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Mountaineer Casino Racetrack presents an 8-race card on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with first post at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The evening features a mix of claiming races, maiden special weight contests, and starter allowance events with purses ranging from $8,500 to $17,000.
Track Conditions and Weather
Current track conditions are listed as Fast for the main dirt surface, with no turf racing scheduled. Weather conditions are favorable with mostly sunny skies, a high temperature of 56°F, and a low of 34°F. Areas of frost are possible in the early morning hours, but the racing surface should remain fast throughout the evening card.
The fast track conditions favor speed horses and those that can establish early position, particularly in the shorter sprint races that dominate the card.
Race 1 – Claiming $4,000, 1 Mile
This six-horse field features fillies and mares three years old and upward that have not won two races in 2025. Saratoga Gaze (#5) appears to be the morning line favorite at 3-1 odds with trainer Rory M. Barron and jockey Yan Aviles. The mile distance could favor horses with tactical speed who can secure good position entering the far turn.
Polyester Bride (#3) represents trainer Jami C. Poole and could offer value if improving off recent efforts. Team Mom Not Bruh (#2) from the Ramgeet barn brings consistency to this level.
Race 2 – Claiming $4,000, 5 1/2 Furlongs
Seven older geldings compete in this claiming sprint for horses winless since October 26, 2024. Canavall (#1) is the clear choice at 8-5 morning line odds for trainer Eddie Clouston with Edgar Paucar riding. Clouston has been among the leading trainers at the meet.
Professional (#3) and Scratchoff (#4) could provide the main competition in this competitive sprint field.
Race 3 – Starter Optional Claiming, 5 Furlongs
The third race features horses that have started for claiming prices of $8,000 or less. Out of Cents (#5) is favored at 9-5 odds for trainer Eddie Clouston with Joe Stokes aboard. This combination has been productive throughout the meet.
Dropkick Murphy (#2) and Overbore (#3) should be considered as live longshot possibilities given the competitive nature of this field.
Race 4 – Maiden Special Weight, 5 Furlongs
Eight fillies and mares compete in this $17,000 maiden special weight contest. Seven Emmys (#3) is the 2-1 favorite for trainer William E. Morey with Deshawn L. Parker riding. This filly has shown improvement in recent starts and could breakthrough at this level.
Rachel’s Kid (#2) appears to be the main danger, while Lunar Ride (#1) could offer value at longer odds.
Race 5 – Claiming $4,000, 5 1/2 Furlongs
Thirsty John (#2) is the 5-2 choice in this competitive claiming sprint for trainer Jami C. Poole with Agustin Bracho riding. The Poole stable has been active and successful at this meet.
Red Gun (#5) and Cold Plunge (#6) represent the main competition in this evenly-matched field of older claiming horses.
Race 6 – Claiming $6,500, 5 Furlongs
Seven fillies and mares compete in this claiming sprint. Good to Be Truge (#2) is favored at 3-1 odds for trainer John Fennessy with Joe Stokes riding. This combination has been productive at the meet.
Third Tuesday (#1) and Morning Holiday (#4) should be considered as the main threats in this competitive female claiming event.
Race 7 – Starter Allowance, 1 Mile
Eight horses contest this $14,000 starter allowance at the mile distance. Man On the Moon (#3) is the 3-1 choice for trainer Robert L. Inman with Charle Oliveros riding. The mile distance could favor this horse’s running style.
Force of Justice (#2) and Mr. Mendelssohn (#6) represent the main competition in this competitive starter allowance field.
Race 8 – Claiming $4,000, 5 1/2 Furlongs
The finale features horses that have never won two races. Bob’s Kid (#7) is listed at 8-1 odds for trainer Jose Luna Silva with Alejandro Gomez riding, representing potential value in the nightcap.
Mr. Pollo (#2) and Sword of Damocles (#1) could provide the main competition in this claiming sprint finale.
Jockey Notes
Joe Stokes has multiple mounts on the card and has been among the leading riders at the meet. His mounts include Out of Cents in Race 3 and Good to Be Truge in Race 6.
Edgar Paucar rides the heavily favored Canavall in Race 2 and has shown consistent form throughout the meet.
Deshawn L. Parker takes the mount on maiden favorite Seven Emmys in Race 4 and has been effective with first-time starters.
Trainer Notes
Eddie Clouston is the leading trainer at the meet and saddles both Canavall in Race 2 and Out of Cents in Race 3, both morning line favorites.
Jami C. Poole has multiple runners including Thirsty John in Race 5 and has been among the most active and successful trainers at Mountaineer.
Jose Luna Silva conditions several horses on the card and has shown consistent form with his claiming horses.
Wagering Strategy
The fast track conditions favor speed horses throughout the card. Focus on early speed horses in the sprint races, particularly Races 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8. The two mile races (Races 1 and 7) may offer more tactical opportunities.
Consider keying the Eddie Clouston-trained favorites Canavall (Race 2) and Out of Cents (Race 3) in multiple wagers, as this trainer-jockey combination has been highly effective.
The Pick 3 covering Races 6-7-8 could provide value opportunities with Good to Be Truge, Man On the Moon, and a longshot play in the finale potentially offering attractive payouts.
