Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Thistledown Racetrack – Racing News and Analysis for July 14, 2026


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Thistledown Pick Pony Condensed Report — July 14, 2026

Fast track, sunny, mild southwest wind. Speed and inside posts favored all day at this tight five-eighths oval.

Race 1 — Clm 7500 | 6f

Bumpkin (4) is the top choice from a favorable draw with tactical speed to press or stalk. Right On The Munny (3) and Ilikethat (2) are the natural stalkers to fill the exacta. Red Head Kid (1) from the rail and May Mayhem (9) are worth trifecta use if the pace gets hot.

Race 2 — Clm 16000b | 6.5f

That's The Way (4) is the strong single from a clean post in a pace scenario that suits a front-presser. Social History (6) and Reigning Dream (2) are the main threats to fill underneath. Drill City (5) is a fair-value pace presser worth trifecta inclusion.

Race 3 — Clm 5000n2y | 6f

Special Beach (3) gets the nod from the three-hole in a short field where the inside draw matters. Twilight Vision (6) is an equal morning line threat from the outside and deserves exacta respect. Kozem (4) and Remember Me (2) round out the trifecta box, with Thee New Beginning (1) worth a look at 8-1 from the rail.

Race 4 — Clm 16000b | 6.5f

Roll On Big O (1) is a straightforward play from the rail on a speed-favoring surface. Colonel Cooper (8) is the main alternative at fair value, with Last Minute Mikey (6) pressing from outside. Dr. Zarnett (7) at 8-1 from an active barn is the most interesting longshot price.

Race 5 — Clm 16000b | 6.5f

Lil Bit (6) gets a narrow edge over co-favorite Val's Twinstar (3) as the pace shapes up to favor a stalker. Come On Arlene (7) at 5-1 is the best value play in the race if the two favorites press each other. Go Girl (4) and Driven For Success (2) are viable trifecta fillers.

Race 6 — OClm 12500 | 6f

Coastland (3) is the top choice from a prime post in a small field. Midnight Warship (6) is the natural second choice at a workable price, but Blazing Tony (1) at 6-1 from the rail is the best value play on the entire card. Gunner Gabriel (2) and Mr Loooch (4) deserve trifecta coverage.

Race 7 — Alw 31400n2y | 6.5f

City Scene (2) is the feature top selection with an ideal draw and the tactical edge of a stable companion in the field. Candlelight Hours (5) is a legitimate threat as the second barn entry and should be used in exactas. Practicallyelusive (6) at 4-1 and Key To Success (3) at 5-1 are the best alternatives if the Jackson pair cancel each other.

Race 8 — Clm 7500n2y | 6f

National Diamond (4) is the clear morning line choice from a clean mid-field post in a full nine-horse field. Tale Of The Lyon (6) and Lady Lottie (7) are the main threats at identical 4-1 prices. Feeling Easy (8) at 5-1 and Dolce Marie (1) at 6-1 from the rail are worth including in trifectas and superfectas, with the family-trainer angle on Shakeurskinnylegs (5) a curiosity at 10-1.

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