Race 2 – 1 Mile | Allowance (Fillies & Mares)

This is a classy group, and it sets up for a stalk-and-pounce type to take advantage.

Top Pick: #3 Sexarito (5-2)

• Beyers of 46-48-62 are excellent for this level.

• Cuts back to a preferred distance.

• Faces a vulnerable favorite in #2 Antonacci Girl.

Also Use:

• #6 Frothy (3-1) – solid consistency and tactical speed.

• #2 Antonacci Girl (8-5) – figures fit but her wins come easier than her losses.

Play Suggestions:

• Win: #3

• Exacta: 3 over 2,6

• Daily Double: 3 (Race 2) into 5 (Race 3)

Race 3 – 5F | Maiden Special Weight (3YO)

Top-tier betting opportunity with a standout second-time starter and intriguing firster.

Top Pick: #5 Mr. Frederickson (7-2)

• Huge 69 Beyer two back.

• Sharp connections, and gets a race shape he can dominate.

Live Longshot: #3 Daredevil Doug (4-1)

• First-time starter, solid works, bred to sprint.

• Could be a sneaky gate-to-wire threat if he breaks clean.

Others Worth a Look:

• #1 Big Lambros – class edge but feels a little chalky at short odds.

Play Suggestions:

• Win: #5

• Exacta Box: 3,5

• Trifecta: 5 over 1,3 over 1,3,8

Race 5 – 6F | $5K Claiming (Open)

Wide-open, but one horse has a serious edge on figures.

Top Pick: #2 Watchoutforweaver (2-1)

• Beyers of 58-50-47 dominate this group.

• Should sit just off the pace and pounce.

Underrated Option: #9 Play Ball (6-1)

• Improving pattern and gets an outside draw to stalk the speed.

Use for depth:

• #5 El Marro – sharp recent works, trending the right way.

Play Suggestions:

• Win: #2

• Exacta Box: 2,5,9

• Daily Double: 2 (Race 5) into 4 (Race 6)

💼 Late Pick 4 Strategy – Mahoning Valley (Races 5–8)

Starts in Race 5 at approx. 2:07 PM ET

🎯 Ticket Structure

($0.50 base wager)

Race 5 – Key the standout

• ✅ #2 Watchoutforweaver (single)

Race 6 – Spread for value

• #3 Miss Shady

• #4 Half Birthday

• #5 Prancipants

• #6 Tattered Heart

Race 7 – Lean into form

• #2 Kiss Me Quick

• #3 Work’n On a Buzz

• #6 Minestress

Race 8 – Use class + fig standouts

• #2 C V Dynamic

• #4 Reigning Dream

• #5 Ironclad Alibi

📈 Ticket Cost: $18.00 (1x4x3x3)

🔥 Best Bets Recap

• Best Single:
  Race 5 – #2 Watchoutforweaver (2-1)
  Big edge on figures, consistent, and tactical speed wins here.

• Best Value Win Play:
  Race 3 – #5 Mr. Frederickson (7-2)
  Top Beyer in the field, solid connections, and plenty of upside.

• Strong Exacta Setup:
  Race 2 – Exacta 3 over 2,6
  #3 Sexarito should stalk and roll by both pace types.

💣 Longshot Bomb of the Day

Race 4 – #2 Rags Special (8-1 ML)

• Back-to-back 52 Beyers in maiden claimers.

• Trainer has been sneaky sharp at this level.

• Likely ignored on the board, but capable of sitting the perfect stalking trip behind the speed.

💥 Use in all exotics, especially if the rail is live.

Good luck!