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Race 1 – Maiden Special Weight | 6 Furlongs (1323Y) | Dirt | $38,000
Win: #8 Globalist (50% confidence)
Place: #6 Remix (50% confidence)
Show: #1 Kochan (50% confidence)
Alternative: #3 Rapid Return (12% confidence)
Notes:
Strong maiden field with solid depth across the board. Top selection has shown consistent placing with two placings from four runs this prep but finished seven lengths off the winner last start at Churchill Downs. Second choice placed as a favourite at only start at Zia Park, showing early promise. Third selection amongst the placegetters last start running third at Remington Park with perfect draw. One analyst notes a first-time starter from a high-percentage yard as a watch-out contender.
Race 2 – Starter Allowance | 6 Furlongs (1323Y) | Dirt | $20,000
Win: #1 Get Her Number (75% confidence)
Place: #4 Classic Moment (62% confidence)
Show: #7 Dutch Mills (50% confidence)
Alternative: #3 Bling Mountain (12% confidence)
Notes:
Clear standout selection with analysts noting dominant form. Top pick won last start at Remington Park when fresh and drawn the rails, rates well ahead of the field. Second choice in strong form with four wins from eight attempts this campaign and last start winner at Remington Park. Third selection only just missed last start, finishing half a length back from the winner at Churchill Downs when resuming. Analysts suggest this could be a two-horse race between the top selections.
Race 3 – Claiming | 5 Furlongs (1105Y) | Dirt | $12,000
Win: #7 Suprising Code (75% confidence)
Place: #6 Kirbys Dewdrop (62% confidence)
Show: #5 Callitfateluckarma (50% confidence)
Alternative: #4 Aunt Kendra (50% confidence)
Notes:
Competitive claiming race with top two selections very close in analyst opinions. Lead selection winner of last two at Remington Park and has won twice at the track before. Strong contender has two placings from three runs this prep and placed in two of three at Remington Park before. Third choice winner at Remington Park and placed three times this campaign. Analysts note the top two horses are difficult to separate and both have solid track history.
Race 4 – Claiming | 5 Furlongs (1105Y) | Dirt | $12,000
Win: #1 Our Moon Pie (75% confidence)
Place: #6 Mission Lockout (25% confidence)
Show: #3 Risky With Whiskey (62% confidence)
Alternative: #4 Charming Oakie (25% confidence)
Notes:
Top selection won once this prep at Remington Park two runs back with big drop in trip for the first time. Second choice finished at the rear last start at Remington Park when resuming but ran second at Sam Houston Race Park when last second-up. Third selection finished in the middle of the pack last start at Remington Park and won once this prep at the track four runs back. Some analysts highlight an alternative contender that could challenge the favorite.
Race 5 – Claiming | 5.5 Furlongs (1214Y) | Dirt | $12,000
Win: #8 McMusic (62% confidence)
Place: #4 Perp Walk (50% confidence)
Show: #2 Cabo Mischief (38% confidence)
Alternative: #3 Cajun Warrior (12% confidence)
Notes:
Standout favorite looking for a hat trick after winning last two at Remington Park. Top pick coming off a win at the track with very strong recent form. Second choice has two wins from six attempts this campaign with very strong form at Remington Park. Third selection won once this prep at Remington Park two runs back. Analysts suggest the winner should come from the top two selections.
Race 6 – Allowance | 6.5 Furlongs (1433Y) | Dirt | $39,000
Win: #5 Marquee Lady (88% confidence)
Place: #4 So Jacksann (75% confidence)
Show: #3 Chitoz’s Blur (25% confidence)
Alternative: #2 Runaway Okie (38% confidence)
Notes:
Competitive allowance race for fillies and mares. Top selection coming off a win to break maiden at Remington Park when first up. Multiple contenders with strong Remington Park track records. Second choice has won at Remington Park and placed once this prep. Third selection in strong form with three wins from seven attempts this campaign and a track specialist winning five times at Remington Park. Analysts divided on the top selection with some favoring horses with more extensive winning records at the track.
Race 7 – Allowance | 6 Furlongs (1323Y) | Dirt | $39,000
Win: #3 Kiss My Dice (75% confidence)
Place: #5 Look N Mighty Fine (50% confidence)
Show: #2 Tiz A Ten I See (50% confidence)
Alternative: #7 Giveitaspin (25% confidence)
Notes:
Competitive allowance race for 2-year-old fillies. Analysts note this race is difficult to predict with the top three picks all having legitimate chances. Lead contender has won at Remington Park and placed three times this prep. Second choice first-up after 10 week spell. Third selection resumes after a 22 week spell. Fourth choice surprised punters to win at long odds last start to break maiden at Remington Park. Multiple analysts suggest looking at the wider exotics given the competitive nature.
Race 8 – Allowance | 1 Mile (8 Furlongs) | Dirt | $42,000
Win: #1 Thunders Rocknroll (75% confidence)
Place: #6 Runnin N Gunnin (50% confidence)
Show: #5 Love Tank (38% confidence)
Alternative: #3 Moonlight Gambler (25% confidence)
Notes:
Competitive allowance race over 1 mile for fillies and mares. Top selection in the money last start running third at Remington Park when resuming and won all previous races as a favourite. Strong contender first-up after 10 week break. Third choice resumes after a 37 week spell. Fourth selection coming off a win at Remington Park on a soft track. Analysts suggest expect a strong run from the leading trio with betting intrigue throughout the field.
Race 9 – Claiming | 7 Furlongs (1542Y) | Dirt | $12,500
Win: #9 Multiple Opinions (75% confidence)
Place: #4 Tigers ‘N Bears (62% confidence)
Show: #11 Derby Date (38% confidence)
Alternative: #2 Red Summerbird (25% confidence)
Notes:
Claiming race over 7 furlongs with competitive 11-horse field. Top pick won last start at Remington Park and in strong form with two wins from four attempts this campaign. Second choice on short back-up of seven days and placed once this prep at Remington Park. Third selection first-up after nine week break. Several longshots could enter the frame if leaders fade. Analysts note this should deliver a thrilling finish with late drama among the main contenders.
EXOTIC BETTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Single Race Exotics
Race 1:
Exacta: #8 Globalist / #6 Remix
Exacta Box: #8, #6, #1
Trifecta: #8 Globalist / #6 Remix / #1 Kochan
Trifecta Box: #8, #6, #1, #3
Race 2:
Exacta: #1 Get Her Number / #4 Classic Moment
Exacta Box: #1, #4, #7
Trifecta: #1 Get Her Number / #4 Classic Moment / #7 Dutch Mills
Trifecta Box: #1, #4, #7, #3
Race 3:
Exacta: #7 Suprising Code / #6 Kirbys Dewdrop
Exacta Box: #7, #6, #5
Trifecta: #7 Suprising Code / #6 Kirbys Dewdrop / #5 Callitfateluckarma
Trifecta Box: #7, #6, #5, #4
Superfecta: #7 / #6, #5 / #6, #5, #4 / ALL
Race 4:
Exacta: #1 Our Moon Pie / #6 Mission Lockout
Exacta Box: #1, #6, #3
Trifecta: #1 Our Moon Pie / #6 Mission Lockout / #3 Risky With Whiskey
Trifecta Box: #1, #6, #3, #4
Race 5:
Exacta: #8 McMusic / #4 Perp Walk
Exacta Box: #8, #4, #2
Trifecta: #8 McMusic / #4 Perp Walk / #2 Cabo Mischief
Trifecta Box: #8, #4, #2, #3
Race 6:
Exacta: #5 Marquee Lady / #4 So Jacksann
Exacta Box: #5, #4, #3
Trifecta: #5 Marquee Lady / #4 So Jacksann / #3 Chitoz’s Blur
Trifecta Box: #5, #4, #3, #2
Race 7:
Exacta: #3 Kiss My Dice / #5 Look N Mighty Fine
Exacta Box: #3, #5, #2
Trifecta: #3 Kiss My Dice / #5 Look N Mighty Fine / #2 Tiz A Ten I See
Trifecta Box: #3, #5, #2, #7
Superfecta: #3 / #5, #2 / #5, #2, #7 / ALL
Race 8:
Exacta: #1 Thunders Rocknroll / #6 Runnin N Gunnin
Exacta Box: #1, #6, #5
Trifecta: #1 Thunders Rocknroll / #6 Runnin N Gunnin / #5 Love Tank
Trifecta Box: #1, #6, #5, #3
Race 9:
Exacta: #9 Multiple Opinions / #4 Tigers ‘N Bears
Exacta Box: #9, #4, #11
Trifecta: #9 Multiple Opinions / #4 Tigers ‘N Bears / #11 Derby Date
Trifecta Box: #9, #4, #11, #2
Multi-Race Exotics
Pick Pony analysts recommend the following multi-race exotic wagers based on consensus selections:
Early Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3): #8 Globalist / #1 Get Her Number / #7 Suprising Code
Middle Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6): #1 Our Moon Pie / #8 McMusic / #5 Marquee Lady
Late Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9): #3 Kiss My Dice / #1 Thunders Rocknroll / #9 Multiple Opinions
Pick 4 (Races 1-4): #8 Globalist / #1 Get Her Number / #7 Suprising Code / #1 Our Moon Pie
Pick 5 (Races 1-5): #8 Globalist / #1 Get Her Number / #7 Suprising Code / #1 Our Moon Pie / #8 McMusic
Late Pick 6 (Races 4-9): #1 Our Moon Pie / #8 McMusic / #5 Marquee Lady / #3 Kiss My Dice / #1 Thunders Rocknroll / #9 Multiple Opinions
Value Plays
Pick Pony analysts have identified these potential value opportunities:
Race 1: Consider Rapid Return as a value play – first-time starter from high-percentage yard at longer odds
Race 3: This race features very competitive odds among the top three selections, making it ideal for exacta and trifecta boxes
Race 4: Mission Lockout receiving support as alternative pick, could offer value in exacta combinations
Race 5: Strong consensus on top two selections makes this race ideal for exacta and multi-race exotics
Race 6: Multiple horses with track-specialist credentials create value opportunities in wider exotic combinations
Race 7: Highly competitive race with spread vote distribution – consider using multiple horses in trifecta and superfecta wagers
Race 9: Large field with competitive odds throughout – excellent race for superfecta and multi-race exotic plays
