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Race 1 – Maiden Special Weight, 1214Y, Dirt, 6:00 PM
Win: Tijuana Bunny (8) (90%)
Place: Charthena (1) (85%)
Show: Zena Cat (9) (75%)
Alternative: La Pacifica (5) (65%)
Race 2 – Maiden Claiming, 8F, Dirt, 6:25 PM
Win: Souper Justified (4) (80%)
Place: Hundred Proof (9) (75%)
Show: Gruit (6) (65%)
Alternative: Sea Shepherd (3) (55%)
Race 3 – Claiming, 8F, Dirt, 6:50 PM
Win: Cool Lester Smooth (2) (80%)
Place: Soupersilverdollar (1) (75%)
Show: Dark Lute (3) (70%)
Alternative: El Ondeado (6) (65%)
Race 4 – Claiming, 1323Y, Dirt, 7:15 PM
Win: Commander Joe (3) (75%)
Place: Canavall (9) (70%)
Show: Scratchoff (2) (65%)
Alternative: Santino's Fantasy (5) (60%)
Race 5 – Claiming, 8F, Dirt, 7:40 PM
Win: Brio (2) (80%)
Place: Gold Jerry (6) (75%)
Show: R Cardinal Prince (4) (70%)
Alternative: U S Honour Nap (10) (65%)
Race 6 – Maiden Claiming, 1323Y, Dirt, 8:05 PM
Win: Shore Time (1) (85%)
Place: Springs (9) (80%)
Show: Averyz Day (3) (75%)
Alternative: Vernor's Junction (8) (65%)
Race 7 – Allowance, 8F, Dirt, 8:30 PM
Win: Dream Leader (1) (80%)
Place: My Kathryn Rose (2) (75%)
Show: Co Heart (7) (70%)
Alternative: Dont Compress (5) (65%)
Race 8 – Claiming, 995Y, Dirt, 8:55 PM
Win: Maam Cross (2) (85%)
Place: Wall Street Magic (5) (80%)
Show: Kim's Money (3) (70%)
Alternative: Fiery Side (9) (65%)
Notes
- Several races are expected to be tightly contested, especially Race 3 and Race 7, where the top choices are closely rated.
- Pick Pony analysts favor form consistency and track-specific performances for these races, especially for horses coming off wins or strong recent finishes at Mountaineer.
- Exotic bets and value plays should focus on the middle tier horses, such as Zena Cat in Race 1, Gruit in Race 2, and Co Heart in Race 7, who offer higher odds and are well-placed for minor placings.
- In races where a consensus is not strong, such as Race 4 and Race 6, spreading bets to cover additional options may increase winning chances.
Recommended Exotic Bets and Value Plays
- Race 1: Box exacta with Tijuana Bunny, Charthena, and Zena Cat. Consider La Pacifica for the show pool.
- Race 3: Key Cool Lester Smooth and Soupersilverdollar in trifecta, add Dark Lute as a third leg.
- Race 5: Brio and Gold Jerry in exacta, include R Cardinal Prince for the trifecta.
- Race 7: Dream Leader and My Kathryn Rose in exacta, use Co Heart for the show or trifecta.
- Race 8: Maam Cross and Wall Street Magic in exacta, include Kim's Money for the trifecta.
All consensus picks and recommended bets are based on Pick Pony analysts' aggregation of leading handicapper opinions for Mountaineer on November 30, 2025.
