Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Grants Pass – Racing News and Analysis for September 14, 2026


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Pick Pony Condensed Report — Grants Pass Downs, September 14, 2026

Fast track expected all day on the half-mile oval. Inside posts and early speed have a structural edge in sprints; pace collapse is a real threat in the two route races. Trainer doubles from Magallanes, McCormick, Rosales, and Perez are the key angles throughout the card.

Race 1 — 350f | Alw 6000n2l

Dash For Zaylee (4) and Apolliticalcollusion (5) are co-favorites from the same barn and both deserve respect in a straight-line gate-and-go. Use both on top in exactas with Tres Waves (3) underneath for coverage.

Race 2 — 1210f | Alw 9000n3x

Kiss The Tiger (2) is the top choice with a clean stalking position from post 2. Designated Runner (3) is equally respected at 2-1, and if those two engage early, Pass The Crown (4) at 3-1 becomes the value play.

Race 3 — 220f | Alw 7000b

Stel Time (2) is the horse to beat in this pure gate-and-go. Lee Five T (1) at 3-1 and Cpr Myfavoritewagon (3) at 4-1 are the best exacta fillers, with Glow N Eagle (6) worth including in trifectas.

Race 4 — 1100f | Md Sp Wt

Exactamundo (10) is the clear barn confidence play at 2-1, though the outside post in a ten-horse maiden field adds risk. Bostontocole (7) and Murloc Bay (8) are the co-secondary choices at 4-1, with Harbor Buddy (3) at 6-1 offering the best value given the favorable inside draw.

Race 5 — 1980f | Alw 5000s

El Joy (1) from the rail is the top selection with a natural tactical advantage in the card's longest race. Bert's Prospect (2) is equally live at 2-1 from the same barn, and Street Vendor (5) at 4-1 is the best upset candidate if the stable-mates create an internal pace duel.

Race 6 — 1100f | Clm 4000n2x

Chica Tigre (9) is the most straightforward win bet on the back half of the card despite the wide draw. Sweet Shoppe (2) at 4-1 from a clean inside position is the primary exacta partner and a credible alternative win bet if the favorite encounters traffic.

Race 7 — 1100f | Clm 4000n2x

It's Later Burt (1) from the rail is ideally placed to control pace on the tight oval. Thirsty Lov (4) and Twilight Moon (5) are the best secondary choices at 4-1 each, with Dad's Jubilee (6) at 6-1 worth including in trifectas.

Race 8 — 1210f | Alw 8000n3x

Mo Grey (3) is the top win bet to close the card, well-positioned from post 3 in a compact six-horse field. Big Bowie (4) and Lord Of Light (5) are co-secondary choices at 3-1, with Buzzed By A Tiger (1) at 6-1 from the rail standing out as the best longshot value play of the entire card.

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