Top Pick Stats: 143/496 (-$266.90) Best Bets: 19/45 (-$12.50); Spot Plays: 14/47 (-$15.70) Best Bet: SID THE KID (Race 9) Spot Play: SHERLYN HANOVER (Race 4) Early Pick-5: 6,9,10/4/4,9/8/4,6   $2.40 Late Pick-5: 8,9/2,4/6,10/6/6,7   $3.20 Race 1: 4 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 1 (WINNERS FOR A PURSE OF $9,000 OR LESS 2 RACES) RACE OR $9,000 LIFETIME. NO ALLOWANCES. (9) FELIX HANOVER took a strong step forward in qualifier two and looks like a strong contender on his return. He was stakes placed twice in just four starts as a freshman. (10) HAD TO KNOW showed some late interest in just his second career start, and is a horse that could take more support if his replay is shown. Unfortunately, he draws far outside again. (6) GREEN GOOSE was making a strong second move to take on the leaders, but rolled into a break. She will need to mind her manners against the boys. [DRF HARNESS: Get Harness Eye PPs for this card] Race 2: POP UP SERIES FINAL: STARTERS FOR A PURSE OF $11,000 OR LESS IN 2026 (W/O $120,000 IN 2025 N/E). (4) JOHNNY BUCKSHOT looks for a relatively easy sweep of this Pop-Up Series and draws a perfect post to do so. He has faced little pressure in the first halves of the first two legs. (6) BLESS ME FATHER has found another gear with J-Mac in the bike. He has been racing well behind the big favorite. (5) PATRIARCH HANOVER was a decent fourth from off the pace. He wasn’t forced to do too much work, which could see another patient drive come his way in the final. Race 3: POP UP SERIES: HORSES & GELDINGS CLAIMING $7,500. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. LEG 3. (MUST RACE IN 2 LEGS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FINAL). I thought (4) TELLIT RUSS TELLIT was a slight question mark after being picked off as the favorite, but came back with similar support and got the job done. He is always right in the mix. (9) RAYS KREDIT didn’t get as good of a setup last week but was pacing hard on the end of it. The trip is in question from the outside, but his middle moves are legitimate. (5) MONEYBAGS races off the claim after faltering because of setting a fast pace. He may be handled a bit less aggressively this week. Race 4: 4 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 1 (WINNERS FOR A PURSE OF $9,000 OR LESS 2 RACES) RACE OR $9,000 LIFETIME. NO ALLOWANCES. (8) SHERLYN HANOVER was making up ground all the way to the wire in what I thought was a solid debut, especially given post ten. If she steps forward tonight, I think she will be a major factor. (6) R HALO posted the flashiest qualifier I’ve seen here this year, and she makes a ton of sense if she can replicate it in her debut. The post sets her up for success if she can. (5) LOYAL LEO has been his own worst enemy this year, but there is no doubt he has the ability to be competitive against these horses. I can see a patient beginning for him tonight. Race 5: HORSES & GELDINGS CLAIMING $20,000 FOR NW $30,000 (OS $48,000) LIFETIME. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE OR N/A $1,070 P/S IN 2025-2026. (4) POPPA JOE brings a bit of deja vu into tonight. Last time he shipped from Western Fair, it was after an easy win on the front end, but he was never able to replicate that trip and get an easy lead. Tonight could be the night he does so. (6) CATITUDE showed some sneaky interest late in his second start back, and if he continues to improve, he could add some value to exotics. (8) TH ALLOWMETOLEAD couldn’t handle the lead two starts ago as a solid underlay, and now comes off a sick scratch. I think he provides more questions than answers, but his grinding ability is just fine. Race 6: POP UP SERIES: HORSES & GELDINGS CLAIMING $7,500. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. LEG 3. (MUST RACE IN 2 LEGS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FINAL). (9) YOURTHEONE has struggled to finish off miles this year, but he paced a good final quarter after sitting in the pocket, and it’s hard for me to see someone picking him off from the pocket. This is assuming he blasts off the car. (8) EARLY PLAY has been good in this series with Travis Cullen in the bike. A few of the horses to his inside are major question marks in my opinion, which means a middle move should allow him to pass plenty of horses. (7) BETTOR THAN PRIDE has been subpar since the qualifiers, and that could’ve been hinted at with the lame scratch in late January. He races off the claim for strong connections this week, but looms as a question mark. Race 7: POP UP SERIES: FILLIES & MARES CLAIMING $7,500. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. LEG 3. (MUST RACE IN 2 LEGS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FINAL). (2) GIN IS BETTER was a quality second last week when given a chance near the front. She was making up ground in the stretch when angled back outside. If she gets a similar trip, I can see her taking advantage tonight. (4) PRETTY MISSY MAY made a strong second move to get into contention, but faltered when rivals behind her got better trips. The post relief gives her a better chance. (7) ALESSANDRA was just even in her first Mohawk start of the year, but races off the claim and could step forward. Her versatility can allow her to get into the race with any trip. Race 8: 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 2 (FM 3) RACES OR $20,000 (OS $25,000) LIFETIME. (10) TOMBOY STRONG may have needed the entire length of the stretch, but she got by Just Business and made a successful return to the races. I think she can maneuver the high draw tonight and double up. (6) GREEN NINETEEN had some good results in lower level stakes last season, and the qualifier screams upside once he can get a few starts under his belt. (4) KINNDER ICECUBE spoiled a good trip last week with a break in stride. He draws well again and should be in the mix if he can mind his manners. Race 9: NW $12,000 LAST 4 STARTS OR NW $24,000 LAST 8 STARTS. AE: NW 7 RACES LIFETIME. AE: NW $58,000 IN 2026. (6) SID THE KID never looked like a loser last week after getting an extremely soft middle half. After a perfect drop and pop, he makes sense when stepping back up a level. (2) AMAZING CATCH made a good account of himself when shipping from Miami Valley. He is in better form than a few of these and should be right in the mix again. (1) OUTSIDE THE FIRE was seen as a fringe Open trotter last season, and made a good chunk of change. The start to 2026 has not been up to par, but breaks in stride have been the main culprit. He is classy enough to return with a good effort. [DRF HARNESS: Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter] Race 10: POP UP SERIES: FILLIES & MARES CLAIMING $7,500. ALLOWANCES FOR AGE. LEG 3. (MUST RACE IN 2 LEGS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FINAL). (6) STAY PUMPED was right there at the wire in what nearly became a four-across finish. The return of Mark Macdonald is cool to see, and it’s hard to see her not being involved in the early mix this week as well. (7) MY ONLY SUNSHINE was able to get the job done last week, but it likely didn’t inspire as much confidence in her backers who made her odds on. I tried to play against her last week; I’ll do the same tonight. (2) MUCHTOOYOUNGFORYOU couldn’t answer the call last week after getting a sensible middle half. If she couldn’t win then, I don’t think she wins now. Race 11: NW $9,000 LAST 4 STARTS OR NW $18,000 LAST 8 STARTS. AE: OPT. CLM. $50,000. AE: 4 YO NW $35,000 IN 2026 (MIN 6 STARTS). AE: NW $32,500 IN 2025-26. (5) TACTICAL STRIKE gets a slight drop in class in her second start with Louis Roy. If she can get a trip up close, I think she should be able to strike in the finale. No pun intended. (4) QUEBEC HANOVER got back to his winning ways last week with a front-end score. His class is well documented, and he could be getting back into form. (3) WILLYS HOME RUN was better last week when given a stalking trip. The gate speed on both sides of her might make that a tricky ask, but I like her chances to finish underneath.