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