Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Century Mile – Racing News and Analysis for June 26, 2026


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Century Mile – June 26, 2026 Condensed Handicapper Report

Fast dirt track expected; no turf or surface switches. No strong post bias — pace and trip are the primary factors throughout the card.

Race 1 — 400f QH Allowance n2l

Santana Chicka (3) is the top selection as the morning-line favorite backed by strong barn-and-rider connections in a gate-and-go dash where confidence and quickness define the result. She My Dulce Girl (5) and Wagon Burner 109 (4) are co-secondary choices from capable connections. Rocn On West (1) is a minor longshot worth including underneath in trifectas.

Race 2 — 1540f Maiden Claiming $10,000

Kitten Kandy (1) is the standout single at even money with the rail draw and dominant market support in a field where nothing else comes close on paper. She's A Rowski (2) is the clear second choice and main threat if the favorite underperforms. Dale's Legacy (5) is the best value alternative at 4-1, with Chasing Daydreams (3) a viable 8-1 inclusion in deeper tickets.

Race 3 — 1870f Claiming $6,500

Rose Of Texas (2) gets the nod among three co-favorites at 2-1, with a versatile trip profile and a ground-saving draw that suits the long route. Artistic Jewler (1) and Starfall (3) are equal threats and should be boxed with the top pick in exactas and trifectas. H K Mimi (4) at 4-1 offers mild upset value, while Smokin Joy (5) at 15-1 is a show-only option in small fields.

Race 4 — 1830f Starter Allowance $8,000

Papichulo (5) is favored as the most dangerous outside runner with sharp tactical speed in a wide-open route. Awesome Crusader (3) is the co-equal alternative with an ideal draw, and Curlin Rocks (1) at 3-1 offers rail-trip value. Mehlek (4) at 5-1 is a logical finisher if the top trio tangle early, and Trapeze (2) can be sprinkled in superfectas.

Race 5 — 1320f Claiming $8,000

Stone Carver (4) is the anchor single at 1-1 and projects as the class of this sprint with a clean trip expected from mid-gate. Bon Prix (5) is preferred as the place horse over Tenth Street Don (2) for trifecta coverage. Perdition (1) at 4-1 is a secondary play worth using underneath if the rail trip sets up cleanly.

Race 6 — 1320f Conditioned Claiming $4,000

Squalotoro (5) is the anchor at 1-1 in a deeper sprint where mid-price rivals make blindly singling risky without backup. Fed Boy (3) at 3-1 is the primary alternative, with Snap Count (6) and Sportscarr (2) rounding out trifecta coverage at 5-1 each. Take Charge Curly (7) at 6-1 is a live outside runner worth including in wider tickets.

Race 7 — 1320f Optional Claiming/Allowance $25,000 n4l

Toriador (3) gets the edge over co-favorite Vector (1) based on post and trip projection in the most competitive sprint of the night. Bar Down Express (6) at 4-1 is the best alternative, and Horatio (4) at 5-1 is a solid trifecta fill. Hank Ollie (5) at 12-1 and Mr Morris (7) at 10-1 are sprinkle candidates for deeper horizontal tickets.

Race 8 — 1830f Allowance $24,000

(Report was incomplete at time of publication — full analysis unavailable for the nightcap. Use class, pace, and post position to guide wagering in this nine-horse allowance, and exercise caution with heavy chalk in a balanced field.)

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