Pick Pony Track Condition Report — ELY, August 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Afternoon temperatures are forecast in the mid-60s °F, easing from about 66°F to 63°F early, with precipitation chances mostly low after the afternoon window and rising only modestly later in the day. Winds are expected to be light, around 5 to 10 mph, from the south-southeast to south.

Track Surface & Bias

With a dry dirt surface (D) and warm, low-humidity conditions, ELY should play fair to mildly speed-favoring, especially if the track tightens up and stays compact through the card. Front-runners and pace-pressers are the most likely beneficiaries, while stalkers should get workable trips if they can sit just off the pace; deep closers may need a stronger-than-average tempo to make a meaningful late run. Inside to middle posts should have a slight edge by saving ground into the first turn, while wide trips may be less efficient on a firm surface.

Handicapper’s Edge

Lean toward horses with natural early speed, tactical positioning, and the ability to hold a lane or save ground. If the track is playing as expected, upgrades go to runners drawn inside to mid-posts who can secure position without using too much energy early.