Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for SunRay Park – Racing News and Analysis for April 17, 2026


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SunRay Park — April 17, 2026 Quick Reference Card

Partly cloudy, upper 50s to low 60s, fast track. Southwest winds 10–18 mph with gusts to 25 mph may affect short sprint times. Inside and middle posts favored in sprints; rail advantage significant at 870 yards.

Race 1 — MSW, 350 Yards

Strawberry Prize (7) is the top choice from a favorable middle post. Lucky Cowgirl (9) and A Tempting Surprise (4) are the primary threats; Banfi (5) offers overlay value at 6-1 with the day's leading jockey up.

Race 2 — Maiden Claimer, 400 Yards

My Lady In Lights (9) is a clear standout with the leading jockey and heavy morning line support. By Golly Angel (2) and Kelly Ghosted Me (8) are the best secondary options; the inside post gives By Golly Angel (2) a tactical edge.

Race 3 — $10,000 Claimer, 870 Yards

Forever Now (6) is the strongest market single on the card at 2-1 in the route. Ronchetti (3) from an excellent inside draw is the key threat; Bonnie Mae's Mark (1) on the rail earns secondary respect given the inside advantage at this distance.

Race 4 — MSW, 330 Yards

Someone Elses Kiss (5) gets the nod from the ideal center post with the top trainer-jockey pairing. Twisterr (8) and Gold Broiler Z (10) are co-equal threats; Full Moon Follies (2) at 6-1 from an inside post is the best secondary value.

Race 5 — Maiden Claimer, 350 Yards

First Eagle N Flight (2) is a heavy favorite with the leading jockey from a clean inside post. Plutus (5) and Underated (7) share the secondary tier; Big Flecha (4) at 5-1 is the best overlay in the race.

Race 6 — $7,500 Claimer, 350 Yards

Perrys Down Duck (8) is the top choice from the busiest trainer on the card. Tap This Chick (1) benefits from the inside rail and is the primary threat; Jess Your Honor (6) and Jesski (2) round out the key exacta alternatives.

Race 7 — Allowance, 400 Yards ⭐ Best Bet

Leftie (5) is the best bet of the day in the afternoon's top sprint feature — small field, top trainer, 2-1 morning line. Prince Drue Drue (6) is the most dangerous rival and the best value play on the card; Real Runaway Rime (3) and Ocean Bridge (7) are legitimate show threats.

Race 8 — Allowance Route, 870 Yards ⭐ Secondary Best Bet

Space Cowwboyy (6) is the top selection in the feature route with the meet's most active claiming trainer and a strong jockey. Ultimate Decision (8) at 3-1 is the primary challenger; Kj Sky Pilot (3) and Ebw Solidasarock (2) hold inside posts that enhance their route value. Ah Mr Lana Del Ray (1) at 8-1 on the rail is the best longshot play of the day.

Race 9 — Allowance, 350 Yards

Bf Flyrageous (5) is the market choice from the ideal center post. Double R Crown (3) and Daddys Monee (8) are the closest threats; Ahsome Blossom (10) at 6-1 offers modest overlay value despite the outside post.

Race 10 — MSW, 350 Yards

Famous Cyberlino (1) is the top selection to close the card from the inside post with the day's most active route jockey. Racy 123 (4) and Good Seperation (6) are co-equal threats from favorable middle posts; Abj Rockin (9) at 8-1 with the leading jockey deserves longshot inclusion.

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