Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Lone Star Park – Racing News and Analysis for October 23, 2026


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Lone Star Park — Pick Pony Condensed Handicapper Report | October 23, 2026

Fast track, mild south-southwest wind, no precipitation expected. Inside and middle posts hold a structural edge throughout the card, particularly in the 250-furlong sprints. Avoid extreme outside posts in full twelve-horse fields.

Race 1 — 350f | OClm 25000 | $17,000

Big Bang Rocket (1) and The Lion Kingg (6) share the 1-1 morning line and are a genuine toss-up at the top; the inside post gives Big Bang Rocket (1) the slight nod. Box both in exactas and use Defours (5) underneath in trifectas.

Race 2 — 400f | Md Clm 15000 | $12,000

Threat Levl Midnight (4) and Mission Sin Dulce (5) are co-favorites at 2-1 with clean middle draws in an open maiden field. Jess Eye Cowboy (2) at 5-1 and Painted Pilot (3) at 6-1 are the best underneath options; include Gray Boy Six (7) at 8-1 for trifecta depth.

Race 3 — 330f | Md Clm 10000 | $14,500

Mighty Bug Reason (6) is the 2-1 favorite and the clear top selection. Rc Chill Time (5) at 3-1 is the preferred secondary choice; Bkbrownsugerticker (2) at 8-1 from a strong inside post is the best longshot value on the card and worth an exacta underneath.

Race 4 — 250f | Md Clm 10000 | $11,500

Texan Moon (1) draws the rail in a twelve-horse drag race — the single most advantageous post position of the night at this distance. Scuba (6) and Zenith Ztormi (7) at 4-1 each hold clean middle draws; avoid posts 10 through 12 entirely.

Race 5 — 400f | Clm 7500 | $12,000

Double Down Lucas (1) and Brujo Spirit (2) share the 2-1 co-favorite billing from the two best posts in the race. Train Hoppin (8) at 4-1 is the preferred trifecta underneath; box the two favorites in exactas.

Race 6 — 400f | Md Clm 10000 | $11,500

Miss Rybelle (2) is the top selection based on post advantage over outside co-favorites Annee Chilitos Gl (10) and Foxy Cartel (11), who both face meaningful structural disadvantages. Jeg Seis Coronas (3) at 4-1 from an excellent draw is the best single value play on the entire card and deserves serious win consideration.

Race 7 — 250f | Md Clm 10000 | $11,500

Ajs Flash (7) is the 2-1 morning-line favorite with a workable middle draw in another twelve-horse sprint. Doncha Know (8) at 3-1 is the primary threat; Cr B Cus Im A Angel (4) at 4-1 benefits from a strong inside post and rounds out the top three. Include This Is Mr Governor (2) at 8-1 in trifecta tickets for value.

Race 8 — 300f | Alw 18000n2l | $18,000

Chile Piquin (1) and Cm Heavenly Cowboy (3) share the 2-1 co-favorite line in the richest race of the night; box both in exactas with Cm Heavenly Cowboy (3)'s clean post 3 draw offering a slight edge in a nine-horse field. Faith Of Fire (4) at 6-1 and Sm Temp Me Boy (8) at 5-1 are the strongest trifecta underneath options; Midnight D (6) at 10-1 is worth adding for coverage.

Race 9 — 300f | Md Sp Wt | $15,000

Openthedamgate (3) is the dominant 1-1 favorite with an excellent draw and is the anchor single for all late multi-race exotics tonight. Use Jess A Snowy Monday (11) at 2-1 and Crapoliticaldiamond (10) at 3-1 in the exacta beneath despite their wide posts; Mystic Jessi (7) at 6-1 and Fabulous Nellie (2) at 12-1 offer trifecta value from favorable positions.

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