Top Pick Stats: 127/454 (-$240.40) Best Bets: 16/41 (-$16.00); Spot Plays: 12/43 (-$13.20) Best Bet: BRUNO NO NO NO (Race 8) Spot Play: JMR SPEAK AWAY (Race 12) Early Pick-5: 2,5,9/5,8/7,8/6,7/6,9   $9.60 Middle Pick-5: 4,5/9,10/2/5,9/5,6   $3.20 Late Pick-5: 2/5,9/5,6/5,6/5   $1.60 Race 1: 4 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER NW 2 RACES OR $15,000 (ON SIRED $25,250) LIFETIME. (5) SAUBLE AMBUSH took plenty of support last week in what was viewed, to me at least, as a potential tightener from the high draw. That was exactly the kind of race he put in; I think he comes up with a big effort tonight. (2) SOLIDARITY made up for his odds-on defeat by edging away from rivals after swinging wide around the final turn. He may have been a little sick two starts ago. Now, he steps up, and he should fit here. (9) JOHNNY WIGGLES was kept to task in his latest qualifier and paced strongly to the line under no urging. The limiting factor here is the post, but he could wind up the best price of these top three. [DRF HARNESS: Get Harness Eye PPs for this card] Race 2: NW $9,000 LAST 4 STARTS OR NW $18,000 LAST 8 STARTS. AE: OPT. CLM. $50,000. AE: NW $36,000 IN 2026 (MIN 9 STS). (8) UNCLE SHANK A was able to reach the front last week, and that spelled trouble for the rest of the field. After re-taking, he slowly edged away from the main pack. A horse tried to beat him up the inside, but J-Mac knew what he had and didn’t need to ask for more. If he can reach the lead again tonight, he could go back-to-back. (5) GINGER TREE FINNY didn’t get a fair shot last week after being shuffled towards the back. His trips have been tough as of late; Try him again. (7) WALLACE HARTLEY just missed last week as a heavy favorite and should slot right back in as a major contender this week. With all of the potential early speed, the first eighth becomes extremely important. Race 3: 4 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 1 RACE (WINNERS FOR A PURSE OF $9,000 OR LESS 2 RACES) OR $9,000 LIFETIME. NO ALLOWANCES. (8) WINDSUN GUNNER wasn’t making up the most ground on the end of his debut, but he showed enough interest and took a clear step forward. Another splash of improvement could put him right there against an easier group. (7) ALWAYS TOOHOT has been making mid-pack trips work to get himself on the ticket. I can see him picking up his best career finish tonight with a similar trip. (1) JOSES TRIPLETS gets a big post switch after losing the sprint home against the likes of Solidarity. A stalking trip can see him at least get a piece. Race 4: CLAIMING HANDICAP $12,000 TO $16,000. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE & SEX. ENTER IN MULTIPLES OF $1,000. (7) KYLES ART tends to hold his own at the claiming classes above this, and that’s no different in his form as he takes a drop in class. He should secure a good early spot and likely be the horse to catch. (6) MAKEMEALEGEND had a lane open up the inside and took advantage after sitting in the pocket. He couldn’t catch the class-dropping winner, but still produced a good second. It would do him some good to use gate speed again. (9) VERTICAL SQUIRT should have a better chance of swooping this field with his late kick. He is another who has regularly been in the mix against tougher claimers. Race 5: WINNERS OF 3 BUT NOT MORE THAN 5 RACES OR $80,000 (OS $100,000) LIFETIME. AE: 4 YEAR OLDS. (9) SOS SPORTS BET got a logical tightener in his first start back. He might need one more before he is ready to go guns blazing, but McNair gets the call tonight. (6) BLAZING CRUISER nearly beat the aforementioned Uncle Shank when the inside opened up for him. His early speed should allow him to work out a good trip. (1) GET WINGS was a good third when last seen a few weeks ago and showed some good pace up the inside. He could provide a square number when adding Lasix. Race 6: POP UP SERIES: STARTERS FOR A PURSE OF $11,000 OR LESS IN 2026 (W/O $120,000 IN 2025 N/E). LEG 2. AE: LEG 1 STARTERS. (5) BATTERUP HANOVER got a perfect second over tow into the action last week and was able to edge away on the outside in the final eighth. That came after a very sharp down the road win two back. He is in top form right now. (4) NEEDABANKLOAN posted a much better effort last week when getting major post relief. His grinding style should allow him to get into contention no matter where he gets away. (6) BEACH TOUR could be in for a speed try this week with Doug McNair getting back between the wheels. That has done him some good in the past. Race 7: 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 3 RACES OR $50,000 (OS $78,000) LIFETIME. AE: 4 YO N/A $1,905 P/S IN 2025-2026. (10) ZEBS KRAFTY posted a strong second against some classier horses last week. His reluctance to find the winner’s circle is well documented, but he has been knocking on the door. (9) MAJOR THREAT is another who should probably have a couple more wins, but he has been a major player in his last few efforts. He should be right there again. (3) MAKORORI N gets a major post switch after an off the pace trip where he showed late interest. He has the post edge on his main rivals if he can work out a trip. Race 8: NEW HOLLAND PACING SERIES: NW $150,000 (FM $175,000) IN 2025. NO ALLOWANCES. LEG 1. (2) BRUNO NO NO NO made an excellent impression in his return to the races, as he cruised to a win. That also stood as a perfect prep to lead into the New Holland, which starts here. (3) ITS SATURDAY NIGHT has been a constant force at the top level and should provide the main danger to his stablemate. It wouldn’t surprise me if they paced 1-2 for the entire mile. (5) ARBITRAGE HANOVER was a strong second in his return and could end up showing the most gate speed in the first eighth. He should get a good piece. Race 9: OPEN 2. (5) SAULSBROOK VICTOR tried an outside move last week but was never catching the top two after fractions like that. Expect Open droppers to dominate here. (9) PACINO HANOVER is a horse I always give a long look to when he drops from the Open. If the pace gets hot for some reason, look for him to pass many. (6) DUBLIN DASHER is another Open dropper who appears to land perfectly at this level. This post draw gives him options. Race 10: NW $6,000 LAST 4 STARTS OR NW $12,000 LAST 8 STARTS (W/O $17,000 LAST 8 STARTS N/E). AE: NW $63,000 OR N/A $1,485 P/S IN 2025-26. (6) CODENAME CIGAR BOX was a good second from an outside post last week. He appears to be getting his legs underneath him again. Look for him to potentially go down the road. (5) TRICKY MCWICKY gets a drop from some tough claiming competition and gets McNair back in the bike. He could easily sit a pocket trip tonight. (4) MYULTIMATE SNOWY A had a tough trip in his latest, but could take advantage this week if the top two mix it up early. [DRF HARNESS: Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter] Race 11: POP UP SERIES: STARTERS FOR A PURSE OF $11,000 OR LESS IN 2026 (W/O $120,000 IN 2025 N/E). LEG 2. AE: LEG 1 STARTERS. (5) DELIGHTFUL LEADER had been knocking on the door in recent weeks but finally got a trip that he could make work in his latest. He just kept going once he got to the lead, and he has the post edge on his main rival. (6) IT TAKES TWO is another who uses gate speed to his advantage. He got a nice tightener last week when returning from London. He should be right in the mix. (8) STORMALONG is that main rival who managed to hold off all rivals last week in a down-the-road win. He will look to make it three wins in a row tonight from the high draw. Race 12: NW $2,500 LAST 4 STARTS OR NW $5,750 LAST 8 STARTS. AE: N/A $950 P/S IN 2025-26. (5) JMR SPEAK AWAY hasn’t gotten winning trips as of late, especially when dropping to this level. Davis getting in the bike for the second straight week could mean a speed try is coming. (9) AQUINAS HANOVER showed plenty of flashes last season where he banked over 80 thousand dollars. He could need a couple of starts before getting back to his best, but I would expect him to pass a few horses late in the mile. (1) SAULSBROOK IAN was better last week from off the pace. Borth sticks and has options off the car.