Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for CTD – Racing News and Analysis for September 26, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — CTD — September 26, 2026

Fast main track favoring mid-post stalkers in sprints and rail-skimming closers in routes. Late-September conditions, no weather concerns, post time 3:45 PM ET.

Race 1 — 1870f | Clm 8000

Border Song (6) is the class of the field and controls fractions well enough to be dangerous gate-to-wire at this level. Smart Lad (2) and Thompson (4) are the logical threats as stalkers if the pace gets contested. Derzkii (5) is worth a trifecta inclusion if the front-runners duel.

Race 2 — 1650f | Alw 25000nc

Lord Of Battle (2) gets the ideal stalking post in a prestigious allowance where co-favorite Diocles (3) is the main rival from the adjacent box. Rondelito (1) and Rainbow's Pride (6) offer value underneath in exotics. Skip win bets at 2-1 on both co-favorites and focus on exacta combinations.

Race 3 — 770f | Md 16000

Let's Go (3) gets the favorable middle post in a short sprint and is the clear top choice. All She Wrote (2) is a legitimate threat at 3-1 and makes an ideal exacta partner. Siempre Sonando (1) can press from the rail and belongs in trifectas.

Race 4 — 770f | Md 16000

Fivenofieldfive (8) is the morning line choice despite the outside post, with capable connections that demand respect. Sauce Me A Slice (1) is the natural counter from the rail and the best value play in the race. Max Charisma (3) and Belle In Motion (7) round out the trifecta coverage.

Race 5 — 1650f | Clm 6500b

Above Average (7) is the clear single at 2-1 despite the outer post, with connections that signal genuine confidence. Loveaboveandbeyond (1) is the main threat if it steals the lead uncontested from the inside. Dreamb (6) and Licorice (3) are solid trifecta adds at price.

Race 6 — 1430f | Clm 4000b

Aintafraidtodream (2) gets the ideal post and top pilot and is the straightforward win single at this level. Just Scarlett (6) and Spunoutofcontrol (7) are co-priced at 4-1 and both carry legitimate closing threats if the pace is honest. Box all three in exactas for best value.

Race 7 — 1320f | Clm 4000b

Jump The Queue (5) is the morning line choice from a workable center post in a wide-open nine-horse field. Whatwomenwant (2) is the primary pace rival and St. Elmo (7) and Late Night Living (9) are legitimate 4-1 threats from outside posts with strong pilots. Focus on exotics rather than straight win bets given the compressed morning line.

Race 8 — 1320f | Alw 8000s

Deal Em (6) is the class anchor in an eleven-horse field and the recommended win single at 2-1. Jeff Fa Fa (11) at 3-1 is the most dangerous threat despite the outside post, and All Run (8) and Tool Time (10) complete the trifecta coverage. Best trifecta investment on the card — box all four at $0.50 for $3.00 total.

Race 9 — 1870f | OClm 17500n3l

Ghostly Spitfire (8) is the feature favorite and the recommended win single with a barn in strong form throughout the day. White Mountain (6) at 3-1 with the card's busiest jockey is the top threat and Scuffle (7) is the logical third choice. Quarterback Dak (9) at 6-1 is the best value play on the card and deserves a small win bet alongside standard exotic coverage.

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