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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 06-25-2026, 08:57 AM

Race of the Week: Saturday's Highlander at Woodbine

June 25, 2026 | By Jeremy Plonk

The Lead:
Woodbine gets an early jump on its July 1 Dominion Day holiday festivities this Saturday with a jam-packed stakes card. Five major stakes will be run in succession in Races 6-10, the richest of which is the Grade 2 $200,000 Highlander Stakes for turf sprinters. The 5-furlong dash is part of a $2,500 Late Pick 5 Hit & Split promotion when you play Saturday's Woodbine card with 1/ST BET and Xpressbet.

Field Depth:
Stakes winners in the 7-runner lineup include GT FIVE HUNDRED, OUTLAW KID and GOLDEN ATTRACTION, the latter Grade 1-placed. WESTERN SHIRL notably is Grade 2-placed. OUTLAW KID has consistently faced the strongest competition amongst this group.

Pace:
Not as blazing as you'd expect for 5 furlongs on turf, but MISS VYVYANNE and WESTERN WHIRL are fantastic from the gate and should set the tone.

Our Eyes:
Here are my horse-by-horse notes.

1-MISS VYVYANNE: 6-year-old mare tackles the boys at her favorite, 5-furlong dash distance in which she's 5-for-6 lifetime. Pure rail speed under Pietro Moran, a jockey who wins 22% with a positive ROI over the past 5 years locally at this turf distance. Only 1 stakes appearance in 24 lifetime starts, but win machine has 11 victories on her ledger.

2-GT FIVE HUNDRED: Synthetic specialist is 0-4 on turf and will be making her first appearance on the local sod. Trainer Dale Desruisseaux has been off to a strong start in 2026 and has won 1 of 2 since landing this 6-year-old in his barn from Mike Maker. Gelding has won 4 of last 6 and knocked on door turf sprinting in Kentucky a few times last year. Mixed vibes but prefer others.

3-FOXTROTANNA: 7-year-old makes his first start since November and first since relocating to Woodbine-based trainer Steve Attard. Off the board in 3 US stakes tries in a 20-race career that's seen her win just twice. he's lost 13 in a row dating back the past 2 years.

4-OUTLAW KID: Saratoga-based veteran has held form at age 7 with a couple of strong stakes showings on the road at Laurel Park for trainer George Weaver. A Woodbine road trip is nothing new for this gelding, who visited in 2023, 2024 and 2025, twice winning stakes on the grass. Jockey Savin Civaci has a positive ROI in 5-furlong turf sprints locally the past 5 years and Weaver remains one of the top turf sprint trainers in the game. Big player.

5-WESTERN WHIRL: Speedster has made the lead at the first call in 7 of her last 8 (on both synthetic and turf) and should be vying with the mare on the rail for the front. But this gelding has held onto that lead just once in his last 6 starts. Jockey Fraser Aebly's 22% win rate and positive ROI in 5-furlong turf dashes at Woodbine the past 5 years helps the cause for the narrow Grade 2 Nearctic third-place finisher in his second foray at this specialist's distance. Prefer the other pace player, but chances certainly increase big-time if that rival were to scratch.

6-GOLDEN AFTERNOON: 4-year-old has turf sprinted in just 3 of 11 career starts, but owns 2 wins and a runner-up amongst the trio of efforts. None of those were at a distance this short, so expect jockey Rafael Hernandez to launch this one's bid from a stalking position. Versatile sort has won at Churchill, Kentucky Downs, Fair Grounds and Presque Isle for Nick Vaccarezza. His first trip to Woodbine should not be a major obstacle given his past experiences. Grade 1 Franklin Simpson runner-up fits very well here and goes second-off-the-layoff in a great spot in his form cycle.

7-READY TO COLLECT: October layoff candidate and former claimer finds a very difficult return assignment. Can't scoff at 5-for-9 mark at this specialist's dash distance, but none of those efforts came against this class level. Won 3 straight to close last year but hasn't been a strong runner off the layoff in the past. Pass for me.

Most Likely Exotics Contender:
OUTLAW KID has won over the course and distance and kept the strongest company lines in the field.

Best Longshot Contender:
No massive prices projected, but price key is getting speedball MISS VYVYANNE to carry deep enough into the stretch and hold for second.

Sending it in ($100 bankroll):
$60 exacta OUTLAW KID over MISS VYVYANNE. $40 exacta GOLDEN ATTRACTION over MISS VYVYANNE.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-26T08:17:36-05:00

Jeremy Plonk: 26 Stakes in 26 Sentences | Saturday, June 27, 2026

June 25, 2026 | By Jeremy Plonk

The superstar clash in the $2 million Stephen Foster at Churchill, featuring reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty, might be the most desired destination on Saturday. But stakes travelers have several points along the way to enjoy, 26 of them that we’ll take the handicapping express for in this space. All aboard as we go in post time order across North America.

Churchill Downs Race 5 (2:45 pm ET): Anchorage Stakes
The 1-1/8 miles distance is a question for some in here, but not for the cut-back candidate / top pick #3 Way to Be Marie nor defending race champ #8 Pin Up Betty, the pair who should dispute this to the end.

Laurel Park Race 7 (2:52 pm ET): Alma North Stakes
Wild win streaks abound in this sprint and though she may not stack up on speed figures (which could help the price), I love the form cycle and prep path for 3-time local stakes winner #4 Onyx Ten, who races for connections with a 40% local tandem win rate.

Delaware Park Race 6 (3:00 pm ET): Christiana Stakes
#1 To a Flame completely flips the post positions after being hung outside in the Edgewood against much tougher and can rebound here with an advantageous draw coming out of the infield chute with a narrow edge over #7 Bless Her.

Laurel Park Race 8 (3:22 pm ET): Deputed Testamony Stakes
#2 Jokestar is 1-for-12 on synthetic, so excuse his last disappointment at Woodbine, as he fits as well here as he did when winning the local Post Time Stakes and rates an even chance with fellow Laurel-loving #6 Barbadian Runner.

Laurel Park Race 9 (3:51 pm ET): JRA Turf Cup
#5 A Bourbon for Toby returns from his New York base and won’t find a rival as tough as Fort Washington was when running second on the Preakness undercard, while respecting #8 Thundering who could appreciate a more-lush lawn at Laurel.

Churchill Downs Race 7 (3:52 pm ET): Fleur de Lis Stakes
#1 Splendora and #5 Shred the Gnar clearly are more brilliant than their 3 challengers, but the 1-1/8 miles distance tests both and puts #3 Immersive in my crosshairs as the pedigreed player to handle the trip best and pull the upset.

Woodbine Race 6 (3:52 pm ET): Marine Stakes
Favorites #1 Casson and top pick #6 Yukon Striker both have to affirm their ability around 2 turns, but I loved how the latter had multiple gears in his May 17 sprint win and galloped out with promising energy.

Colonial Downs Race 7 (3:55 pm ET): Brookmeade Stakes
While selection #7 Day to Day has never routed on dirt, her quality of competition dwarfs all her rivals in this spot except #1 Late Nite Call, an opponent who figures to take too much pace pressure.

Delaware Park Race 8 (4:04 pm ET): Kent Stakes
Course experience is at a premium in this race, so Keeneland allowance winner #3 McCready’s Delaware debut win last fall could be a comfort to this Mac Robertson trainee at a square 6-1 morning line price.

Gulfstream Park Race 8 (4:07 pm ET): Carry Back Stakes
Classy #5 Wayne’s Law, a legitimate 9-5 morning line favorite, can sit just off a contested pace and find success over 7 furlongs as Rajiv Maragh takes over in the saddle for the first time.

Monmouth Race 7 (4:09 pm ET): Jersey Girl Stakes
The past 2 winners of this race are back, #6 Riding Pretty and #10 Mia’s Crusade, but last year’s runner-up #9 Summer’s Comin is the ‘now’ mare and top choice coming off a win over many of these on dirt in the Spruce Fir.

Churchill Downs Race 8 (4:25 pm ET): American Derby
Trainer Michael McCarthy tends to bring the right road shippers out of California and #8 Bust Out lures Flavien Prat after finding his groove around 2 turns on turf in his last 2 starts.

Laurel Park Race 10 (4:20 pm ET): DeFrancis Dash Stakes
With a fair amount of question marks over the Laurel surface and at the 6-furlong Dash distance in this lineup, there’s a reliable familiarity with #9 Celtic Contender and a good second in this race a year ago that draws me back to him.

Woodbine Race 7 (4:25 pm ET): Highlander Stakes
I’ll try to get speedy turf sprint mare #1 Miss Vyvyanne to last for the back of the exacta behind the logical ship-in threats, #4 Outlaw Kid and #6 Golden Afternoon, in this 5-furlong Xpressbet Race of the Week.

Colonial Downs Race 8 (4:25 pm ET): Edward P. Evans Stakes
The turf route form for well-drawn #3 Green Beans is solid, something most of this field can’t claim and you expect Paco Lopez to keep her in the mix throughout the running.

Aqueduct Race 8 (4:45 pm ET): Ashley T. Cole Stakes
In a full cast of New York-bred turf sprinters, late-running class dropper #6 Bold Journey gets a more aggressive early pilot in Kendrick Carmouche and can one-up last year’s second-place finish in this race.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 (4:50 pm ET): Musical Romance Stakes
Classy customer #3 Indy Bay got a shrewd confidence boost last time against weaker foes at a short price and reasserts back into the stakes ranks against a field she should be able to handle at a short price.

Woodbine Race 8 (4:57 pm ET): Selene Stakes
True, #1 Dixie Law upset #2 Luster last out, but the 2-5 favorite bobbled at the start and looked more headstrong immediately after that, so we’re hoping for a cleaner and more-relaxed trip around 2 turns this time for talented Luster.

Churchill Downs Race 9 (4:58 pm ET): Bango Stakes
Top pick #7 Built has won 4 of his last 5 dirt sprints and can be freakishly good at times, which will be needed (along with his positive, outside sprint draw) against San Carlos and local Aristides winner #2 Cornucopian.

Woodbine Race 9 (5:29 pm ET): Dominion Day Stakes
Rail speed #1 Paramount Prince could get loose on the lead in a modest field size and return to his stakes-winning, 2-turn form of the past, though #7 Notorious Gangster appeared to make a big leap from age 3 to 4 in his return sprint allowance win.

Churchill Downs Race 10 (5:31 pm ET): Wise Dan Stakes
While #2 Lagynos aims for a fifth straight win and lacks any serious flaw, his 2-time runner-up #4 Chasing the Crown gets a rider upgrade to Flavien Prat and absolutely loves the Churchill turf with a big chance to reverse the order this time.

Canterbury Park Race 2 (5:40 pm ET): Lady Canterbury Stakes
The first of 4 stakes on the local card has a short field, fast pace and sets up for the rapidly improving Riley Mott transfer #4 Just Ruthless to finish best late.

Woodbine Race 10 (5:59 pm ET): Royal North Stakes
Classy #9 Ozara looks like a complete standout from her New York base while getting the perfect pace set-up for her rallying style as a single for me in the $2,500 Hit & Split pick 5 promotion with 1/ST BET and Xpressbet.

Churchill Downs Race 11 (6:03 pm ET): Stephen Foster Stakes
#5 Magnitude can apply a pace edge in a superstar showdown with highly respected #3 Sovereignty, #2 White Abarrio and #4 Baeza, and who wants to bet against Jose Ortiz in a big race this year?

Churchill Downs Race 12 (6:32 pm ET): Tepin Stakes
Turf miles often are for specialists, and #9 Tam Tam has been best over this trip in the past while slightly over-extended in trip in her last 2 solid showings over this course.

Los Alamitos Race 9 (8:00 pm ET): Los Alamitos Derby
Somebody has to win this grab-bag of a 5-horse field that lacks any quality option, so the proven Cal-bred router #3 Start the Ride might have found a field he can handle after failing to match up in the San Felipe and Santa Anita Derby.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-26T08:18:21-05:00

Scott Shapiro: Churchill Downs Stephen Foster Saturday Full-Card

June 25, 2026 | By Scott Shapiro

Saturday at Churchill Downs is the first stakes-laden card since Kentucky Derby Day nearly two months ago. The 12-race slate is headlined by the $2M Stephen Foster (G1) featuring morning line favorite Sovereignty. The Bill Mott trainee aims to turn the tables on White Abarrio, who handled him relatively easily in Arkansas in April. In addition to the headliner, the card also features a plethora of undercard stakes races and horizontal wagering opportunities. 1/ST BET and Xpressbet are here to make those horizontal wagers that much more enticing with a quartet of $2500 Hit & Split offers spread over the course of the card. Three Pick 5’s and a Pick 4 are available, so be sure to head to the offers page not only to register, but also to confirm the details.

Grade Descriptions: A= Highest Degree of Confidence, B= Solid Play, C= Least Preferred or Pass, X= Likely Winner but at odds probably too short to wager on.

Race 1:
Grade: C+
Use: 1 Motivated Mensch; 2 Bet On Silver; 5 Antivenom; 12 Celtic Mo; 4 Twinkle Town

Forecast: $1.8M FTS August ’25 purchase #11 Powerline was made the 8-5-ML favorite in this full-field of 2YOs competing at 6-furlongs over the main track. The son of Flightline has a pair of bullet gate drills for Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, but I am unwilling to swallow the short price given the far outside draw and lack of racing experience. I will try to beat the chalk with a number of horses in the early horizontals, including a pair of big prices on the inside. #2 Bet On Silver chased the pace four-wide in his debut on June 4 in a race that fell apart late. He is tough to omit at his 20-1 ML offering. The same is true for first-time starter #1 Motivated Mensch. The rail at times is not ideal for debut runners, but the price should be right to gamble on this Jimmy DiVito trainee. DiVito has only started a pair of 2YO firsters at Churchill Downs over the last three years. Both have won. Motivated Mensch is amongst though with a chance to beat the big ticket Asmussen trainee to kick off the early Pick 5.

Race 2:
Grade: B-
Use: 4 Preside

Forecast: #5 Direct Strike appears a vulnerable favorite in this two-turn dirt race for MSW foes. The Into Mischief colt has lost against softer fields twice already at the meet, including last out when he was beaten soundly at odds of 4-5. I much prefer #4 Preside. The pricey son of Tiz the Law broke terribly on debut going 7-furlongs earlier this month before putting in a middle move and understandably tiring late. Trainer Steve Asmussen stretches him out to two-turns in his second career start where I expect a big improvement assuming he gets out of the gate in better order. Jose Ortiz takes over riding duties on the $1.5M purchase.

Race 3:
Grade: B
Use: 9 Campobasso

Forecast: This MSW event for 3YOs+ is at 6.5-furlongs over the main track where I like the chances of second-time starter #11 Campobasso. The son of Street Sense debuted over this same surface and distance on May 31 and ran a solid second in defeat. The Bob Baffert trainee lost by a head that day to an inside speed gate-to-wire winner for the George Weaver barn. He should be tough to beat in career start number two.

Race 4:
Grade: X
Use: 7 Final Story

Forecast: I know that #7 Final Story lost by a half-length at odds-on in the Sir Barton on Preakness Day, but the son of Candy Ride ran into another very talented horse in Big Cuddle. That one came back to win his next start against stakes foes, while Final Story gets some class relief in this first level allowance at 1 1/16-miles. I have little interest in trying to take on the Brad Cox runner that is likely to be a very short price once again.

Race 5: Anchorage
Grade: B-
Use: 10 Stylish Sue; 5 Tirupati/1 Warming

Forecast: I am not in love with the chances of either of the ML favorites in the first stakes race on the agenda. #9 Vive Veuve was made 5-2 by oddsmaker Nick Tammaro, but I have zero interest at that price. The Collected mare comes in off a win, but over the main track at Lone Star. The draw is not ideal and her form does not stand out much to me. #8 Pin Up Betty gets class relief and has loved this course over the years, but does not appear to be the same animal she was when she won this event last year. I will let her beat me as well. #10 Stylish Sue should have a pace advantage from the outside post. She battled tougher in the Modesty (G3) before finishing second in a Grade 3 at Woodbine over their all-weather course in late May. Jose Ortiz jumps back aboard. #5 Tirupati might get overlooked by the public, but is not without a chance. The Augustin Stable mare was buried on the inside throughout in the Royal Heroine (G3) and should be primed for her best third off the bench at a big price.

Race 6:
Grade: B-
Use: 2 C K Wonder; 8 Bring the Smoke

Forecast: There does not appear to be much signed on in this second-level allowance at seven-furlongs over the main track. #2 C K Wonder was ridden aggressively out of his inside draw on June 6, shrugged off his fellow pacesetter, and finished a strong second. Martin Garcia is back aboard, so I expect similar tactics on the Vekoma colt. His main competition if the race plays out favoring forwardly placed horses is 3-1-ML favorite #8 Bring the Smoke. The 4YO gelding makes his third start since entering the Whit Beckman barn this winter. The first start came at Keeneland in April where he ran a very good second to a 2-5-favorite before taking advantage of a good trip in the Maryland Sprint (G3). With the lack of speed signed on, Tyler Gaffalione is likely to have him just off the pace in the clear. He could be tough to hold off.

Race 7: Fleur de Lis (G2)
Grade: B-
Use: 5 Shred the Gnar

Forecast: This year’s Fleur De Lis is almost certainly going to be treated like a two-horse race to the gambling public. #1 Splendora is the 4-5-top choice after answering the two-turn test over this course in late May in the Shawnee (G2) with #5 Shred the Gnar back for the first time since her win in the La Troienne (G1). Splendora proved many pundits wrong last out, but she meets a much stronger challenger in this spot in Shred the Gnar. Trainer Brian Lynch keeps winning races in bunches and this gal has been freshened up after her length score in a Grade 1 on Kentucky Oaks Day. I think she is still on the improve and loves this surface. I will live and die with her in the first graded stakes race on the afternoon.

Race 8: American Derby
Grade: X
Use: 6 Alpyland

Forecast: I lack creativity in many places on this card, including the next two stakes events where I think it will be tough to beat the top choice. #6 Alpyland has won 2 of 3 with the lone loss being a fourth-place finish to Stark Contrast in the American Turf (G1). That runner would be 1-9 in this spot and the Vekoma gelding lost little in defeat that afternoon. He bounced back with a dominant win in the Penn Mile (G3) and continues to work out decent to good trips due to his speed from the gate and ability to settle. I have little desire in betting against the D J Stable runner to get the late Pick 5 started.

Race 9: Bango (G3)
Grade: X
Use: 2 Cornucopian/7 Built

Forecast: I did not find it easier to think outside the obvious in this 6.5-furlong dash over the main track where #2 Cornucopian remains at the Grade 3 level after a win at odds-on in the Aristides (G3). He did not have things his way two-back against better when down on the inside in the Churchill Downs (G1), but bounced back by showing some grit turning away Roll on Big Joe in the final furlong. He is the clear one to beat in this spot with his main rival being #7 Built. The Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners colt has run some big races and certainly has talent, but has struggled to put his best efforts together in succession. His best can beat the chalk, but he is also capable of regressing at a relatively short price.

Race 10: Wise Dan (G2)
Grade: C+
Use: 1 Silent Heart; 2 Lagynos/6 Dresden Row

Forecast: I will take a small swing against the logicals in this 1 1/16-mile race over the Churchill grass with #1 Silent Heart. The son of Heart to Heart was claimed off of his gate-to-wire victory over this course in mid-May by trainer Mike Maker. Prior to that he showed big speed and tired in the final stages of an allowance turf sprint at Keeneland. He certainly has to prove he can handle the 8.5-furlongs against this level of competition, but if he can Maker is the man to do it. Luis Saez will have him on the engine most of the way. Hopefully, he has the stamina to see it out. If not, #2 Lagynos probably works out another favorable voyage and gets the money.

Race 11: Stephen Foster (G1)
Grade: B-
Use: 5 Magnitiude

Forecast: The featured event drew a field of seven, but will scratch down to five with #6 Forged Steel and #7 Navajo Warrior announced out in advance. Obviously, #3 Sovereignty is the main story making his first start under the twin spires since his win going away in the Kentucky Derby (G1) last May. He found himself on the lead off the bench in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2), which is not his customary spot, so many are giving him that much more of a mulligan for getting beaten handily by #2 White Abarrio in April. I totally get the case, but I have questions about his lack of fight when confronted and the fact the number does not strike me as one that says he is certain to be better as a 4YO. I will try to beat him by getting the jump with #5 Magnitude. The scratches of the two outside runners should benefit the Dubai World Cup (G1) winner. Steve Asmussen has given the son of Not This Time plenty of time since traveling overseas to beat Forever Young and is likely to take some catching. He feels like the best gamble in this $2M 1 1/8-mile event over the main track.

Race 12: Tepin
Grade: B
Use: 6 Bohemian; 11 Turner’s Charm/7 How About Now

Forecast: The pace should be contentious in this one-mile turf event for 3YO fillies, which should benefit a pair of square prices as much as anyone. #6 Bohemian is one of them. The daughter of Essential Quality comes in off a third-place finish over this course against older runners. Trainer Joe Sharp cuts her back a half furlong and legs up the hottest rider on the continent. Both should greatly benefit this filly’s chances. #11 Turner’s Charm is likely to be last early, but can run them all down if they go at it early. She showed a strong turn of foot to win off the layoff on May 7 and can do similar if able to avoid regression in her second start off the bench. Either filly would be a great way to end the day.

**HandyAndy** · 2026-06-27T10:28:21-05:00

PRAIRIE MEADOWS TIPS - SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 71% of the time at this track.

RACE #1 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $14,000 Maiden 350 Yards ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:00 PM ET
#3 WHIRLAWAY DREAM

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-1	3	Whirlaway Dream	K Kellenberger
PLACE	9-2	4	You Want Sum	M J Rodriguez
SHOW	10-1	1	Monday Disastur	C R Esqueda
WILD CARD	8-1	2	Tight Assets	A O Ramirez

ALTERNATE 1	5-2	5	The Sweetest Sign	A Triana Jr.
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	6	Primed and Ready	M J Ramirez

* EXACTA: 3-4 BOX, 4-1 BOX, 1-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/4 BOX, 1/2/4 BOX

RACE #2 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $14,735 Maiden Claiming 300 Yards ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:25 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	1-1	2	Mitey High	A Triana Jr.
PLACE	4-1	4	Lil Cool Chuparrosa	M J Ramirez
SHOW	10-1	5	Lil Kool Lightning	A O Ramirez
WILD CARD	8-1	1	Queens Royal Ride	J Torres

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	8	Andori	M J Rodriguez
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	9	Miss Kissem	R Olmstead

* EXACTA: 2-4 BOX, 4-5 BOX, 5-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/4/5 BOX, 1/4/5 BOX

RACE #3 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $14,000 Maiden 300 Yards ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:50 PM ET
#4 SOUTHARD LEGEND

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	4	Southard Legend	A Alvidrez
PLACE	7-2	3	Whose Da Boss	K Kellenberger
SHOW	4-1	7	Lookin Famous Df	C R Esqueda
WILD CARD	5-1	6	Zz Relentless	A O Ramirez

ALTERNATE 1	10-1	8	Rr Jess a Legacy	G Estrada
ALTERNATE 2	12-1	2	Tiny Temptress	J Torres

* EXACTA: 4-3 BOX, 3-7 BOX, 7-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/4/7 BOX, 3/6/7 BOX

RACE #4 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $24,000 Ratings Handicap 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 7:16 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	3-1	3	Raymond	A Birzer
PLACE	7-5	5	Aaron	A Triana Jr.
SHOW	2-1	4	Run Jalen Run	W De La Cruz
WILD CARD	8-1	2	Ben Franklin	G W Corbett

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	1	Golden Luna	E Gonzalez

* EXACTA: 3-5 BOX, 5-4 BOX, 4-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/4/5 BOX, 2/4/5 BOX

RACE #5 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $19,700 Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 7:42 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-1	7	Mintastic	A Triana Jr.
PLACE	7-2	5	Double Echo	O Mojica
SHOW	5-2	2	Cupids Thunder	R Huckaby
WILD CARD	9-2	8	Rebelious	G W Corbett

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	9	Leviathan Axe	A Pusac
ALTERNATE 2	12-1	4	Shut Up Michael	D P Vergara

* EXACTA: 7-5 BOX, 5-2 BOX, 2-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/5/7 BOX, 2/5/8 BOX

RACE #6 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $14,200 Maiden Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 8:08 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	7-5	1	Jute Box	A Triana Jr.
PLACE	5-1	5	Uncle Tater	W De La Cruz
SHOW	9-2	2	Oswald	K S Tohill
WILD CARD	4-1	3	Mama Glows	A Birzer

ALTERNATE 1	7-2	4	Stillbilly	D P Vergara
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	6	Werthethreeamigos	R Huckaby

* EXACTA: 1-5 BOX, 5-2 BOX, 2-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/2/5 BOX, 2/3/5 BOX

RACE #7 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $21,500 Ratings Handicap 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 8:34 PM ET
#7 MOTOWN DYNAMIC

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	8-5	7	Motown Dynamic	W De La Cruz
PLACE	7-2	2	Kiki Krazy	O Mojica
SHOW	20-1	3	My Julia	R Huckaby
WILD CARD	3-1	1	Chica Arma	A Birzer

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	5	Plum Irish	A Triana Jr.
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	6	Mercy Warren	E Gonzalez

* EXACTA: 7-2 BOX, 2-3 BOX, 3-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/3/7 BOX, 1/2/3 BOX

RACE #8 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $75,000 Stakes 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 9:00 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	4	Crux	K S Tohill
PLACE	9-2	3	I Lived My Dream	R Huckaby
SHOW	5-2	7	Hawkeye State	A Triana Jr.
WILD CARD	7-2	6	Omero	E Gonzalez

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	2	War Boy	O Mojica
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	5	King George	C Alvarado

* EXACTA: 4-3 BOX, 3-7 BOX, 7-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/4/7 BOX, 3/6/7 BOX

RACE #9 PRAIRIE MEADOWS $32,618 Maiden Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 9:26 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	6-1	1	Mo Kitty	A Pusac
PLACE	10-1	8	Belfast Girl	W De La Cruz
SHOW	7-5	6	Tuscany Gal	A Triana Jr.
WILD CARD	8-1	9	Blues Prancer	I Hernandez

ALTERNATE 1	15-1	2	Hurrikane Warning	A Birzer
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	4	My Last Stroll	C Alvarado

* EXACTA: 1-8 BOX, 8-6 BOX, 6-9 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/6/8 BOX, 6/8/9 BOX

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T10:54:26-05:00

Al Cimaglia: Northfield Park Spot Plays

June 27, 2026 | By Al Cimaglia

Northfield Park has a 15-race card featuring a Fillies and Mares Open Handicap in Race 6. Tonight's Spot Plays are in Race 6, Race 11, and Race 13. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (7:50 PM EDT)

6-Fun To Love N (9/2)-Burned money at 6/5 leaving from post 5 on 6-7 and has been off since then. Expecting a return to the form it showed in the first 2 starts this year. Won both times and drew off by 4 lengths against this kind in the 2nd race. Will look for a top try here and could rebound to take a picture at a square price.

Playing #6 Fun To Love N to Win

6-8-3

Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)

3-Miss M A K (12-1)-Price shot has shown improvement at this level. Did put in an aggressive try on a sloppy track on 6-14. But faded after trying to go gate to wire and finished 3rd for the 2nd straight time. Should land no worse than in the pocket here and could surprise if within reach at the top of the lane. Tyler Angus returns for the 4th straight drive and will fade the 6/5 morning line choice who leaves from the rail.

Using #3-Miss M A K in a Win bet

3-6-1

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

6-Infinite Symbol A (9/2)-Did post a win 5 back and since then has finished 2nd in 3 races. Competitive sort who is usually in the mix unless it gets off the gate very slowly. If that doesn't happen Justin Irvine could leave hard and get a pocket ride behind the rail horse who is the program chalk. The Kreiser trainee has been the betting favorite in 5 of the last 6 starts. Should offer a fair price tonight and can be there at the wire.

Will play #6-Infinite Symbol A to Win

6-3-1

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T10:54:55-05:00

Angela Hermann: Canterbury Full-Card Picks | 6/27

June 26, 2026 | By 1/ST BET

It's Northern Lights Festival night at Canterbury Park on Saturday with stakes up and down the lineup. Players with 1/ST BET and Xpressbet can take part in the Triple Tri promotion. Hit 3 trifectas ($1 minimum) on the card and share in $3,000 in additional cash with other players on the platform who are successful.

Stakes include the Lady Canterbury, Curtis Sampson Oaks, Canterbury Derby and Brooks Fields Mile.

Canterbury Park on-track racing analyst Angela Hermann provides her full-card picks:

R1 - 7-5-6-2
R2 - 6-4-5-2
R3 - 3-4-5-6
R4 - 6-1-2-3
R5 - 2-6-4-3
R6 - 1-5-4-2
R7 - 4-3-6-2
R8 - 2-1-3-6

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T10:55:25-05:00

Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Churchill Downs - Race #8

#2 Prepped	Class test waiting for him here, but I like the way he punched home to graduate last time out and think he might be heading in the right direction at the right time.
#6 Alpyland	He's the one to beat after turning in a sharp score in the Penn Mile last out after chasing Stark Contrast in the Derby Day Grade I. Price probably gets on the short side, but he can be tough again.
#1 Immortalised	Reliable tactical type was no match for Alpyland in the Penn Mile, but this one might not be totally exposed just yet after just five career starts. Not impossible.
Race Summary	Prepped and Immortalised are logical alternatives to the Alpyland if you're inclined to stand against that guy today. Prepped has been in solid finishing form and posted a sharp graduation run last time around -- let's see if he can step right up.

Churchill Downs - Race #9

#6 Dr. Venkman	He's back off the bench after a third-place effort in the Breeders' Cup Sprint, and he has always had the kind of quality it might take to handle the next guy today. Dangerous here.
#2 Cornucopian	He has been a handful when racing outside of Grade I company, and he posted a nice local score over an OK group last time out. High-ceiling talent is the one to beat right back as he looks to build his resume back toward the top levels.
#4 Gold Sweep	He's not flashy, but he's quietly in pretty honest form and might get another decent spying kind of trip. Probably a reach on top without a couple obvious misfires, but he can share.
Race Summary	Dr. Venkman and Cornucopian look like the right pair, but the former might offer a slightly better price here while coming off the bench -- and he has the better sprint credentials overall.

Churchill Downs - Race #10

#2 Lagynos	Getting to the point where it's tough to argue with him when facing this kind of company, as he has been making his own tactical trips and finishing with enough enthusiasm to rattle off four in a row -- and it's not like he was a slouch before that, either. Ride it until he loses at this point, especially if he's going to pay $6 again.
#7 Fort Washington	His overall form is competitive with this crew, and he has been in the picture with a few of these in previous common races, so he's in the mix if he brings his better stuff today.
#8 Brilliant Berti	He has done a lot of good work over this course in the past and is capable of something better than he showed when finishing up too late behind Lagynos in the Arlington. His best stuff would probably land this, and if you're a believer, you're almost sure to get a fair price to find out if he can bring it today.
Race Summary	Lagynos has been in sharp form and figures to get another perfect trip while always in touch. Hoping the presence of a couple of somewhat reasonable alternatives will keep the price from getting too short.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T11:00:21-05:00

Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

Laurel Park - Race #1

#1 GREY BIGGSY (6-1)	No factor in comeback allowance, should sit good trip from the rail.
#5 WICKED BOSS (7-2)	Benefited from fast pace in latest but appears rounding to another good effort.
#4 FREEDOME GLIDER (9-2)	Six-time beaten favorite in the past year faces front-end pressure.
Race Summary	GREY BIGGSY fits on his best effort, gets plenty of pace to rally into and should improve in his second start as a 4-year-old. He worked forwardly for his return but was compromised by a poor start from an outside post. Bet to win and place and play 1-4 and 1-5 exactas.

Laurel Park - Race #6

#3 IT’S ELECTRIC (3-1)	Can parlay tactical advantage into victory with a better start from a better post.
#9 UNDER THE RUG (15-1)	Stalked pace under a snug hold, bid inside drifting fave, caught by closers.
#7 WORK SMARTER (6-1)	Jostled, pinched and wide, gets class relief for third start of cycle.
Race Summary	IT’S ELECTRIC got away slowly and chased solid middle fractions while 4-wide as the beaten favorite after a year’s absence. The vet voided a claim on the lightly-raced 4-year-old, but if he breaks cleanly, he should be a forward factor throughout in his second start outside of the MSW ranks. Bet to win and place and play a 3, 9/3, 5, 7, 9/ALL trifecta.

Laurel Park - Race #10

#4 PENTATHLON (9-2)	Travels well, will be running late, gets proper set-up if field remains intact.
#3 HAILEYSFIRSTNOTION (2-1)	Stands 11/4-4-3 with an average 89 Beyer since 2025 – all but one as the fave.
#10 HYMN (8-1)	Arrives in top form, overcame post 10 in repeat victory from off the pace.
Race Summary	PENTATHLON rallied to win 4 of his 7 last seven starts at four different tracks, including a 7F stakes win two back. He cuts back to a short sprint for the first time in a year but gets ample pace flow to live up to his name: ‘An athletic competition made up of five distinct events.’ Bet to win and place and play a 3-4-10 exacta box.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T11:00:44-05:00

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Monmouth Park
PURCHASE

Monmouth Park - Race 6	Win, Place and Show Exacta, 50-Cent Trifecta and 10-Cent Superfecta Daily Double (Races 6-7)/$3.00 Late Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)
Claiming $16,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 72 • Purse: $16,000 • Post: 3:34P
(PLUS UP TO 40% NJB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS OR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 27 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 27 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000, FOR EACH $1,000 TO $14,000 1 LB. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $12,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).

Contenders				Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds	Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. COPERNIUM is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * COPERNIUM: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has run a Good Race within th e last 30 days. REDACTED: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. JOHNNY COME LATELY: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surfac e (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
3	COPERNIUM	9/5	5/2
5	REDACTED	2/1	6/1
4	JOHNNY COME LATELY	6/1	8/1

P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
3	COPERNIUM	3	9/5	Front-runner	72	71	75.8	73.0	68.0
4	JOHNNY COME LATELY	4	6/1	Front-runner	79	71	63.5	53.1	46.6
7	MY MAN MONEY	7	6/1	Front-runner	72	64	61.4	55.0	45.5
6	DIXIE ON FIRE	6	5/1	Alternator/Stalker	70	70	71.1	51.9	41.9
5	REDACTED	5	2/1	Alternator/Stalker	88	83	71.0	68.2	64.2
2	WIN WINNIE WIN	2	8/1	Trailer	74	68	55.8	64.8	55.8
1	SOCIABLY JOHNNY	1	12/1	Alternator/Non-contender	71	56	45.4	55.8	44.8

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T11:00:59-05:00

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Special Wager
PURCHASE

Special Wager - Race 2	Leg 2 of the Woodbine Stakes Pick 3
Stakes • 1 1/8 Miles • All-Weather • Ages 4 and up • CR: 104 • Purse: $150,000 • Post: 5:29P
DOMINION DAY S. WO - R9 - GRADE 3 FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $150 EACH WHICH SHALL ACCOMPANY THE NOMINATION AND AN ADDITIONAL $750 WHEN MAKING ENTRY, AND AN ADDITIONAL $750 TO START. THE PURSE TO BE DIVIDED: 60% TO THE WINNER, 20% TO SECOND, 10% TO THIRD, 5% TO FOURTH, 2% TO FIFTH, 1% TO SIXTH, 1% TO SEVENTH, 1% TO EIGHTH. WEIGHT: 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A SWEEPSTAKES OF $55,000 THREE TIMES AT A MILE OR OVER IN 2025-2026, ALLOWED 2 LBS.; OF A SWEEPSTAKES OF $55,000 TWICE AT A MILE OR OVER IN 2025-2026, ALLOWED 4LBS.; OF A SWEEPSTAKES OF $55,000 ONCE AT A MILE OR OVER IN 2025-2026, ALLOWED 6 LBS. (NO CANADIAN BRED ALLOWANCE) FINAL ENTRIES TO BE MADE THROUGH THE ENTRY BOX AT THE CLOSING TIME THEN IN EFFECT FOR OVERNIGHT EVENTS. A SUPPLEMENTAL NOMINATION MAY BE MADE NO LATER THAN THE TIME OF FINAL ENTRY, BY A NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE OF $2,250 AND AN ADDITIONAL $750 TO START. (CLOSED WITH 21 NOMINATIONS) PLUS UP TO $29,700 ONTARIO SIRED/ONTARIO BRED BREEDER AWARDS. ALL HORSES WILL BE SUBJECT

Contenders				Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds	Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. PARAMOUNT PRINCE is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * PARAMOUNT PRINCE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SWIFT DELIVERY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. RUNAWAY AGAIN: Horse's win percentage at today's distanc e(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. WYOMING BILL: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distanc e/surface.
1	PARAMOUNT PRINCE	5/2	5/2
4	SWIFT DELIVERY	6/1	9/1
2	RUNAWAY AGAIN	8/1	9/1
3	WYOMING BILL	10/1	10/1

P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
1	PARAMOUNT PRINCE	1	5/2	Front-runner	101	101	108.6	98.8	94.3
6	SAUGEEN	6	3/1	Stalker	93	93	80.2	88.9	78.4
2	RUNAWAY AGAIN	2	8/1	Trailer	102	102	96.4	92.0	84.5
7	NOTORIOUS GANGSTER	7	2/1	Trailer	97	100	94.7	88.4	80.4
3	WYOMING BILL	3	10/1	Trailer	101	97	91.0	98.6	92.6
4	SWIFT DELIVERY	4	6/1	Trailer	101	104	88.2	98.2	90.2
5	WHISKEY N SODA	5	20/1	Trailer	97	96	80.6	95.4	84.9

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T11:01:14-05:00

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs

PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Allowance - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $13500 Class Rating: 78

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 SLEEPY CHILITOS 3/1
# 7 JL SEE YA MAN 4/1
# 5 BRODYS LEAVIN U 8/1

SLEEPY CHILITOS appears to be the bet in here. He has been moving very well lately while recording sharp speed figs. The Lasix change (with second time Lasix) may spark a major improvement for this gelding. Could beat this field given the 76 Equibase speed fig recorded in his last outing. JL SEE YA MAN - He has been racing soundly recently while recording strong speed figures. Has strong early speed and should fare very well versus this group of horses in this race. BRODYS LEAVIN U - Is a key contender - given the 70 Equibase speed fig from his most recent race. No strangers to the winner's circle, Rhodes and Ransom ought to have this gelding breaking away from the field.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T12:33:02-05:00

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

PURCHASE

Laurel - Race #5 - Post: 2:01pm - RO - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $37,000 Class Rating: 91

Rating:

#4 NATE THE GREAT (ML=6/1)
#2 WON AN AWARD (ML=7/2)
#8 JACK'S LEGEND (ML=7/5)
#1A LOVE ME NOT (ML=5/1)
#5 MONGOLIAN APPLE (ML=15/1)

NATE THE GREAT - I like this gelding a lot here. He shows a lot of consistency, finishing in the money frequently. I expect a lot from this magnificent animal. His speed ratings under similar conditions are tops in this bunch. This gelding is in exceptional condition right now. Ran first last out and comes back rapidly. WON AN AWARD - Have to make this gelding a win candidate; he comes off a sharp effort on Jun 5th. JACK'S LEGEND - I have to like this gelding's chances of winning at the shorter trip. In the last race, finished sixth on the soft turf at Laurel. Expect better in this event. Ranks at the top in earnings per start (EPS). A powerful try in this race can augment that total. LOVE ME NOT - Horses out of the barn of Ness have been solid on the turf. Should perform well. Likes to go to the front of the pack and the fact that today is a shorter trip should help. Dropping 9 pounds from last race. Could be a deciding factor today. MONGOLIAN APPLE - Richards brings him back again. I advocate you stick with this live gelding. I'm focusing on the class of this race horse, and this one is the 'classiest' of the bunch. Look for this one to go all the way home at some pretty good odds in this event. Ran fourth in last race, but not more than five from the lead at the end.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 BOSS LOGIC (ML=5/1), #3 HUNTER JOE (ML=5/1),

BOSS LOGIC - This gelding hasn't been showing me anything in the last two races. HUNTER JOE - Tough to put your money on this speedy one. Too much early speed in the affair. Granted the last race was good, finishing second. The lack of any recent activity raises some concerns though. Doubtful that the speed rating he recorded on Jun 5th will be enough in this event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#4 NATE THE GREAT to win at post-time odds of 5/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [4,5]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	[2,4] with [2,4,8] with [1,2,4,5,8] with [1,2,4,5,8] Total Cost: $24

** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-06-27T12:33:20-05:00

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

PURCHASE

Gulfstream Park - Race #3 - Post: 1:21pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $28,500 Class Rating: 57

Rating:

#4 BARONIA (ML=9/2)

BARONIA - Last time around the track was at Gulfstream Park in a race with a class figure of 68. Dropping considerably in class figure today puts her in a solid position right here in this race. Generally speaking, horses on Lasix for the first time should be considered. That's what we have here.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 MINDFUL GRACE (ML=1/1), #3 VICTORIOUS SECRET (ML=7/2),

MINDFUL GRACE - This mount just hasn't looked ready lately. The extended layoff will probably mean trouble for this racer. VICTORIOUS SECRET - This horse hasn't shown too much in the last couple affairs. Improbable that the speed figure she recorded on May 16th will hold up in this race.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Put your money on #4 BARONIA on the nose if you can get odds of 1/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	4 with [5,7]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None