Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Mountaineer Park – Racing News and Analysis for May 25, 2026


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MOUNTAINEER PARK — MAY 25, 2026 QUICK REFERENCE CARD

Scattered late-afternoon showers possible; monitor turf course conditions before Races 1 and 2. Main track favors posts 3–6 in sprints; inside posts hold an edge on the turf. If either turf race moves to dirt, favor early speed.

RACE 1 — 1100f | Turf | Maiden Claiming $25,000

Princess Honor (3) is the logical top choice at 3-1 with solid connections and appropriate turf placement. Buxtehude (2) and Have A Happy (11) are the main threats, with post 2 offering a ground-saving edge for the former. Longshots: Brahmastra (9) at 8-1 and Echo Vision (1) at 6-1 are worth trifecta inclusion.

RACE 2 — 1760f | Turf | Claiming $12,500

Remerton (11) is the clear class of the field at 2-1 despite the outside draw. Mr Harry (6) and The Doorman (2) are legitimate threats, with The Doorman (2) holding a meaningful post advantage on the turf mile. Longshot: Why Not Me (7) at 8-1 with a stalking trip.

RACE 3 — 1210f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000

Tappin Royalty (3) gets the nod over co-favorite Remys Gunsmoke (1) based on post position and jockey booking. Stubbornkindafella (2) at 4-1 is the top secondary play if the co-favorites burn each other up. Longshot: Moving Pictures (6) at 5-1 offers closer value if the pace is honest.

RACE 4 — 1210f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000

Mamba Mindset (3) is the top selection at 3-1 with a sharp trainer-jockey combination in a clean post. Game Maker (8) and Reverend Jack (1) are both live at 4-1, with the rail giving Reverend Jack (1) a potential front-end edge. Longshot: King Of Luck (2) at 5-1 from a favorable post.

RACE 5 — 1320f | Dirt | Maiden Special Weight

Candy For Cynthia (7) earns a slim edge over stablemate Carolina Nights (5) based on the stronger jockey booking, though both are live at 2-1. The Groom's Jul (4) at 5-1 is the most dangerous outside threat from a respected barn. Longshot: Slush Fund (8) at 8-1 with a sharp rider in a field that could go both ways.

RACE 6 — 1760f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000 | Fillies & Mares

She's So Bearrish (4) gets the nod over stablemate One Night Stand (9) based on the superior post position, though both are live at 2-1. In To The Night (8) at 5-1 is the strongest threat outside the barn. Longshot: Eloper (5) at 8-1 offers trifecta value as the second entry from a barn with two ready runners.

RACE 7 — 1320f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000

Optimistic Nate (3) is the top choice at 2-1 with a clean post and consistent barn. Tapsolution (8) at 3-1 is the preferred stablemate over Poker Partner (7) at 4-1 based on morning line positioning. Longshot: Buckin' Dreamer (6) at 5-1 as the main closer if the pace gets genuine.

RACE 8 — 1320f | Dirt | Allowance | Fillies & Mares

Fifth Gear (12) at 2-1 is the signature play of the evening but watch the tote for any late shift toward stablemate Mia's Myrige (5) at 4-1, who holds the better post. Run On Candy (8) at 3-1 and Fiamma (1) at 4-1 from the rail are the strongest outside threats. Longshot: Hala Blue (4) at 8-1 from a live barn with a workable post in the finale.

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