Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for CTD – Racing News and Analysis for October 3, 2026


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CTD Race Day — October 3, 2026 | Century Downs Handicapper Selections

Cool, clear autumn conditions with northwest winds; fast synthetic Tapeta surface playing consistently rail-to-rail. Inside posts carry a modest sprint edge; pace stalkers and efficient closers favored over pure front-runners at route distances.

Race 1 — 770f | Maiden Special Weight | $21,000

Flight Club (1) is the overwhelming top choice from the rail in a five-horse sprint, with connections and odds signaling a near-certain front-running performance. Splash Mountain Mia (3) is the most credible alternative at 8-1 if the favorite fails. Krash On Okey (5) is a minor trifecta consideration only.

Race 2 — 1320f | CTHSSale Stakes | $50,000

Midnight Moover (4) is the clear class of this four-horse field at even-money, with the Leech barn firing confidently in back-to-back races. Patriot's Word (1) at 3-1 is the logical pace-setter and the only realistic upset threat on the front end. Cowboy Now (2) is a distant saver at 6-1.

Race 3 — 1320f | Claiming $12,000 | $15,000

Ladyace Of Speight (4) is the top selection among co-favorites, supported by the barn's stronger jockey assignment over its stablemate. Samarolu (5) shares the 2-1 morning line and closes consistently on this surface, making an exacta box with the top pick the primary play. Seattle Sting (1) at 3-1 is dangerous on the front end if allowed to dictate uncontested fractions. Undeniable Jill (2) at 4-1 is a live trifecta saver if the pace scenario heats up early.

Race 4 — 1320f | CTHSSale Stakes | $50,000

Beyondthesun (3) at even-money fits the condition perfectly and has the connections to deliver a polished route performance. Tequila Night (4) at 3-1 is the most likely alternative if the favorite is caught. Queen Astrid (1) at 6-1 with the card's top jockey is a legitimate longshot if she steals it on the front end, and Fly To The Skies (2) at 8-1 is a minor exotic inclusion.

Race 5 — 1540f | CTHSSale Stakes | $50,000

Chi Chi Time (4) at even-money is the play in a six-horse extended route, with stamina and barn confidence both pointing to a winning effort. Red Charity (1) at 8-1 is the pace horse that could steal it if allowed unchallenged fractions at this distance. Lutedidit (6) at 15-1 with an experienced jockey is the best longshot play on the card — key underneath Chi Chi Time (4) in exactas for meaningful upside.

Race 6 — 1540f | CTHSSale Stakes | $50,000

Chase (4) at 2-1 is the single best value play of the day, with the meet's most purposeful jockey booking and sole barn focus against a split Anderson entry. Puttingonthefoil (1) at 2-1 is the co-favorite and tactical pace threat from the rail. Thatswhatimherefor (5) at 3-1 completes the natural exacta box as the barn's secondary entry. Holiday's Again (3) at 10-1 is a minor trifecta allocation only.

Race 7 — 1320f | Claiming $4,000 | $12,000

February (6) at 2-1 is the morning line choice in a wide-open seven-horse field, best played in exotics rather than win-only given the likely short price. Rose Of Texas (3) at 3-1 is the most compelling pace alternative and genuine co-best play. Licorice (2) at 4-1 is the preferred Brown barn entry by jockey assignment and is essential in exacta and trifecta coverage.

Race 8 — 1870f | Optional Claiming $17,000 | $21,000

Big Curl (2) at even-money is the top selection in the card's feature distance test, with inside position and barn confidence supporting a front-end or stalking performance at nearly twelve furlongs. Bakk N Beautiful (6) at 4-1 with a top jockey booking is the most dangerous closer and the primary exacta partner. Tiz Thunder (7) at 6-1 and Kamal (1) at 6-1 round out trifecta coverage.

Race 9 — 1650f | Claiming $6,500 | $14,500

Kangaroo Coast (8) at 3-1 is the top selection in the card's deepest field, best framed in exotics given nine runners and a spread morning line. Quinto Sol (3) at 4-1 is the primary exacta partner, backed by Anderson's preferred jockey in the race. Sportscarr (6) and Border Song (7) — both at 4-1 — complete a recommended $1 superfecta box across all four at 24 combinations. Right In Front (9) at 8-1 is a pace-dependent longshot worth including in wider trifecta plays.

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