Multi-Track Mega-Card Feature

Your guide to the best action across the nation today — from the Big Apple to the Pacific.

Aqueduct — New York

Race 1 — 7 Furlongs Dirt | 1:10 PM ET Starter Optional Claiming $50,000 | 3-Year-Old Fillies

The morning-line favorite here is Hot Gossip (PP 4, 8/5), but our top selection is Ohoopee (PP 3, 9/5), who projects as the class of this field and brings the strongest overall numbers to the table. She’s trained by L. Rice and gets the services of F. Prat, one of the best riders in the country. Sparkling Mama (PP 1, 5/2) and Caradise (PP 5, 5/1) are evenly matched as the likely secondary threats.

Betting Suggestions: Win/Place on Ohoopee. Exacta: 3 over 1, 5.

Race 2 — 6.5 Furlongs Dirt | 1:41 PM ET Maiden Special Weight | 4-Year-Olds & Up, New York-Bred

Probability (PP 6, 1/1) is the morning-line choice and the clear standout, carrying the most upside in this maiden field under M. Franco for trainer A.J. Green. Behind him, Alzero (PP 5, 12/1) and Executive Move (PP 4, 9/2) offer nice value in the underneath spots. Volatile Situation (PP 1, 3/1) with F. Prat and the T.A. Pletcher barn is the one to watch if you’re looking for a price-beater.

Betting Suggestions: Win on Probability. Exacta box: 5, 4, 1 for value. Trifecta key: 6 on top over 5-4-1.

Race 5 — 6.5 Furlongs Dirt | 3:14 PM ET Maiden Claiming $20,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

Alias (PP 5, 8/5) is your standout here — a strong projection, top Factors score in the field, and J. Lezcano in the irons for the powerful L. Rice barn. Gualillo (PP 7, 7/5) with F. Prat is the only real threat at a comparable morning line. Army Proud (PP 2, 4/1) is a live longshot with positive vibes.

Betting Suggestions: Win/Place on Alias. Exacta: 5 over 7, 2. Trifecta: 5 over 7-2 over 3.

Race 6 — 6.5 Furlongs Dirt | 3:45 PM ET Claiming $30,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

A wide-open affair. Remi’s Moon (PP 2, 7/2) tops the projections under M. Franco for trainer G.E. Charlerie, with Scoot Daddy (PP 7, 6/1) lurking as the most intriguing price in the field. Clancy Fancy (PP 3, 7/2) and Big Hat Willie (PP 6, 2/1) round out a competitive top tier. The morning-line chalk Big Hat Willie actually has the best Factors reading here.

Betting Suggestions: Exacta box: 2, 7, 3. Trifecta: 2, 7, 3 in all combinations.

Fair Grounds — New Orleans

Race 4 — 6 Furlongs Dirt | 2:15 PM CT Claiming $5,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

Cloud Without Rein (PP 9, 9/5) is the clear standout — a big projection advantage and the top Factors score in this field, to be ridden by I. Castillo for trainer N.W. Casse. Storm Sniper (PP 5, 8/1) is the value play if you want a price. Highstakes Hustler (PP 7, 7/2) and Dr. Niko (PP 3, 5/1) fill out the key spots.

Betting Suggestions: Win/Place on Cloud Without Rein. Exacta: 9 over 5, 7, 3.

Race 6 — 6 Furlongs Dirt | 3:15 PM CT Allowance | 4-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares, Louisiana-Bred

From Scratch (PP 4, 5/2) is the one to beat — a sizeable projection edge over the field, trained by G.T. Forster and ridden by the versatile J. Loveberry. Moonie Pie (PP 6, 4/1) and Kin to the Wicked (PP 1, 7/2) are closely matched for the spots. Dolly’s Guitar (PP 7, 4/1) drops down in appeal here.

Betting Suggestions: Win on From Scratch. Exacta: 4 over 6, 1. Trifecta: 4 on top over 6-1-7.

Gulfstream Park — South Florida

Race 6 — 8 Furlongs Dirt | 2:51 PM ET Allowance Optional Claiming $25,000 | Fillies & Mares

One of the best races on the entire card anywhere in the country today. Domino Vitali (PP 5, 6/5) is a standout at the top, trained by J. Delgado and piloted by D. Egan. Blueberry Hill (PP 3, 7/5) under I. Ortiz Jr. for T.A. Pletcher is the main rival. Heartbeat (PP 6, 4/1) with J. Rosario is the exotics play if the top two disappoint.

Betting Suggestions: Win/Place on Domino Vitali. Exacta: 5 over 3, 6. Daily Double into Race 7.

Race 8 — 8 Furlongs Turf | 3:53 PM ET Allowance Optional Claiming $20,000 | Statebred

A cracking turf affair. Java Buzz (PP 6, 5/2) and Win With Faith (PP 3, 9/5) are dead-locked at the top of the projections. Both deserve respect. Java Buzz holds a slight Factors edge. Venezuelan Hope (PP 1, 6/1) offers the best price among the legitimate contenders.

Betting Suggestions: Exacta box: 6, 3. Trifecta: 6-3 over 1, 5, 7 in all combos.

Race 9 — 8.32 Furlongs Synthetic | 4:23 PM ET Starter Optional Claiming $20,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

Uncle John (PP 3, 5/2) and Longbranch Lou (PP 5, 2/1) are your co-leaders — the top two in the projections and separated by just one point. Trainer M.J. Maker sends Uncle John out with T. Gaffalione, a dangerous duo. Longbranch Lou for N. Ramsey is the slight morning-line chalk. Baytown Parfait (PP 6, 4/1) is third-best and worth including underneath.

Betting Suggestions: Exacta box: 3, 5. Trifecta: 3-5 over 6, 4.

Laurel Park — Maryland

Race 4 — 7 Furlongs Dirt | 1:27 PM ET Starter Optional Claiming $30,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

A deep and competitive race. Devil’s Cay (PP 1, 7/2) tops the projections for trainer J. Ness, with M.J. Sanchez up. Brother Conway (PP 2, 3/1) is right behind and carries strong secondary appeal. Don’t Wait Up (PP 6, 5/2) is the morning-line favorite and the one to beat on class.

Betting Suggestions: Trifecta: 1-2 over 6, 7 in combination. Exacta box: 1, 2, 6.

Race 7 — 8 Furlongs Dirt | 2:58 PM ET Allowance Optional Claiming $55,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

The marquee race of the Laurel card. Quick to Accuse (PP 6, 3/1) leads all projections comfortably, ridden by J.A. Hernandez for trainer P.A. Synnefias. Feeling Woozy (PP 5, 7/2) is right on his heels under M. Chuan for the J. Ness barn. Indy Charges On (PP 3, 5/2) is the morning-line favorite and brings solid credentials. Three horses, three tickets.

Betting Suggestions: Trifecta: 6, 5, 3 in all combinations. Exacta box: 6, 5, 3.

Oaklawn Park — Hot Springs, Arkansas

Race 3 — 6 Furlongs Dirt | 1:32 PM CT Maiden Claiming $12,500

Grand Oracle (PP 1/Pgm 2, 6/5) is the most dominant number in any Oaklawn race today. He carries a huge projection edge over the field and draws L. Saez for the R. Moquett barn. This one may go postward as an even bigger favorite. Amentum (PP 6/Pgm 7, 3/1) is the most logical single-digit price threat.

Betting Suggestions: Win on Grand Oracle. Use underneath for exotics: 2 over 7, 5.

Race 7 — 6 Furlongs Dirt | 3:39 PM CT Allowance | Fillies & Mares — $125,000 Purse

Big purse, big field, big fun. Kelly’s Girl (PP 8, 2/1) heads the projections for M. Robertson with S. Carmona aboard. Beautiful Twice (PP 1, 6/1) under E. Asmussen for the powerful S.M. Asmussen barn offers great value and has the second-best overall numbers. Coaster (PP 6, 5/2) under E.A. Roman is a price-beater for the R. Moquett operation.

Betting Suggestions: Exacta box: 8, 1, 6. Trifecta: 8 over 1-6-5 in combos.

Race 8 — 8.5 Furlongs Dirt | 4:15 PM CT Trivista Overnight Stakes | Fillies & Mares — $135,000 Purse

The best race on the Oaklawn card. Nerazurri (PP 2, 7/5) is the class of the field for trainer M.E. Casse, with C.A. Torres in the irons. She leads by a wide margin in the projections. Peignoir (PP 6, 6/1) with L. Saez is the logical price horse, followed by Gowells Delight (PP 8, 9/2) for K.G. McPeek.

Betting Suggestions: Win/Place on Nerazurri. Exacta: 2 over 6, 8, 4. Trifecta: 2 on top over 6-8-4.

Sam Houston Race Park — Houston, Texas

Race 6 — 8.5 Furlongs Dirt | 8:40 PM CT Allowance | 3-Year-Olds & Up

Remember Big Jim (PP 1, 6/5) is a dominant standout — the highest projection of any horse on the Sam Houston card and among the highest across all tracks today. F. Wethey Jr. rides for trainer D. Cappellucci. Turn North (PP 3, 3/1) is a clear second-best, and Heavenville (PP 6, 9/2) rounds out the key trio.

Betting Suggestions: Win on Remember Big Jim. Exacta: 1 over 3, 6. Daily Double into Race 7.

Santa Anita Park — Arcadia, California

Race 7 — 6 Furlongs Turf | 3:35 PM PT Allowance Optional Claiming $80,000 | 4-Year-Olds & Up

The premiere race at Santa Anita today. Son of a Birch (PP 10, 7/2) leads all projections by a healthy margin under F. Geroux for trainer R.N. Falcone Jr. Proof He Rides (PP 2, 5/1) is a legitimate threat. Nesso’s Lastharrah (PP 1, 8/1) and Drop Um (PP 3, 20/1) both project solidly and deserve exotics consideration.

Betting Suggestions: Win/Place on Son of a Birch. Exacta: 10 over 2, 1, 3. Trifecta: 10 over 2-1 over 3-6.

Race 8 — 8 Furlongs Dirt | 4:05 PM PT Maiden Special Weight | 3-5 Year Olds

A loaded maiden race with big money. Latitude (PP 1, 5/2) leads the projections for trainer J.W. Sadler under A. Fresu. Winston Ave (PP 2, 9/5) and Cherokee Nation (PP 3, 2/1) — both from the Bob Baffert barn — are closely matched just behind. This is a barn battle with real quality throughout.

Betting Suggestions: Exacta box: 1, 2, 3. Trifecta: 1-2-3 in all orders. Pick 3 starting here.

Turfway Park — Florence, Kentucky

Race 5 — 8 Furlongs Synthetic | 7:55 PM ET Allowance Optional Claiming $62,500 — $106,000 Purse

The richest and most competitive race on the Turfway card — and one of the best on the entire national slate tonight. Mercante (PP 2, 2/1) is the clear top selection with a significant projection lead and the top Factors score, ridden by J.D. Ramos for trainer B. Knippenberg. Wadsworth (PP 4, 5/2) under L. Machado is a strong runner-up on the numbers. Strong Quality (PP 5, 15/1) is a massive price play with legitimate credentials.

Betting Suggestions: Win/Place on Mercante. Exacta: 2 over 4, 10, 5. Trifecta: 2 on top over 4-10-5. Pick 3 bridge race.

Race 9 — 6 Furlongs Synthetic | 9:55 PM ET Allowance Optional Claiming $40,000 | Fillies & Mares — $104,000 Purse

A deep closer to the Turfway night. Bundchen (PP 9, 7/2) and Whippoorwill (PP 2, 4/1) are locked together at the top — the two highest projections in the field. G. Corrales rides Bundchen for W.A. Ward; V.R. Carrasco handles Whippoorwill for K. Danner. Arrasou (PP 10, 5/1) is third in line and worth including.

Betting Suggestions: Exacta box: 9, 2. Trifecta: 9-2 over 10, 8, 6. Late Daily Double into Race 10 if you’re sticking around.

Charles Town — West Virginia

Race 7 — 4.5 Furlongs Dirt | 10:02 PM ET Allowance | Fillies & Mares, West Virginia-Bred

Priority One (PP 6, 7/5) is a monster on paper — the top projection and the most dominant Factors score on the entire Charles Town card. A. Bocachica rides for trainer A. Farrior. This one has all the makings of a wire-to-wire winner. Lil Knockout (PP 3, 9/2) is the only credible secondary threat.

Betting Suggestions: Win on Priority One. Exacta: 6 over 3, 8. Trifecta: 6 on top over 3-8-2.

Tonight’s Best Bets — Across All Tracks

Here are the plays worth circling on your card across the entire national slate:

Remember Big Jim (Sam Houston R6, PP 1) — dominant projection, top number of any horse on that card.

Mercante (Turfway R5, PP 2) — best in a rich $106,000 purse field on synthetic.

Grand Oracle (Oaklawn R3, PP 1/Pgm 2) — biggest margin of any maiden across all tracks.

Nerazurri (Oaklawn R8, PP 2) — tops a $135,000 stakes field convincingly.

Priority One (Charles Town R7, PP 6) — stands alone in a West Virginia allowance.

Alias (Aqueduct R5, PP 5) — dominant projection with top rider and barn.

Son of a Birch (Santa Anita R7, PP 10) — leads a big-money turf allowance at a fair price.

Good luck at the windows. Always bet responsibly.

— Aces & Races, Friday, February 27, 2026