Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for BKF – Racing News and Analysis for September 12, 2026


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BKF Pick Pony Handicapper Report — September 12, 2026

Fast main track expected by mid-card; inside posts carry a meaningful edge in the 350f dashes, and the Warren Kayla / Bethke Scott A combination is the trainer-jockey pattern to follow through the late races.

Race 1 — 1210f | Md Sp Wt | $3,000

Root Beer Paul (3) is the top selection as the barn's primary runner with the stronger jockey call. Irish Writ (4) is the co-favorite and the main danger controlling pace from outside; Westover Sunset (2) is a solid show inclusion from the rail. Hillybilly Hot Rod (1) completes the trifecta box but is the clear second string from the stable.

Race 2 — 1100f | Alw | $3,250

My Little Caibo (4) is the confident win play — odds-on with the barn's top rider assigned over two stablemates in the same race. Extremely Wicked (6) is the primary threat if pace gets honest and sets up a late move. Pro Special (1) at 6-1 from the rail is the best-priced closer and deserves trifecta inclusion; Nana Moon (2) at 10-1 is a mild secondary barn play worth noting.

Race 3 — 350f | Md Sp Wt | $5,500

Slow Down Summer (5) is the top selection based on current form and jockey familiarity with the distance. Spectra (1) and Cd Dash Of An Angel (2) are dangerous from the two best posts in the gate and must be respected in all exotic constructions. Em Nighthawk (8) at 5-1 is the most attractive outside runner as a trifecta closer despite the wide draw.

Race 4 — 1100f | Alw | $5,500

Osage Creek (4) is the heavy morning line choice and figures to attend the pace of Gogo Oxbow (1) before taking over in the stretch. Gogo Oxbow (1) at 2-1 from the rail controls fractions and remains dangerous if left alone on the front end. Wednesday At Shady (5) at 6-1 is the most attractive closing price play and the key underneath selection if the pace duel sets up a late run.

Race 5 — 350f | NV | $5,000

El Treen (4) is the straightforward win play at 1-1 with strong gate speed indicators. Flippinfast (3) at 2-1 from a slightly better post is the main danger and deserves exacta coverage. Leo Dash (1) at 12-1 from the rail is the best overlay on the card in the dash races — a small exacta saver at that price is strongly recommended.

Race 6 — 1210f | MckLeMem5k | $5,000

Sheza Delight (5) at 1-1 is the clear selection in this named stakes with superior form and the top rider assignment. Ima Trouble Maker (4) at 2-1 is the primary danger from a favorable inside draw and the most likely beneficiary if the favorite struggles in the stretch. Voices Of Autism (1) at 6-1 from the rail is a genuine overlay play with a ground-saving trip likely; Secret Hottie (6) at 10-1 is worth a small trifecta inclusion for the Birdrattler Nathaniel barn.

Race 7 — 350f | Stk | $10,000

Cash Me Lew (2) is the win selection with the best post position in the field for a pure 350f sprint. Ozark Mountain (5) at 2-1 is the co-favorite despite the widest draw and remains dangerous with superior raw speed. Emperador Moctezuma (3) at 4-1 from the middle post is the strongest value play in the race; Jp Superstar (1) at 5-1 from the rail is a live threat if breaking on top.

Race 8 — 1830f | SpaBoyMem7k | $7,000

Without Equal (1) at 3-1 is the card-closing win single with a ground-saving rail trip at the marathon distance and the consistent trainer-jockey combination backing it. Northern Quest (7) and Calculated Luv (5), both at 4-1, are the co-second choices and primary exacta threats as stamina-forward stalkers. Wocka Wocka (6) at 6-1 is the most interesting longshot with an accomplished jockey call; Fort Charles (2) at 12-1 is the price play anchor for closing trifecta wheels.

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