Race Analysis
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.
13th - NW 5 $12,000 Trot
Matt's Picks: 4-1-3
1 - I Got It Made - Beaten 3 lengths with tougher split in his last and maintains rail position.
2 - Stonebridge Jasper
3 - All Brawn - Best of rest type may benefit from easier division here. More consistent than most in field.
4 - Mucho Macho - He was gobbling up ground impressively late last start and that caught our eye.
5 - A One A
6 - Garland Glide
7 - Wallandar
8 - Sunset Sail
14th - NW 2 Trot $8,000
Matt's Picks: 4-1-8
1 - Missys Gem - Improved in her last and looks to build on that in 4th career start.
2 - Starfish
3 - Top Trot
4 - Its Oliver Now - 2nd time lasix as he was a badly beaten chalk in his last but has shown more than others in field and here's a legit rebound opportunity.
5 - Platinum Blue
6 - Trinitys Advocate
7 - Crazy Cash
8 - FD Pure Platinum
15th - NW 9 LT $14,500 Trot
Matt's Picks: 3-6-7
1 - Now More Than Ever
2 - Feeling Optimistic
3 - Famous Dan - Big drop out of winners-over - was beaten 2 lengths last time in this class in a tougher split.
4 - Simon Got Lucky
5 - Explosive Hall
6 - Destiny's Darling - Kicked home with urgency in strong 2nd place finish on 4-17. That was his first start in 3 weeks and was an improvement so watch this mare!
7 - Snow Burst - Like #6, he also reached at long odds last time and have to respect his terrific gate speed.
8 - What The Sky