Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Fairmount Park – Racing News and Analysis for September 22, 2026


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Fairmount Park — September 22, 2026 — Quick Reference Card

Fast track expected with a light southwest wind; inside posts favored in sprints, neutral in routes. No significant scratches reported — confirm fields before wagering.

Race 1 — 6.5f Maiden Claiming $6,250

RICOCHET RICK (3) is the odds-on choice and must be respected from a clean middle post. Tap The Prize (7) is the lone credible threat at 4-1, with Incorporated (1) showing some rail speed potential. Box the top two in the exacta and add Incorporated (1) to the trifecta.

Race 2 — 1 1/8m Claiming $4,000

What's Crackin (5) is the best bet of the day — primary barn runner from a favorable post with a capable rider. Izzy's Monster (7) is the even-money favorite and must be included, with Retail Therapy (8) as the closer to watch at 5-1.

Race 3 — 6.5f Claiming $15,000

Three co-favorites at 2-1 compress the win pool, making exotics the target. Code Of Conduct (1) gets the nod from the rail with a top rider. Spicy Cantaloupe (6) is equally live, and Lucky Monica (7) at 12-1 is the key trifecta closer if a pace duel develops.

Race 4 — 6.5f Optional Claiming $10,000

Julynne (4) is the top selection from a clean middle post with the Martinez trainer-jockey combination working well today. The Becker barn's dual entryGhaaleb's City (5) and Ghaly Posse (6), both at 2-1 — must be respected, while Arose For Lyla (2) at 7-1 with a top rider is the primary value play.

Race 5 — 6.5f Optional Claiming $25,000

Honor Point (2) is the top pick with a leading rider from a ground-saving post. More Than Destiny (4) is the other co-favorite and likely benefits if the Clay barn uses Jack Sixpack (1) as a pace setter. Sweet La Crema (3) at 4-1 from a middle post is the best overlay on the front half of the card.

Race 6 — 1 1/8m Optional Claiming $20,000 (Feature)

Illini Red (3) at 1-1 is the clear class of the field and the recommended single in sequence wagers — no other horse is below 7-1. Tahoe Run (7) is the top exacta fill at 7-1, and Dream Gold (4) at 6-1 offers secondary value. The Illini Red (3) over Tahoe Run (7) exacta could return $20 or better.

Race 7 — 6f Claiming $5,000

Grace Met Cupid (4) at even money from a workable post is the clear top choice in a nine-horse field. Averyz Day (5) at 6-1 is the main value challenger, and Last Moon (9) at 7-1 with a top rider is the outside closer to include in trifectas if traffic develops inside.

Race 8 — 1 1/8m Optional Claiming $15,000

Category Ten (5) is the morning line choice at 3-1 with a strong rider. Camp Daddy (2) and Sound Of Victory (1) at 4-1 each are live from inside posts, and Jack Sprat (3) at 5-1 with a reliable jockey rounds out a genuine four-horse trifecta box. Add Zee Fire (9) at 9-1 for superfecta coverage.

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