Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Assiniboia Downs – Racing News and Analysis for July 14, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Assiniboia Downs | July 14, 2026

Fast track, warm evening, no rain expected. Inside-to-middle posts favored in sprints; stalkers from posts 3–6 hold an edge in routes. Gourneau dominates the card with six barns entries — his jockey assignments signal intent. Diodoro's lone entry in Race 6 is the card's strongest single.

Race 1 — 1540f | Clm 7500 | F&M

Dontmesswithtess (3) is the top choice from a favorable post with tactical positioning suited to the distance. She's My Niece (4) shares co-favoritism and is equally live from a comfortable stalking spot. Midnightcandystorm (2) offers exacta value at 4-1 from the inside if the co-favorites duel.

Race 2 — 1540f | Clm 5500 | F&M

Girl From De Bayou (7) is the clear morning-line choice and the horse to beat despite the outside post. Layla's Song (4) is the stronger of the two Gourneau entries based on jockey assignment and morning-line odds. Sherlyn Go Go (2) at 4-1 from an ideal stalking post is the best exacta alternative.

Race 3 — 1650f | Jack Hardy Stakes $50,000

What A Force (4) is the even-money race anchor from a prime middle post with tactical speed to control tempo. Evolution (3) at 2-1 presses from just inside and is a mandatory exotic inclusion. Steal Your Soul (6) at 4-1 is the best overlay in the field and the most likely closing threat if a genuine pace develops.

Race 4 — 1320f | OClm 17500 | F&M

Ceepeegee (1) holds the rail in a sprint at ASD, which is the card's most straightforward post-position advantage. Wico (6) at 2-1 shares favoritism and figures to track the pace and engage late under a capable rider. Chief Brady (2) at 4-1 gets Gourneau's top jockey assignment among three barn entries and offers the best value if the co-favorites duel early.

Race 5 — 1540f | OClm 12500 | F&M

Queen Of Attitude (5) edges Dancing Raquel (4) as the top selection based on a slightly more comfortable stalking post in the eight-horse field. Blue Spirit (2) at 4-1 from an inside stalking position is the best-priced contender and should appear on all exotic tickets. Payton's Indian (1) at 6-1 from the rail is a front-running threat worth trifecta consideration if the pace sets up softly.

Race 6 — 1650f | Canada Stakes $50,000

Dontgiveupthefight (7) is the card's top single, trained by Diodoro whose starters in prepared stakes are consistently elite. Bling Dancer (3) at 2-1 from a superior post position is the main threat and anchors the reverse exacta. Mad About Marie (8) at 6-1 with a proven rider is the best trifecta filler, and Welcometohollywood (4) at 8-1 from a favorable middle post deserves inclusion on wider tickets.

Race 7 — 1320f | Clm 3000n1y | F&M

Neighneigh (5) and Miss Z (6) share co-favoritism in this unpredictable maiden claimer and are best played as an exacta box. Cressons Lil Charm (7) at 5-1 is the card's best late-race longshot play with an active, effective rider from a connected barn. Valerie Valeski (1) at 10-1 from the rail in a sprint deserves trifecta bottom consideration given ASD's pronounced inside bias.

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