Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Louisiana Downs – Racing News and Analysis for September 14, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Louisiana Downs | September 14, 2026

Nine-race Sunday card mixing turf and dirt, with maiden special weight turf sprints in Races 1 and 7 offering the best exotic depth. September heat and humidity create storm risk that could soften the turf by the later races; monitor official condition changes. Inside posts carry a mild advantage on dirt sprints; pace-pressing trips from the rail save ground in turf routes.

Race 1 — 1650f | Turf | Maiden Special Weight | $26,000

Gary P (5) is the top selection, figures to rate mid-pack and make a sustained stretch run. Recovery Man (4) and Berndt Marshmallow (1) are the logical exacta fillers from favorable inside draws. Alotlikechocolate (6) at 6-1 is worth including in exotic structures as a value extension.

Race 2 — 1430f | Dirt | Maiden Claiming $5,000 | $7,700

Paired (5) looks like the clear class of a modest field and should control or press the pace. Midnight Supercell (2) at 5-1 is the best exacta partner underneath. The Veronica Davis double entry of Hay Lover Boy (1) and Does Not Compute (6) both at 4-1 merits inclusion in trifecta coverage.

Race 3 — 1760f | Turf | Claiming $7,500 | $13,700

Wise Verdict (1) gets the rail in a long turf route and is the clear morning line choice at 1-1. Dude Drop Kid (3) and stablemate Big Tap Baby (4) are both Foster-trained threats that complicate the exacta and trifecta structure. Muffin Nuts (2) at 8-1 from post two could find a ground-saving trip and belongs in trifecta third slots.

Race 4 — 1430f | Dirt | Claiming $7,500 | $9,400

Our Bucky Charm (7) is the morning line chalk but Chupapi Munyayo (3) offers better value at 2-1 from the far superior inside draw in this short sprint. A reverse exacta linking both Wong horses is recommended. Peso In My Pocket (1) and Dan D'oro (2) merit trifecta inclusion from the inside posts at double-digit prices.

Race 5 — 1650f | Turf | Maiden Claiming $10,000 | $9,900

Bernardo (5) is the 1-1 morning line single in a nine-horse field, with Castillo positioning for a rail-saving trip. Eagle In The Air (3) at 3-1 is the clearest alternative. Keokuk Kid (7) at 4-1 and Tito (1) at 30-1 on the rail are both worth exotic inclusion.

Race 6 — 1540f | Dirt | Maiden Claiming $5,000 | $12,100

Mo'z Star Sailor (3) is the 1-1 public choice, with J T Twenty Two (5) at 3-1 as the preferred Foster runner given the Barrera assignment. The straightforward exacta links these two in both directions. Driftin Daddy (1) at 5-1 from the rail and Mr Payroll (6) at 4-1 round out trifecta coverage.

Race 7 — 1650f | Turf | Maiden Special Weight Fillies | $20,500

Tensas Union Girl (2) at 2-1 is the win selection from the excellent two post. American Candy (4) at 8-1 is the day's best value play — the Asmussen-Castillo combination in a maiden special weight turf sprint demands respect at this price, and a win bet is recommended alongside the favorite. Queen's Guitar (8) at 4-1, Increase (7) at 5-1, and Lady Calypso (1) at 20-1 on the rail all belong in trifecta structures behind the top two.

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