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Fairmount Park presents an eight-race Tuesday afternoon card featuring a mix of maiden special weight events and claiming races ranging from $4,000 to $25,000. Current weather conditions show fair skies with a temperature of 56°F, calm winds at 0 mph, and 100% humidity with a forecast calling for partly cloudy conditions. The track surface is expected to be fast and fair for racing.​

Weather Forecast and Track Conditions

The racing surface at Fairmount Park should be in excellent condition with the fair weather holding through the afternoon. The calm wind conditions and moderate temperature create ideal racing conditions for both horses and jockeys. The track’s one-mile dirt oval with straight chutes should provide fair racing opportunities across all distance configurations on today’s card.​

Race-by-Race Analysis

Race 1 – Maiden Special Weight (2:30 PM)

5 1/2 Furlongs Dirt – $25,000 Purse – 2-Year-Olds

Key Contenders:
Good and Naughty (#8) emerges as the Pick Pony selection at 7-2 odds with jockey Julio Felix aboard for trainer Scott Becker. This 2-year-old filly gets the benefit of experience from the Felix-Becker combination and represents solid value in the field.​

Baby I’m Hammered (#4) draws morning line favoritism at 5-2 odds with Reynier Arrieta riding for trainer Eddie Essenpreis. This gelding sports blinkers for the first time, suggesting connections are looking for improved focus.​

Secondary Choices:
Good Nellie (#9) at 9-2 odds presents an interesting alternative with Alvin Ortiz aboard for Shane Childers. The filly benefits from a proven jockey-trainer combination at Fairmount Park.

Pace Analysis:
The short 5 1/2 furlong distance favors early speed, and several horses in this field show potential gate speed. Look for Good and Naughty to press the pace while Baby I’m Hammered may try to establish early position.

Selection: Good and Naughty (#8) to win, Baby I’m Hammered (#4) to place​

Race 2 – Claiming ($5,000) (2:55 PM)

6 Furlongs Dirt – $9,000 Purse – 3YO and Up

Key Contender:
Sarah’s Boy Blue (#1) gets the nod from Pick Pony at 2-1 odds with Alexander Bendezu riding for trainer Pat Clay. This 5-year-old gelding brings experience and appears well-suited to the claiming level.​

Secondary Choices:
I’m Your Captain (#2) and Smile Like Kyle (#3) both present alternatives in this competitive claiming race. The allowance conditions favor horses that haven’t been overly active recently.

Pace Analysis:
The six-furlong distance creates opportunities for both speed and closing horses. Look for a moderate pace that could set up well for Sarah’s Boy Blue’s running style.

Selection: Sarah’s Boy Blue (#1) to win​

Race 3 – Maiden Special Weight (3:20 PM)

6 Furlongs Dirt – $15,000 Purse – Fillies and Mares 3YO+

Key Contender:
Lady Elise (#3) draws the Pick Pony selection at 3-1 odds with Julio Felix riding for trainer Mark Cristel. This 3-year-old filly with blinkers shows promise in the maiden ranks.​

Secondary Choices:
Show’ Em Nola (#1) and Raz On Fire (#2) both present legitimate chances in this competitive maiden event. The experience factor could play a significant role.

Pace Analysis:
The fillies and mares division often produces honest pace scenarios. Lady Elise should be positioned well throughout the race with Felix’s tactical riding.

Selection: Lady Elise (#3) to win​

Race 4 – Claiming ($5,000) (3:45 PM)

6 Furlongs Dirt – $9,000 Purse – 3YO+ (NW2 in 2025)

Key Contender:
Sonnyisnotsofunny (#4) gets the Pick Pony selection at 3-1 odds with Alvin Ortiz aboard for trainer Josh Appleton. This 6-year-old gelding brings experience and fits the conditions perfectly.​

Longshot Consideration:
The field appears competitive with several horses showing similar form patterns. Look for value in the secondary choices.

Pace Analysis:
This claiming level often produces competitive racing with honest pace scenarios. The distance favors horses with tactical speed.

Selection: Sonnyisnotsofunny (#4) to win​

Race 5 – Claiming ($25,000) (4:10 PM)

6 Furlongs Dirt – $24,000 Purse – 3YO and Up

Key Contender:
Chryso Alogo (#1) represents the Pick Pony selection at 2-1 odds with Javier Tavares riding for trainer James Watkins. This 4-year-old gelding appears to be the class of this higher-level claiming race.​

Secondary Choices:
American Warrior (#2) from the same Watkins stable presents an interesting alternative. The trainer’s double-barreled approach suggests confidence.

Pace Analysis:
The higher claiming level typically produces more tactical racing. Chryso Alogo should be positioned favorably throughout.

Selection: Chryso Alogo (#1) to win​

Race 6 – Claiming ($6,250) (4:35 PM)

1 Mile Dirt – $10,000 Purse – Fillies and Mares 3YO+ (NW3)

Key Contender:
Ainad Temple (#7) draws the Pick Pony selection at 4-1 odds with Julio Felix aboard for Scott Becker. This 3-year-old filly gets a weight break and should appreciate the mile distance.​

Route Consideration:
The mile distance changes the dynamics significantly, favoring horses with proven stamina. Look for pace setup to be crucial.

Selection: Ainad Temple (#7) to win​

Race 7 – Claiming ($4,000) (5:00 PM)

6 Furlongs Dirt – $8,500 Purse – 3YO and Up

Key Contender:
Smart Joker (#7) gets the Pick Pony selection at 2-1 odds with Julio Felix riding for James Watkins. This 6-year-old gelding appears well-suited to this claiming level.​

Value Consideration:
The lower claiming level often provides betting opportunities with competitive fields.

Selection: Smart Joker (#7) to win​

Race 8 – Claiming ($4,000) (5:25 PM)

6 Furlongs Dirt – $8,000 Purse – 3YO+ (NW1 in 2025)

Longshot Play:
Charlie Lightning (#1) represents the Pick Pony selection at 8-1 odds with Javier Diego aboard for trainer Rhonda Thurman. This 5-year-old gelding offers significant value in the finale.​

Field Analysis:
The large 10-horse field creates opportunities for value plays. The conditions favor horses seeking their first win of 2025.

Selection: Charlie Lightning (#1) to win​

Jockey Notes and Insights

Julio Felix emerges as a key rider today with four mounts including Pick Pony selections in Races 1, 3, 6, and 7. Felix demonstrates consistent booking patterns with quality trainers including Scott Becker and Mark Cristel.​

Javier Tavares brings proven experience to his mount Chryso Alogo in Race 5, representing one of the strongest plays on the card.​

Alexander Bendezu gets the call on Sarah’s Boy Blue in Race 2, representing another solid Pick Pony selection.​

Trainer Notes and Insights

Scott Becker saddles multiple horses today including Good and Naughty (#8) in Race 1 and Ainad Temple (#7) in Race 6. The trainer’s pattern suggests confidence in these selections.​

James Watkins presents a strong hand with Chryso Alogo in Race 5 and Smart Joker in Race 7, both Pick Pony selections.​

Eddie Essenpreis trains both Baby I’m Hammered in Race 1 and other contenders throughout the card, representing consistent stable form.​

Wagering Strategies and Value Plays

Best Single Play: Chryso Alogo (#1) in Race 5 at 2-1 odds represents the strongest individual selection on the card.​

Value Play: Charlie Lightning (#1) in Race 8 at 8-1 odds offers significant upside potential in the finale.​

Exotic Strategy: Consider keying Julio Felix’s mounts in exacta and trifecta combinations given his multiple Pick Pony selections throughout the card.​

Daily Double Opportunity: Race 4 Sonnyisnotsofunny to Race 5 Chryso Alogo presents an attractive betting sequence with both horses drawing expert selections.​

The Pick Pony team has compiled a strong 37,055.60 year-to-date profit, suggesting their selections merit serious consideration across today’s Fairmount Park card.