Wednesday September 11 2024

1st - NW 10 LT $14,500 Trot

Picks: 6-3-1

1 - Snow Burst - He's been battling from outside posts of late - could be a live long shot here.

2 - Feeling Optimistic

3 - Some Kinda Crazy - Razor sharp in his last 3 and should pose a legitimate threat here.

4 - Now More Than Ever

5 - Bet On Brenna

6 - Sassy Reagan - Rebounded with a nice win last week and appears to have plenty in the tank.

7 - Swans Cash Prise

8 - Explosive Hall

2nd - NW 1 LT $7,000 Pace

Picks: 2-3-7

1 - Shifty Hill

2 - Pirates Code - 3rd career start for this former $72k yearling - faced much tougher in first two starts.

3 - SRH Buzz Lightyear - On the board in each of his last 3 and one of more reliable options in field.

4 - Amelias Terminator

5 - Buttermilk Bizcuts

6 - Captain Zip

7 - JD's Joey The Wag - Comes off a strong speed mile at the Ocean and that may set him up well for this.

3rd - NW 2 LT $8,000 Pace

Picks: 2-4-6

1 - Chaching

2 - Holyfield Hanover - Broke maiden last time and appeared to have plenty of pace left.

3 - Grey Goose

4 - Yellowjerseyrichie - Stepped up with a strong first over brush and crush last time that gives him some momentum to build on.

5 - Midnite Mike

6 - Little Fighter - Improved bids in 2 recent miles and is one of preferred options here.

7 - Gotta Go

8 - Better Dig Two

4th - NW 10 LT $14,500 Trot

Picks: 2-6-7

1 - Bluestone Jackson

2 - C S Goldpolicy - Has won 2 straight and debuts with NW 10 here. Draw should give him the opportuntity to utilize his early speed.

3 - Mucho Macho

4 - Templeton

5 - Ricardo

6 - Zebulon - Much improved effort last time and he's dangerous if he starts to develop consistency.

7 - Little Georgie - Runner up off a pocket trip on 8-28 from an outside post. May flash speed again here.

8 - Destinys Darling

5th - FFA Trot $22,500 

Picks: 5-1-4

1 - Not For Moni - Needed last start and have to respect the tactical speed.

2 - Swan By LAnd

3 - Bizet

4 - Star Razor - Better spot for him here and potentially softer field. Body of work here is top notch.

5 - Sinatra De Vie - Loved his last outing even though he was a beaten fave, his effort was game.

6 - Remarkable De Vie

7 - The Strawboss

8 - Swan Flyer

6th - 2 YO Maidens Pace $7,000

Picks: 3-4-5

1 - Zeke Dont Care

2 - Mimosa On The Key

3 - Sting Ray - 1st start was solid for Louthan and looking for more now as he preps for DSBF action.

4 - Won Last Call - Qualified very well and makes 1st career start here for top barn.

5 - Tomorrow Me - Forged a nice 3 wide rally in debut and is an upset contender here.

6 - Pop On Top

7 - Strange Brew

7th - NW 2 Trot $8,000 

Picks: 3-7-4

1 - E L Titanic 

2 - R Prayers Answered

3 - Lg's Bluestone - Could be a short price coming out of much tougher company but note the time off. Tough call.

4 - Owls Nest - Won his last on the front end - this is marginally tougher but if #3 needs one - he can get it done.

5 - Last Nights Hit

6 - Antare's Star

7 - My Secret Ability - Miscued behind the gate last time but recovered to get a check. Already has a win in 3 starts at the meet and appears one of the faster rivals.

8 - Leaveminthedust

8th - NW 5 Trot $12,000

Picks: 3-7-2

1 - Paleface

2 - Shermont - Wide open field but will note he's been a beaten chalk in two straight. 

3 - Forbidden Treasure - Finished ahead of #2 last time and has been runner up in 3 consecutive outings.

4 - Unique Style

5 - Gooville

6 - Riveria Beach

7 - She Is Strong - Charged well first over from an outside slot on 8-28 and is leading money earner but 3x in field.

8 - I Got It Made

9th - NW5501L5 $6,500 Trot

Picks: 1-2-5

1 - Special Miss - Her last start given the time off is likely tops in the field and a repea effort would likely put her close if not the best.

2 - Steel - Newcomer chased some good miles on bigger track and will be one to watch here. Caught a vulnerable field as well.

3 - Designer Drink

4 - Freedom Express

5 - Touch Of White - Improved draw after two straight bottom of the ticket finishes.

6 - Honest Money

7 - Master Clave

8 - Trust Fund Baby

10th - $7,500 Claiming Pace

Picks: 7-6-4

1 - Sweet Lil

2 - Ky -Ky

3 - I'm Done Talking

4 - Transitioning Joy - Has been camera shy but his last several efforts are among best in field.

5 - Wishiwasagigolo

6 - Bills Fella - Improved bid off a strong rally from the clouds on 9-4 - won't be easily beaten with similar effort.

7 - Tru Lou - Aims for 3rd win of year off 3 quality miles here. 2nd try for Lare barn.

8 - Squinta A

11th - Maiden 5-year-old and under Trot, $7,500

Picks: 5-1-2

1 - Ever Clever - Runner up here in 2 straight and has been very good since entering Neilson barn.

2 - Royal Cue - 1st timer qualified well on 9-4. We'll see if he can stalk and hold his ground from here.

3 - Epicenter

4 - Wolfpack Cheddar

5 - Melvin G - Descends from NW 2 at PHL - this is much easier spot and should perform well if he can acclimate to small track.

6 - Ring The Alarm

7 - Royal Robin

8 - Starfish

12th - NW 1 LT $7,000 Pace

Picks: 3-1-2

1 - Wyatt Earp - Liked his last start off a pocket trip on 8-28 - looking for progression here.

2 - Country Captain - 3rd time starter in a great spot to make an impact - has been on bigger track chasing better company.

3 - Its Only A Game - Needed last start in debut for JH barn - looks as good as any.

4 - Hippy Time Two

5 - Hudsons Only One

6 - Sixftfornfulofmusl

7 - Think Big

13th - NW7501L5 Trot $10,500

Picks: 5-3-7

1 - Command The Market

2 - Canoe Trip

3 - Vlahos - He's been competitive with tougher company, have to like his early speed and post combo.

4 - Cantab's Master

5 - Backstreet Player - Not sure he's at his best but still the body of work is worthy of consideration as he starts to acquire class relief.

6 - Happy That

7 - Along In Time - Blowout win vs. softer on 9-4 should set him up well for this but is facing tougher.

8 - Filled Donut

14th - NW 10 LT $14,500

Picks: 5-6-7

1 - Now Wish Me Luck

2 - Stonebridge Jasper

3 - Patrick Rules

4 - Hespookshescores

5 - Wily Wally - Debuts for Nielson off a good 9-4 qualifying effort. Faced quality rivals out of town prior.

6 - Allmoni - Beaten 2 lengths in the class on 8-28 - has been offering solid bids in the class

7 - Sevecheetah - Aims to get back on track off a good qualifying effort. Would keep him on your radar.

8 - Claiborne 

15th - NW 5 Trot, $12,000 

Picks: 1-5-2

1 - Real Blessing - Fresh off a qualifier - beat this class here before the break.

2 - All Brawn - Put in a belated bid last time and this field is likely softer. Should be in great spot to reach.

3 - Dryden Hanover

4 - Batten First

5 - Brutalizer - Comes off a win for JH barn and ascends to NW 5.

6 - Airborne

7 - Six De Vie

8 - Oodles Of Gold

Monday September 16 2024

1st - NW 4 LT $10,000

Picks: 1-6-2

1 - Primo Maschio - Unbeaten 2-year-old looks to keep that record intact and looks much the best.

2 - Vandalize - Improved in his last and looks to build on that mile where he may stalk the fave.

3 - Beelzebub

4 - Tadashi

5 - Big Truss

6 - Stonebridge Dragon - Needed last start as he debuted for new barn. Looking for more now.

7 - Whiskey Maverick

8 - Barefoot Blazer

2nd - Winners Over $16,000 Pace

Picks: 6-5-2

1 - Master Rigger

2 - Sprocket - Starting to get class relief and body of work is too good to ignore.

3 - Topville Somrocket

4 - Babes All In

5 - Imoutthedoor - Won 3 in a row and gets test here as he exits claiming ranks.

6 - Leave It To Leo - Beaten chalk last time as he came up empty but I'd argue he needed the race and expecting more now.

7 - Proper One

8 - Itsrockandroll A

3rd - NW 6 LT $12,500 Pace

Picks: 7-5-6

1 - Im Still Here

2 - Vel What a Star

3 - Billy Eyelash

4 - Meg A Bags

5 - Hustle Up - Looks for 4th win of the year and has been competitive in all recent starts.

6 - Discovery - Showed good speed in his last but was unable to hold off the first-over rival. Still a contender off the recent two miles.

7 - Tyson Hanover - 5-for-5 this year for Still and last mile looks humongous at the Ocean. Looking forward to seeing this one go.

8 - Ain't No Stopn Time

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

Picks: 1-2-7

1 - Effingham - Descends from FFA ranks and looking for strong presence on this draw in return to claimers.

2 - Lofty Treasure - Beat the boys in her last with these and maintains inside position.

3 - Coxcomb

4 - Brother Dick

5 - Southwind Pharaoh

6 - Dontlikeitleave

7 - Metallica - Proven player with weaker looks to ascend off claim and 2 recent triumphs.

8 - Walden Woods

5th - FFA $22,500 Pace

Picks: 5-1-2

1 - Sir Charles Of Sky - Looks for 9th win of the year and in much better spot than last time.

2 - Alta Revelry - This guy looked super in his first two starts in the states. Gets test for class now.

3 - My Miki Beach

4 - Wehadababyetzaboy

5 - Mack - Runner up in two straight for team Columbo and have to respect the veterans body of work.

6 - On The Cards N

7 - Iwannabewithyou

8 - Sweet Angel Boy

6th - NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace

Picks: 5-1-2

1 - Gentlemanjim II IR - Earned a check last time with these and looks to build on that momentum with post break.

2 - Market Based - Hails from top barn  and has been a fringe player in the class.

3 - Big City Bud 

4 - Prince Mccardle N

5 - Mr. Overbite - Strong outing in return off a pocket trip and looking for speed presence tonight.

6 - Somewhere Rockin

7 - Twist Knot

8 - One Cool Cat

7th - NW 4 LT - $10,000 Pace

Picks: 6-5-1

1 - Pompeo - Ultra consistent 3-year-old whose been a little camera shy but should have position again here and makes him dangerous for exotics.

2 - Sethiemyboy

3 - Dab Me Up

4 - Charlieboy

5 - Vincendi Blue Chip - Recently added lasix and seemed to pick up in his last. He's squarely on the radar here.

6 - Rose Run Zoltan - Winning fave impressively on 9-2. Appeared to have plenty left in the tank. One to beat.

7 - Hungry Max

8 - Shocking Truth

8th - NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace

Picks: 2-7-6

1 - Hey Run Me Over 

2 - Northwest Yankee - Looked much better in his last after beating weaker. May be confidence builder the vet needed.

3 - Whiskey Wizzard

4 - In Thought

5 - Foxbriar Romeo

6 - Kings Cruiser - One of classier rivals in field, tough slot last week and looking to advance.

7 - Panthers Pinot - Quietly has been chasing tougher company and may spring an upset here.

8 - Country Courtesy

9th - $25k claiming $11,500 Pace

Picks: 2-4-1

1 - Swing Vision - Aims for 5th win of season and held his own in the class last time.

2 - Dontpokethedragon - Runner up in last two for CC barn, transitioning back to claimers.

3 - Stakeholder

4 - Memory Makin - Popular claim of late and in very good form over the past 2 months. Looking for speed again tonight.

5 - I'm The Prince

6 - Marlboro Seelster

7 - Showdown Lynx

8 - Moscow Mitch

10th - NW4001L5 $6,000 Pace

Picks: 1-2-4

1 - Something Bettor A - Clear class of the field he should lay over this group. No excuses here.

2 - Johnny Badlands - Newcomer took his mark here last year and has been in some fast miles in PA of late. This should be a bit softer.

3 - My Boy Jack 

4 - Silver Fox J - Veteran hasn't won one yet this year but he's been facing tougher foes as well. Was 2nd in the class 3 starts back.

5 - Bare It Hill

6 - John Mac

7 - Always Flashing A 

8 - Gimme Sunshine

11th - NW8001L5 $11,000 Trot

Picks: 5-2-3

1 - Ats Hanover

2 - King James Express - Trending upward in his last two and lands in great spot, but one level up the ladder here.

3 - Big Chic Magnet - Finished right behind #2 in his last and should be in stalking mode again this evening.

4 - First State Joni

5 - Virgo - May be class of the group and chased some really nice horses in the past several races.

6 - Full Send

7 - Back Pocket Miki

8 - Blood Feud

12th - NW 6 LT $12,500 Pace

Picks: 4-3-7

1 - Everybodyloveslou

2 - West Is Best

3 - Echos Sharkie - Had some late pace in his last and looks to build on that inside some key threats.

4 - Master Splinter - Not much speed in the race and that may set him up nicely here.

5 - Cavalli Island - May have needed a start or two, starts to get a little relief tonight and looking for more.

6 - Racketeering

7 - Alliance - Disappointed a bit in his last two but aims to get back on track in regroup mode now.

8 - Ideal The Deck

13th - NW 10 LT $14,500 Pace

Picks: 5-1-6

1 - Joker On Jack - Runner up in 2 of last 3 and maintains inside position here where he should contend.

2 - Caviart Scotland

3 - D A Home Stretch

4 - Donttellmenow

5 - Amp It Up N - In very good form for Berry - any of his recent races would likely stack up well in this group.

6 - Chicken N Dice - Strong win on 9-2 puts him up in class here but all signs point to him being ready.

7 - Hoop Star

8 - Nuclear Armed

14th - NW 4 Lt $10,000 Pace

Picks: 1-2-3

1 - Titanic Hanover - He's been on the front in nearly all recent starts so this draw seems tailor-made for him.

2 - Brady Hanover - Looks to atone for miscue in his last and the body of work is worth considering. Dangerous if he rebounds.

3 - Levi Sonic - Tough slot last week hindered his chances but his prior two miles here were quite good and he'll likely be ready to pounce on the inside pair if either is off their game.

4 - Lovenbury

5 - He's A Savage

6 - Checkme

7 - Tug River Patrick

8 - Well's Fire

Tuesday September 17 2024

Picks

Race 1 - 1-4-3

Race 2 - 1-3-5

Race 3 - 3-5-6

Race 4 - 2-4-5

Race  5- 3-1-5

Race 6 - 6-7-2

Race 7 - 1-5-3

Race 8 - 2-4-7

Race 9 - 4-2-3

Race 10 - 6-1-8

Race 11 - 1-8-2

Race 12 - 5-6-2

Race 13 - 1-3-6

Race 14 - 4-6-2

Race 15 - 3-4-7

Wednesday September 18

1st - NW 1 LT $7,000 Pace

Picks: 3-5-6

1 - Royal Nick

2 - Shifty Hill

3 - Cattleshark - Has been overmatched in NJ races but has shown plenty of speed and looks like a capable 2-year-old. Appears to be much faster than the rest.

4 - Tomorrow Me 

5 - Up To Mama - Comes off an improved bid at OD and makes 7th career start.

6 - Seadog Dale - Fashionably bred 2-year-old picked up a check in 1st career start. Looking for progress now.

7 - Our Perfect Aim

8 - Pops Deuce

2nd - Winners Over Trot $16,500

Picks: 4-3-6

1 - Secret Jet

2 - Swan By Land

3 - Vlahos - Razor sharp and off a win one level down. Barn has been on a roll of late.

4 - Remarkable De Vie - Class of the field as the veteran descends from FFA ranks and looks like a short priced chalk here.

5 - Rose Run Xtra

6 - The Strawboss - Has won 3 of his last 5 starts and the 4-year-old has been offering some legitimate value. Sharp.

7 - Miracle De Vie

3rd - NW 2 LT $8,000

Picks: 7-1-3

1 - Ring The Alarm  - Solid debut for team Parker and have to like the improved draw. Likely needed last start.

2 - Laurieshappylinsy

3 - Leaveminthedust - Had a quality effort two starts back and has been more successful in the class than several in field.

4 - Owls Nest 

5 - Last Nights Hit

6 - Count the Roses

7 - Royal Flirt - Camera shy mare is as talented as any in field and has plenty of early speed.

8 - Rip Away - 

4th - NW 5 LT - $12,000 Trot

Picks: 1-4-5

1 - Forbidden Treasure - Have to like this 3-year-old's consistency for Ell with 4 straight runner up miles.

2 - Brookview Dewey

3 - Pretty Two - Has won 2 straight including a 73-to-1 score on 9-4.

4 - She Is Strong

5 - All Brawn - Emerged a winner with a well timed surge in deep stretch from the pocket on 9-11. Can he get position again?

6 - I Got It Made

7 - Kountry Express

8 - Help Pedro

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

Picks: 2-3-4

1 - Claiborne

2 - Zebulon - Blew up as the chalk on 9-11 - aims to regroup here but is a risky play given inconsistent nature.

3 - Wily Wally - 2nd try off bench for Nielson - disappointed last time but likely needed race.

4 - Now Wish Me Luck - Was 3rd in similar group on 9-11 and looks for 2nd recent win on small track.

5 - Bluestone Jackson

6 - Paleface

7 - Sunset Sail

8 - Allmoni

6th - NW7501L5 $10,500 Trot

Picks: 3-2-6

1 - Bet On Brenna

2 - Backstreet Player - Contender for the minors here as this one looks to get back on his game.

3 - Lizzy Lauxmont - Class of the field took her mark here the last few seasons and looking to capitalize on class drop.

4 - Command the Market

5 - Special MIss

6 - Yes

7 - Filled Donut

8 - Along In Time

7th -DSBF 2 YO Eligibles

Picks: 3-5-6

1 - Im Not George

2 - Burly

3 - Take It Easy - 3rd career start for this barn who has done super work with young trotters. Has shown more than most in field.

4 - Epicenter

5 - Lady Burg - 1st time starter qualified well and won't need to do much more than what we saw there to be a factor.

6 - Wolfpack Cheddar - One of more experienced in field, miscued last time and looking to rebound.

7 - Brass Survivor

8 - Chex Check

8th - NW 2 Pace $8,000

Picks: 4-2-6

1 - Sweetloutotherescu

2 - Wicked Games - Barn had a good week last week and this one's been runner up in 2 of last 3.

3 - Eminently Hanover

4 - Cowboy Cargo - Battled gamely first over in 2nd try here and looks to be the one to catch.

5 - Unexpected Twist

6 - Starlit Rockstar - Finished on the bottom of the ticket in 4 straight. Versatile type that has had success with different strategies.

7 - The Blue Easy

8 - Deluego