Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for HCN – Racing News and Analysis for July 25, 2026


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HCN Pick Pony Condensed Report — July 25, 2026

Fast track, inside speed favored in sprints, stalkers preferred in routes. Coughlin and Gonzalez dominate the card; Arrieta is the jockey to follow.

Race 1 — 1100f | Md 5000

Oh I Giggle (5) is the clear top choice at 2-1, with the rail draw giving Witt's Dubai Gal (1) a live secondary role at 4-1. Dottie C (3) at 5-1 offers price value from a clean middle post, and Cagey Cat (2) at 8-1 is a saver only.

Race 2 — 1320f | Clm 2500n2y

Yvonne's Miss (4) is the preferred Coughlin runner at 2-1 and the top selection. Miz Cali (3) at 4-1 is the value play if the two stable entries interfere with each other, and Doc's Joy (1) at 4-1 offers rail speed at a workable price.

Race 3 — 1100f | Clm 5000

Threefiftyseven (4) at 2-1 is the horse to beat, with Magnet And Steel (3) at 3-1 perfectly placed to pounce if the pace gets honest. Sidetown (1) at 4-1 is a live rail speed threat, and Superhero (6) at 6-1 is a trifecta saver only.

Race 4 — 1320f | OClm 7500n4l

Maximum Chambers (3) at 2-1 is the card's strongest single in the richest race, with Phlash Drive (5) at 3-1 the most likely upset candidate. Firespitten Kitten (6) at 4-1 and They Call Me Moose (2) at 6-1 round out exotic coverage.

Race 5 — 1100f | OClm 10000

Baby Kristen (1) at 4-1 is the value play of the day from the rail, with Hurricane Lassie (7) at 2-1 the morning line choice despite the outside post. Princess Kaiulani (4) at 5-1 is the price play of the card given the favorable post and jockey angle, and Shacked Stateside (5) at 4-1 fills trifecta depth.

Race 6 — 1760f | Clm 3500n1x

Further Evidence (3) at 4-1 is the top selection in the route finale, with Briggsey (1) at 4-1 a close second from the rail if he gets a clean trip. Papa Funny (5) at 6-1 and Prince Is My Boy (7) at 4-1 are legitimate trifecta threats in a wide-open closer.

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