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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Fonner Park, May 2, 2026

Fast track expected, south-southwest winds 10–15 mph, no weather concerns. Inside-to-middle posts hold a moderate sprint bias; routes strongly favor Posts 1–5. Cunningham, Cardoso, and Ramos are the key riders to follow all card.

Race 1 — Clm 2500n1y | 1320f

Low Euro Cat (2) is the logical choice from a clean post with the morning line behind it. Doc's Joy (3) stalks well and is a reliable alternative, while Cressons Lil Charm (1) benefits from the rail. Sister Ella (8) is the main longshot worth including in exotics at 6-1 despite the wide draw.

Race 2 — Clm 5000b | 1320f

Threefiftyseven (6) controls this race as the clear speed with the best connections. Silver Screen (1) presses from the rail and is dangerous, with Northvale Road (5) as a solid third option. Midnight Rules (4) at 6-1 has trifecta appeal.

Race 3 — Clm 5000b | 1320f

Go The Distance (5) is the controlling speed and morning line choice with the most straightforward profile. B L's Concerto (8) is a genuine co-chalk threat and represents value from the outside. Border Vigil (3) is the prime beneficiary if a pace duel opens up late.

Race 4 — Md Sp Wt | 1320f

Little Krush (8) has the best raw ability and draws the top connections in an unpredictable maiden field. Ruiz Junior (4) from the ideal Post 4 is the main threat, with Ima Boxer Boy (7) as a useful third. Valhalla Viking (1) at 12-1 deserves a look given stable class.

Race 5 — FonPkSpecl25k | 1320f

P R Stitch (1) from the rail with the meet's top jockey is the clear choice in this $25,000 filly feature. Parkin Lot Party (2) tracks directly outside and is a serious rival, while Sue Sue (5) offers the most tactical versatility in the field. Joyous Revenge (7) at 5-1 is the top closing threat if the pace heats up, and Mangos Casa (4) at 6-1 is a legitimate exotics overlay.

Race 6 — Clm 5000b | 880f

Lord Hennessy (5) is the best value on the card — perfect mid-draw post in a pure gate-to-wire sprint where post position is decisive. Lifelike (9) must be respected as the public choice despite the worst post in the field. Knight's Valor (8) at 6-1 and Cheers To Candy (2) at 8-1 both have positional profiles worth noting in exotics.

Race 7 — Clm 2500b | 1320f

Sunday Bling (8) gets the stronger jockey assignment between the two Gonzalez co-favorites and is the race's top selection. Sarah's Vision (9) is a genuine contender in her own right and must be included in all combinations. Just Luck (1) at 6-1 from the rail is the best overlay on the card and the most logical third horse in trifecta wheels.

Race 8 — ASwihrtMm25k | 1430f

Sweet Mother Mary (8) is the class of this $25,000 mare sprint with the card's most trusted jockey. Full Spirit (2) has the positional advantage from Post 2 and is a strong alternative at 3-1. Hurricane Lassie (1) at 4-1 with the best post in the field is a legitimate pace threat, and Dodgeball (3) at 10-1 is the top longshot play if fractions are genuine.

Race 9 — OClm 10000 | 1870f

Subsidize (10) is the best single win bet of the late card — the Rushton-Ramos combination is purpose-built for a patient nine-furlong closer's effort. Wedding Gift (1) from the rail with Cardoso is a formidable route threat, and Mucho Mia (3) with the meet's top jockey completes a logical top three. Unfathomed (2) at 6-1 is worth including in trifectas given stable class.

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