Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Will Rogers Downs – Racing News and Analysis for October 26, 2026


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Will Rogers Downs — October 26, 2026 Quick Card

Fast track, cool temps, mild NW wind. Inside-to-middle posts hold a slight edge at 300f; gate speed is paramount at all distances. Valdivia barn dominates the card with five entries across four races — any Valdivia runner opening above morning line is a potential overlay.

Race 1 — 300f | Clm 10000n3l | BUN | $10,500

Mh Cold Nights (4) is the 2-1 top selection with a workable post and proven early foot. Clutch Shot (1) at 3-1 gets the rail advantage and is the primary exacta partner. Turnpike Princess (5) at 4-1 is the trifecta saver if either top choice stumbles at the break.

Race 2 — 300f | Md Sp Wt | BUN | $11,800

Classncash (4) at 2-1 gets the ideal center post with a top gate rider and is the key horse in early horizontal sequences. Tommy Gunn (2) at 3-1 from the two hole is a serious upset threat and the best-value win bet in the race. Bernal Little Girl (7) at 2-1 shares favoritism but faces a mild post disadvantage from the outside.

Race 3 — 350f | Alw 26200nc | BUN | $26,200

Rebelutionary (2) at 2-1 from a sharp post with a quality connection is the top selection in the card's richest race. Church Spire (4) at 2-1 and Dash For Power (1) at 3-1 from the rail both present legitimate threats, making a trifecta key over those two the primary play. Flying Nova 123 (3) at 6-1 is the best exotic inclusion at a fair price.

Race 4 — 400f | Clm 10000 | BUN | $15,750

The Valdivia double entry dominates — Jd Dashing Damsel (2) at 2-1 is the win selection with the preferred rider, while stablemate Her Name In Lights (1) at 3-1 from the rail is too dangerous to leave out of the exacta. Lota Winnin Wave Bc (7) at 4-1 is the logical trifecta underneath if the barn entry fills the top two spots.

Race 5 — 250f | Md 10000 | AON | $16,100

Candys Pursuit (4) at 3-1 from the center post with a respected gate rider is the best-value play given the co-favorites splitting each other. Run Cartel (1) at 2-1 from the rail and Js Dasher Hero (7) at 2-1 are both dangerous but likely to neutralize each other's odds. Hott Glory (2) at 5-1 from the two hole is the top exotic underneath at a fair price.

Race 6 — 300f | Clm 15000n2l | AON | $16,000

Kartel Kash (5) at 2-1 is the probable single for multi-race sequences and the straightforward win selection. Lets Go Fancy (6) at 3-1 with a top rider from the Valdivia barn is the strongest favorite-beater on the board. Hott Partner (3) at 4-1 is the trifecta key underneath, with stablemate Ar First Pretty Boy (4) at 8-1 offering natural combination value.

Race 7 — 300f | Clm 7500 | BUN | $14,000

Fancy Jessie (4) at 5-1 from the best gate draw in a nine-horse field is the top value play of the entire card and the recommended upset of morning line favorite Tres Fess (7) at 2-1. Jessies Blue Wagon (3) at 8-1 and Striking Breeze (1) at 12-1 round out the trifecta, with the rail post giving Striking Breeze (1) marginal upside at a generous price. Deep nine-horse field makes the superfecta an attractive investment.

Race 8 — 250f | Md Sp Wt | AON | $18,500

Jt Country Boy (1) at 2-1 from the rail with the card's most active rider is a defensible single to close the card. Corona Moon Prize (2) at 4-1 from the two hole with Valdivia connections is the top exacta partner and a strong overlay if it drifts above morning line at post time. Hurrikane Harvey (7) completes the trifecta box, with Cowboy Thunder (10) and Jess My Jane (9) as superfecta fills in a wide-open ten-horse maiden sprint.

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