Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Will Rogers Downs – Racing News and Analysis for September 28, 2026


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Will Rogers Downs — September 28, 2026 — Quick Reference Card

Fast track, mild crosswind, inside-to-middle posts favored in sprints under 350 feet. Trainer Ruiz dominates the card; trainer Mendoza owns the stakes division; Olmstead floods the trial. Cruz and Pulido are the key jockeys to follow all afternoon.

Race 1 — 300f | Maiden $10,000 Claiming | Fillies & Mares

Bright Tothe Limit (3) gets the win call from an ideal post with a productive trainer-jockey pairing. Cuz Sooner Magic (2) and Bernal Little Girl (4) are the main exacta threats. Busters Little Miss (6) at 5-1 is worth a sprinkle if she breaks cleanly from the outside.

Race 2 — 250f | Maiden $10,000 Claiming | All Other Nations

Its The Whizkey (7) is the morning-line favorite with enough gate speed to justify top billing. Mh Big Ensign (1) gets a genuine rail advantage at 3-1 and is the primary upset threat. Shezapolliticalsecret (2) at 10-1 with Cruz aboard is the best longshot play in the race.

Race 3 — 330f | Maiden $7,500 Claiming | All Other Nations

Hott Drama (5) takes the win spot from the ideal middle post over the Valdivia stable double. Beer Runn (9) and Jrs Runaway Favorite (8) fill the exacta underneath as the barn's two-horse hand. Jess Mr Hocks (7) at 10-1 with Cruz is the top value play of the early card.

Race 4 — 300f | Claiming $15,000 (N2L) | Colts & Geldings

The Big Daddy (5) is a clear top choice from the best post in the field at 2-1. Recio (1) offers 6-1 value from the rail with a live chance to steal the lead. Windy Sweets (4) at 10-1 with Cruz is an attractive trifecta inclusion.

Race 5 — 300f | Allowance $24,500nc | All Ages

Flying Nova 123 (6) is Ruiz's premier runner of the afternoon and deserves a straight win bet at 2-1. Trademarque (1) at 4-1 from the rail is the main danger. Ima Fancy Eye Opener (7) at 5-1 with Cruz rounds out the top three.

Race 6 — 400f | Grade 3 Stakes $20,000 | All Ages

Alliekat Dynasty (4) gets the nod over co-favorite Flying Bandida (7), which draws the outside post despite equal billing. Js Freightrain (2) at 4-1 from a favorable inside post is the best exacta value underneath. Socially Fun (3) at 8-1 with Cruz is worth trifecta coverage.

Race 7 — 400f | Stakes $30,000 | Open

Notoryous (6) is the win single from a workable middle post in this ten-horse $30,000 event. Racket Ridge (3) at 4-1 from an ideal Post 3 is the top challenger and most natural exacta partner. Ab Seis Coronas (9) at 8-1 and Jess Down Candy (7) at 10-1 provide trifecta depth.

Race 8 — 350f | Stakes $30,000 | All Other Nations

Biggie Small (4) with Cruz from Post 4 is the most compelling win angle on the card at 3-1. Hardtohock (2) at 2-1 from Post 2 is the co-anchor and natural exacta box partner. Royal Bloodline (6) at 4-1 completes the trifecta, with Bv Wanta B A Cowboy (7) at 10-1 as a saver.

Race 9 — 350f | Trial $75,000 | All Other Nations

Whiskey Doc (4) is the top selection at 2-1 from a comfortable post in the marquee event. Miss American (2) at 3-1 and Why So Political (8) at 4-1 are the Olmstead barn's best chances underneath. Red Sticky Candy (3) at 8-1 and Dressed N Blackk (1) at 5-1 are the standout value plays for trifecta third-leg construction.

Race 10 — 250f | Maiden Special Weight | All Other Nations

Jt Country Boy (2) with Cruz from Post 2 is the optimal setup for the card's finale at 2-1. Black Storm B (3) at 3-1 is the main rival and natural exacta box partner. Miss Tuffy Sin Tacha (4) at 6-1 and Gb Five Bar Lights (1) at 8-1 from the rail are the trifecta additions worth including at modest cost.

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