Pick Pony AI Picks and Predictions Tip Sheet – Grants Pass, September 27, 2026


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How the ladder works: Algo 1 is our weighted rating. Algo 2 (AI Ensemble) and Algo 3 (AI Win Probability, shown with fair odds) are ranked by measured performance on our weekly scoreboard, so a higher number is a stronger pick source. Starter members get Algo 1 and Today's Best Bets; Insider adds Algo 2; Handicapper adds Algo 3, the exotics structures, the Kelly Edge Plays and the experimental weight sets we use to test weight changes. We also provide handpicked Expert Picks from Pick Pony's analysts.

How these picks are timed: our AI ranks every race the night before, from the official past performances as published. Each morning we apply the official Equibase scratches and surface changes and re-rank any race they affect. If a pick on this page changed, an AI Morning Update section is added above with the new selection and the reason. Always check the scratches before betting.

Remember: Our AI models trend towards value. When deciding whether to bet a horse to win, place, or show, always look for value in the odds (read our article on betting and odds for more information).

AI Picks – Algo 2 (AI Ensemble)ⓘ
 
Race 1  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
◆ Strong spot — a purse under $30,000, an early race on the card: the kind of race where the AI Ensemble has beaten the morning-line favourite most often.
Win:4Xtrafine Xtina (2/1)
Place:2Designated Runner (3/1)
Show:1Enchanting Way (5/2)
Other contenders:5Ida Lorraine (9/2), 3Littlequeenofmean (4/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 41235
🎯 Longshots: 42153
🎫 Trifecta play: #4 over #2, #1, #5  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 2  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Claiming · Purse $6,500
★ Strong disagreement — our model and the betting favourite land on different horses here, and this is the kind of race where that has paid off best.
◆ Strong spot — a purse under $30,000, an early race on the card: the kind of race where the AI Ensemble has beaten the morning-line favourite most often.
Win:4Mamarando (4/1)
Place:7Obsidian Storm (7/2)
Show:3Gary's Echo (9/2)
Other contenders:8No Beaches (8/1), 5My Leading Lady (6/1), 10Gamblin Teri Bee (6/1)
Rest of field:2Bluelocket (15/1), 9Steel Nerves (10/1), 6Kloe's Ladybug (20/1), 1Golden Pinup (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 374521
🎯 Longshots: 87249356110
🎫 Trifecta play: #4 over #7, #3, #8  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 3  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
★ Strong disagreement — our model and the betting favourite land on different horses here, and this is the kind of race where that has paid off best.
◆ Strong spot — a purse under $30,000: the kind of race where the AI Ensemble has beaten the morning-line favourite most often.
Win:2Kiss The Tiger (5/2)
Place:5Prince Of Memphis (8/5)
Show:3Exactamundo (4/1)
Other contenders:1Oregonian (3/1), 4Simonsito (5/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 32145
🎯 Longshots: 52134
🎫 Trifecta play: #2 over #5, #3, #1  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 6  5 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $10,400
◆ Strong spot — a purse under $30,000: the kind of race where the AI Ensemble has beaten the morning-line favourite most often.
Win:4Spicy Coronarita (2/1)
Place:6Nathan Knows Best (5/2)
Show:5Kingstown Mayor (8/1)
Other contenders:3Malibu Tiger (9/2), 1Doc's Home Call (10/1)
Rest of field:2Merry Dancer (10/1), 7Dragonella (6/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 465312
🎯 Longshots: 4561237
🎫 Trifecta play: #4 over #6, #5, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 7  1 1/8 Miles · Dirt · Allowance · Purse $9,000
◆ Strong spot — a route of a mile or more, a purse under $30,000: the kind of race where the AI Ensemble has beaten the morning-line favourite most often.
Win:3Elegant Boy (5/2)
Place:8Street Vendor (3/1)
Show:5Lucky Code (5/1)
Other contenders:4Bak To Liberty (9/2), 1Goin' South (8/1), 7Great Runner (10/1)
Rest of field:2Cause For Divorce (12/1), 6Mount Pelliar (8/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 451723
🎯 Longshots: 18342657
🎫 Trifecta play: #3 over #8, #5, #4  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 8  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Starter Allowance · Purse $8,000
◆ Strong spot — a purse under $30,000: the kind of race where the AI Ensemble has beaten the morning-line favourite most often.
Win:2A View From Above (5/2)
Place:8Mischiefs Causeway (6/1)
Show:4Uncle Leon (9/2)
Other contenders:6Mr. Executive (4/1), 5Nation Of Faith (8/1), 7Mattawa N That (10/1)
Rest of field:9Missed Call (15/1), 1Dad's Jubilee (10/1), 3Naval Harbor (20/1), 10Workday (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 846923
🎯 Longshots: 25798164310
🎫 Trifecta play: #2 over #8, #4, #6  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
AI Picks – Algo 3 (AI Win Probability)ⓘ
 
Race 1  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:5Ida Lorraine (9/2) 28% · fair 5-2 overlay +75%
Place:4Xtrafine Xtina (2/1) 25% · fair 3-1 underlay -34%
Show:2Designated Runner (3/1) 23% · fair 7-2
Other contenders:1Enchanting Way (5/2) 15% · fair 6-1 underlay -57%, 3Littlequeenofmean (4/1) 10% · fair 9-1 underlay -56%
Race 1 — chance of winning

Every runner, as a calibrated probability. The bars add up to 100%, so they read as real odds.

Ida Lorraine — 28.0% win probability, morning line 4.5/1Ida Lorraine28.0% ◀Xtrafine Xtina — 24.7% win probability, morning line 2/1Xtrafine Xtina24.7%Designated Runner — 22.8% win probability, morning line 3/1Designated Runner22.8%Enchanting Way — 14.6% win probability, morning line 2.5/1Enchanting Way14.6%Littlequeenofmean — 9.9% win probability, morning line 4/1Littlequeenofmean9.9%

◀ marks the published selection.

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HorseWin probabilityMorning line
Ida Lorraine28.0%4.5/1
Xtrafine Xtina24.7%2/1
Designated Runner22.8%3/1
Enchanting Way14.6%2.5/1
Littlequeenofmean9.9%4/1
Race 1 — where we disagree with the market

Our probability minus the morning line's, both put on the same 100% scale.

we rate it above the market (overlay)the market rates it above us (underlay)
model rates it higher →← market rates it higherIda Lorraine: model 28.0% vs market 14.5% (+13.5 points)Ida Lorraine+13.5Xtrafine Xtina: model 24.7% vs market 26.6% (-1.9 points)Xtrafine Xtina-1.9Designated Runner: model 22.8% vs market 20.0% (+2.8 points)Designated Runner+2.8Enchanting Way: model 14.6% vs market 22.8% (-8.2 points)Enchanting Way-8.2Littlequeenofmean: model 9.9% vs market 16.0% (-6.1 points)Littlequeenofmean-6.1

The morning line is priced to more than 100%; removing that is what stops every horse looking short.

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HorseModelMarketDifference
Ida Lorraine28.0%14.5%+13.5
Xtrafine Xtina24.7%26.6%-1.9
Designated Runner22.8%20.0%+2.8
Enchanting Way14.6%22.8%-8.2
Littlequeenofmean9.9%16.0%-6.1
🌧️ Off-track: 41235
🎯 Longshots: 42153
🎫 Trifecta play: #5 over #4, #2, #1  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 2  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Claiming · Purse $6,500
Win:4Mamarando (4/1) 25% · fair 3-1 overlay +36%
Place:3Gary's Echo (9/2) 16% · fair 5-1
Show:8No Beaches (8/1) 16% · fair 11-2 overlay +48%
Other contenders:10Gamblin Teri Bee (6/1) 12% · fair 7-1, 7Obsidian Storm (7/2) 12% · fair 15-2 underlay -54%, 5My Leading Lady (6/1) 9% · fair 21-2 underlay -42%
Rest of field:9Steel Nerves (10/1) 4% · fair 53-2 underlay -63%, 2Bluelocket (15/1) 3% · fair 73-2 underlay -59%, 6Kloe's Ladybug (20/1) 3% · fair 77-2 underlay -48%, 1Golden Pinup (20/1) 2% · fair 62-1 underlay -68%
Race 2 — chance of winning

Every runner, as a calibrated probability. The bars add up to 100%, so they read as real odds.

Mamarando — 25.4% win probability, morning line 4/1Mamarando25.4% ◀Gary'S Echo — 16.0% win probability, morning line 4.5/1Gary'S Echo16.0%No Beaches — 15.6% win probability, morning line 8/1No Beaches15.6%Gamblin Teri Bee — 12.2% win probability, morning line 6/1Gamblin Teri Bee12.2%Obsidian Storm — 11.5% win probability, morning line 3.5/1Obsidian Storm11.5%My Leading Lady — 8.8% win probability, morning line 6/1My Leading Lady8.8%Steel Nerves — 3.6% win probability, morning line 10/1Steel Nerves3.6%Bluelocket — 2.7% win probability, morning line 15/1Bluelocket2.7%Kloe'S Ladybug — 2.5% win probability, morning line 20/1Kloe'S Ladybug2.5%Golden Pinup — 1.6% win probability, morning line 20/1Golden Pinup1.6%

◀ marks the published selection.

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HorseWin probabilityMorning line
Mamarando25.4%4/1
Gary'S Echo16.0%4.5/1
No Beaches15.6%8/1
Gamblin Teri Bee12.2%6/1
Obsidian Storm11.5%3.5/1
My Leading Lady8.8%6/1
Steel Nerves3.6%10/1
Bluelocket2.7%15/1
Kloe'S Ladybug2.5%20/1
Golden Pinup1.6%20/1
Race 2 — where we disagree with the market

Our probability minus the morning line's, both put on the same 100% scale.

we rate it above the market (overlay)the market rates it above us (underlay)
model rates it higher →← market rates it higherMamarando: model 25.4% vs market 16.0% (+9.4 points)Mamarando+9.4Gary'S Echo: model 16.0% vs market 14.6% (+1.5 points)Gary'S Echo+1.5No Beaches: model 15.6% vs market 8.9% (+6.8 points)No Beaches+6.8Gamblin Teri Bee: model 12.2% vs market 11.4% (+0.8 points)Gamblin Teri Bee+0.8Obsidian Storm: model 11.5% vs market 17.8% (-6.3 points)Obsidian Storm-6.3My Leading Lady: model 8.8% vs market 11.4% (-2.6 points)My Leading Lady-2.6Steel Nerves: model 3.6% vs market 7.3% (-3.7 points)Steel Nerves-3.7Bluelocket: model 2.7% vs market 5.0% (-2.3 points)Bluelocket-2.3Kloe'S Ladybug: model 2.5% vs market 3.8% (-1.3 points)Kloe'S Ladybug-1.3Golden Pinup: model 1.6% vs market 3.8% (-2.2 points)Golden Pinup-2.2

The morning line is priced to more than 100%; removing that is what stops every horse looking short.

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HorseModelMarketDifference
Mamarando25.4%16.0%+9.4
Gary'S Echo16.0%14.6%+1.5
No Beaches15.6%8.9%+6.8
Gamblin Teri Bee12.2%11.4%+0.8
Obsidian Storm11.5%17.8%-6.3
My Leading Lady8.8%11.4%-2.6
Steel Nerves3.6%7.3%-3.7
Bluelocket2.7%5.0%-2.3
Kloe'S Ladybug2.5%3.8%-1.3
Golden Pinup1.6%3.8%-2.2
🌧️ Off-track: 374521
🎯 Longshots: 87249356110
🎫 Trifecta play: #4 over #3, #8, #10  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 3  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:3Exactamundo (4/1) 27% · fair 5-2 overlay +48%
Place:2Kiss The Tiger (5/2) 26% · fair 3-1
Show:5Prince Of Memphis (8/5) 20% · fair 4-1 underlay -60%
Other contenders:1Oregonian (3/1) 17% · fair 5-1 underlay -38%, 4Simonsito (5/1) 9% · fair 19-2 underlay -48%
Race 3 — chance of winning

Every runner, as a calibrated probability. The bars add up to 100%, so they read as real odds.

Exactamundo — 27.0% win probability, morning line 4/1Exactamundo27.0% ◀Kiss The Tiger — 26.4% win probability, morning line 2.5/1Kiss The Tiger26.4%Prince Of Memphis — 20.2% win probability, morning line 1.6/1Prince Of Memphis20.2%Oregonian — 17.1% win probability, morning line 3/1Oregonian17.1%Simonsito — 9.4% win probability, morning line 5/1Simonsito9.4%

◀ marks the published selection.

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HorseWin probabilityMorning line
Exactamundo27.0%4/1
Kiss The Tiger26.4%2.5/1
Prince Of Memphis20.2%1.6/1
Oregonian17.1%3/1
Simonsito9.4%5/1
Race 3 — where we disagree with the market

Our probability minus the morning line's, both put on the same 100% scale.

we rate it above the market (overlay)the market rates it above us (underlay)
model rates it higher →← market rates it higherExactamundo: model 27.0% vs market 15.5% (+11.4 points)Exactamundo+11.4Kiss The Tiger: model 26.4% vs market 22.2% (+4.2 points)Kiss The Tiger+4.2Prince Of Memphis: model 20.2% vs market 29.9% (-9.7 points)Prince Of Memphis-9.7Oregonian: model 17.1% vs market 19.4% (-2.4 points)Oregonian-2.4Simonsito: model 9.4% vs market 13.0% (-3.6 points)Simonsito-3.6

The morning line is priced to more than 100%; removing that is what stops every horse looking short.

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HorseModelMarketDifference
Exactamundo27.0%15.5%+11.4
Kiss The Tiger26.4%22.2%+4.2
Prince Of Memphis20.2%29.9%-9.7
Oregonian17.1%19.4%-2.4
Simonsito9.4%13.0%-3.6
🌧️ Off-track: 31245
🎯 Longshots: 52134
🎫 Trifecta play: #3 over #2, #5, #1  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 6  5 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $10,400
Win:4Spicy Coronarita (2/1) 27% · fair 5-2 underlay -26%
Place:6Nathan Knows Best (5/2) 24% · fair 3-1
Show:7Dragonella (6/1) 12% · fair 7-1
Other contenders:5Kingstown Mayor (8/1) 12% · fair 15-2, 3Malibu Tiger (9/2) 9% · fair 21-2 underlay -56%
Rest of field:2Merry Dancer (10/1) 8% · fair 12-1, 1Doc's Home Call (10/1) 8% · fair 12-1
Race 6 — chance of winning

Every runner, as a calibrated probability. The bars add up to 100%, so they read as real odds.

Spicy Coronarita — 27.1% win probability, morning line 2/1Spicy Coronarita27.1% ◀Nathan Knows Best — 24.3% win probability, morning line 2.5/1Nathan Knows Best24.3%Dragonella — 12.4% win probability, morning line 6/1Dragonella12.4%Kingstown Mayor — 11.8% win probability, morning line 8/1Kingstown Mayor11.8%Malibu Tiger — 8.9% win probability, morning line 4.5/1Malibu Tiger8.9%Merry Dancer — 7.8% win probability, morning line 10/1Merry Dancer7.8%Doc'S Home Call — 7.7% win probability, morning line 10/1Doc'S Home Call7.7%

◀ marks the published selection.

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HorseWin probabilityMorning line
Spicy Coronarita27.1%2/1
Nathan Knows Best24.3%2.5/1
Dragonella12.4%6/1
Kingstown Mayor11.8%8/1
Malibu Tiger8.9%4.5/1
Merry Dancer7.8%10/1
Doc'S Home Call7.7%10/1
Race 6 — where we disagree with the market

Our probability minus the morning line's, both put on the same 100% scale.

we rate it above the market (overlay)the market rates it above us (underlay)
model rates it higher →← market rates it higherSpicy Coronarita: model 27.1% vs market 27.0% (+0.2 points)Spicy Coronarita+0.2Nathan Knows Best: model 24.3% vs market 23.1% (+1.2 points)Nathan Knows Best+1.2Dragonella: model 12.4% vs market 11.6% (+0.9 points)Dragonella+0.9Kingstown Mayor: model 11.8% vs market 9.0% (+2.8 points)Kingstown Mayor+2.8Malibu Tiger: model 8.9% vs market 14.7% (-5.8 points)Malibu Tiger-5.8Merry Dancer: model 7.8% vs market 7.4% (+0.5 points)Merry Dancer+0.5Doc'S Home Call: model 7.7% vs market 7.4% (+0.3 points)Doc'S Home Call+0.3

The morning line is priced to more than 100%; removing that is what stops every horse looking short.

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HorseModelMarketDifference
Spicy Coronarita27.1%27.0%+0.2
Nathan Knows Best24.3%23.1%+1.2
Dragonella12.4%11.6%+0.9
Kingstown Mayor11.8%9.0%+2.8
Malibu Tiger8.9%14.7%-5.8
Merry Dancer7.8%7.4%+0.5
Doc'S Home Call7.7%7.4%+0.3
🌧️ Off-track: 467532
🎯 Longshots: 4561237
🎫 Trifecta play: #4 over #6, #7, #5  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 7  1 1/8 Miles · Dirt · Allowance · Purse $9,000
Win:8Street Vendor (3/1) 20% · fair 4-1 underlay -26%
Place:3Elegant Boy (5/2) 19% · fair 9-2 underlay -42%
Show:5Lucky Code (5/1) 15% · fair 11-2
Other contenders:4Bak To Liberty (9/2) 14% · fair 13-2 underlay -30%, 7Great Runner (10/1) 11% · fair 8-1 overlay +26%, 6Mount Pelliar (8/1) 9% · fair 19-2
Rest of field:1Goin' South (8/1) 8% · fair 11-1 underlay -28%, 2Cause For Divorce (12/1) 4% · fair 51-2 underlay -53%
Race 7 — chance of winning

Every runner, as a calibrated probability. The bars add up to 100%, so they read as real odds.

Street Vendor — 19.7% win probability, morning line 3/1Street Vendor19.7% ◀Elegant Boy — 18.9% win probability, morning line 2.5/1Elegant Boy18.9%Lucky Code — 15.1% win probability, morning line 5/1Lucky Code15.1%Bak To Liberty — 13.5% win probability, morning line 4.5/1Bak To Liberty13.5%Great Runner — 11.2% win probability, morning line 10/1Great Runner11.2%Mount Pelliar — 9.5% win probability, morning line 8/1Mount Pelliar9.5%Goin' South — 8.2% win probability, morning line 8/1Goin' South8.2%Cause For Divorce — 3.8% win probability, morning line 12/1Cause For Divorce3.8%

◀ marks the published selection.

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HorseWin probabilityMorning line
Street Vendor19.7%3/1
Elegant Boy18.9%2.5/1
Lucky Code15.1%5/1
Bak To Liberty13.5%4.5/1
Great Runner11.2%10/1
Mount Pelliar9.5%8/1
Goin' South8.2%8/1
Cause For Divorce3.8%12/1
Race 7 — where we disagree with the market

Our probability minus the morning line's, both put on the same 100% scale.

we rate it above the market (overlay)the market rates it above us (underlay)
model rates it higher →← market rates it higherStreet Vendor: model 19.7% vs market 19.6% (+0.1 points)Street Vendor+0.1Elegant Boy: model 18.9% vs market 22.4% (-3.5 points)Elegant Boy-3.5Lucky Code: model 15.1% vs market 13.1% (+2.0 points)Lucky Code+2.0Bak To Liberty: model 13.5% vs market 14.3% (-0.7 points)Bak To Liberty-0.7Great Runner: model 11.2% vs market 7.1% (+4.1 points)Great Runner+4.1Mount Pelliar: model 9.5% vs market 8.7% (+0.8 points)Mount Pelliar+0.8Goin' South: model 8.2% vs market 8.7% (-0.5 points)Goin' South-0.5Cause For Divorce: model 3.8% vs market 6.0% (-2.3 points)Cause For Divorce-2.3

The morning line is priced to more than 100%; removing that is what stops every horse looking short.

Show the numbers
HorseModelMarketDifference
Street Vendor19.7%19.6%+0.1
Elegant Boy18.9%22.4%-3.5
Lucky Code15.1%13.1%+2.0
Bak To Liberty13.5%14.3%-0.7
Great Runner11.2%7.1%+4.1
Mount Pelliar9.5%8.7%+0.8
Goin' South8.2%8.7%-0.5
Cause For Divorce3.8%6.0%-2.3
🌧️ Off-track: 471256
🎯 Longshots: 18342657
🎫 Trifecta play: #8 over #3, #5, #4  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 8  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Starter Allowance · Purse $8,000
Win:8Mischiefs Causeway (6/1) 31% · fair 2-1 overlay +169%
Place:2A View From Above (5/2) 12% · fair 15-2 underlay -67%
Show:6Mr. Executive (4/1) 11% · fair 8-1 underlay -51%
Other contenders:7Mattawa N That (10/1) 9% · fair 19-2, 4Uncle Leon (9/2) 9% · fair 19-2 underlay -53%, 1Dad's Jubilee (10/1) 9% · fair 21-2
Rest of field:5Nation Of Faith (8/1) 6% · fair 15-1 underlay -46%, 9Missed Call (15/1) 6% · fair 15-1, 3Naval Harbor (20/1) 4% · fair 47-2, 10Workday (20/1) 2% · fair 39-1 underlay -49%
Race 8 — chance of winning

Every runner, as a calibrated probability. The bars add up to 100%, so they read as real odds.

Mischiefs Causeway — 30.9% win probability, morning line 6/1Mischiefs Causeway30.9% ◀A View From Above — 11.6% win probability, morning line 2.5/1A View From Above11.6%Mr. Executive — 11.0% win probability, morning line 4/1Mr. Executive11.0%Mattawa N That — 9.4% win probability, morning line 10/1Mattawa N That9.4%Uncle Leon — 9.4% win probability, morning line 4.5/1Uncle Leon9.4%Dad'S Jubilee — 8.6% win probability, morning line 10/1Dad'S Jubilee8.6%Nation Of Faith — 6.3% win probability, morning line 8/1Nation Of Faith6.3%Missed Call — 6.2% win probability, morning line 15/1Missed Call6.2%Naval Harbor — 4.1% win probability, morning line 20/1Naval Harbor4.1%Workday — 2.5% win probability, morning line 20/1Workday2.5%

◀ marks the published selection.

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HorseWin probabilityMorning line
Mischiefs Causeway30.9%6/1
A View From Above11.6%2.5/1
Mr. Executive11.0%4/1
Mattawa N That9.4%10/1
Uncle Leon9.4%4.5/1
Dad'S Jubilee8.6%10/1
Nation Of Faith6.3%8/1
Missed Call6.2%15/1
Naval Harbor4.1%20/1
Workday2.5%20/1
Race 8 — where we disagree with the market

Our probability minus the morning line's, both put on the same 100% scale.

we rate it above the market (overlay)the market rates it above us (underlay)
model rates it higher →← market rates it higherMischiefs Causeway: model 30.9% vs market 11.3% (+19.6 points)Mischiefs Causeway+19.6A View From Above: model 11.6% vs market 22.7% (-11.0 points)A View From Above-11.0Mr. Executive: model 11.0% vs market 15.9% (-4.9 points)Mr. Executive-4.9Mattawa N That: model 9.4% vs market 7.2% (+2.2 points)Mattawa N That+2.2Uncle Leon: model 9.4% vs market 14.4% (-5.0 points)Uncle Leon-5.0Dad'S Jubilee: model 8.6% vs market 7.2% (+1.4 points)Dad'S Jubilee+1.4Nation Of Faith: model 6.3% vs market 8.8% (-2.5 points)Nation Of Faith-2.5Missed Call: model 6.2% vs market 5.0% (+1.2 points)Missed Call+1.2Naval Harbor: model 4.1% vs market 3.8% (+0.3 points)Naval Harbor+0.3Workday: model 2.5% vs market 3.8% (-1.3 points)Workday-1.3

The morning line is priced to more than 100%; removing that is what stops every horse looking short.

Show the numbers
HorseModelMarketDifference
Mischiefs Causeway30.9%11.3%+19.6
A View From Above11.6%22.7%-11.0
Mr. Executive11.0%15.9%-4.9
Mattawa N That9.4%7.2%+2.2
Uncle Leon9.4%14.4%-5.0
Dad'S Jubilee8.6%7.2%+1.4
Nation Of Faith6.3%8.8%-2.5
Missed Call6.2%5.0%+1.2
Naval Harbor4.1%3.8%+0.3
Workday2.5%3.8%-1.3
🌧️ Off-track: 8364910
🎯 Longshots: 25798164310
🎫 Trifecta play: #8 over #2, #6, #7  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
AI Picks – Algo 1 (Weighted Rating)ⓘ
Algo 1 (Weighted Rating) at Grants Pass — average winning payout

What a $2 win bet returned WHEN THE PICK WON. 46 graded races at Grants Pass, 2026-06-21 to 2026-09-21.

$0$2$4$6$8Our top pick: $6.71 from 13 racesOur top pick$6.71Morning-line favourite: $4.31 from 18 racesMorning-line favourite$4.31

This is the size of a winning payout, not a measure of profit — a pick that wins less often at a longer price can average more per winner and still lose money over the month. Thoroughbred races only. Races where our pick was scratched are excluded — a scratch is a refund, not a loss.

Show the numbers
GroupAverage payoutWinners
Our top pick$6.7113
Morning-line favourite$4.3118
 
Race 1  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:1Enchanting Way (5/2)
Place:2Designated Runner (3/1)
Show:4Xtrafine Xtina (2/1)
Other contenders:3Littlequeenofmean (4/1), 5Ida Lorraine (9/2)
🌧️ Off-track: 14235
🎯 Longshots: 42153
🎫 Trifecta play: #1 over #2, #4, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 2  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Claiming · Purse $6,500
Win:10Gamblin Teri Bee (6/1) no strong opinion
This rating tops the card at a price, which is the one case where it has not beaten the market. Treat it as a name to look at, not a selection.
Place:4Mamarando (4/1)
Show:7Obsidian Storm (7/2)
Other contenders:3Gary's Echo (9/2), 5My Leading Lady (6/1), 6Kloe's Ladybug (20/1)
Rest of field:8No Beaches (8/1), 2Bluelocket (15/1), 9Steel Nerves (10/1), 1Golden Pinup (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 1073452
🎯 Longshots: 87249356110
🎫 Trifecta play: #10 over #4, #7, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 3  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:5Prince Of Memphis (8/5)
Place:2Kiss The Tiger (5/2)
Show:1Oregonian (3/1)
Other contenders:3Exactamundo (4/1), 4Simonsito (5/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 32154
🎯 Longshots: 52134
🎫 Trifecta play: #5 over #2, #1, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 6  5 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $10,400
Win:1Doc's Home Call (10/1) no strong opinion
This rating tops the card at a price, which is the one case where it has not beaten the market. Treat it as a name to look at, not a selection.
Place:2Merry Dancer (10/1)
Show:3Malibu Tiger (9/2)
Other contenders:4Spicy Coronarita (2/1), 5Kingstown Mayor (8/1)
Rest of field:6Nathan Knows Best (5/2), 7Dragonella (6/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 123456
🎯 Longshots: 4561237
🎫 Trifecta play: #1 over #2, #3, #4  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 7  1 1/8 Miles · Dirt · Allowance · Purse $9,000
Win:3Elegant Boy (5/2)
Place:8Street Vendor (3/1)
Show:5Lucky Code (5/1)
Other contenders:4Bak To Liberty (9/2), 1Goin' South (8/1), 7Great Runner (10/1)
Rest of field:2Cause For Divorce (12/1), 6Mount Pelliar (8/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 345817
🎯 Longshots: 18342657
🎫 Trifecta play: #3 over #8, #5, #4  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 8  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Starter Allowance · Purse $8,000
Win:2A View From Above (5/2)
Place:7Mattawa N That (10/1)
Show:8Mischiefs Causeway (6/1)
Other contenders:6Mr. Executive (4/1), 4Uncle Leon (9/2), 5Nation Of Faith (8/1)
Rest of field:1Dad's Jubilee (10/1), 9Missed Call (15/1), 10Workday (20/1), 3Naval Harbor (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 826475
🎯 Longshots: 25798164310
🎫 Trifecta play: #2 over #7, #8, #6  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
AI Weight Settingsⓘ
Speed: 20, FPS: 15, FPS Midpoint: 10, FPS Late: 10, Pace Last 3: 10, Pace Last Race: 15, Early Pace: 10, Mid Pace: 10, Late Pace: 20, Post Position: 10, PPPP Rating: 15, Average Finish: 10, Days Since Last Race: 10, Jockey: 14, Trainer: 14, Track Bias: 15, Morning Line: 14, Pedigree: 51, Works: 5, Weight: 15, Medications: 20, Weather: 10, Race Trouble: 50, Last Race: 10, Last Three Races: 15, All Races: 10, Best Race: 5, Proprietary AI: 5,
AI Exotics – Exacta & Trifecta Structuresⓘ

Ticket structures, not profit claims. On 8,600 frozen races the CatBoost-ordered straight exacta ran close to breakeven (−0.9%) where the published Win/Place order lost about 19%; trifectas have not shown a positive return in any segment we have measured. Check the tote before you play.

Race 1AI Exacta: #4 over #2 ($1 straight; box #4-#2 for cover)
Trifecta: #1 over #4, #2, #3 (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
Race 2AI Exacta: #4 over #7 ($1 straight; box #4-#7 for cover)
Trifecta: #4 over #7, #3, #5 (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
Race 3AI Exacta: #5 over #2 ($1 straight; box #5-#2 for cover)
Trifecta: #5 over #2, #1, #3 (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
Race 6AI Exacta: #4 over #6 ($1 straight; box #4-#6 for cover)
Trifecta: #1 over #2, #3, #4 (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
Race 7AI Exacta: #8 over #3 ($1 straight; box #8-#3 for cover)
Trifecta: #8 over #3, #5, #4 (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
Race 8AI Exacta: #2 over #8 ($1 straight; box #2-#8 for cover)
Trifecta: #2 over #8, #4, #6 (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
Kelly Edge Playsⓘ
Kelly Edge Plays   (longshots clearing the 10% publishing edge — calibrator: win-prob (tiered/multidim/flat calibrator ladder))    Morning-line reliability: +0.42 (ML-rank vs finish; ~0.38 typical — higher = oddsmaker sorts the field better; edges below are scaled by it)    Weekend sizing: ×0.82 (edge & stake trimmed — weekend longshots win less than their edge implies; the longshot list itself is unchanged)
RaceHorseMLLiveP(win)Edge¼ KellyBet on $ bankroll
89Missed Call15/1—8.3%+30.0%0.50%$0.50
TOTAL across 1 play:0.5%$0.50
Edge = P(win) × decimal odds − 1. Only longshots clearing a 10% edge are shown (the same bar used to flag a longshot pick). Each ¼ Kelly stake is capped at 5% of bankroll, and the whole column is scaled so the TOTAL never exceeds your bankroll (simultaneous quarter-Kelly bets otherwise sum to more than 100%). Pick your bankroll from the dropdown and every suggested bet — and the total — updates accordingly.
💡 Tote-board tip: the Live column updates automatically. Our longshots that take money at the track (live odds at or below the morning line) win about 4× as often as the ones drifting up in price — 10.2% vs 2.6% in our settled results, and 15.1% when heavily bet. Play these selections only when the board shows them holding or shortening from the morning line.
Experimental Weight Set 2ⓘ
 
Race 1  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:2Designated Runner (3/1)
Place:1Enchanting Way (5/2)
Show:5Ida Lorraine (9/2)
Other contenders:3Littlequeenofmean (4/1), 4Xtrafine Xtina (2/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 12435
🎯 Longshots: 42153
🎫 Trifecta play: #2 over #1, #5, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 2  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Claiming · Purse $6,500
Win:10Gamblin Teri Bee (6/1)
Place:4Mamarando (4/1)
Show:7Obsidian Storm (7/2)
Other contenders:3Gary's Echo (9/2), 5My Leading Lady (6/1), 6Kloe's Ladybug (20/1)
Rest of field:8No Beaches (8/1), 9Steel Nerves (10/1), 2Bluelocket (15/1), 1Golden Pinup (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 7345106
🎯 Longshots: 87249356110
🎫 Trifecta play: #10 over #4, #7, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 3  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:5Prince Of Memphis (8/5)
Place:2Kiss The Tiger (5/2)
Show:3Exactamundo (4/1)
Other contenders:1Oregonian (3/1), 4Simonsito (5/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 23514
🎯 Longshots: 52134
🎫 Trifecta play: #5 over #2, #3, #1  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 6  5 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $10,400
Win:1Doc's Home Call (10/1)
Place:2Merry Dancer (10/1)
Show:3Malibu Tiger (9/2)
Other contenders:4Spicy Coronarita (2/1), 5Kingstown Mayor (8/1)
Rest of field:6Nathan Knows Best (5/2), 7Dragonella (6/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 123456
🎯 Longshots: 4561237
🎫 Trifecta play: #1 over #2, #3, #4  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 7  1 1/8 Miles · Dirt · Allowance · Purse $9,000
Win:8Street Vendor (3/1)
Place:5Lucky Code (5/1)
Show:4Bak To Liberty (9/2)
Other contenders:3Elegant Boy (5/2), 2Cause For Divorce (12/1), 1Goin' South (8/1)
Rest of field:6Mount Pelliar (8/1), 7Great Runner (10/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 548231
🎯 Longshots: 18342657
🎫 Trifecta play: #8 over #5, #4, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 8  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Starter Allowance · Purse $8,000
Win:8Mischiefs Causeway (6/1)
Place:2A View From Above (5/2)
Show:6Mr. Executive (4/1)
Other contenders:5Nation Of Faith (8/1), 4Uncle Leon (9/2), 9Missed Call (15/1)
Rest of field:7Mattawa N That (10/1), 1Dad's Jubilee (10/1), 10Workday (20/1), 3Naval Harbor (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 826459
🎯 Longshots: 25798164310
🎫 Trifecta play: #8 over #2, #6, #5  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
AI Weight Settingsⓘ
Speed: 1, FPS: 1, FPS Midpoint: 25, FPS Late: 1, Pace Last 3: 1, Pace Last Race: 1, Early Pace: 45, Mid Pace: 46, Late Pace: 14, Post Position: 1, PPPP Rating: 1, Average Finish: 1, Days Since Last Race: 1, Jockey: 1, Trainer: 1, Track Bias: 21, Morning Line: 1, Pedigree: 1, Works: 1, Weight: 57, Medications: 87, Weather: 4, Race Trouble: 42, Last Race: 1, Last Three Races: 27, All Races: 1, Best Race: 1, Proprietary AI: 1,
Experimental Weight Set 3ⓘ
 
Race 1  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:1Enchanting Way (5/2)
Place:4Xtrafine Xtina (2/1)
Show:2Designated Runner (3/1)
Other contenders:3Littlequeenofmean (4/1), 5Ida Lorraine (9/2)
🌧️ Off-track: 14235
🎯 Longshots: 42153
🎫 Trifecta play: #1 over #4, #2, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 2  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Claiming · Purse $6,500
Win:4Mamarando (4/1)
Place:7Obsidian Storm (7/2)
Show:3Gary's Echo (9/2)
Other contenders:5My Leading Lady (6/1), 10Gamblin Teri Bee (6/1), 8No Beaches (8/1)
Rest of field:2Bluelocket (15/1), 9Steel Nerves (10/1), 6Kloe's Ladybug (20/1), 1Golden Pinup (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 743528
🎯 Longshots: 87249356110
🎫 Trifecta play: #4 over #7, #3, #5  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 3  6 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $21,000
Win:5Prince Of Memphis (8/5)
Place:2Kiss The Tiger (5/2)
Show:1Oregonian (3/1)
Other contenders:3Exactamundo (4/1), 4Simonsito (5/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 23154
🎯 Longshots: 52134
🎫 Trifecta play: #5 over #2, #1, #3  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 6  5 Furlongs · Dirt · Nongraded Stake · Purse $10,400
Win:1Doc's Home Call (10/1)
Place:2Merry Dancer (10/1)
Show:3Malibu Tiger (9/2)
Other contenders:4Spicy Coronarita (2/1), 5Kingstown Mayor (8/1)
Rest of field:6Nathan Knows Best (5/2), 7Dragonella (6/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 123456
🎯 Longshots: 4561237
🎫 Trifecta play: #1 over #2, #3, #4  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 7  1 1/8 Miles · Dirt · Allowance · Purse $9,000
Win:8Street Vendor (3/1)
Place:3Elegant Boy (5/2)
Show:5Lucky Code (5/1)
Other contenders:4Bak To Liberty (9/2), 1Goin' South (8/1), 2Cause For Divorce (12/1)
Rest of field:7Great Runner (10/1), 6Mount Pelliar (8/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 543812
🎯 Longshots: 18342657
🎫 Trifecta play: #8 over #3, #5, #4  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
Race 8  5 1/2 Furlongs · Dirt · Starter Allowance · Purse $8,000
Win:2A View From Above (5/2)
Place:8Mischiefs Causeway (6/1)
Show:4Uncle Leon (9/2)
Other contenders:6Mr. Executive (4/1), 5Nation Of Faith (8/1), 7Mattawa N That (10/1)
Rest of field:9Missed Call (15/1), 1Dad's Jubilee (10/1), 10Workday (20/1), 3Naval Harbor (20/1)
🌧️ Off-track: 284659
🎯 Longshots: 25798164310
🎫 Trifecta play: #2 over #8, #4, #6  (key win / box 2nd-3rd — 6 combos)  · low value — consider passing
 
AI Weight Settingsⓘ
Speed: 51, FPS: 4, FPS Midpoint: 50, FPS Late: 1, Pace Last 3: 26, Pace Last Race: 51, Early Pace: 50, Mid Pace: 50, Late Pace: 50, Post Position: 76, PPPP Rating: 56, Average Finish: 1, Days Since Last Race: 26, Jockey: 6, Trainer: 1, Track Bias: 56, Morning Line: 26, Pedigree: 55, Works: 26, Weight: 50, Medications: 50, Weather: 50, Race Trouble: 50, Last Race: 1, Last Three Races: 81, All Races: 70, Best Race: 53, Proprietary AI: 1,
AI Multi-Race Tickets - Pick 3 / Pick 4ⓘ

Built from the AI Win Probability model: each leg takes horses in probability order until it covers about 60% of the race (max three). The hit chance is the model's own estimate; multi-race tickets have no backtest yet, so use these as construction help, not a system. Confirm the sequence is offered and the base bet at your track.

Pick 3 R1-3R1: #5,#4,#2 (76%) / R2: #4,#3,#8 (57%) / R3: #3,#2,#5 (74%)
$27 at a $1 base · est. hit chance 32%
Pick 3 R6-8R6: #4,#6,#7 (64%) / R7: #8,#3,#5 (54%) / R8: #8,#2,#6 (54%)
$27 at a $1 base · est. hit chance 18%
Index - Horses Running In This Cardⓘ
A VIEW FROM ABOVEAPOLLITICALCOLLUSIONAWESOME COWBOYBAK TO LIBERTYBLUELOCKET
CAUSE FOR DIVORCECINDERELLA JGDAD'S JUBILEEDESIGNATED RUNNERDOC'S HOME CALL
DYNASTIES FAVORITEELEGANT BOYENCHANTING WAYEXACTAMUNDOGAMBLIN TERI BEE
GOIN' SOUTHGOLDEN PINUPGREAT RUNNERHANDSOMEIDA LORRAINE
KINGSTOWN MAYORKISS THE TIGERKLOE'S LADYBUGLITTLEQUEENOFMEANLUCKY CODE
MAMARANDOMATTAWA N THATMERRY DANCERMISCHIEFS CAUSEWAYMISSED CALL
MR. EXECUTIVEMY LEADING LADYNATHAN KNOWS BESTNATION OF FAITHNAVAL HARBOR
OBSIDIAN STORMOREGONIANPRINCE OF MEMPHISSEPARATIST TORNADOSIMONSITO
SPICY CORONARITASR TX MAGALLONSTEEL NERVESSTEL TIMESTREET VENDOR
UNCLE LEONVR NEW DREAMWORKDAYXTRAFINE XTINA

 


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