Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Thistledown Racetrack – Racing News and Analysis for July 22, 2026


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THISTLEDOWN HANDICAPPER SELECTIONS — JULY 22, 2026

Fast main track expected throughout the afternoon with mild speed bias in sprints and a more neutral surface in routes. Trainer doubles from Radosevich, Gorham, Puhl, and Hamm are the key structural angles all card.

RACE 1

Top contender is Miss Classified (1) at 2-1, the morning line favorite with a favorable rail draw in the route. Wicca Wisdom (5) and Beautiful Mandate (9) are logical secondary choices at 4-1 each. Star Ella (2) is the price play at 6-1 from a strong post-two draw.

RACE 2

More Love (2) is the straightforward win selection at 2-1 with a clean inside draw. Go West (3) and Zippin Gigi (5) are the logical place and show choices. Sunset Town (1) at 8-1 is worth a small exacta inclusion if the rail speed holds.

RACE 3

Empire Vybz (4) edges the co-favorite nod over Idol Gold (1) based on post position advantage in the maiden special weight. The Ace Project (6) at 3-1 is the primary value play if the two co-favorites cancel each other. Flashy Idol (5) at 5-1 is a live overlay in the exotics.

RACE 4

Perfect Date (3) gets the nod at 2-1 co-favorite from an ideal post-three draw in the card's richest race. Midnight Goddess (2) at 3-1 is the best secondary choice structurally. It's Browns Time (6) at 4-1 is a legitimate closer if the pace gets honest between the two favorites.

RACE 5

Amy's Star (4) is selected over the Radosevich barn double as the primary outside threat at 2-1 from a clean middle post. Quick Rendezvous (2) is the preferred Radosevich runner over Kettle Kiss (1) based on morning line support. Boogie Boogee (5) at 4-1 is the closer to include underneath in trifectas.

RACE 6

Wetzel (4) gets the top selection from a comfortable middle draw at 2-1 in the one-mile route. Sammy's Smile (1) is the natural secondary choice with an experienced rider from the rail. Relish The Ride (5) at 5-1 is the best single value play on the card, offering genuine overlay potential if the three co-favorites neutralize each other.

RACE 7

Lamporghini (4) at 2-1 is the lone morning line favorite and gets the top selection. Reign Champagne (6) is the clear primary Puhl barn runner at 2-1, making an exacta in both directions the natural play. Rapido Rosa (3) at 4-1 with a live rider booking is the best secondary threat, and Explosive Lady (2) at 6-1 is a worthwhile trifecta inclusion.

RACE 8

Mobil Mission (8) at 3-1 is the top selection as the Radosevich barn's primary runner with the card's busiest rider closing out the day. Strike Plate (7) at 4-1 is the best outside challenger in the nine-horse field. Vecchi (5) rounds out the trifecta key as the secondary Radosevich runner, with Seeking Freedom (4) and Guess Again (1) worth including deep in superfecta coverage.

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