Tears

5 - Racketeering

6 - Very Blue Chip

7 - Hundred Dollar Man - Qualified very well and showed plenty of ability as a freshman. Looking forward to the debut.

8 - Silk Road 

3rd - Winners Over $16,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-4-5

1 - My Miki Beach - Impressive win from post 7 on 4-15. Moving up but looks ready!

2 - Blood Feud

3 - Bipbopnallie

4 - Stag Party - Beaten chalk in his last and had little excuse. Needs more.

5 - Big Chic Magnet - Fought gamely first over last time with tougher. Keep him on your radar.

6 - On The Cards N

7 - Wager On Me

8 - Heinikinbythebay 

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

Matt's Picks: 7-5-3

1 - Southwind Pharaoh

2 - Bettor Memories

3 - Amazon - Post edge on some key threates and he quietly stalked the pace well for a solid finish vs. #5 last time.

4 - Kings Cruiser

5 - Effingham - Couldn't have been sharper in his front end score on 4-15. Have to respect his aggressive nature.

6 - Terminator

7 - Bettor By Seaside - 3 straight wins, including two from outside posts.

8 - The Candyman Can

5th - OPEN $22,500

Matt's Picks: 5-6-3

1 - Baba O'Riley

2- Sir Charles Of Sky

3 - Don't likeitleave - Razor sharp for team DD and closed well at a big price in his last.

4 - Live Love Lindy

5 - Mack - In pursuit of his first win of the year, but had a game runner up finish with these two starts back.

6 - Sprocket - Aggressive vet was an easy winner for his 32nd lifetime win last week. Repeat bid is tougher.

7 - Lou's Beach

8 - Fantastic Voyage

6th - $25,000 Claiming

Matt's Picks: 6-4-2

1 - Nikasa N

2 - Ladyford Dollar GB - Runner up with similar two starts back, in a great spot to gain early position.

3 - He's A Ladies Man 

4 - Ds Heartland - Fair rally in his last and looking for more here. Drew inside some key rivals.

5 - Silver Fox J

6 - I'm Some Graduate - Note the descent from $35k level - 3rd start for Glassmeyer barn.

7 - All Hands On Deck

8 - Point Place

7th - NW 6 - $12,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-5-2

1 - Hypebeast - Marked improvement with a blowout win last time. One to beat.

2 - Master Splinter - His early speed should be in play here as he should get the trip and have a crack at the exotics.

3 - News Caster

4 - Studio Hanover

5 - DA Home Stretch - Shown some life of late and transitions back to Nw of races for JC barn.

6 - Rock Solid Bet

7 - Mom's Little World

8 - Chicken N Dice

8th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-2-6

1 - The Legend Hanover - Loved the effort off the pocket trip in his last and should be heard from with this draw.

2 - Rock Lights - Has reached with similar in 2 recent starts, should be in position from here to make an impact.

3 - Twist Knot

4 - Rat Tail

5 - Aidan

6 - American Zestar - Was in contention in a 1:54 mile last time that may have been a deeper division than this.

7 - All Night Party

8 - Half Cut

9th - $17,500 Claiming

Matt's Picks: 4-1-2

1 - Winbak Willy T - Relegated to 3rd from off the pace last time but I suspect he'll be closer to the engine from here.

2 - Real Surreal - Runner up to #4 last time and should be aptly positioned here.

3 - Angelo

4 - Archie and Emerson - Improved in a big way last time on the step up and barn change. Hard to go against.

5 - Petipou

6 - Squinta A

7 - Mcboogity

8 - Cocosfella A

10th - NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 6-3-1

1 - Declan Seelster - Raced well despite outside position last time. Look for him to be more prominent tonight.

2 - D Day Hill

3 - Master Rigger - This guy was razor sharp late earlier in the year. Held his own here in the past and will be one to watch.

4 - Bell's David

5 - Balder Son

6 - Mr. Overbite - Exits $45k claiming level and may have class edge.

7 - Sweet Angel Boy

8 - Premier On Stage

11th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 2-5-8

1 - Task Bar Hanover

2 - Badlands N Wine - One of classier rivals in field and raced better in his last. One to beat.

3 - Blue Collar Bills

4 - Foxbriar Remark

5 - Victory Move - Finished just out of the money in a good division last time. This one may be overall softer.

6 - Can We Dance

7 - Bechers Brook A

8 - Marlboro Seelster - Miscued last time but due for better and has the class to advance.

12th - NW4 Races Lt, $10,000

Matt's Picks:5-2-6

1 - Lindy The Brave

2 - Lazabest - Picked up a check in a tougher split and landed post edge on the top rivals tonight. Looking for him to be involved early.

3 - True Hue

4 - Double Bags

5 - Georgy T - Impressive win to exit NW 2. Love the aggressive style as he debuts with NW 4.

6 - King Kunta - Barn has been hot of late, this one may need a start as he's been off since 3-26 but trainer usually has his ready to go.

7 - Come On Eddie

8 - Meg A Bags

13th - NW 4 - $10,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 4-7-2

1 - Ats Hanover

2 - Showdown Lynx - Ran out of gas at the end of the mile but still a game effort on 4-15. Look for him to be blasting early again.

3 - Captaincountrystar

4 - Admiral Hanover - Outkicked #2 late last time to prevail for his 4th win of season. Rematch tonight.

5 -Captains Choice

6 - Verdun

7 - Captain Planet - Exits claiming ranks and this may be a class drop. Draw not ideal.

8 - Back Pocket Miki

14th - NW4001L5 $6,000 

Matt's Picks: 1-3-5

1 - Shady's Shark Bait - This is a level where he's had ample success and looking for him to take a big step forward here.

2 - Foxbriar Romeo

3- Under Contract - Picked up a check in a tougher split of this class a week ago.

4 - Always Flashing A

5 - Bare It Hill - On the comeback trail off a solid ralled here on 4-15. Has ample back class and if he finds his best gears, look out.

6 - Yankee Litigator

7 - In Thought

8 - Wishiwasagigolo

15th - NW 4- $10,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-6-7

1 - Hustle Up - 1st start of his 3-year-old campaign. Took his mark here last year and caught a vulnerable group in 2024 debut.

2 - Sethiemyboy

3 - Illini Hank

4 - Bet On Neon

5 - Billy Be Good

6 - Callaland - Flashed early speed last time before taking a bit of a shuffle. Would prefer over some others in field.

7 - Twin B Player - May want to wheel #1 in here because it's wide open underneath . Didn't fire in his last but showed some life 2 back.

8 - Wogarithm

Tuesday April 23 Picks

Race 1 - 5-1-4

Race 2 - 5-1-4

Race 3 - 5-6-1

Race 4 - 4-6-1

Race 5 - 1-6-2

Race 6 - 5-7-4

Race 7 - 3-4-5

Race 8 - 3-5-8

Race 9 - 1-3-5

Race 10 - 3-6-1

Race 11 - 3-5-1

Race 12 - 5-7-3

Race 13 - 1-2-6

Race 14 - 3-4-7

Wednesday April 24 2024

1st - NW 2 Trot, $8,000

Matt's Picks: 7-1-6

1 - Jetsam - Has been off a month which is the chief concern but comes out of much tougher company.

2 - Laurie'shappylinsy

3 - Portnoy

4 - Reddy Fox

5 - GEmstone Pillar

6 - Royal Mistake - Consistent speed threat that is camera shy. Yielded late last time but held well and should have every chance to do the same.

7 - Likeitusedtobe - Uncorked a nice rally from here last time and the draw is the main hurdle again.

8 - Last Nights Hit

2 - NW 1 Pace $7,000

Matt's Picks: 3-1-2

1 - Eminently Hanover - He's a been a bit of an underachiver in his last two but maintanis a great draw here.

2 - Midnite Mike - Was within 2 lengths of the winner last time but in 5th. Gets another live position.

3 - Shocking Truth - Bested the inside pair off an aggressive speed attempt last week. One to beat.

4 - Bags Of Assets

5 - Asteroid CCL

6 - Chaching

7 - Better Dig Two

8 - Tug River Patrick

3rd - NW 5 - $12,000

Matt's Picks: 1-7-2

1 - Templeton - Just missed in his last and beat many of these same rivals. Should be a main contender.

2 - Riveria Beach - Underachieved of late but may have needed last start and looking for more now.

3 - Brookview Dewey

4 - Mickey Muscles

5 - Little Georgie

6 - Shiny New Penny

7 - Kountry Express - Miscued in his last - can he find stellar form from 2 back?

8 - Hespookshescores

4th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Trot

Matt's Picks: 7-1-2

1 - Secret Jet - Qualified well enough and we know he oozes with back class. Great spot for return.

2 - Fashion Hall - Disappointed in his last but was competitive as he looks to build on that one.

3 - Touch Of White

4 - Filled Donut

5 - Tuis Shadow

6 - Chief Ring Master

7 - Fifty Ways - Class of the field should have his way with these.

8 - Command The Market

5th - Nw 10 LT - $14,500 Trot

Matt's Picks: 8-4-6

1 - Bluestone Jackson

2 - Patrick Rules

3 - Infinite Zette

4 - Don't I Wish - May have needed last one and he closed ground late. Gets post edge on some key threats.

5 - Sevecheetah

6 - Rivers - Packs a big punch when on his game but must atone for a miscue last race.

7 - Canoe Trip

8 - Gotta Habit - 2 straight wins including his last with similar. Can he overcome the snowman?

6th - Winners Over Trot, $16,000

Matt's Picks: 4-3-5

1 - Oh Boy

2 - Certify

3 - Northern Express - Had no excuse off a pocket trip last time but still can't deny the body of work here.

4 - Darbyshire - Ample back class and looms the one to beat here.

5 - Ginger Tree Skyr - 8-year-old won his last impressively and mid pack draw should suit his repeat bid.

6 - Chief Justice

7 - Spee Club

8 - Not For Moni

7th - $12,500 Claiming 

Matt's Picks: 6-5-4

1 - Major Key

2 - Baron Chancey

3 - I'll Play It Alone

4 - Bettor At Hightide - Aims for 4th win of the year with a much better draw than recent attempts have allowed.

5 - King Of My Heart -Utilized his early speed last time for another strong finish. Have to respect his tactical edge.

6 - Hundie N - 10-year-old makes debut for new barn - looking to continue solid form spree.

7 - Step On Over

8 - Picksixking

8th - NW 2 - $8,000 

Matt's Picks: 4-3-1

1 - Nuclear Armed - Aggressive type won his last and always seems pointed to the front. Should have position here.

2 - Big Truss

3 - Cavalli Island - Debuts with NW 2  off an improved effort and this field looks to be his speed.

4 - Im Still Here - Kicked home well to notch repeat win for team Callahan. One to beat.

5 - Yepyeyep

6 - Little Fighter

7 - Boyofyourdreams

8 - Charlie boy

9th - $7,500 Claiming

Matt's Picks: 1-3-5

1 - Gold Train - Much improved post for top barn and should be heading forward from here.

2 - Transitioning Joy

3 - Hiro Knockout - Loved the steer last week as this guy raced well but fell just short. Gets another great opportunity.

4 - Stroman

5 - Tiger Thompson N - 11-year-old vet has been showing consistent speed and is hard to dismiss.

6 - Blue Fox

7 - Frivolous Appeal

8 - Territory

10th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Trot

Matt's Picks: 1-8-3

1 - Blue And Bold - Drops in class for team DB and looks to be the one to beat.

2 - Overkill Hall

3 - Miracle De Vie - Best of rest of late but this field looks to be a touch softer.

4 - Hehehaha

5 - MasteR Clave

6 - Gooville

7 - Trixar

8 - Special Miss - One of classier options and could be pointed towards the front here.

11th - NW 1 - $7,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-2-7

1 - Herb - Needed last start and finished the mile well. Have to like the improved draw.

2 - Mattalian Stallion - Namesake improved in his last and looking to build on that in a wide open field.

3 - Buttermilk Bizcuts

4 - Cpl Cookie

5 - LL Julio

6 - Fly Away BB

7 - Matt's Artist - Needed last race as the beaten chalk. Now may be a much better time to chase.

8 - Sixftfornfuloofmusl

12th - NW8401L5 $11,000

Matt's Picks: 7-8-2

1 - Slim Jimmy

2 - Lizzy Lauxmont - Wide open field and she was competitive in her last two with similar with a post edge on the outside contenders.

3 - Tart Tongue

4 - Silent Symbol

5 - Vlahos

6 - Johnny Ping

7 - Rose Run Xtra - Blew 'em away last time and looking to ascend capably.

8 - Backstreet Player - Another with ample back class - now needs some racing luck to tackle the outside draw.