Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Emerald Downs – Racing News and Analysis for June 19, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Emerald Downs, June 19, 2026

Partly cloudy, mid-60s, fast track expected throughout. Speed and tactical horses favored in sprints; inside posts carry a modest edge. Nine races, 10:00 AM first post.

Race 1 — 1320f | Clm 5000n3l | Purse $9,500

Social Status (5) is the dominant favorite in a short field and should control or press a soft pace. Drewy (3) is the main alternative at 4-1 with a seasoned rider elevating the profile. DADDY'S NINA (2) and Big Catty (4) fill out exacta and trifecta coverage.

Race 2 — 1760f | Clm 8000n2l | Purse $11,000

Prince Of Memphis (2) at 1-1 is the clear top selection with a confident trainer-jockey combination suited to the route. More Than Ordinary (1) at 3-1 from the rail is the primary alternative, with Kyalam (5) worth including in trifectas at 4-1.

Race 3 — 1320f | Clm 15000n3l | Purse $14,000

Co-favorites Kir Royale (2) and Prancin Lady (5) at 2-1 each are the foundation of all exotic plays, and either can win. Chokechery Shari (4) at 3-1 is a strong stalker to include underneath, with Chatty Leroybrown (1) at 4-1 a live speed dart from the rail.

Race 4 — 1100f | Clm 2500b | Purse $8,500

General Jimbo (4) is the preferred co-favorite at 2-1 based on trainer and jockey strength. Peter Flies (5) at 3-1 is the best value alternative, with Where You Gonna Go (3) at 6-1 worth using on top in trifectas if the pace heats up between the co-favorites.

Race 5 — 1320f | Alw 5000s | Purse $10,000

Great Runner (2) at 2-1 is a legitimate win bet backed by the barn's top jockey choice and allowance class. Real Good Magic (4) and Stretch Run (6) at 4-1 each are the primary alternatives, with A View From Above (7) at 4-1 worth including in trifecta coverage from the outside.

Race 6 — 1210f | Clm 3500b | Purse $15,000

Roll Dem Bones (7) at 2-1 anchors all wagering in the card's highest-purse race. Upright (2) at 4-1 is the top alternative, with Disco Danzing (8) at 6-1 and Mojave (5) at 8-1 both worth trifecta inclusion given the trainer-jockey angle on the latter.

Race 7 — 1760f | Clm 3500b | Purse $9,500

Enos Slaughter (9) at 2-1 is the top selection despite the outside post concern in the nine-horse route. Tex Hanley (2) at 6-1 is the best value play on the card with a veteran jockey from a ground-saving draw. Nation Of Faith (3) at 4-1 is the primary alternative, with There Goes My Hero (1) at 10-1 worth a superfecta inclusion from the favorable inside post.

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