Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Fairmount Park – Racing News and Analysis for August 29, 2026


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Fairmount Park — August 29, 2026 Quick Reference

Hot late-August conditions favor a fast track with an early speed bias, particularly in sprints where inside posts hold a structural edge. Dual-entry trainer tactics are a recurring theme; target the lower-priced barn representative as the primary runner in exotic constructions.

Race 1 — 1100f | Maiden Special Weight

Greatway (4) is the deserving favorite from a favorable middle post, with Boss Lady Grace (2) the main threat from an inside draw. Gail's Glory (1) on the rail at 4-1 offers place value, and Bala's Beauty (6) at 6-1 merits exotic inclusion as the likeliest upset candidate.

Race 2 — 1320f | Claiming $5,000 n3l

Cutlass King (2) is preferred over the 1-1 morning line chalk from an ideal inside post in a ten-horse field. License To Steal (8) at 6-1 is the best-priced secondary choice if the speed horses duel up front. Tigersaurus Rex (7) at 8-1 rounds out trifecta coverage.

Race 3 — 1210f | Claiming $15,000 n2l

Gio Linh (1) at 5-1 from the rail is the clear value play with public money split three ways among Sweet Skylar (3), Spicy Cantaloupe (4), and Veronicaforthewin (5), all co-listed at 2-1. Use Gio Linh (1) on top in exactas over all three co-favorites. The Childers runners Sho Domina (6) and Daisy Mae Attack (2) are throwouts for straight wagering.

Race 4 — 1320f | Open Claiming $20,000 n3l

Good To Be Prince (6) is the recommended win play at 3-1, benefiting structurally from stablemate Kazoom (1) setting pace from the rail. Soco Kid (5) at 2-1 is a legitimate secondary threat, with King Anthony (3) at 4-1 offering additional trifecta depth.

Race 5 — 1830f | Claiming $10,000 n2l

Don't Tell Kim (7) is the top selection at 2-1 in this nine-horse route, with co-favorite Army Hero (9) the most natural second choice. Rag Tree (8) at 5-1 is the best-priced contender and the recommended third leg in a trifecta box; Don'ttapthetill (4) at 8-1 is worth a superfecta sprinkle given connections.

Race 6 — 1830f | Claiming $5,000 n4l

Zee Fire (1) is the structurally superior horse in this eleven-horse route despite the 1-1 price making straight win wagering unattractive. Two Step Jake (6) at 3-1 is the primary value play and best exacta partner. Nightwind (11) at 6-1 and Aspiring Comedian (8) at 8-1 are the most interesting prices for trifecta construction.

Race 7 — 1320f | Open Claiming $20,000 n2l

Frankie P (4) at 2-1 from a prime middle post is the top selection, with Galantini (5) at 3-1 the most dangerous rival from an equally favorable draw. Governing Party (7) at 4-1 is the recommended show selection and trifecta target, while stablemate Rockdust (6) at 6-1 merits exotic inclusion.

Race 8 — 1320f | Open Claiming $40,000

Ravin's Ransom (2) at 4-1 is the value play over morning line favorite Fast Jack (4) at 1-1, with the Rivelli-Felix combination providing a strong edge at a fair price. Committee Of One (6) and Goodasiwonswas (1), both at 4-1, complete the trifecta coverage alongside the favorite.

Race 9 — 1320f | Open Claiming $20,000 n4l

Bikini Martini (9) at 4-1 is the recommended win play, with stablemate Irish Spark (6) at 5-1 providing structural pace support. Fiveo'clockcharlie (10) at 2-1 is the public choice and a necessary exacta partner; use both as a tandem in Pick 4 and Pick 5 sequences into the Derby.

Race 10 — 1870f | St. Louis Derby $250,000

Creole Chrome (1) at 4-1 with a top national jockey from the inside rail is the single best win bet of the card, offering genuine value against co-favorites Blackout Time (6) and The Hell We Did (8) at 2-1. Hedge Ratio (3) at 3-1 is the most defensible straight win alternative if Creole Chrome (1) shortens in the pools. Sharons Beach (5) at 15-1 is the most compelling longshot given the caliber of connections pointing to this race specifically.

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