Race Analysis
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.