Thursday 7/2/26 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**HandyAndy** · 07-02-2026, 09:19 AM

EVANGELINE TIPS - THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 69% of the time at this track.

RACE #1 EVANGELINE $23,000 Maiden Claiming 5 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 6:15 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	8	Spicy Mustard	J L Rodriguez
PLACE	2-1	5	Sids Chica	J A Hernandez
SHOW	10-1	9	Paradise Ridge	C McMahon
WILD CARD	6-1	3	Miss Landlock	H Hernandez

ALTERNATE 1	8-1	6	Dijon	C J Hernandez
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	2	Geaux Unified	I Castillo

* EXACTA: 8-5 BOX, 5-9 BOX, 9-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/8/9 BOX, 3/5/9 BOX

RACE #2 EVANGELINE $10,000 Claiming 7 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:42 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	5	Twofexusnexus	T L Pompell
PLACE	5-2	7	Saint Peters Bay	J L Rodriguez
SHOW	8-1	3	Golden Glider	E J Barrera
WILD CARD	6-1	4	Whiskey and Easy	C McMahon

ALTERNATE 1	10-1	6	Pico dOro	H Hernandez
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	1	B Minor	D H Magnon

* EXACTA: 5-7 BOX, 7-3 BOX, 3-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/5/7 BOX, 3/4/7 BOX

RACE #3 EVANGELINE $15,000 Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 7:09 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	7	Louisiana Jess	C McMahon
PLACE	3-1	8	Triple Four	E Santiago
SHOW	7-2	1	My Dads Guitar	J L Rodriguez
WILD CARD	5-1	9	Doolgaroux	I Castillo

ALTERNATE 1	15-1	12	Due We Dare	C J Hernandez
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	10	Hudsons Day	J P Vargas

* EXACTA: 7-8 BOX, 8-1 BOX, 1-9 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/7/8 BOX, 1/8/9 BOX

RACE #4 EVANGELINE $32,000 Maiden Special Weight 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 7:36 PM ET
#4 BLUE MIST

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	4	Blue Mist	H Hernandez
PLACE	5-2	2	Dreamrosa	E J Barrera
SHOW	8-1	5	Madoria	C Perez
WILD CARD	4-1	6	Gem Sauce	J P Vargas

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	3	Comedy Hall	T L Pompell
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	7	Junaluska	A X Batista

* EXACTA: 4-2 BOX, 2-5 BOX, 5-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/4/5 BOX, 2/5/6 BOX

RACE #5 EVANGELINE $34,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 7 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 8:03 PM ET
#2 PRECIOUS MONEY

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	3-1	2	Precious Money	C McMahon
PLACE	7-2	1	Chasing Glory	J P Vargas
SHOW	2-1	6	Honest Angus	H Hernandez
WILD CARD	8-1	4	Rosies Angus	C J Hernandez

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	7	Prima Bella	J Mudd
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	3	Channel Check	I Castillo

* EXACTA: 2-1 BOX, 1-6 BOX, 6-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/2/6 BOX, 1/4/6 BOX

RACE #6 EVANGELINE $18,000 Starter Optional Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 8:30 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	1	Call My Banker	J Melancon
PLACE	5-2	6	Castle Island	C Perez
SHOW	6-1	5	Nopenottonight	T L Pompell
WILD CARD	4-1	4	Bigfoot Sighting	J L Rodriguez

ALTERNATE 1	10-1	7	Critical Threat	K Arana
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	3	Butler Cabin	I Castillo

* EXACTA: 1-6 BOX, 6-5 BOX, 5-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/5/6 BOX, 4/5/6 BOX

RACE #7 EVANGELINE $42,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 8:57 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	3-1	1	Cajun Coaster	J Melancon
PLACE	2-1	3	Astrologysprotege	C Perez
SHOW	5-1	9	Romeo Spikes	I Castillo
WILD CARD	8-1	2	Pineapple Willy	C McMahon

ALTERNATE 1	10-1	6	Deal With It Daddy	J Mudd
ALTERNATE 2	12-1	8	Majority Opinion	C J Hernandez

* EXACTA: 1-3 BOX, 3-9 BOX, 9-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/9 BOX, 2/3/9 BOX

RACE #8 EVANGELINE $11,000 Claiming 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 9:24 PM ET
#5 ICE COLD BLONDE

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	5	Ice Cold Blonde	C Fusilier
PLACE	8-1	4	Boots an Diamonds	T L Pompell
SHOW	5-2	9	Shes No Angel	I Castillo
WILD CARD	9-2	8	Spicy Italian	J L Rodriguez

ALTERNATE 1	6-1	6	Mor Mor Music	E Santiago
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	7	Bikini Bottom	K Arana

* EXACTA: 5-4 BOX, 4-9 BOX, 9-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 4/5/9 BOX, 4/8/9 BOX

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:35 PM

Scott Shapiro: Saratoga Full-Card Selections/Analysis

July 2, 2026 | By Scott Shapiro

The first Saturday of the Saratoga summer is a fun one with 11 races on the agenda, including the first four graded stakes races of the stand. Festivities kick off at 12:35 PM eastern with the stakes action getting started a little before 3PM. Here are my full card thoughts on the first of many big weekend days to attack over the next few months at 1/ST BET and Xpressbet.

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: B
Use: 3 Lovely Christina

Forecast: The opener is a first-level allowance at event 6.5-furlongs where a pair of fast debut winners aim to bounce back from disappointing runs in their first start against winners. 3-5-favorite #4 Mashallah ran to her $1.25M sales price on April 23 at Keeneland, but battled early and tired late at 4-5 on May 30 in Louisville. #1 Feminism also failed to live up to expectations two days earlier under the twin spires after an impressive start to her career in Arkansas. Both are capable of rebounding, but are tougher to trust at their likely prices. I prefer #3 Lovely Christina. The Todd Pletcher trainee ran a couple of strong races over this surface to kick off her career before being caught wide in a mid-pack finish in the Frizette (G1). Pletcher has given her plenty of time and should have her fit off a solid series of drills over Belmont’s training track. I like her chances in her first start since last October.

Race 2:
Grade: C
Use: 6 New Rose; 8 Special Wood

Forecast: I wish I liked something in this first-level allowance over the Inner Turf because I do not trust the 8-5-ML favorite #2 Accent or 5-2-second choice #4 Eponine. Both are likely to find their way into the money, but crossing the wire first is another story. #6 New Rose ran well over this course last time, but her hot barn that week has cooled off quite a bit since. She makes the most sense though as a value option with class dropper #8 Special Wood slightly intriguing as well.

Race 3:
Grade: C+
Use: 7 Home Wrecker/6 Shelzawa

Forecast: A number of those entered in this MSW over the grass at 1 1/16-miles exit the race the aforementioned New Rose won up here last month. There was not much passing late in that one, which likely benefitted the top two, but at her ML price #7 Home Wrecker is worth consideration right back. Yes, the Danny Gargan has had a lot of chances and was in a favorable spot throughout in the pocket, but jockey Kendrick Carmouche never found clear sailing. She galloped out with plenty of interest and did beat 5-2-ML favorite #6 Shelzawa to the wire. Shelzawa is the likeliest winner in this spot making her second start in the States for Chad Brown, but backing these types is far from a long-term strategy. She will take mostly deserving support, but has been there at the wire before in France and come away without her first win. I will tread lightly overall.

Race 4:
Grade: C+
Use: 8 Grace and Grit/ 5 Queens Cat

Forecast: The first state-bred race of the afternoon is at 6.5-furlongs over the main track where once again I do not trust the ML favorite. #1 Lightning Strike is listed at 9-5 after a slow break led to disappointment for those that backed in her return to the races on June 3. The daughter of Bolt d’Oro dazzled on debut over the dirt, but that came back in early March ’25. She did not make it back to the races until her turf sprint try during the Belmont Racing Festival. She obviously has the upside to beat these based on her first start, but there are plenty of questions to answer, including her lack of speed from the gate and the inside draw. I prefer #8 Grace and Grit. She comes in having finished first or second in four straight races since entering the Amelia Green barn this winter. The blinkers have helped a filly that was up against the track last month. #5 Queens Cat never had a chance when not making the lead last out. She has to prove herself at this class level, but her speed could be a weapon.

Race 5: Sanford (G3)
Grade: B-
Use: 4 Pocket Listing/6 Jack’s Golden Goal

Forecast: I will live and die with California-bred #4 Pocket Listing in this six-furlong dash for 2YOs over the main track. The Doug O’Neill trainee popped the gate on debut and never considered looking back against far lesser at Santa Anita Park. Her gate speed should be more than this group can handle assuming she has the stamina to handle the final furlong.

Race 6:
Grade: B-
Use: 1 Punto Forty; 10 Diliello; 2 Cristobal; 4 Truman’s Commander; 12 King Puck

Forecast: I lack a strong opinion in this 5.5-furlong turf dash for NY-bred first-level allowance foes other than I do not like 7-2-ML favorite #11 Von Vollenhoven. The son of Big Brown has been stuck at this level for over a year and is winless on the grass. The outside draw should lead to a clean trip, but there are better wagering options. #1 Punto Forty is one of those. The son of Nyquist draws the rail and takes on state-bred competition for the first time after four races in Southern California. His speed could prove dangerous in a wide-open start to the Pick 6.

Race 7: Belmont Oaks (G1)
Grade: C+
Use: 4 Faithful Departed; 8 Abashiri/6 Fitz Right

Forecast: The first Grade 1 of the summer is this $600k 1 1/8-mile race for 3YO fillies over the Inner Turf where European invader #8 Abashiri is the one to beat. The daughter of Frankel comes to the States off of her third- place effort in the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1) in late May. She is the class, but the tote will show it. Perhaps #4 Faithfully Departed gets a bit overlooked at the windows despite a very impressive run and finish in the Regret (G3) on May 30. She has done little wrong, but is entered in this spot by a barn that has not started a horse at the Spa the last few years. Grant Forster is capable though and has been pointing to this race since minutes after her first graded stakes score. Do not underestimate her chances.

Race 8: Suburban (G2)
Grade: B-
Use: 7 Antiquarian; 9 Stars and Strides

Forecast: The top two from last year’s Suburban (G2) #6 Phileas Fogg and #7 Antiquarian are both entered in this year’s event that drew a strong field of 11. Phileas Fogg is unlikely to have things his way on the front end though in 2026 with #2 Forged Steel drawn to his inside. The Gold Cup (G2) winner takes on the toughest field he has encountered, but is likely to ensure an honest pace. #7 Antiquarian, who missed by a head last year makes his third start off the bench. He gets some class relief after being involved early and tiring late in the Met Mile (G1). The decrease in competition and stretch out to a true route of ground both benefit his chances. #9 Stars and Strides is the up and comer. The Bill Mott trainee has been given time after back-to-back wins in March and April. He gets a class test today, but has shown no reason he can’t handle it.

Race 9: Belmont Derby (G1)
Grade: C+
Use: 3 Remember Mamba; 10 Touch of Fire/6 Pacific Avenue

Forecast: The Belmont Derby came up loaded with several ways to go horses in this field of ten being logical at some level. #8 West End Kid is hard to knock off of his three consecutive wins for Will Walden, but has to answer to 1 1/8-mile test for the first time at a relatively short price. The same is true for #3 Remember Mamba, but he has been freshened and clearly pointed to this spot. I do not foresee the 9-furlong distance being an issue for the runner-up to Stark Contrast in the American Turf (G1) on Derby Day. He is the best finisher, if he works out the right trip. If not. I like #10 Touch of Fire. The Brad Cox trainee passed his first 1 1/8-test with flying colors in Kentucky last out and will get the jump on Remember Mamba. The outside draw is the biggest challenge in his first start against this level of competition.

Race 10:
Grade: B
Use: 6 Tuscan Sky; 7 Capital Idea

Forecast: My long shot play of the day comes in a competitive $130k allowance event at one-mile over the main track where I like #6 Tuscan Sky. The son of Vino Rosso made his first start off a nearly one-year break on May 22 for Todd Pletcher. He was outrun by the two speeds that day, but was by far the one finishing best from the back. He gets more ground after shaking off the rust at Aqueduct and hopefully is sitting on a big one before heading back into the stakes ranks.

Race 11:
Grade: B-
Use: 3 Lyn’s Legacy/1 Morning Prayer; 11 Silly Season

Forecast: #11 Silly Season was made the 2-1-ML favorite by oddsmaker David Aragona in this state-bred MSW event to close the card. She showed talent in her first start last November and has been on the sidelines since. The outside draw is a challenge, but has been training up to this spot and makes sense as the one to beat. In terms of wagering though, I prefer her main rivals given likely off-odds. #1 Morning Prayer ran too good to lose on debut and now moves to an inside draw. She should fire another big shot, but #3 Lyns Legacy is my top choice. Trainer Miguel Clement and his father Christophe have always been able to get a horse ready for a two-turn turf start to begin their career. She is out of a mare that ran second on debut for the same ownership group and draws favorably along the inside for her first start. Hopefully, we get the 5-1-ML offering.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:35 PM

Jeremy Plonk: Bet $100, Get $10 Colonial Downs Key Plays | Thurs.

July 1, 2026 | By Jeremy Plonk

Throughout July, Tuesdays and Thursdays heat up at 1/ST BET and Xpressbet with our Red, White & Bet promotion. Bet $100, Get $10 on select tracks this month. First up Thursday will be Colonial Downs, which has an early start time to beat the heat. First post will be 10:45 am ET and here’s how I’ll approach the card in Virginia with an assist from the Betmix Angler database.

Colonial Downs Race 3 | 11:41 am ET
#2 Hay Grace Brennan (8-1 morning line odds) has shown some early life in open maiden races at Laurel and note the Laurel runners are showing a positive ROI early in the Colonial meet while the Churchill shippers have been widely disappointing at shorter prices. This race has a 3-5 ML favorite via Churchill that will help the prices elsewhere. Picks up Paco Lopez, a top speed jockey, with an inside draw in a turf mile. Catch her to score. Win bet #2. Picks: 2-4-6-5

Colonial Downs Race 8 | 2:01 pm ET
#5 Taco Cat Backwards (8-1 morning line odds) wasn’t anything special on synthetic at Turfway for a modest barn but showed significant improvement on turf at Laurel last out for Madison Meyers. The underrated trainer’s runners are 3-for-3 in the exacta early in the Colonial meet and firing ($14 winner, 12-1 runner-up). Jock-trainer tandem sparkles with huge ROI of $3.31 for every $1 bet at Colonial over 17 starters last summer. Win bet #5. Exacta key-box 5 with 7,4. Picks: 5-7-4-9

Eligible tracks and days:
• Thursday, July 2 // Colonial Downs
• Tuesday, July 7 // Thistledown
• Thursday, July 9 // Canterbury Park
• Tuesday, July 14 // Finger Lakes
• Thursday, July 16 // Belterra Park
• Tuesday, July 21 // Mountaineer
• Thursday, July 23 // Penn National
• Tuesday, July 28 // Horseshoe Indianapolis
• Thursday, July 30 // Charles Town

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:35 PM

Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Presque Isle Downs - Race #5

#2 Justice Is Sweet	The big issue here is that his two route races were both dreadful, but those tries both came on relatively short rest -- two weeks each time -- and then ended his 2025 campaign, so maybe there are some excuses hiding in there. Wouldn't surprise to see him bring something noticeably better going long today.
#1 Jes See Me	No argument from me if you want to lean hard here -- he's off in search of a fifth win in a row and has dangerous tactical speed to sit right up on the splits again today. The one to beat.
#7 Inmate	He probably has some upside in the second start back while getting around two turns, as his route form last year was pretty solid. Lasix may help.
Race Summary	Justice Is Sweet needs far better than he has shown in a couple of route runs in the past, but I am willing to give him another look going long while making his third start off the layoff.

Presque Isle Downs - Race #6

#6 Aleman	He showed a bit of tracking pace last time out that might play well here while drawing outside in a group with no committed speed. First run for home?
#2 Live Stream	He's dangerous here after outrunning his 37/1 price when third in stakes company last time out, but I worry that he might be along too late in a race without a ton of serious pace. Should be there.
#5 Certain	His better stuff keeps him in the picture from off the pace, and I suppose he could have another step forward in him today as he's finding form in the third start back.
Race Summary	Aleman should get a great run right up on whatever pace there is in here, and I think his last was pretty encouraging when turning back off a long string of route runs. Solid lean.

Presque Isle Downs - Race #7

#4 Calvin's Ride	He's pace in a race with a couple other pretty committed speed types, but he has shown a tiny rating gear in the past, and that might give him first jump after a perfect spying trip behind the other two speed horses.
#5 Ready to Fly	Finisher didn't miss by much last time out when just behind the top choice, and there are a couple of extra pace players lined up today. Could get last run.
#3 Brilliant Journey	His local form has always been pretty good, and he rolled home last time out on the front end. He probably has a tougher time up top today, but anything like the last would make him tough again.
Race Summary	Calvin's Ride is quick enough to get a big jump on the finishers, but he might be able to tap the brakes just enough to avoid getting caught in a battle with the other pace players.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:36 PM

Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

Woodbine - Race #2

#1 MARDENE (10-1)	Swept past a follow-up winner two back in her first start on the trainer switch.
#5 MY CASH FACTOR (10-1)	‘Resurged’ to finish ahead of top one, three wins on Tapeta, third start as 4yo.
#6 FOUNDER’S DAY (5-2)	#6 FOUNDER’S DAY (5-2) Six-figure synthetic track earner piles up the checks but hasn’t won in awhile.
Race Summary	MARDENE is in top form for her new barn, looped the field to win going away at 6F two back, then met Bravo Kate (6-24, $140k) in the midst of a three-race winning streak last out. She changes riders, draws the rail and gets ample pace flow. Bet to win and place and play 1-5 and 1-6 exactas.

Woodbine - Race #4

#1 CRUMLIN MOLLY (2-1)	Erratic behavior in otherwise encouraging debut in crowded turf field.
#4 STRATOSPHERIC (5-2)	Second in ‘triple key’ comeback, steps up in class, has good grass numbers.
#9 KEYTOTHEPARK (9-5)	Could reward loyal backers if she draws into the race off AE list.
Race Summary	CRUMLIN MOLLY was headstrong while trying to settle from off the pace in her debut. She checked back to last on the final turn but finished with a 6-wide rush in the stretch. Hoping she minds her manners and takes care of business at a better price than her 2-1 morning line. Bet to win and place and play 1-4, 1-7 and 1-9 exactas.

Woodbine - Race #5

#4 RESENTLESS PURSUIT (12-1)	Has shown enough in the a.m. to emerge victorious in a weak field.
#6 YA NO (20-1)	Improved showing when she broke cleanly at this level in her seasonal debut.
#7 TORONTO HOOPS (12-1)	Took some play but never factored after slow start in fast-paced debut.
Race Summary	RESENTLESS PURSUIT need not be much for a high-percentage first-out barn. She fired a :35-1/5 bullet workout in May and a pair of 1:01+ moves recently. She meets 13 rivals who are a combined 0-for-73 with one runner-up finish on synthetic tracks. Bet to win and place and play a 4-6-7-9 exacta box.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:36 PM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Penn National
PURCHASE

Penn National - Race 1	W-P-S / Exacta /$0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3)
Maiden Special • 5 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 62 • Purse: $36,000 • Post: 5:45P
(RAIL AT 14 FEET). (PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. PREFERENCE TO HORSES STABLED ON PENN NATIONAL GROUNDS AFTER CONSIDERATION FOR CONDITION ELIGIBILITY AND PA BREDS. (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT FIVE FURLONGS.)

Contenders				Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds	Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. JUST ONE KISS is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * JUST ONE KISS: Today is a horse's first or second race on turf, and turf starters from this sire have a win percentage of at least 15 (minimum of 50 starts). Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. COLLECTED MIST: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. ITTY BIDDY CITY: Tod ay is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
8	JUST ONE KISS	12/1	7/2
2	COLLECTED MIST	6/1	9/2
1	ITTY BIDDY CITY	3/1	6/1

P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
8	JUST ONE KISS	8	12/1	Front-runner	0	0	86.3	66.4	60.9
2	COLLECTED MIST	2	6/1	Front-runner	65	63	82.8	58.0	47.5
1	ITTY BIDDY CITY	1	3/1	Front-runner	63	57	68.0	53.6	46.1
7	MEADOWLARK DRIVE	7	12/1	Trailer	59	50	37.0	47.4	36.9
4	MOONBLAZE	4	4/1	Trailer	59	52	24.6	49.3	40.8
9	VOLATILE SISTER	9	12/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	67.0	38.0	23.0
5	TRAIL OF ROSES	5	9/2	Alternator/Non-contender	62	49	60.7	46.5	38.0
6	QUEEN OFTHE COSMOS	6	8/1	Alternator/Non-contender	62	53	59.1	45.6	34.6
3	HOLLY LN	3	8/1	Alternator/Non-contender	64	61	39.8	27.5	16.5
10	CAYUGA	10	20/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	27.4	29.3	9.3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:37 PM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delta Downs
PURCHASE

Delta Downs - Race 1	Exacta/Trifecta(.50 min.)/Superfecta(.10 min.)/Daily Double(Races 1-2) ($1 min.)/Pick 3(Races 1-3)/Pick 5(Races 1-5)
Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 250 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 53 • Purse: $12,000 • Post: 6:15P
QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 126 LBS.; OLDER, 128 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

Contenders				Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds	Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * MY SWEET MADISON: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Clas s Rating at the distance/surface. JRS SHA BOO CARTEL: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface .
2	MY SWEET MADISON	8/1	3/2
4	JRS SHA BOO CARTEL	5/2	5/1

P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
1	DIX ZEE ROGUE	1	6/1	Slow	49	35	7.0	0.0	0.0
2	MY SWEET MADISON	2	8/1	Average	70	64	5.1	0.0	0.0
3	MACHO MAN FOR COS	3	5/1	Fast	0	0	3.2	0.0	0.0
4	JRS SHA BOO CARTEL	4	5/2	Fast	61	49	2.1	0.0	0.0
5	LORENZOS GONE	5	12/1	Average	51	42	5.4	0.0	0.0
6	SWEET STREAKER	6	15/1	Slow/Trouble-prone	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0
7	RIPPING RIO	7	7/2	Average	53	40	5.2	0.0	0.0
8	LOSALAMITOSLOUISIANA	8	4/1	Average/Trouble-prone	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:37 PM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Special Wager

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

Race 3 - Allowance - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $46000 Class Rating: 85

DEL - R7 - FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON 20,000 ONCE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR RESTRICTED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 2, 2026 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 2, 2026 ALLOWED 4 LBS. (MAIDEN, CLAIMING, AND

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# 7 SUGAR BEE 15/1
# 1 SPLENDID SONG 10/1

DUBOFF has a decent shot to take this race. She has been racing strongly as of late while recording solid Equibase Speed Figs. This pony has a fantastic winning percentage in turf sprints. Ought to go to the front end and should never look back. SUGAR BEE - This pony must be bet upon at the expected high odds. She has very good class ratings, averaging 89, and has to be carefully examined in this competition. SPLENDID SONG - Had one of the top speed figures of this group in her last outing. This filly looks very good here since Robertson has a solid win percent with horses going this distance.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:37 PM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

PURCHASE

Ellis Park - Race #7 - Post: 2:42pm - Allowance - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $102,000 Class Rating: 97

Rating:

#7 DOMINGO (ML=9/2)
#1 LUCKY MISCHIEF (ML=5/1)
#2 ROCKY JOY (ML=6/1)
#5 TWO BEERS BY TEN (ML=3/1)

DOMINGO - Atop this entrant on June 6th and Gutierrez is yet again in the irons this time. In this race here, this pony has clearly shown signs that he likes the turf. His speed ratings are the highest in the field for this dist-surf. With 'blinkers-on' this horse should be very competitive. Strong average class rating on this horse. Should have the ability to run well on the turf. LUCKY MISCHIEF - Have to make this colt a contender; he comes off a solid outing on Jun 10th. Don't often see a favorable return on investment like +174. This rider/handler tandem has done well together over the last 12 months. PP data show this horse with 3 improving speed figures. Bejarano should be on a live horse right here in this race. ROCKY JOY - I cannot ignore the fact that this horse is working extremely well. Coming off a fourth place finish at Churchill Downs, some may pass on this horse. I'm not. He just missed hitting the show spot, and has respectable odds today. TWO BEERS BY TEN - Ran a quick time for the last quarter on May 9th at Churchill Downs. Anything close in this event should get the job done.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 FOUNTAIN LAKE (ML=4/1), #9 RIGHT TO WIN (IRE) (ML=6/1),

FOUNTAIN LAKE - Difficult to wager on any horse to turn things around if there is no value to taking the risk. You always figure that this animal has a shot to win, but he comes up short often. RIGHT TO WIN (IRE) - This gelding registered a speed figure in his last contest which probably isn't good enough in today's race.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - DOMINGO - Comparing last speed ratings in this field, nobody beats this horse. Tops in the field with a last speed rating of 97 on June 6th.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Bet on #7 DOMINGO to win if you can get at least 9/2 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	None
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPER HI-5 WAGERS:	[1,7] with [1,2,5,7] with [1,2,5,7] with [1,2,3,5,7,9] with [1,2,3,5,7,9] Total Cost: $72

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:37 PM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

PURCHASE

Parx Racing - Race #1 - Post: 5:00pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $30,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating:

#8 BOOTLEG RUNNER (ML=2/1)

BOOTLEG RUNNER - Looking at today's class figure, this thoroughbred is meeting an easier group than last time out at Parx Racing. I believe that this shorter distance should help this colt. Traditional handicapping angle - 3rd or 4th start after a vacation generally leads to a big effort. Today's the day. Carrying 7 pounds less this race. Trainer has him in a good spot.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 DISCO RHODES (ML=3/1), #5 LILBITSOCIAL (ML=7/2), #1 WE MISS NEIL (ML=6/1),

DISCO RHODES - Can't bet on this mount in today's sprint of 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't even finished in the money in a short distance contest recently. This gelding earned a speed fig in his last clash which probably isn't good enough in today's race. LILBITSOCIAL - Hasn't finished in the money in any short distance affairs lately. Improbable to see her doing it this time out either. WE MISS NEIL - Last raced on Jun 15th at Parx Racing, finishing fifth. Unlikely to perk up off of that try in today's event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Bet on #8 BOOTLEG RUNNER to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	8 with [3,4]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 07-02-2026, 12:38 PM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Thistledown

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

Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $33900 Class Rating: 48

FOR REGISTERED OHIO FOALS MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 CHESTNUT QUEEN 3/1
# 5 ATI MINT 5/2
# 3 STARLIT IDOL 10/1

I think CHESTNUT QUEEN is a solid choice. Looks formidable against this group and will almost certainly be one of the early speedsters. Have to examine solely on class, with some of the top class numbers of this field. Hamm and Sosa have won 25 percent of their races giving this equine a very good chance. ATI MINT - Has very good early lick and ought to fare quite well versus this group. This filly is a solid choice based on her earnings per start in dirt sprint contests. STARLIT IDOL - Trainer boasts very solid win figs at this distance and surface.

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