Monday Maybes

(with apologies to Cliff Gregory). Not a huge fan of many of these. I will look to get a lot of favorites beat and may chancge my mind as post time approaches. Good luck!

Northfield Picks from “The Giss,” Keith GisserMonday, May 4
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Race 1: 5 Parris Island- Solid contender should step up tonight; 2 Lavec’s Tomahawk- ScD qua was fine, but too many xxx for me; 7 Sand Jamie- Matt’s choice over #1, needs to do more.

Race 2: 6 Swing To The Top- Dee brings ‘em along slowly and this one will be ready for a half-mile track; 4 Cam’s Honey- Got a bit leg weary in the q, license to improve; 5 French Worker- Ridiculous trip and effort in last, line does not tell the whole story.

Race 3: 6 Anzio Hall- Has shown little of late, but has a bit of class; 4 Southwind Paseo- Drops on the ship from Mea5/8, but has shown little; 1 Llc-Ditto the #4, needs a flat mile.

Race 4: 2 Go For It- Class relief and a competitive draw for a change; 9 Man’s Star- Does work now and again; 4 Dinn’s Ghost- 3rd back, class relief and loves this track; 7 Splash Of Tequila- Showed improvement last time and could add value.

Race 5: 3 Out Of The Habit- Change in tactics did not work last time, down the road tonight; 4 Amish Mafia- Woke up a bit in last; 2 Lignano- Has done good work, but must do more to win.

Race 6: 2 Made For Cruising- Rapidly improving, but will be no value; 3 Coin Of The Realm- Inconsistent, but raced well, benefitting in last; 8 Sleepen N Memphis- Huge in last, but will the trip be any better with the snowman tonight?

Race 7: 2 Provara’s Best- Improved with Josh last time and fits; 7 Pat’s Cloud- Also Eligible moves in and figures if he can overcome the draw; 1 Bahama Bomber- Can stalk for a minor piece here; 9 Ben Unbelievable- Unproven from the second tier.

Race 8: 9 Big Budded Rose- Not sure she’ll race from a hole, Aaron’s trip is key; 7 Cinderella’s Pete- Improving since Kakaley took over; 2 Hoosier Jazz- No chance with recent posts. Value.

Race 9: 3 Ira K- Slight call to this class dropper; 1 Mighty Looker- Another classy one in poor form that’s dropping; Dublin Dollars- Is he sharp enough to beat the top two? He’s a $3 claimer.

Race 10: 9 Dreamie Affair- Ultra consistent and versatile; sharp; 2 French Attack- Very competitive in this class; 5 Blue Rock Joe- Moves up in a good form cycle; 1 R U There- Will be better with the rail after the Raceway Park start.

Race 11: 5 Master GP Dean- Another chance after the bad break; 6 Hey Ray- Fits the class, but recent wins are few and far between; 7 Lookingpretty- A Beinhauer-owned Sierra Kosmos. There’s something you don’t see too often. Qually leaves me with questions.

Race 12: 6 Sometimes Eternal- Drops below the level of last win, despite recent checks; 2 Southwind Menlo- Class relief and a barn change, why not? 4 Water Twice- Tends to hang around when drawing well.

Race 13: Johnnyisajohnny- Broke through in last after a series of improved efforts; 4 Take Down Hall- Has been solid in 4 of last 5; 1- McGwire- Old guy has a good history at this track, but may need a start or two; 2 Stand By Yourself- Inconsistent, but usually does work.