Pick Pony Track Condition Report — Fair Meadows Tulsa, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Forecasts for the Tulsa area on July 18 call for partly cloudy, hot summer conditions with afternoon highs in the low 90s and morning lows around the low 70s. Precipitation chances run in the 20–40% range through the day, mainly for isolated showers or thunderstorms. Winds are expected around 10 mph from the south-southwest, typical warm, humid flow for mid-July in eastern Oklahoma.

Track Surface & Bias

With a dry dirt (D) surface and only modest rain chances, Fair Meadows' main track is likely to play fast to standard, favoring speed and pace-pressers rather than deep closers. Historically, on hot, mostly dry evenings at this meet, inside to middle posts tend to be slightly preferred, as the rail and first few paths often stay tight and carry speed well into the lane. Front-runners and tactical stalkers sitting just off the pace usually have the best chance to take advantage of the surface, while horses reliant on a big late run may need a strong early pace to level the playing field.

Handicapper’s Edge

Under these likely fast-dirt conditions, give extra credit to horses with early foot and consistent pace figures, especially those drawn in the inside half of the gate. Wagering strategies can lean toward forwardly placed runners in sprints and mile races, with only selective use of deep closers unless race shape projects an aggressive speed duel.