Race Selections

Wednesday May 31 

1st - NW 1, $6,500 Trot

Matt's Picks: 3-5-1

1 - Starlight Lounge - 3 wide move put her on the ticket late last time. Just 3rd start of season and looking for continued growth.

2 - Tymal Jacquelyn

3 - Reddy Fox - Has trotted faster than this group but his best efforts have come on bigger tracks.

4 - Googoo Eyes

5 - Gold Rate - Improved bid last time despite the month between starts. Upset contender?

6 - Suz Sea

7 - Mr American Pie

8 - Crazy Cash

2nd - NW 2, $7,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 5-3-2

1 - Najee

2 - Acheckfortheladies - Earned a check with these last time and maintaining inside position and sit close and hold ground.

3 - Master Splinter - Was full of pace to the wire to upend a similar NW 2 group last week though #5 looks like a buzzsaw.

4 - Marshal Dillon

5 - Tennessee Strong - Has paced much faster than this crew and already has a 1:55 win here this year. Short priced fave and looks like good single in pick 5.

6 - Air Ride

7 - Notte's Mist

8 - Shipsaway

3rd - NW 1, $6,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 4-2-3

1 - Buttermilk Bizcuts

2 - Bags of Assets - No standout in field, 1st time starter here sports two decent enough qualifying efforts and looks ready for this.

3 - Bad Colt - Had a good mile here from post 8 on 5-3 but regressed in following two. Tough call.

4 - Hay Cisco - Makes 3-year-old debut and qualifier was quite good. Not sure howe aggressive he will be in return to races.

5 - Chaching

6 - Double Bags

7 - Crazy Boots

8 - Eddies Crusade

4th - Nw 9 LT, $13,500

Matt's Picks: 2-4-6

1 - Kenogami Rebel

2 - Primo Vomo - Lands post edge on some key rivals here and was just 2nd two straight races with the class.

3 - Sheezafrostedflame

4 - Come Home For Life - Improved bid in his last and finished behind #2. Looking to build on that progress.

5 - Goo's Your Daddy

6 - Capstone - Easy win last week got him back on track. As talented as any in field and will likely be firing when the gate folds.

7 - Love This Bar

8 - Bluestone Jackson

5th - NW12501L5, $15,000 Trot

Matt's Picks: 5-4-3

1 - Monarch

2 - Fifty Ways

3 - Spee Club - Anyone's race but I like the consistent speed here and he is in a good spot inside some top threats.

4 - Chief Justice - Best efforts have come on bigger tracks but has faced some very good foes of late and could adapt well.

5 - Secret Jet - Just thought he had a tactical edge from the mid pack post though he has been camera shy this year.

6 - Lizzy Lauxmont

7 - Slim Jimmy

8 - Swan Flyer

6th - OPEN, $20,000 Trot

Matt's Picks: 4-7-5

1 - Swan By Land

2 - Judge Bob

3 - Certify

4 - Quiksilvr Bluechip - Never got involved but finished the mile strong. Post edge on some key rivals here.

5 - Gaelihill - Debuts with Open types off some very promising form. 3 wins in last 4 starts.

6 - Manatlas

7 - Pinewood Hanover - Miscued in previous attempt but was in career form prior with 4 straight wins.

8 - Remarkable De Vie

7th - NW 5, $11,000 Trot

Matt's Picks: 2-3-4

1- Sunset Sail

2 - Unbelieveable Kemp - Needed last start but had a solid debut for team Davis. Gets post break and will be dangerous here if progresses at all.

3 - Greg - Newcomer seems half-mile savvy and looks like a viable speed option here.

4 - Big Daddy D - Made some progress in his last and nearly lasted on the front before reeled in by the big fave late.

5 - Grab Da Moni

6 - Chief Ring Master

7 - Swan Prodigy

8 - Canoe Trip

8th - Winners of 2, $20,000 claiming, $7,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 2-5-7

1 - Despicto Lou

2 - Triple Shot - Newcomer faced tougher at PHL - his best efforts have come on bigger tracks but he qualified here with no issues in April.

3 - Stroman

4 - Step On Over

5 - Point Place - Has 3 wins this year with the class, which came up tougher than usual this week. 

6 - Bettor At Hightide

7 - What About David - Class swap for this fella coming off a qualifier where he was full of pace in the stretch.

8 - Cntnobdytellmenothn

9th - NW7001L5, $8,500 Trot

Matt's Picks: 5-1-2

1 - Happy That - Beat this class on 5-17 but may have caught a deeper split here.

2 - Touch Of White - Runner up last time on 5-24 and has had some spotty success in the class. Figures in the speed scenario.

3 - SS Tys A Flyin

4 - Poets N Pirates

5 - Hatikvah - In good form for Scicluna but has been a long time since his last win. This looks to be easier field.

6 - Great Unknown

7 - Ragtime Hanover

8 - Cantab's Master

10th - $7,500 Claiming, $5,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 6-3-5

1 - Bj's Guy

2 - My Sugar Daddy

3 - Dojea Solo - One of more consistent rivals in class. The 11-year-old looks to keep that trend intact.

4 - Art Of A Warrior

5 - Osborne Seelster - Big effort from post 8 in his last, looks like a strong contender.

6 - Brutus Bayama - Uncorked a vicious rally from the back in his last and prevailed in gutsy performance. Can repeat.

7 - Rocket Da Red

8 - Bonitas Sunshine

11th - NW 2, $7,500 Trot

Matt's Picks: 1-5-7

1 - Kodack Black - Was very good last start and never liked the rail for a young trotter but this guy is uber talented.

2 - Edgemoor Muscle

3 - Command The Market

4 - Classys Shoo Shoo

5 - March Forth - Miscued last time but normally fairly reliable and looking for a rebound performance.

6 - Honest Money

7 - Catch These Vapors - Strong outings in his last two including a recent win. The win on 5-17 came from this post as this guy can leave the gate very well.

8 - I Got It Made

12th - NW 2, $7,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 5-1-2

1 - Vandalism - Versatile type that has been reliably competitive in this class. Showed speed from this post 3 back and nearly lasted.

2 - Instant Replay - Was favored at this level two back but yielded in the final stages on the lead. Aiming for improvement.

3 - Beach Heir

4 - Whiskey Maverick

5 - Sweetest Swing- Beaten chalk last time in the class but had a much tougher field than this one.

6 - Callaland

7 - Billy Be Good

8 - Racketeering

13th - NW 1, $6,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 5-2-7

1 - Best Be It Sarge

2 - Real Thing - 0 for 19 in win column but is more reliable than many in field for bottom of ticket.

3 - Vandalize

4 - I'mroddythebagman

5 - Rod's Beach - 2nd try off bench and was a competitive 3rd in 3-year-old debut.

6 - Transfer The Era

7 - SRH Buzz Lightyear - 2 straight on the board finishes for WG barn and probably caught a weaker split tonight.

8 - Handsome Spin

14th - NW 5, $11,000 Trot

Matt's Picks: 6-5-7

1 - Golden Elixir

2 - Explosive Hall

3 - Martz Bud

4- Pine Rocket

5 - Just Moni - Newcomer has half-mile roots and seems built for small tracks. May need a race but keep her on your radar.

6 - Dwight Hanover - Debuted for new barn last time and yielded late with a solid try from post 8. Should be better here.

7 - Kims Command - Sound option in the group that was runner up with these recently.

8 - The Strawboss

15th - NW3501L5, $6,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-2-3 

1 - Flying Wingard A - One of classier rivals in field, just missed vs. a venerable foe last time in the class.

2 - Princeoftheforest - Beaten fave in two recent starts at this level but still appears to be one of stronger options in field.

3 - Aidan - Can save ground and contend here, was runner up vs. tougher two starts back. 

4 - Panthers Pinot

5 - In Thought

6 - Abraxas Blues A

7 - Due West

8 - All Night Party

Monday June 5, 2023

1st - DSBF Eligibles 3 YO C&G, $8,500 Pace

Matt's Picks:3-7-2

1 - Dab Me Up

2 - Showdown Lynx - Regular speed player has some recent solid performances over the track that should set him up well here.

3 - Night Terror - Needed last start and faced tougher foes. Has post edge on main threat here and I think he'll have strong speed presence.

4 - Georgy T

5 - Delightinhisglory

6 - He's A Savage

7 - Bad Boy Too - Faster than most in field and was just in a 1:53 mile that has our attention! Can he secure a trip here?

8 - Badlands Casino

2nd - NW 7, $12,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 3-6-1

1 - Badlands N Wine - Has 2 wins at the meet including a win in weaker split last time.

2 - American Zestar

3 - Live Love Lindy - Overlooked this guy last time and he made us pay! Razor sharp with 3 straight wins.

4 - Mr. Overbite

5 - Im A Stable Genius

6 - Imastunner - Needed last start and put in a strong mile. Post disadvantage here hurts but he's as talented as any.

7 - Country Courtesy

8 - Frequent Image

3rd - NW 9 Lt, $13,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 5-7-1

1 - Top Genius - Hung in well last time in similar split, should be able to protect position.

2 - Picksixking

3 - Remember the Beach

4 - Marksman Hanover

5 - Dreaming Of Lou - Newcomer was in some brutal miles at PHL. This certainly looks easier but limited half mile experience is concerning.

6 - Jengish Chokusu

7 - Ds Heartland - Uber impressed with his last effort with a first up brush and crush! Needs trip here.

8 - Ats Hanover

4th - NW6001L5, $8,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 4-5-1

1 - Bell's David - 3rd straight rail draw and drops in class here. Hard to dismiss.

2 - Shady's Shark Bait

3 - Tru Lou

4 - Slick Tony - Venerable rival notched his 62nd career win last time and that may be the confidence builder he needed.

5 - Major Pocket A - Brutal journey in his last, looking for different luck here. Driver/trainer combo has been hot.

6 - First State Joni

7 - Trojan Banner N - 

8 - Foxbriar Romeo

5th - $40,000 claiming to $50,000, $16,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-3-8

1 - Advance Man - 5 wins at the meet and hard to deny from here.

2 - Silver Fox J

3 - Never Say Never N - Last two miles were very good in the class and maintaining inside position is a big plus.

4 - McBoogity

5 - Johnny Badlands

6 - Lyons Music

7 - Revelry

8 - Declan Seelster - The 8 ball won't make it easy but he and #1 have been the top horses in the class.

6th - NW13501L5, $13,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 4-1-5

1 - Balder Son - Kicked home strong last time for team Columbo, needs trip here.

2 - Ollie's Z Tam

3 - Win Not Lou

4 - Baba O'Riley - Has two recent sub-1:50 miles - facing lesser rivals here and will likely be the chalk.

5 - Got The Mojo - Drops in company for team Ell - beat this class two starts back but this split looks a bit tougher.

6 - On The Cards N

7 - Time Watch

8 - I'm Some Graduate

7th - Open Handicap, $20,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 5-6-7

1 - Mach Le More A

2 - Bodega Bay

3 - Metallica - 

4 - Itsrockandroll A

5 - Major Betts - Like him from mid pack here and this field is close enough in ablity where the trip will likely tell the tale.

6 - Grand Cayman - Has a win with similar here recently for top barn, can't be overlooked.

7 - Wager On Me - 3 wins at the meet and knows how to pick off rivals late but added a new dimension last week.

8th - $25k to $35k claiming, $10,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 5-6-1

1 - Sweet Sun Daze - Solid speed player should be in the fray here but will note its been a long time between victories for the 5-year-old rival.

2 - The Devils Own N

3 - Under Contract

4 - American Influence

5 - Ocean Ridge -Talented foe heads back to claiming ranks and had a blowout win 2 starts back.

6 - Task Bar Hanover - Kicked home well for team Davis at odds on last start, continues to draw unfavorably.

7 - Carrythetorchman

8 - Ronaldo N

9th - NW 4, $10,000

Matt's Picks: 1-2-8

1 - Stakeholder - Wide open field but this one looks more recently accomplished than others in field. Looking for a speed laden effort here.

2 - Prinz Of Albi Hill - Has a recent win in the class, should have position again tonight.

3 - Family Four Ever

4 - Tahiti's Wiggle

5 - Purrfectly Blue

6 - Illini Hank

7 - Man In The Box

8 - Westender - Draw is a big deterrent but this one's faced much tougher splits of late.

10th - $17,500 Claiming, $12,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 4-3-5

1 - Machpheus

2 - Hereitiz

3 - Southwind Mina - Lone mare in field, she does have a win at this level two starts back but will need her "A" game here.

4 - Archie And Emerson - Popular claim of late, He's been rallying in strong fashion throughout the season and aims for 3rd win of meet.

5 - Its Above Me Now - Has 2 recent wins and have to respect his aggressive nature and recent consistency.

6 - Rickybobbynthehaus

7 - Baron Chancey 

8 - I'll Play It Alone

11th - NW 7, $12,000 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-5-7

1 - Divine Right - Note the post break after 3 recent 8 hole draws I'm sure this was a welcome sight for the connections. Time to hop aboard!

2 - Bettor By Seaside

3 - Snouze U Louze

4 - Fluent Lou

5 - Swing Vision - Was in the photo for the win last time after a late flourish. Another live opportunity here.

6 - Moms Little Wold

7 - Rock A Honey - Surged in impressive fashion to win his last, ascends to NW 7 level for 1st time and looks to keep the roll intact.

8 - Moment To Shine

12th - NW6001L5, $8,500 Pace

Matt's Picks: 1-3-4

1 - Sicily - Venerable one is due for a strong speed mile. This may be the time.

2 - He Refuses To Lose - Loves to be in the fray early, great draw to stalk and hold ground.

3 - Setting Sun - Consistent performer that has his main rivals to his inside but should be able to get close here.

4 - Exploit - Fresh shooter coming from PHL where he gets a class break.

5 - Gallic Beach

6 - Mittnite Delight

7 - Fox Briar Remark

8 - D Day Hill

13th - NW 4, $10,000 Pace

Matt's Picks:  4-5-8

1 - Studio Hanover

2 - Woodside Gunner

3 - Ajayi

4 - Master Rigger - This guy has really improved over the course of the year. Void of half mile experience but have to respect current form with races consistently going in 1:51 range.

5 - Music Hall - Steady rival for team Hall, regular player in exotics and chief rival to #4.

6 - Jay The Flasher

7 - Pepper Jack Flash

8 - Gone Before Dawn - Draw is a major concern but like #4 this one has been chasing tougher at PHL.