Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Century Mile – Racing News and Analysis for May 22, 2026


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Century Mile — May 22, 2026 — Quick Reference Handicapper Report

Fast track expected with slight residual moisture that may aid closers in pace-heavy sprints. Speed and stalking tactics dominate this tight one-turn oval, with posts two through five generally preferred in sprint races. Four races feature even-money or 1-1 favorites, shifting value firmly toward exactas and multi-race horizontals.

Race 1 — 1210f | Clm 4000b

Dear Santa (2) is the top selection in the Rycroft co-favorite matchup, with Viature (3) as the equal and opposite stablemate threat. Mob Boss (4) is the primary upset candidate, and Northern Jewel (5) offers mild longshot appeal at 6-1.

Race 2 — 1210f | Clm 4000b

Stay Up (3) is the clear public choice at even money and the most logical single in early sequences. Anothersunnyday (4) is the main danger, with B B's Wildfire (2) providing the best upset value at 4-1.

Race 3 — 1320f | Clm 12000b

Concrete Cowboy (3) heads the Tim Rycroft double entry, with stablemate Mr Miezie (6) at 3-1 deserving equal or greater consideration as the potential preferred runner. Kikis Love Of Life (2) fills the show position, and G T Ray Sir (1) warrants minor exotic inclusion at 5-1.

Race 4 — 1320f | OClm 17500n3l

Cousin Richie (3) is the morning line favorite in the card's most open race, with You'reinthearmynow (2) offering genuine value at 3-1. Accidental Genius (1) and Tool Time (4) are legitimate trifecta legs at 4-1, and My Munnings Model (6) is worth a minor superfecta flyer at 6-1.

Race 5 — 1320f | Alw 21500n3l

No Rejoyce (1) is the strongest win play on the card given the rail draw in a five-horse allowance field. Why Nots A Wynner (3) and In Your Biz (5) are co-secondary threats at 3-1, with Daou (2) offering a credible stalking option at 4-1.

Race 6 — 1210f | Clm 6000b

Silent Count (6) is the 1-1 public choice, but Writ In Stone (5) at 2-1 represents the best individual value angle on the card if the Rycroft barn's intent runs through the Asencio booking. Kangaroo Coast (1) at 4-1 is the most credible upset threat from the rail.

Race 7 — 1320f | Alw 8000s

Stone Carver (2) is a dominant 1-1 favorite in restricted allowance company and the strongest single for late Pick 3 and Pick 4 sequences. American Farmer (5) is the top threat at 4-1, with Quinto Sol (7) worth including in trifectas given the quality jockey booking at the same price.

Race 8 — 1210f | Clm 6000b

Rising Strong (1) tops a wide-open ten-horse finale from the favorable rail at 2-1. Flirtation Card (5), Crown Of Cairo (6), and H K Mimi (8) are all legitimate 4-1 co-contenders, and Diamond Di (4) at 8-1 is worth adding to superfecta coverage in what is the card's best multi-horse exotic target.

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