Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Assiniboia Downs – Racing News and Analysis for July 13, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Assiniboia Downs | July 13, 2026

Fast, sealed surface strongly favors early speed and pace-pressers throughout the card. Inside posts carry a meaningful advantage in sprints; route distances reward stalkers who can track the leader without dueling. Jerry Gourneau dominates by volume, Steve Keplin Jr. dominates by quality, with both stables firing in the two $50,000 stakes races at the heart of the card.

Race 1 — 1650f | Clm 7500b | Purse $10,000

Moonman Rules (1) gets the coveted rail in a maiden route and is the most straightforward top selection in this six-horse opener. Pickin' Riffs (4) is the logical pace-stalker at 4-1, and Mr. Splash (6) closes out the main exotics coverage despite the wide draw. At 8-1, Twolefttoload (5) is worth a small win play if the early pace gets contested.

Race 2 — 1210f | Clm 7500b | Purse $15,000

Hay Scooby Doo (1) gets the rail in a one-turn sprint with the Gourneau barn running three deep, making the inside post a significant tactical asset. Rhodesia (3) at 5-1 is the best non-Gourneau threat and the primary value play for exacta coverage. Lexington River (5) at 4-1 is worth including in trifecta bottoms as the potentially overlooked third Gourneau entry.

Race 3 — 1650f | R.J. Speers Budweiser 50K | Purse $50,000

Judo (1) controls from the rail in a five-horse stakes route and is the logical single for conservative ticket structures. Kauai Dan (2) at 8-1 is the best overlay on the card in this race, sitting in a ground-saving second post with genuine stretch potential at a price the market will undervalue. Dreaming Of Kona (3) at 4-1 fills out the exotics as the most credible non-Keplin, non-Gourneau contender.

Race 4 — 1320f | OClm 22500b | Purse $21,000

Taillights (6) is the 1-1 chalk and a difficult fade, though the outside post in a one-turn sprint is the primary concern. Lansdowne (2) at 2-1 is the most legitimate pace-controlling threat and the best alternative single for win bettors unwilling to play odds-on. Dominant Spirit (4) and Uncharacteristic (5) both at 4-1 represent far better win value and are essential trifecta inclusions.

Race 5 — 1760f | Derby Trial 50K | Purse $50,000

Prime Suspect (1) is the 1-1 chalk from the rail in the featured stakes and is the most defensible single on the card given trainer form, post position, and distance configuration. Elston Gunnn (7) at 2-1 is the primary pace rival and must be used in all exacta and trifecta structures. Truly Unbelievable (6) at 6-1 is the card's best overlay value play, representing a well-prepared stakes horse from a respected barn at a price worth a moderate win wager.

Race 6 — 1760f | Clm 10000b | Purse $16,500

The Ronald (6) at 3-1 is the top selection in this nine-horse route, offering better value than the 2-1 morning line favorite in a field where pace complexity creates genuine overlay. Cajun Eddie (3) and Bossy Holiday (2) are essential exacta and trifecta companions, and a three-horse box across those three runners is the card's best value exacta structure. Wicked Rose (5) at 5-1 rounds out trifecta coverage for the Gourneau factor.

Race 7 — 1540f | Clm 7500b | Purse $15,000

Hey Big Un (1) at 1-1 is a difficult stand-alone win play but is the most defensible top selection from the rail in the card closer. Bati King (2) at 2-1 is the primary pace rival and the best alternative for bettors taking a stand against the chalk. Ave's In Command (5) at 5-1 is worth including in all trifectas as the most likely closer to benefit if the front end collapses.

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