Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Ajax Downs – Racing News and Analysis for September 30, 2026


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Ajax Downs — September 30, 2026 | Condensed Selections

Cool, dry conditions expected with a fast or good track by first post at 12:55 PM ET. Straight-track format puts a premium on gate speed throughout the card, with middle posts holding a marginal edge in five-horse fields at most distances. Bryn Robertson's morning line favorites in Races 3, 4, and 9 headline the day, while Jason Pascoe and Joe Tavares dominate entries across the card.

Race 1 — 300f | Md Sp Wt | 12:55 PM

Oscar The Grouch (3) is the top selection at 2-1, backed by one of the meet's sharpest training operations and a leading gate rider. Bar Ef Ona Sugarrush (2) at 2-1 and Prettty Lil Poison (5) at 2-1 are the primary threats, though the outside post is a mild concern for Prettty Lil Poison (5). Ler A Good Beau (1) at 4-1 is a minor saver only.

Race 2 — 300f | Md Sp Wt | 1:20 PM

Goodlookingperry (4) is the top pick at 2-1, benefiting from a favorable middle post and a productive trainer-jockey combination. Royal Zanbo (3) at 2-1 and Makode (5) at 3-1 are the main alternatives, with Makode (5) offering slight overlay potential from the outside. Caraways Rushin Risk (1) at 4-1 is a show-only inclusion.

Race 3 — 400f | Trial | 1:45 PM

Had To Be Valiant (5) is the clear choice at 2-1, with the Robertson barn presenting a trial-ready runner backed by the meet's most in-form pilot. Cold Hard Chief (1) at 3-1 and My Gypsy Girl (4) at 4-1 round out the coverage underneath. Bnb Jessagoldheart (3) at 5-1 is affordable trifecta insurance.

Race 4 — 400f | Trial | 2:10 PM

Stolen Ivory S Dash (4) is the top selection at 2-1, with the same Robertson-Mosqueira combination doubling back from Race 3 in a confident second trial bid. Baref Hurricane Rush (2) at 3-1 and Snowy Goose (6) at 4-1 are the primary underneath options. Stellaaaa (1) at 15-1 is trifecta-only.

Race 5 — 300f | SPI | 2:35 PM

Ms Fixin To Win (3) tops the selections at 2-1 from the ideal middle post in a field of three co-favorites. Srt The Final Cut (1) at 2-1 and Justt Jackson (2) at 2-1 are near-equal threats, making exacta boxes across the three co-favorites the preferred play. Corona For Aunt Dd (5) at 4-1 is a live outsider with a proven gate rider.

Race 6 — 110f | Alw 13000n2ml | 3:00 PM

Sweet Kara (5) gets the nod at 2-1 despite the outside post, which carries no meaningful disadvantage at this extreme distance. Rr Illbeurhucklebery (2) at 2-1 and Chasing Butterflies (1) at 3-1 are the primary threats. Variance is enormous at 110 furlongs — limit straight win exposure and box the top three in exactas.

Race 7 — 330f | Alw 14000b | 3:25 PM

Mi Reina Janette (3) is the top pick at 2-1 from the ideal middle post in the card's feature. Bellatrics (1) at 2-1 and Oppy (4) at 2-1 are equally matched threats in a wide-open co-favorite field. Shake Em Alice (5) at 4-1 is the best value play in the race and slots perfectly into trifecta structures.

Race 8 — 220f | SPI | 3:50 PM

Turnpike Tripping (1) leads the selections at 2-1, with the inside post offering a marginal statistical edge at this distance and a sharp gate rider aboard. Rushn Spice (2) at 2-1 is the main danger from a nearly equal draw. Lil Phyler (4) at 3-1 represents the best price among likely contenders, and Double Dashin Corona (3) at 4-1 from the neutral middle post is a trifecta value target.

Race 9 — 330f | SPI | 4:15 PM

Elvis The Famous (2) closes the card as the clear top selection at 2-1, with the Robertson barn sending out a third morning line favorite after a productive afternoon. My Royal Swinger (4) at 3-1 is the primary underneath option, while Ivory Queen (5) at 5-1 is the best overlay on the entire card and the strongest value play of the day. Copilot (1) at 4-1 is a credible exacta and trifecta inclusion.

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