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Thistledown Handicapper Selections — April 21, 2026
Fast main track, inside posts favored in sprints, pace-pressers and stalkers best positioned throughout the card. Multiple Rivera and Radosevich runners deserve extra attention across the afternoon.
Race 1
Top choice is Neblina (3) at 2-1, with stablemate Tiz Mia (4) as the value alternative from a favorable post. She's So Sexy (6) at 4-1 is the best non-Rivera option, with Miscreant (2) at 10-1 worth a small win flier from a good inside draw.
Race 2
Run Bobby Run (4) gets the nod in this sharp allowance sprint, with O G Mr. Brightside (2) as the co-equal rival in a projected pace duel. Leavetheninetynine (6) at 3-1 is the best value play on the card as the pace-duel beneficiary, and Global Event (7) at 5-1 is a capable closer if the front-runners torch each other.
Race 3
Charleston (4) at 2-1 is the clear top choice with an ideal post and front-running style. Tricky Tiger (6) at 3-1 is the main rival tracking just behind, with Colonel Vargo (8) at 4-1 and Stormin'unclejack (7) at 8-1 both worth trifecta inclusion if the pace collapses.
Race 4
Machico Madeira (2) at 2-1 has the ideal post and tactical setup in this compact six-horse allowance field. Water Into Wine (6) at 2-1 is an equally live co-favorite from the outside, with Wisley (4) at 3-1 well positioned in between and Mobil Mission (3) at 8-1 worth a small exotic play.
Race 5
Tyson's Lil' Star (7) at 2-1 brings the best recent form and is the straightforward win selection. Plum Tuff (6) at 4-1 is the top tracking rival, with Rogues A Plotting (1) dangerous if allowed a soft lead and Cowgirlsluvme (9) at 5-1 a legitimate upset threat from the outside if the early speed duels itself into the ground.
Race 6
Amy's Star (6) at 2-1 is the class of this ten-horse filly and mare sprint. Quick Rendezvous (3) at 4-1 and Come On Arlene (2) at 4-1 are the primary threats, with Queenofthebuckeye (5) at 5-1 the sleeper of the race based on the productive local trainer-jockey combination.
Race 7
Lucky Cougar (3) and A Little Canela (5) are co-2-1 favorites in a closely matched six-horse field, with Lucky Cougar (3) getting a slight edge based on post position and barn form. Dance My Way (6) at 3-1 is a live third option and can easily outrun her odds if the co-favorites set a demanding pace.
Race 8
Dr Schuster (1) at 2-1 holds the rail advantage in the lone route and is the top selection. Boudin (7) at 4-1 is the best value play of the race as the natural closer in a pace-honest scenario, with Goshen (9) at 4-1 and Dream Knight (8) at 8-1 both worth including in trifecta structures.
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