We’ve got an 11-race card that mixes maiden puzzles, salty claimers, and three stakes. Below you’ll find an easy read for each race: top picks, a quick angle (“Why we like it”), and ready-to-bet Exacta/Trifecta boxes. Have fun, bet within your comfort zone, and let’s try to stack a few tickets. 🙌
Race 1 — $80,000 MSW • 7f Dirt • 12:10 PM
Picks: 1) Pride of the Union (5) • 2) Hurricane Kaz (3) • 3) Mission Critical (1) • Joker: Top Player (4)
Why we like it: Debuters & light runners—7f rewards tactical speed and a clean break. Franco’s mount (#5) projects the best trip; #3 offers value if pace cooks.
Exacta Box: 5/3 • 3/1 • 1/4
Trifecta Box: 5/3/1 • 4/3/1
Race 2 — $60,000 Claiming • 6.5f Dirt • 12:41 PM
Picks: 1) Gatsby (6) • 2) Looms Boldly (1) • 3) Riyadh Moon (2) • Joker: Ten Cent Town (3)
Why we like it: Cutback + class relief for #6; rail speed from #1 keeps him honest; #2 is the late ticket-saver.
Exacta Box: 6/1 • 1/2 • 2/3
Trifecta Box: 6/1/2 • 3/1/2
Race 3 — $80,000 MSW • 6f Outer Turf • 1:12 PM
Picks: 1) True Legend (3) • 2) Kid Rich (8) • 3) Baby Meanie (2) • Joker: Thirsted (5)
Why we like it: Turf sprint profiles: proven turf foot + outside draw = win equity. #3 is the standard; #8’s post helps; #2 is the chaos key at a price.
Exacta Box: 3/8 • 8/2 • 2/5
Trifecta Box: 3/8/2 • 5/8/2
Race 4 — $150,000 Stakes • 1m Turf • 1:43 PM
Picks: 1) Big Everest (6) • 2) Sand Pipes (3) • 3) Otago (4) • Joker: Lucky Score (1)
Why we like it: Class plus tactical pace for #6; #3 is your value stalker; #4’s consistency keeps him in all exotics.
Exacta Box: 6/3 • 3/4 • 4/1
Trifecta Box: 6/3/4 • 1/3/4
Race 5 — $35,000 Mdn Claiming • 6f Dirt • 2:16 PM
Picks: 1) Shadow Surge (4) • 2) Volunteer Fireman (8) • 3) Noguchi (5) • Joker: Seeker’s Hope (3)
Why we like it: Maiden claimers = look for drop + speed. #4 fits both; #8 has upside; #5 is the safety favorite underneath.
Exacta Box: 4/8 • 8/5 • 5/3
Trifecta Box: 4/8/5 • 3/8/5
Race 6 — $82,000 AOC • 1m Dirt • 2:49 PM
Picks: 1) Aggregation (4) • 2) Land d’Oro (7) • 3) Refuah (2) • Joker: Shared Success (5)
Why we like it: Mile on dirt rewards pace control; #4 projects best trip. #7 is the live press; #2 a fair-priced grinder.
Exacta Box: 4/7 • 7/2 • 2/5
Trifecta Box: 4/7/2 • 5/7/2
Race 7 — $82,000 AOC • 1 1/16m Turf • 3:21 PM
Picks: 1) Miztertonic (4) • 2) Dear Chairman (6) • 3) Cable Ready (3) • Joker: Sounds Like a Plan (2)
Why we like it: Turf routes = relax early, quick late. #4 has the turn of foot; #6 trips out; #3 reliable for tri.
Exacta Box: 4/6 • 6/3 • 3/2
Trifecta Box: 4/6/3 • 2/6/3
Race 8 — $32,000 Claiming • 1m Dirt • 3:53 PM
Picks: 1) Laughing Boy (1) • 2) He’s Got This (8) • 3) Quiet Wisdom (3) • Joker: Beachwalker (4)
Why we like it: Rail + pace helps #1 control the race. #8 is the main danger; #3 runs on.
Exacta Box: 1/8 • 8/3 • 3/4
Trifecta Box: 1/8/3 • 4/8/3
Race 9 — $88,000 Allowance • 1m Dirt • 4:24 PM
Picks: 1) Tuscan Gold (3) • 2) Burning Glory (8) • 3) Buttah (6) • Joker: Brazenly (9)
Why we like it: Middle moves win miles—#3 profiles perfectly. #8 keeps him honest; #6 finishes the frame.
Exacta Box: 3/8 • 8/6 • 6/9
Trifecta Box: 3/8/6 • 9/8/6
Race 10 — $175,000 Stakes • 6f Outer Turf • 4:53 PM
Picks: 1) Love Cervere (2) • 2) Italian Soiree (1) • 3) Annascaul (10) • Joker: Army Gal (12)
Why we like it: High-end turf dash—post & turn time matter. #2 gets first run; #1 trips cozy; #10 floats into perfect stalk.
Exacta Box: 2/1 • 1/10 • 10/12
Trifecta Box: 2/1/10 • 12/1/10
Race 11 — $81,000 Allowance • 1m Turf • 5:22 PM
Picks: 1) Annexperience (7) • 2) Coach Case (10) • 3) Terminal Velocity (4) • Joker: Mo Kreesa (1)
Why we like it: Late turf mile often flips to the best closer with a lane—#7 fits; #10 is the value; #4 is your exacta anchor.
Exacta Box: 7/10 • 10/4 • 4/1
Trifecta Box: 7/10/4 • 1/10/4
Raymond’s Three Fun Rules for Recreational Bettors
- Dirt = Pace: Favor horses who can sit 1st–3rd into the far turn.
- Turf = Trip: Save ground early, quicken late—closers need a clean lane.
- Boxes for Balance: Exacta/Trifecta boxes protect you when 2–3 picks run well.
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