Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Fairmount Park – Racing News and Analysis for August 4, 2026


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FAIRMOUNT PARK — AUGUST 4, 2026 — QUICK REFERENCE CARD

Fairmount runs eight races on a conventional dirt surface under hot, humid conditions with possible afternoon storms. A modest speed bias favors stalkers from middle posts in sprints; routes favor closers and rail-savers. Watch early races to confirm whether front-runners are holding or getting caught late.

Race 1 — Md 5000 — 1320f

Major League (8) is the clear top choice at 2-1 with the circuit's best trainer-jockey combination. Free Choice (11) at 4-1 and Twirling Ridge (5) at 3-1 are the main exacta threats. Tuff Heart (7) at 6-1 is worth a small saver if the pace gets hot early.

Race 2 — Clm 6250n1y — 1830f

Three co-favorites at 4-1 create genuine uncertainty; Euclid Avenue (5) gets the nod on the Santos booking in a pace-favoring route setup. Mystic Power (2) and People Force (10) are the other co-favorites and must be included in all exotics. Paynt By Letters (3) at 5-1 is the most attractive secondary price.

Race 3 — Clm 5000n3l — 1760f

Grandsonsam (7) at 2-1 is the dominant top choice with the same Durham-Santos combination winning all day. License To Steal (9) and Moonrise Drive (4) are the 4-1 exacta fillers. Best Man Speech (5) at 15-1 is worth a deep exotic inclusion given the productive Lynch-Lara angle.

Race 4 — OClm 20000n4l — 1320f

Irish Spark (1) at 2-1 is the top pick with Essenpreis controlling the pace through dual entry. Takeitaway (4) at 2-1 is the co-favorite and must be respected; Bikini Martini (5) at 4-1 is dangerous as the second Essenpreis runner. Volodymyr Z (7) at 5-1 is the best value if the pace collapses up front.

Race 5 — OClm 20000n2x — 1210f

Jet Pack (7) at 2-1 is the class of the field with the top rider and a comfortable draw. Peytons Honor (4) and Keen Gal (6) are both live at 4-1 and should fill exacta spots. Lit Miss Hat Trick (1) at 10-1 is worth noting at the rail given the Lynch-Lara combination.

Race 6 — Alw 5000s — 2200f

Mcmoney (5) at 3-1 is the best bet of the card; Lynch has clearly targeted this long-distance restricted allowance and Lara is the key booking. Fire Bryan (1) at 4-1 from the rail and Runningforcash (6) at 4-1 are the primary exacta threats. Brown Reserve (9) at 4-1 is the more interesting Durham entry and a legitimate trifecta completer.

Race 7 — OClm 20000n2l — 1320f (Feature)

Hot T'mater (6) at 5-1 is the top selection; Santos choosing this mount over the 4-1 Essenpreis barn mate is the key angle. Arose For Lily (11) at 4-1 and Richiesgoldengirl (5) at 4-1 are must-use exacta horses in a deep 12-horse field. Passing Passion (7) at 6-1 and Hanabi (10) at 8-1 are the best value plays for trifecta slots.

Race 8 — Clm 4000n1y — 1320f

Granddaddylonglegs (6) at 2-1 is the clear top choice at the meet's lowest claiming level. Junior Bug (1) at 4-1 and Swaggy George (12) at 5-1 are the main exacta threats. Full Magazine (2) at 12-1 is the best value play of the card — Essenpreis putting Santos on a 12-1 closer in the finale is a classic spot play worth using in all exotics.

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