Wednesday- Wild and Wondeful

(Oh, no, that's west Virginia, sorry). An interesting card with some obvious winners. Although I wish there was more basketball. (Column Aside #1,not that I want any of you confusing me with Norman Chad). The CBI Tourney starts its best of three championship series tonight between powerhouses Creigthon and Oregon. My play? Take a pass. It's a best of three, dude).
Ha d a great weekend and want to thank VCU Coach Shaka Smart for allowing me to make the April mortgage payment early. Karma time- whoever wins Butler-VCU Saturday wins it all Monday night. (Column Aside #2-NIT semis are Tuesday night. Bet the house on Alabama -2. They are young, getting better and Trevor Releford is the real deal). Oh, yes, and now some Northfield picks. Good luck.

Race 1: 8 High Gear Speed- Favorable driver change may allow him to overcome snowman; 1 Forever Friends- Solid player from the rail, but not as fast; 7 The Count- Good work since dropping down here.

Race 2: 1 Cat’s Run- Gets a value call in a very well-matched group; 3 Gate Keeper- Can compete, but not convinced Wyatt is the Key Master; 2 B Afflicted- Gets Noble after a flat effort moving up to these.

Race 3: 6 Artistic Dreamer- Is clearly improving and anyone can win this; 7 Three Five Seven- Moves up, but not really; 1 Ron Jeremy- Must be considered from rail, but may be reduced to a supporting role.

Race 4: 5 Crown Time Rambo- Looking to beat the likely favorite ad he may; 1 Jack Maverick- NW1L8, actually NW1L10, can’t use on top at this price; 4 Monkey Off My Back- The lack of a thirty-day rule makes this one problematic; 6 Dynamagic- Third back, but must do better. Much better. Really.

Race 5: 3 Spiced Pork- I have absolutely no clue in this one, decent Q; 5 Mr Bing- Was credible at two; 9 Corporate Politics- Freshened for four years and a better Q than the 1, also off that long.

Race 6: 4 Oceana Hanover- Nearly beat better last time and is in as NW1L8; 2 Hollys Wild Thing- Will probably be overbet; 1 Key Of Ahhh- Gets Noble after more qualifiers than an English Major.

Race 7: 1 Shackleton Hanover- As we keep saying, a totally different animal when he is on the point; 2 Rapid City- Gets a post; 3 Right On Time- Third back and massive class relief; 6 Nascart- Looking to add value, but will probably hit the “all” button.

Race 8: 1 Jackson One- Hard to ignore the last line and the ETE; 4 Chocolate Crush- Will fresh hands pick him up? 3 Break The Bank- Racing well at the gateway to Kings Island, as I call it.

Race 9: 2 Viking Mia- Gate-to-wire for this eligible at time of entry; 1 Royal Cat- he’s been in some fast miles, but he’s not winning them; 8 Chewey- Not sure how good he is, we will find out from the snowman.

Race 10: 5 Stox Up Bluegrass- Has been doing very good work against some sharp ones; 9 Getherdone Sue- Usually does work and can add value; 1 Matt-scoot-n-bunny- Should-be-good-from-the-rail; 2 Vivacious Raider- Good draw, but not consistent enough to put much higher on the ticket.

Race 11: 5 Garland’s Brat- Honest trotter gets a slight call; 3 Barbazon- Moves up, but has been the model of consistency; 4 Sam Has Class – Fresh horse, good Q (Dunkster often breaks on rail- danger)

Race 12: 6 Mattress Dancing- Class dropper may need a start or two, but faces a soft group; 4 Cn Loufly Loretta- Don’t see her winning, but is easily be on ticket; 2 Hillcrest Crystal- Best post in months.

Race 13: 5 Powerful Cam- Best bet with Noble against these; 7 Avenue A- Class relief helps, post does not; 2 Eagle Jacob- Drops to the level of a lifetime best win; 1 Rd Rustler- Needs tojavascript:void(0) sustain his work.