Top Pick Stats: 127/454 (-$240.40) Best Bets: 16/41 (-$16.00); Spot Plays: 12/43 (-$13.20) Best Bet: WOLFPACK CROWN (Race 8) Value Play: GIN IS BETTER (Race 2) Early Pick-5: 3,4/2,4/4,9/9,10/4,5   $6.40 Late Pick-5: 7,8/1,6/6/5,7/4,7   $3.20 Race 1: FILLIES & MARES, 4 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 1 RACE (WINNERS FOR A PURSE OF $9,000 OR LESS 2 RACES) OR $9,000 LIFETIME. NO ALLOWANCES. (3) UPGRADE was a good third place finisher in her return to the races. She should step forward tonight and will have the opportunity to get a big piece. (4) KENNEDY HANOVER was patiently handled in her return qualifier, but showed interest late in the mile. The inexperienced filly was her own worst enemy at two, but the morning prep was a good step in the right direction. (6) GREEN GOOSE was helped by a few breakers in the early stages, but still made a good move to stick a head in front. She ended up fading back to sixth, but I still think she has the ability to make a big move and get into the race again. [DRF HARNESS: Get Harness Eye PPs for this card] Race 2: POP UP SERIES: FILLIES & MARES CLAIMING $7,500. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. LEG 2. (MUST RACE IN 2 LEGS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FINAL). (2) GIN IS BETTER logically got a trip around the track in leg one when racing from an outside post. She should be better this week in her second start after a sick scratch. (4) MY ONLY SUNSHINE got away in decent order last week, but spoiled her chances with a break down the backstretch. That could be excused because of an off track. (3) STAY PUMPED couldn’t quite get a check in her latest, but had been making her grinding style work in recent efforts before that. I can see her working off a helmet and getting a piece. Race 3: 3 YEAR OLD COLTS & GELDINGS: NW 1 RACE OR $9,000 LIFETIME. NO ALLOWANCES. (9) P L TALLADEGA was stakes-tested at two but was overmatched, when he wasn’t making breaks. His return qualifier was extremely good. He appears ready to roll off the bench. (4) STEINBECK was able to finish best of the rest behind a sharp Thor B Good. That was a good effort for an inexperienced horse who looked like a potential project. (2) THRUTHEFIREANDFLAMES gets a big post switch after grinding out a check last week. He can finish underneath again tonight. Race 4: POP UP SERIES: FILLIES & MARES CLAIMING $7,500. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. LEG 2. (MUST RACE IN 2 LEGS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FINAL). (9) PRETTY MISSY MAY continues to string together quality efforts. She is three necks away from bringing a four-race win streak into tonight. She draws outside, but so does her main rival. (10) FIRST FILLY CHIP was an underlay last week in my opinion, but she got the job done with a good trip. She races off the claim and should contend again. (4) TELLS BELLS has the post edge and the gate speed to shoot off the car. She is likely to be one of the first to the lead. Race 5: 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 3 (FM 4) RACES OR $69,000 LIFETIME. (5) FAST SNAP looked just fine in his first start of the year. He gets post relief and should be tighter tonight. If he is put in play, he could surprise at a price. (4) ROYAL FLUSH DEO deserves another chance after making a miscue in his latest. J-Mac gets back in the bike this week. (10) P L SAPPHIRE is likely to race from off the pace in her first start back. She showed plenty of late interest in her morning prep. Race 6: 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 2 (FM 3) RACES OR $20,000 (OS $32,000) LIFETIME. AE: N/A $975 P/S IN 2025-26. AE: MARES NW $17,500 IN 2026 (MIN 8 STARTS). (8) JUST BUSINESS looked like a winner for 95 percent of the mile, but Tomboy Strong just got up and nailed that one on the wire. She has done little wrong in three career starts. (7) HERCULES took a step forward in his second morning prep. The now five year old had a good season at Rideau last year. He should be passing horses late. (3) LMC LITTLE CHIPS should step forward in his second start after a month off. I can see Spence being patient and getting a piece. Race 7: HORSES & GELDINGS CLAIMING $20,000 FOR NW $30,000 (OS $37,500) LIFETIME. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. (6) JACK WICK was a horse I liked last week after he got a shuffle two starts ago. He only missed by half a length up the inside, but raced well. I think Plante will have him on the move early. (1) RYLENTLESS ended up mired at the back last week as the odds on favorite. He definitely deserves another chance in his second start off the claim. (4) HAPPY IN CONTROL has been in the mix in recent weeks and has been grinding out solid finishes. He can hit the board again tonight. Race 8: 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 2 (FM 3) RACES OR $20,000 (OS $32,000) LIFETIME. AE: N/A $975 P/S IN 2025-26. AE: MARES NW $17,500 IN 2026 (MIN 8 STARTS). (6) WOLFPACK CROWN returned with an open length victory after just one qualifier. He is the horse to beat after an effort like that. (3) NONE SHALL PASS was helped by a few breakers in the early stages, but Dagfin gave him a chance on the outside, and he pulled off the upset. If he can mind his manners, he should be passing horses late. (1) TRUDYBIRD was a decent fourth in her return qualifier. I would expect her to be driven patiently, but this group isn’t very deep. I can see her getting a piece right away. [DRF HARNESS: Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter] Race 9: NEW HOLLAND TROTTING SERIES: NW $150,000 (FM $175,000) IN 2025. NO ALLOWANCES. LEG 2. (5) SAFE CONDUCT was a lot better last week and ended up getting the job done in leg one of the New Holland. If he brings that same effort, he should be tough to beat again. (7) GO AHEAD MAKEMYDAY made a strong middle move to get to the lead, but faded badly through the pack in the stretch. He is a question mark, but the class is there if he is right. (3) R PEAKY BLINDERS tried to make up ground on the outside, but could only manage third behind Safe Conduct. I think a similar trip and finish is coming. Race 10: HORSES & GELDINGS CLAIMING $20,000 FOR NW $60,000 (OS $75,000) LIFETIME. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. AE: N/A $700 P/S IN 2025-26. (7) VOLCANIC was unable to go by the winner last week after tracking from the pocket. He has been racing extremely consistently and should have every chance again. (4) BELMONT BLAZER is a horse I’ll go back to after two tries in London. He was put in play in those two efforts, which could mean he is forwardly placed here. (3) SUMMER DANCER could only manage a third last week after being unable to sprint with the top two. I can see him getting a piece again.