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Century Mile Handicapper Selections — August 3, 2026

Fast track expected throughout; early speed favored in sprints, middle posts preferred in routes. Confirm scratches before wagering.

Race 1 — 400f | Alw 17000nc

Leech barn controls this quarter-mile with co-favorites Flight Club (2) and Fired (5); box them in exactas. Uncommon Soldier (3) is the best alternative if either Leech horse breaks poorly. TEAM RIP (1) at 6-1 is a token exotic include only.

Race 2 — 1320f | Moc 16000

El Bonita Cara (3) and Red Charity (4) share co-favorite billing and should fill the exacta. Touristica (1) at 3-1 is a legitimate threat from the rail. Distorted Tilly (5) at 4-1 merits trifecta consideration; Punch Bizz (6) at 8-1 is a deep filler only.

Race 3 — 1320f | Clm 6000b

Prairie Sky (6) at 1-1 is the dominant public choice and the race to beat; skip the win bet and use her in exactas. Just Scarlett (1) at 2-1 from the rail is the prime alternative, with Flirtation Card (4) at 5-1 offering trifecta value.

Race 4 — 1870f | Md Sp Wt

Big Bad Bizooke (3) is the preferred Rycroft co-favorite from an ideal post; Dr Broker (6) completes the exacta box. Raise Money (1) at 4-1 from the rail is the most credible threat, with Bizness Account (5) at 8-1 worth a trifecta slot.

Race 5 — 1870f | OClm 12500

Thompson (3) at 1-1 is a standout and best used as a multi-race single rather than a straight win bet. Broke An Broken (5) and Mehlek (4), both at 5-1, are the primary exacta threats underneath. Right In Front (1) at 4-1 from the rail is worth a reverse exacta token.

Race 6 — 1430f | Alw 21500n2l

Promise To Win (2) tops the nine-horse field from an excellent post; use as the top of trifectas. Ladyace Of Speight (3) and Unveil The Grace (6) at 6-1 each are the best secondary plays. Run As One (7) at 10-1 is worth the third trifecta slot; Senecait (1) at 6-1 from the rail also merits inclusion.

Race 7 — 1320f | Clm 6000b

Tennessee Moses (6) at 1-1 dominates the nine-horse sprint; avoid the win window and key him in exactas. Stone House (1) at 4-1 from the rail is the single best alternative and worth a small reverse exacta. Fed Boy (8) at 4-1 and Chickoutthebizz (4) at 8-1 round out the trifecta.

Race 8 — 1830f | OClm 17500n3l

Snap To It (3) at 2-1 is the card's strongest finale play; key on top in all exotics. Cousin Richie (1) at 6-1 from the rail is the top value play underneath — the exacta back to Snap To It (3) could return $16-22. Magicstrikesagain (8) and You'reinthearmynow (4), both at 5-1 and 6-1, round out the trifecta spread.

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