Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Century Mile – Racing News and Analysis for July 25, 2026


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Century Mile Handicapper Selections — July 25, 2026

Fast track expected throughout the evening. Inside posts carry a marginal edge in sprints; routes more evenly distributed. Saturday card, 10 races, first post 6:45 PM.

Race 1 — 1100f | Maiden Special Weight

Mexican Lucky (6) is the clear top selection with the best connections on the card. Cowboy Now (3) is the logical place horse from a favorable post. Bakk For Bria (5) rounds out the trifecta at fair value; Queen Astrid (1) is worth a small win bet at 5-1 from the rail.

Race 2 — 1320f | Claiming $12,000

Dare To Compare (2) is the best win bet on the card at 3-1, with a clean post and strong rider against the odds-on Gimlet (5). La Patrona (1) at 6-1 offers rail value in exotics; Just Scarlett (3) at 12-1 is a small-ticket trifecta inclusion with a live pilot.

Race 3 — 1870f | Maiden Claiming $6,000

Redneck Rebel (6) and Dri Saddle (1) dominate this race at 1-1 and 2-1, making win pool value minimal. Habadabadoo (4) is the logical third at 4-1; trifecta coverage with Are Gee (5) at 10-1 is the recommended play.

Race 4 — 1430f | Allowance $24,000

Bold Arch (2) is the standout favorite with the card's top rider; use in exactas on top. Gotme Good (3) and Bar Down Express (5) are both legitimate at 4-1 as a double Rycroft entry, and either could beat the chalk if the pace suits. Mount Doom (6) at 4-1 is a credible fourth option for trifecta construction.

Race 5 — 1870f | Allowance $24,000

Diocles (5) at 1-1 is the primary selection and a recommended single in the Pick 4. Lucky Force (6) at 2-1 is the main danger and the strongest exacta companion. Flashfordani (2) at 5-1 is the best value in the secondary tier for trifecta plays.

Race 6 — 1430f | Claiming $6,000

Brodys Souvenir (4) and Ah Touche (2) are co-favorites at 2-1 and are best boxed in the exacta. Midnite Score (5) at 5-1 is the key trifecta closer if the favorites battle each other into the stretch. Miss Larue (6) at 8-1 earns exotic inclusion on rider quality alone.

Race 7 — 1320f | Maiden Optional Claiming $16,000

Forced To Run (1) is the top selection with the card's leading rider from the rail. Pour House (3) at 4-1 is the best value play on the race with an ideal tactical draw. All For Him (8) at 2-1 is legitimate despite the outside post; Mi Amigo (7) at 5-1 rounds out trifecta coverage.

Race 8 — 1430f | Claiming $6,000

G T Ray Sir (4) at 1-1 is the recommended single for the Pick 4 anchor and the clear barn preference in a two-horse Grieves entry. Ponderosa (3) at 4-1 is the main alternative from an ideal post. Handsome Henry (1) at 6-1 and Max Booster (2) at 6-1 are both worth including in trifecta third-slot coverage.

Race 9 — 1320f | Claiming $4,000

Rapture Bay (4) and Pump The Brakes (5) are co-favorites at 2-1 and should be boxed in the exacta as the primary play. Squalotoro (2) at 4-1 and Chickasaw (3) at 5-1 complete the trifecta core; wide coverage is advisable at this claiming level where upsets are common.

Race 10 — 1870f | Optional Claiming $25,000

Drinking Again (5) at 3-1 with the card's most reliable route rider is the top selection in the closer. Quarterback Dak (3) at 4-1 is the strongest exacta companion from a perfect positional draw. Knopfler (6) at 8-1 is the longshot value play of the card with elite pilot talent; Holiday's Again (1) and Accidental Genius (8) at 6-1 are both worth including as the double Rycroft entry in trifecta structures.

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