Nine races, a turf sprint stakes in the middle, and plenty of chances to cash small, steady tickets. For each race you’ll see: Top 3 picks, a quick fan-friendly tip, and ready-to-play Exacta/Trifecta boxes. Have fun and bet within your comfort zone!
Race 1 — $48k Maiden Claiming • 1 1/16m Outer Turf • 1:10 PM
Picks: 1) Argentiera (13) • 2) On a Summer Day (1) • 3) Kissed by Karma (9) • Joker: Heavens Lee (8)
Fan tip: Big fields on the outer turf = price pops. Wide posts can still work if you secure a stalking lane by the far turn.
Exacta Boxes: 13/1 • 1/9 • 9/8
Trifecta Boxes: 13/1/9 • 8/1/9
Race 2 — $65k Starter Optional Claiming • 1m Turf • 1:43 PM
Picks: 1) Right to Win (4) • 2) Mythical Man (3) • 3) Bay of Bengal (11) • Joker: Ranger Battalion (14)
Fan tip: Starter races reward consistency—lean on horses who finish their races.
Exacta Boxes: 4/3 • 3/11 • 11/14
Trifecta Boxes: 4/3/11 • 14/3/11
Race 3 — $52k Maiden Claiming • 1m Dirt • 2:16 PM
Picks: 1) Extrasensory (6) • 2) Sergeant Capps (4) • 3) Private Flight (7) • Joker: Fiscal Drag (1)
Fan tip: At a one-turn mile, early position is gold. Look for gate speed or tactical pace.
Exacta Boxes: 6/4 • 4/7 • 7/1
Trifecta Boxes: 6/4/7 • 1/4/7
Race 4 — $150k Stakes • 6f Outer Turf • 2:49 PM
Picks: 1) Global Steve (6) • 2) No Evidence (8) • 3) Spiced Up (10) • Joker: Cairo Caper (9)
Fan tip: Stakes turf sprints are all about trip + turn of foot—outside posts often get the cleaner lanes.
Exacta Boxes: 6/8 • 8/10 • 10/9
Trifecta Boxes: 6/8/10 • 9/8/10
Race 5 — $45k Claiming • 1 1/16m Turf • 3:21 PM
Picks: 1) Mission Hill (1) • 2) The Boondocker (9) • 3) Landman Friday (4) • Joker: Union Express (5)
Fan tip: Two-turn turf claimers favor steady grinders—don’t fear a fair price if the form fits the distance.
Exacta Boxes: 1/9 • 9/4 • 4/5
Trifecta Boxes: 1/9/4 • 5/9/4
Race 6 — $41k Claiming • 6.5f Dirt • 3:51 PM
Picks: 1) Chocolatechocolate (1) • 2) Auroralinna (5) • 3) Take Me to Londyn (4) • Joker: Helen’s Revenge (8)
Fan tip: 6½ furlongs punishes deep closers—prefer horses who sit 1st–3rd early.
Exacta Boxes: 1/5 • 5/4 • 4/8
Trifecta Boxes: 1/5/4 • 8/5/4
Race 7 — $31k Claiming • 6.5f Dirt • 4:21 PM
Picks: 1) Mackville (2) • 2) Dark Vector (5) • 3) Smilensaycheese (1) • Joker: Dialbolico (8)
Fan tip: Don’t let odds scare you—prices pop in lower-level sprints when pace melts. Use the Joker on your tri saver.
Exacta Boxes: 2/5 • 5/1 • 1/8
Trifecta Boxes: 2/5/1 • 8/5/1
Race 8 — $92k AOC • 7f Dirt • 4:50 PM
Picks: 1) The Big Calhouna (1) • 2) Nic’s Style (5) • 3) Complexity Jane (3) • Joker: Tipple (4)
Fan tip: Seven furlongs = tactical stamina. Rail speed is great—just don’t get cooked in a duel.
Exacta Boxes: 1/5 • 5/3 • 3/4
Trifecta Boxes: 1/5/3 • 4/5/3
Race 9 — $33k Claiming • 1m Dirt • 5:20 PM
Picks: 1) Awesome Empire (5) • 2) Sin Nombre (9) • 3) Knox (8) • Joker: First of His Name (7)
Fan tip: One-mile finales often get chalky up front—press your opinion but still box to protect.
Exacta Boxes: 5/9 • 9/8 • 8/7
Trifecta Boxes: 5/9/8 • 7/9/8
Quick Cheat Sheet for New Fans
- Dirt = Pace: Horses near the lead into the far turn win more often.
- Turf = Trip: Save ground early, then look for a clean lane late.
- Use Boxes: Exacta/Trifecta boxes give you coverage when two or three of your picks run to form.
- Manage the Bankroll: Keep bets flat and small; let the longshots make your day, not break it.
