Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Sweetwater Downs – Racing News and Analysis for September 27, 2026


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SWEETWATER DOWNS — PICK PONY QUICK CARD | September 27, 2026

Fast main track, partly cloudy, SW winds 10-15 mph. Inside posts favored at Thoroughbred distances (1210f+); middle posts neutral at 350f; posts 1-5 slight edge at 300-330f.

RACE 1 — 330f | Maiden Claiming $10,000

Second Whiskey (7) is the deserving 2-1 favorite with a proven combination behind him; post is workable at this distance. Jess Got Sassier (2) and Miss Nasty Carters (3) are co-second choices at 4-1 with excellent draws. Least Resistance (4) at 6-1 and the family-connection Rr Coronados Delite (9) at 8-1 are worth including in exotics.

RACE 2 — 300f | Maiden Special Weight

Favorite Fendi (2) is a strong single at 2-1 with the best draw in the field and a barn firing at this meet. Ds Strike (5) and Whata Bullet (3) are the logical fill horses in trifectas. Eyesa Special Fury (8) at 8-1 is the lone longshot worth a small exotic mention.

RACE 3 — 350f | Claiming $10,000 n3l

Stevie Nyxx (7) at 3-1 is the clear top choice with the most accomplished profile in the field. Flight 300 (6) at 4-1 is the primary threat from a solid middle draw, and Cd Suite Evangeline (8) rounds out the key trifecta trio. Choctaw Storm (10) at 6-1 needs a flawless break from the outside but is worth a superfecta sprinkle.

RACE 4 — 350f | Allowance nc

Flying Rocco (4) at 2-1 has arguably the best draw in the race and the sharpest connections in the field. Gameonlittlepistol (3) and Y O Classic Dash (8) at 4-1 each are the natural exacta partners. Body Shot Ar (1) at 6-1 offers mild value from the inside post.

RACE 5 — 1210f | Maiden Special Weight

Dad's Lady Seven (1) at 3-1 combines the rail draw with strong connections and is the best single in the Thoroughbred opener. Island Halladay (2) and Pavel Flame (4) at 4-1 each are the logical place and show alternatives. Treasured Means (3) at 6-1 is the value inclusion in trifectas.

RACE 6 — 1210f | Claiming $2,500

Wednesday At Shady (7) at 2-1 holds a clear class edge over this bottom-level field despite the outside post. Peaceful Waters (5) at 3-1 and Mischievousholiday (1) at 4-1 — benefiting from the rail at 1210f — are the main threats. Hunter Quick (6) at 4-1 completes a workable superfecta base in a small seven-horse field.

RACE 7 — 1210f | Maiden Special Weight

Imaginary Mischief (8) at 3-1 is the morning line favorite despite the outside post, with the card's top Thoroughbred jockey aboard. Suave Vron (2) and Listos Last Rip (1) at 4-1 each hold ideal inside draws and figure prominently in the pace. Tempiute (7) at 6-1 is the best-priced secondary option and worth trifecta coverage.

RACE 8 — 1430f | Claiming $5,000

Bob's Decision (4) at 2-1 is one of the strongest singles on the card, with a clear class edge in a route where front-runners are hard to catch. Gonzaga Bay (2) and Warrens World (3) at 4-1 each are the principal threats. Moon Shine Time (5) at 5-1 offers stalker value if the pace develops favorably.

RACE 9 — 1210f | Optional Claiming $5,000

Braybray (6) at 2-1 is a legitimate single backed by the card's top Thoroughbred rider and an in-form barn. Star Entry (1) at 4-1 is the key danger with the rail draw and the active Mitchell barn behind it. Silverado Storm (7) and Leap Day (8) round out the trifecta coverage, with Monarchos Dream (2) at 6-1 worth a small exotic look from a favorable draw.

RACE 10 — 1870f | Stakes $40,000 HstaLVista40k

Kona Skye (2) at 4-1 is the top selection combining an excellent draw with one of the afternoon's busiest and most effective jockeys. Thoughtthatcounts (3) at 6-1 is the best value play on the card — ideal post, top jockey, and a barn in peak form. Without Equal (4) at 6-1 and Wedding Gift (9) at 4-1 complete the four-horse exotic core; P Twentytwo (6) at 5-1 deserves superfecta inclusion given the pace role it will play.

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