Monday madness

A tough night for yours truly Saturday-- the ones I picked and bet lost, while the ones I picked and didn't bet won. And congrats to Matt Kakaley on getting win #1,000, even if it was at a different track.
By the way- I am on vacation during the holiday weekend. I will have picks this Friday, but then pciks go on hiatus until the followign Friday.

Northfield Picks from “The Giss,” Keith GisserMonday, June 29Publicity Director Keith Gisser’s handicapping tips are provided with every Northfield live program at no extra charge! Due to our printing schedule, picks are done in advance and may not account for in-to-go horses or late scratches and driver changes, so be sure to log on to The Giss’s blog at http://northfieldpark.blogspot.com/, or watch the nightly televised picks of Dave Bianconi, Ayres Ratliff or Keith for updates! Giss is on vacation for a few days in July, so there will be no picks July 4, 6 or 7. Picks resume Friday, July 10.

Race 1: 5 Lady Railaway- Wants to be a racehorse, but may not be fast enough here; 6 Sand Jamie- Has faced far better, will be favored, but fast times may be deceptive; 4 Nanocash- May be better on a big track.

Race 2: 7 Rita’s Work Of Art- Big close off legit fractions last time, may surprise; 4 Cracker Chris- Was a bit better 1st time Lasix in last; 3 I Be Strollin- Matt’s choice over the 5-2 rail horse.

Race 3: 9 Praying For A Win- Has won, has faced better and this field is a stellar 2 for 85 in ’09; 4 Jim- Barn change, but no driver change; 1 I Will Come Over- Drops, gets rail, rarely wins.

Race 4: 2 Stand Tall Mcgraw- I’ve always liked this horse and last line is deceptive; 9 Varitek- Usually does work, may sustain this time; 5 Kcc Thunder- Has been a bit better with Lasix; 4 No Parole A- Four straight checks means he can finish the super ticket.

Race 5: 2 Amati- Only one with a win on recent form and draws well; 9 Engine Hanover- Gets Matt and class relief, will be the fave, but is 0-19 in’09; 1 Go For It- Best draw in ages, a player.

Race 6: 4 Victoryatlass- 3rd back and a catch-driver for Steck’s charge; 7 Halls Of Montezuma- Should be better tonight; Sj’s War Pony- Always close, rarely wins, must use, but not on top.

Race 7: 1 Blue My Mind- Racing better with Lasix and gets the rail, that’s enough to beat these; 9 Robin Dontget- Pitch the last two and she might fit here; 6 Fancy Schmansy- Has been a disappointment, but can contend at this level; 7 N C Sam- Best of the rest.

Race 8: 3 Environmental- Needs the front and should get it here; 5 Seaworthy- Classy old guy gets Matt K, could this be #1,000? 1 Dees Bomber- Moves back up, but gets the rail for Dan K.

Race 9: 3 Maebee- Big improvement since getting Lasix; 9 Yankee Squire- Has shown he fits this class; 1 Mor Of That- Has seemed a bit short, maybe has his legs under him after four starts.

Race 10: 3 Happytime- Needs to pace the mile, but should win if flat; 6 Rich man Poor Man- Always competes at this level; 7 Romance’s Thunder- Returning to form after layoff; 5 Laredos Goose- Has improved each start since losing Lasix.

Race 11: 5 Salute To Victory- Kakaley chose off but I like this Semper Fi filly; 9 Parris Island- Inconsistent, but can contend; 7 Royal Cat- Was solid this winter may need a start or two.

Race 12: 6 Forever Ivy- Very talented filly gets a softish spot; 2 Double Dribble- Well-bred and improving; 9 Constantinoble- Has ability, needs a better trip (and to mind manners from 2nd tier).

Race 13: 3 Up Front Carl- I don’t want to hear the every-other start theory, he seems the best; 4 Expensive Western- Two 3rds and a 4th against similar; 2 Real Sexy- Best draw in six weeks.

Race 14: 9 Make Me Proudchico- Back at the level of the winning streak; 2 Allamerican Viper- Faces softer and draws well; 3 Artic Blast- Threes at ScD are about the same as here and he competed there; 5 Take Down Hall- One last chance, cost himself last time and may need a rest.