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Race 1 | Allowance | 350 Yards | Dirt | $15,600 Purse
Win: #2 Fancey Like (83%)
Place: #3 Kj Flashy Girl (83%)
Show: #6 Bestprincessreturns (50%)
Alternative: #4 Corazon Stoli (67%)
Notes: Strong consensus among Pick Pony analysts favors Fancey Like returning from a 32-week layoff with a sharp finish expected. The mare finished in the middle of the pack last start at Turf Paradise and shows as a major contender. Kj Flashy Girl narrowly missed by a neck last start when resuming and warrants serious consideration for exotics. Bestprincessreturns finished 1.5 lengths off the winner last start when first up. Cuz Im Pepe drew one analyst pick for the win and may close late if early speed falters in this competitive sprint.
Race 2 | Allowance | 295 Yards | Dirt | $14,800 Purse
Win: #3 Koli (83%)
Place: #4 Jess A Piloto (83%)
Show: #1 Miss Never To Late (50%)
Alternative: #12 Hs Trigger (33%)
Notes: Koli broke maiden last start at Turf Paradise when first up and receives strong analyst support as the major contender. Jess A Piloto arrives in hot form, finishing a length back from the leader last start when resuming. Miss Never To Late is drawn perfectly and represents a real danger despite longer odds. Hs Trigger has stepped down in class and could factor in the exotics. Deep field where sharp breaks will be crucial in this short dash.
Race 3 | Claiming | 4.5 Furlongs | Dirt | $9,500 Purse
Win: #5 Set Point (83%)
Place: #2 Manzoni (83%)
Show: #1 Chirag (83%)
Alternative: #4 Atta Boy Lloyd (50%)
Notes: Pick Pony analysts could not split the top three selections in this competitive claiming event. Set Point returns from a 39-week spell with outstanding form at Turf Paradise. Manzoni generally performs strong second-up, winning at Prairie Meadows in previous second-up attempt. Chirag returns after 10 weeks with a strong finishing effort to win last start at Canterbury Park. Atta Boy Lloyd placed third at Turf Paradise when resuming and could get into the money with some racing luck.
Race 4 | Claiming | 1 Mile | Dirt | $9,500 Purse
Win: #3 Serenader (67%)
Place: #2 Supreme Leader (83%)
Show: #5 Little Trouble (67%)
Alternative: #6 Extremely Wicked (50%)
Notes: Serenader drops in class and could bounce back from a recent fourth-place finish. Supreme Leader is another class dropper with upside potential. Little Trouble has 2 wins from 7 attempts this campaign and steps up in distance for the first time, making this a big chance. Extremely Wicked placed last start at Turf Paradise when first up and cannot be dismissed for the exotics. Split decision among analysts between Serenader and Little Trouble for the top spot creates a playable exacta scenario.
Race 5 | Maiden Optional Claiming | 5.5 Furlongs | Dirt | $17,000 Purse
Win: #1 Gifted Valor (100%)
Place: #7 Nitro Boost (67%)
Show: #4 Polo Loco (67%)
Alternative: #2 Maestro Italiano (50%)
Notes: One of the hardest races of the day with limited form to analyze. Gifted Valor receives unanimous top-four consideration from all analysts with two placings from four runs this prep. The gelding finished third at Turf Paradise last start and represents the leading hope. Nitro Boost ran fourth last start at Turf Paradise when fresh and warrants exotic consideration. Polo Loco debuts and could factor with some racing luck. Maestro Italiano is a first-starter that analysts highlight as a watch-out and top tip selection.
Race 6 | Claiming | 6.5 Furlongs | Dirt | $9,000 Purse
Win: #8 Sanderson (83%)
Place: #1 Taz Marking (67%)
Show: #9 R Barracuda (50%)
Alternative: #6 Code Breaker (50%)
Notes: Sanderson receives overwhelming analyst support despite being beaten by 11 lengths last start when resuming. The gelding ran fourth at Saratoga when last second-up and will take the power of beating at this level. Taz Marking returns from a 36-week spell, draws the rail, and offers value as a live longshot showing recent improvement. R Barracuda resumes from 12 weeks off and ran fifth last start at Emerald Downs. Code Breaker placed at Santa Anita in second-up attempt and cannot be ruled out despite a ninth-place finish last start.
Race 7 | Starter Allowance | 6 Furlongs | Dirt | $12,000 Purse
Win: #5 Loveaboveandbeyond (83%)
Place: #3 Go Stormin Girl (50%)
Show: #8 Unified A. P. (50%)
Alternative: #6 Vella (33%)
Notes: Loveaboveandbeyond was narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Turf Paradise and has very strong form at the track, making her the key chance. Go Stormin Girl has 2 wins from 12 attempts this campaign and comes off a victory at Fairmount Park. Unified A. P. scored last start at Turf Paradise when fresh and has each-way claims. Vella finished half a length back from the leader last start when fresh and won all previous races as a favorite. Watch for Prancipants who received consideration from multiple analysts based on strong recent efforts.
Race 8 | Claiming | 1 Mile | Turf | $11,500 Purse
Win: #3 Delian League (83%)
Place: #4 Cancun Native (50%)
Show: #1 Run Bryce Run (50%)
Alternative: #2 Pure Cane Sugar (50%)
Notes: Delian League arrives in strong form with a runner-up effort over course and distance last time out and should be tough to beat. Cancun Native won last start to break maiden at Turf Paradise and has won at the track before. Run Bryce Run draws the rail and finished fifth last start when first up. Pure Cane Sugar finished fourth in the same race and could go close. The only turf race on the card attracts a competitive field of 11, and honest pace is expected with several late chargers adding intrigue at value odds.
Recommended Exotic Bets and Value Plays
Race 1 Exacta: 2-3 (Fancey Like over Kj Flashy Girl) with 83% analyst consensus on both horses in these positions. Consider boxing with #6 Bestprincessreturns for additional coverage.
Race 3 Trifecta Box: 1-2-5 (Chirag, Manzoni, Set Point). All three horses received 83% consensus mentions, making this the strongest trifecta opportunity on the card.
Race 4 Exacta: 3-2 and 2-3 (Serenader/Supreme Leader). Supreme Leader at 83% in the place position provides strong foundation, while the win position shows split opinions between Serenader and Little Trouble.
Race 5 Pick Pony Best Bet: #1 Gifted Valor to win. This horse received mention from 100% of analysts in the top four and represents the clearest single-horse play on the card. Consider keying in exactas over #7 Nitro Boost and #4 Polo Loco.
Race 6 Value Play: #1 Taz Marking at 12-1 morning line offers overlay potential with 67% analyst support for placing. Consider in exactas underneath #8 Sanderson.
Race 8 Superfecta Key: Key #3 Delian League in first with 4-1-2 rotating underneath. All four consensus horses show 50%+ analyst support, making this a solid exotic opportunity on the turf course finale.
Daily Double (Race 7 to Race 8): #5 Loveaboveandbeyond to #3 Delian League. Both horses lead their respective races with 83% consensus and represent the strongest late double combination.
Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8): 8 / 5 / 3,4 (Sanderson / Loveaboveandbeyond / Delian League, Cancun Native). Strong consensus picks with a saver on Cancun Native in the finale provides solid Pick 3 structure.
