| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | D | F |
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Finish Pos | D | F |
| Dirt Speed | B | F |
| Turf Speed | B | F |
| Distance Speed | B | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Sprint FPS | D | F |
| Route FPS | C | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | F |
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Finish Pos | A | B |
| Dirt Speed | B | F |
| Turf Speed | B | F |
| Distance Speed | B | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Sprint FPS | B | F |
| Route FPS | A | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | F |
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Finish Pos | C | D |
| Dirt Speed | B | F |
| Turf Speed | B | F |
| Distance Speed | B | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Sprint FPS | A | F |
| Route FPS | B | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | B |
| Speed | C | B |
| Early Pace | B | B |
| Mid Pace | D | B |
| Late Pace | C | B |
| Finish Pos | B | C |
| Dirt Speed | D | C |
| Turf Speed | B | A |
| Distance Speed | B | C |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | A | A |
| Early Pace | A | B |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | B | B |
| Sprint FPS | B | C |
| Route FPS | B | B |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | A | F |
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Finish Pos | B | D |
| Dirt Speed | B | F |
| Turf Speed | B | F |
| Distance Speed | B | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | B | F |
| Late Pace | B | F |
| Sprint FPS | A | F |
| Route FPS | D | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | B |
| Speed | A | B |
| Early Pace | F | C |
| Mid Pace | F | C |
| Late Pace | B | B |
| Finish Pos | A | B |
| Dirt Speed | A | B |
| Turf Speed | C | A |
| Distance Speed | D | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | A | A |
| Early Pace | B | C |
| Mid Pace | B | B |
| Late Pace | B | A |
| Sprint FPS | C | C |
| Route FPS | C | C |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | D |
| Speed | B | D |
| Early Pace | C | C |
| Mid Pace | B | C |
| Late Pace | B | D |
| Finish Pos | B | D |
| Dirt Speed | B | D |
| Turf Speed | D | D |
| Distance Speed | B | D |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | D |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | C | D |
| Late Pace | A | B |
| Sprint FPS | D | D |
| Route FPS | D | D |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | C |
| Speed | F | F |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | D | D |
| Late Pace | F | F |
| Finish Pos | D | F |
| Dirt Speed | B | D |
| Turf Speed | D | D |
| Distance Speed | C | D |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | F | F |
| Early Pace | A | B |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | F | F |
| Sprint FPS | A | A |
| Route FPS | A | A |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | A | C |
| Speed | C | D |
| Early Pace | B | B |
| Mid Pace | A | B |
| Late Pace | A | C |
| Finish Pos | C | D |
| Dirt Speed | A | C |
| Turf Speed | F | D |
| Distance Speed | D | D |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | D | F |
| Early Pace | A | B |
| Mid Pace | A | B |
| Late Pace | D | F |
| Sprint FPS | B | C |
| Route FPS | B | B |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | D | D |
| Speed | D | D |
| Early Pace | A | B |
| Mid Pace | F | D |
| Late Pace | D | F |
| Finish Pos | F | F |
| Dirt Speed | D | F |
| Turf Speed | C | D |
| Distance Speed | B | D |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | D | F |
| Early Pace | C | C |
| Mid Pace | D | F |
| Late Pace | D | F |
| Sprint FPS | B | B |
| Route FPS | C | C |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | D | D |
| Speed | C | D |
| Early Pace | C | C |
| Mid Pace | C | C |
| Late Pace | B | B |
| Finish Pos | B | D |
| Dirt Speed | B | C |
| Turf Speed | D | D |
| Distance Speed | A | B |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | C | D |
| Early Pace | B | D |
| Mid Pace | D | C |
| Late Pace | C | C |
| Sprint FPS | B | D |
| Route FPS | D | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | D |
| Speed | C | D |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | D | C |
| Late Pace | A | B |
| Finish Pos | B | C |
| Dirt Speed | C | C |
| Turf Speed | C | D |
| Distance Speed | B | C |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | A | C |
| Early Pace | F | F |
| Mid Pace | F | D |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Sprint FPS | F | F |
| Route FPS | F | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | A | B |
| Speed | B | D |
| Early Pace | F | D |
| Mid Pace | F | D |
| Late Pace | C | B |
| Finish Pos | A | C |
| Dirt Speed | B | C |
| Turf Speed | F | F |
| Distance Speed | F | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | D | D |
| Early Pace | A | B |
| Mid Pace | A | C |
| Late Pace | B | C |
| Sprint FPS | A | B |
| Route FPS | A | A |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | C |
| Speed | B | B |
| Early Pace | C | B |
| Mid Pace | F | B |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Finish Pos | F | F |
| Dirt Speed | D | D |
| Turf Speed | A | A |
| Distance Speed | A | A |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | C |
| Early Pace | C | C |
| Mid Pace | F | D |
| Late Pace | B | C |
| Sprint FPS | F | D |
| Route FPS | D | D |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | F | D |
| Speed | A | B |
| Early Pace | F | C |
| Mid Pace | F | C |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Finish Pos | B | C |
| Dirt Speed | A | B |
| Turf Speed | C | A |
| Distance Speed | D | C |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | A | B |
| Early Pace | F | D |
| Mid Pace | D | D |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Sprint FPS | F | F |
| Route FPS | F | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | F |
| Speed | C | F |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | D | F |
| Late Pace | C | F |
| Finish Pos | F | F |
| Dirt Speed | C | D |
| Turf Speed | C | F |
| Distance Speed | C | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | C | F |
| Early Pace | B | C |
| Mid Pace | D | F |
| Late Pace | C | D |
| Sprint FPS | C | B |
| Route FPS | C | C |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | A | A |
| Speed | A | C |
| Early Pace | B | F |
| Mid Pace | A | D |
| Late Pace | B | D |
| Finish Pos | B | A |
| Dirt Speed | A | D |
| Turf Speed | A | C |
| Distance Speed | C | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | C |
| Early Pace | A | B |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | B | D |
| Sprint FPS | D | C |
| Route FPS | C | C |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | F |
| Speed | D | F |
| Early Pace | A | D |
| Mid Pace | A | D |
| Late Pace | D | F |
| Finish Pos | B | A |
| Dirt Speed | C | D |
| Turf Speed | A | D |
| Distance Speed | C | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | D | F |
| Early Pace | B | D |
| Mid Pace | B | D |
| Late Pace | D | F |
| Sprint FPS | C | C |
| Route FPS | D | D |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | F |
| Speed | A | C |
| Early Pace | C | F |
| Mid Pace | C | F |
| Late Pace | A | C |
| Finish Pos | B | A |
| Dirt Speed | A | C |
| Turf Speed | C | F |
| Distance Speed | C | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | A | C |
| Early Pace | C | F |
| Mid Pace | C | D |
| Late Pace | A | B |
| Sprint FPS | A | A |
| Route FPS | A | A |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | F | F |
| Speed | B | F |
| Early Pace | D | F |
| Mid Pace | C | F |
| Late Pace | B | D |
| Finish Pos | B | A |
| Dirt Speed | D | D |
| Turf Speed | C | F |
| Distance Speed | C | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | D |
| Early Pace | D | F |
| Mid Pace | C | F |
| Late Pace | B | D |
| Sprint FPS | A | A |
| Route FPS | A | A |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | D | C |
| Speed | C | C |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | D | D |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Finish Pos | D | D |
| Dirt Speed | B | B |
| Turf Speed | F | F |
| Distance Speed | F | F |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | A | A |
| Early Pace | C | C |
| Mid Pace | F | F |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Sprint FPS | C | C |
| Route FPS | B | C |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | B |
| Speed | B | B |
| Early Pace | B | C |
| Mid Pace | B | B |
| Late Pace | B | A |
| Finish Pos | F | F |
| Dirt Speed | A | A |
| Turf Speed | D | B |
| Distance Speed | B | C |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | D | C |
| Early Pace | B | C |
| Mid Pace | B | C |
| Late Pace | D | C |
| Sprint FPS | D | D |
| Route FPS | F | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | B |
| Speed | A | A |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | F | D |
| Late Pace | C | C |
| Finish Pos | A | B |
| Dirt Speed | B | B |
| Turf Speed | B | B |
| Distance Speed | D | C |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | C | B |
| Early Pace | C | C |
| Mid Pace | C | C |
| Late Pace | C | B |
| Sprint FPS | C | C |
| Route FPS | C | C |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | A | A |
| Speed | C | B |
| Early Pace | A | A |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | F | D |
| Finish Pos | F | F |
| Dirt Speed | A | A |
| Turf Speed | D | C |
| Distance Speed | C | C |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | F | D |
| Early Pace | A | A |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | F | F |
| Sprint FPS | B | B |
| Route FPS | A | A |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | A |
| Speed | A | A |
| Early Pace | D | B |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Finish Pos | B | B |
| Dirt Speed | A | A |
| Turf Speed | F | D |
| Distance Speed | A | A |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | A | A |
| Early Pace | D | B |
| Mid Pace | C | B |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Sprint FPS | D | C |
| Route FPS | F | D |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | B |
| Speed | C | C |
| Early Pace | B | A |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | F | D |
| Finish Pos | A | A |
| Dirt Speed | C | B |
| Turf Speed | D | C |
| Distance Speed | B | A |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | D | C |
| Early Pace | B | A |
| Mid Pace | B | A |
| Late Pace | F | F |
| Sprint FPS | B | A |
| Route FPS | B | A |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | B |
| Speed | D | C |
| Early Pace | C | B |
| Mid Pace | D | D |
| Late Pace | B | B |
| Finish Pos | B | B |
| Dirt Speed | B | B |
| Turf Speed | B | C |
| Distance Speed | B | A |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | C | B |
| Early Pace | C | B |
| Mid Pace | C | B |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Sprint FPS | C | B |
| Route FPS | C | B |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | A |
| Speed | D | A |
| Early Pace | C | A |
| Mid Pace | B | A |
| Late Pace | C | C |
| Finish Pos | D | D |
| Dirt Speed | B | A |
| Turf Speed | B | B |
| Distance Speed | F | B |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | F | D |
| Early Pace | C | A |
| Mid Pace | D | B |
| Late Pace | C | B |
| Sprint FPS | B | B |
| Route FPS | D | D |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | A | A |
| Speed | A | A |
| Early Pace | A | A |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | B | A |
| Finish Pos | A | A |
| Dirt Speed | A | A |
| Turf Speed | F | F |
| Distance Speed | A | A |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | A |
| Early Pace | B | A |
| Mid Pace | A | A |
| Late Pace | F | D |
| Sprint FPS | A | A |
| Route FPS | A | A |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
|---|---|---|
| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | C | B |
| Speed | C | A |
| Early Pace | D | C |
| Mid Pace | D | B |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Finish Pos | C | C |
| Dirt Speed | F | B |
| Turf Speed | C | C |
| Distance Speed | C | A |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | C | B |
| Early Pace | D | B |
| Mid Pace | C | B |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Sprint FPS | D | C |
| Route FPS | D | D |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | D | C |
| Speed | D | B |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | D | D |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Finish Pos | C | C |
| Dirt Speed | B | B |
| Turf Speed | D | A |
| Distance Speed | B | B |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | D | B |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | D | D |
| Late Pace | A | A |
| Sprint FPS | F | F |
| Route FPS | F | F |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | B |
| Speed | F | B |
| Early Pace | D | C |
| Mid Pace | B | B |
| Late Pace | F | C |
| Finish Pos | A | A |
| Dirt Speed | B | B |
| Turf Speed | B | A |
| Distance Speed | B | B |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | B | A |
| Early Pace | B | C |
| Mid Pace | B | A |
| Late Pace | D | C |
| Sprint FPS | B | C |
| Route FPS | B | B |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | D | C |
| Speed | D | B |
| Early Pace | C | B |
| Mid Pace | C | C |
| Late Pace | B | A |
| Finish Pos | D | D |
| Dirt Speed | D | D |
| Turf Speed | C | A |
| Distance Speed | D | C |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | F | C |
| Early Pace | D | D |
| Mid Pace | F | D |
| Late Pace | B | B |
| Sprint FPS | D | D |
| Route FPS | D | D |
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| Stat | vs. Current Card | vs. All Horses |
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| Averages | ||
| Pick Pony AI Rating | B | B |
| Speed | B | B |
| Early Pace | B | B |
| Mid Pace | F | D |
| Late Pace | C | B |
| Finish Pos | A | B |
| Dirt Speed | C | D |
| Turf Speed | C | A |
| Distance Speed | A | A |
| Recent | ||
| Speed | C | A |
| Early Pace | B | C |
| Mid Pace | C | B |
| Late Pace | B | B |
| Sprint FPS | B | C |
| Route FPS | A | B |
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Welcome to a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Sam Houston Race Park. The card today features a mix of dirt and turf contests, highlighted by competitive allowance races and a solid maiden special weight for Texas-breds. The race conditions are standard for this time of meet, with the rail on the turf course set at 30 feet, which often favors horses that can save ground before angling out. The feature races (Races 6, 7, and 8) offer sizable purses and have attracted full fields of seasoned runners.
Weather and Track Conditions
The weather in Houston today is forecasted to be warm and pleasant. Expect sunny skies with a high temperature reaching 80°F and a low of 59°F. The wind will be blowing from the southeast at approximately 13 mph, which could provide a slight push in the stretch on the main track.
- Dirt Track: Fast. The warm weather and lack of recent significant precipitation mean the dirt surface should be lively and quick.
- Turf Course: Firm. With the rail out 30 feet, expect the course to play fair, though wide trips can be costly on the tight turns of this configuration.
Track Bias Analysis
Historically, the Sam Houston dirt oval plays kindly to inside speed, especially in sprints. The rail is often the place to be. However, with the warm temperatures, the track may tighten up, allowing stalkers to make an impact if the pace is hot. For dirt routes, speed is dangerous, but horses that can sit in the “garden spot”—just off the pace and saving ground—often have the best success.
On the turf, with the rail at 30 feet, the turns are tighter. This setup often penalizes horses stuck wide on the turns. Look for jockeys who can secure inside position early. Speed holds better on the firm turf with the rail out than it does when the rail is down.
Race-by-Race Analysis
1st Race (01:00 PM)
Pace Analysis: Fr Kasinno (1) draws the rail and will likely be sent to secure position. Rv Relentless (4) has shown flashes of gate speed and should press the issue. Key Contenders: Fr Kasinno (1) and Big Sandy Aa (5). Secondary Choices: Wma Getaway (2).
2nd Race (01:27 PM)
Pace Analysis: Rickie Roooo Ster (1) has natural speed and the rail. Rocky Rock It (4) also possesses tactical speed and will likely apply pressure from the middle of the pack. Key Contenders: Rickie Roooo Ster (1) and Echo Marine (2). Secondary Choices: Rocky Rock It (4). Longshots: Ghurair's Warrior (7).
3rd Race (01:54 PM)
Pace Analysis: Rango (2) is the primary speed here. In a race largely devoid of pace, it is expected that the front end will dictate slow fractions. Key Contenders: Rango (2) and Secrecy Is Evil (3). Secondary Choices: Cloudy Past (1).
4th Race (02:21 PM)
Pace Analysis: A field of young maidens often leads to a chaotic pace. Heat Um Up (6) and Red Dirt Alley (5) both show signs of early foot. Key Contenders: Look No Mo (3) and Onthethirstyside (8). Secondary Choices: Chief Brown (1).
5th Race (02:48 PM)
Pace Analysis: Austin Cruise (6) and Start Mo Up (3) look to be the primary pace factors. Key Contenders: Austin Cruise (6) and Rivetage (2). Secondary Choices: Goldbrick (11).
6th Race (03:15 PM)
Pace Analysis: This is a sprint loaded with speed. Golly Holly (6) and Reclusive (1) will likely hook up early. Key Contenders: Golly Holly (6) and Reclusive (1). Secondary Choices: Midshipman's Lady (2).
7th Race (03:42 PM)
Pace Analysis: Too Much Action (2) is a need-the-lead type. Team Gormley (1) also has speed but can rate. Key Contenders: Team Gormley (1) and Too Much Action (2). Secondary Choices: Bling Mountain (9).
8th Race (04:09 PM)
Pace Analysis: Wow That's Hot (2) and Street Rockin (4) will ensure an honest pace. Trevaggio (6) likes to be forwardly placed as well. Key Contenders: Wow That's Hot (2) and Trevaggio (6). Secondary Choices: Gold Prize (1).
Jockey and Trainer Notes
Jockey Insights: Stewart Elliott is the dominant rider on the card, particularly when riding for Steve Asmussen. Watch him in Races 3, 5, 6, and 8 for his ability to save ground. Floyd Wethey Jr. is a very aggressive gate rider to watch in Race 7, and Lane Luzzi is particularly underrated on the turf.
Trainer Insights: Steve Asmussen has entries in key spots today including Rango (2) and Golly Holly (6). When he drops a horse in class, it is usually a winning move. Mindy Willis is a barn to watch on the turf, while Rhonda Tuley is the go-to trainer for the Arabian contest in the 1st Race.
