Pick sheet
Race 48:15 PM Clm 4000n2x
6F · Dirt · 11 entered. Our model's top pick, American of Course, is 39% to win (morning line implies 29%). Pace: fast and contested (5 early types). Helps stalkers and closers.
Top pick #7 American of Course ML 2-1 Fair 8-5 Model #1 Top last-race fig ► Steady ≡ Steady 72–74
Jockey L. Negron · Trainer A. Adamo · KEE 1: 1-0-0 · Dist 8: 1-4-1 · best fig at 6f dirt 74 · 63 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
8/30FE5½f DClm 5k b4th/7720.4-1b LLed 5-p failed to hold
8/11FE5½f DClm 5k b2nd/7721.9-1b LSpeed ins; no match
7/27FE6f DClm 5k b2nd/6 by hd741.2-1b L3-p str; gave way
Case: Last out 4th/7 in the fClm5000b at FE. Last Brisnet figures 72-72-74. Best at today's distance 74. 1-for-8 at the distance. 1-for-1 at Mountaineer Park. A. Adamo / L. Negron.
Knock: Off 63 days.
Contender #8 Divine Cross ML 3-1 Fair 7-2 Model #2 ▲ Up +3
Jockey L. Batista · Trainer D. Treharne · KEE 5: 1-2-1 · Dist 10: 1-1-0 · best fig at 6f dirt 73 · 40 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
9/22MNR6f DClm 4k b2nd/7 -2½L672.9-1b LChased bid gamely;
2/1MVR6f DClm 5k6th/6 -11L532.6-1b LBad stumble; outrun
12/24MVR6f DClm 5k4th/7 -5L694.8-1b LInside;2p;outkicked
Case: Last out 2nd in the fClm4000b at MNR. Last Brisnet figures 67-53-69. Best at today's distance 73. 1-for-10 at the distance. 1-for-5 at Mountaineer Park. D. Treharne / L. Batista.
Knock: Nothing glaring on paper.
Use #11 Honestly ML 8-1 Fair 12-1 Model #3 ▼ Down -4 ≡ Steady 54–62 Last out 6th/9 -8L in the fClm5000b at CT. Last Brisnet figures 55-54-61. Best at today's distance 63. 1-for-8 at the distance. 3-for-22 at Mountaineer Park. D. Blankenship / B. Weatherly. Knock: Our model rates this one below its morning line.
Jockey B. Weatherly · Trainer D. Blankenship · KEE 22: 3-8-5 · Dist 8: 1-2-2 · best fig at 6f dirt 63 · 9 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
10/23CT7f DClm 5k b6th/9 -8L5528-1b LOff pace3w;no bid
10/4MNR5½f DClm 3k b2nd/10 -10L547.3-1b LRallied late 6 wide
9/22MNR6f DClm 4k b4th/7 -3½L615.3-1b LPassed a few lane
Longshot #1 X Gene ML 12-1 Fair 15-1 Model #6 ▼▼ Big drop -11 ▼ Best fig 70 is 5+ under today's par 75 ▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises
Jockey R. Barrios · Trainer V. Demczyk · KEE 16: 3-2-2 · Dist 7: 3-0-0 · best fig at 6f dirt 70 · 14 days off
DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
10/18MNR5½f DClm 4k n2x5th/7 -7L5212-1LChased pace; tired;
9/27MNR6f DClm 4k n1xWon/6703.1-1LAbreast full extension
7/20MNR5½f DClm 4k n1y6th/8 -½L5714-1LPressed ins short late
Case: Last out 5th/7 -7L in the fClm4000n2x at MNR. Last Brisnet figures 52-70-57. Best at today's distance 70. 3-for-7 at the distance. 3-for-16 at Mountaineer Park. V. Demczyk / R. Barrios.
Knock: Nothing glaring on paper.
★ Distance horse: #2 Greyhound Station (9-1) has the best figure in the field at 6f dirt: 76 from 4 tries, record at the distance 13: 4-2-1. Not one of our picks.
Narrowing the field: A #7, #8, #9 · B #2, #10, #11 · C #1, #3, #4, #5, #6
Angles: #1 Best fig 70 is 5+ under today's par 75 · #1 Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises · #2 Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises · #3 Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 75 · #4 Best fig 67 is 5+ under today's par 75 · #4 Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises · #5 Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises · #6 Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 75

R4 Mountaineer Park · Claiming $4,000

8:15 PM ET · 6 Furlongs Dirt · $9,000 · 8 runners (3 out)8:15 PM · 6f Dirt · 8 runners (3 out)

Official $9,000 · Claiming $4,000

Card modelCard model StrongFormLast 3 figsTier · angles

★ Distance horse: #2 Greyhound Station (9-1) has the best figure in the field at today's distance and surface: 76 from 4 tries. Not in our top three.

  1. 1X Gene▼▼LSRan 3rdR. Barrios · V. DemczykBarrios · DemczykC52 70 57▼▼-11@trip 7012-1Fair 15-17%▼▼ Big drop -1152 70 57@trip 70C▼ Best fig 70 is 5+ under today's par 75▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance risesLS

    Card model 7% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #6 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -11 · Best fig at today's trip 70 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 52 70 57

    ▼ Best fig 70 is 5+ under today's par 75▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance risesLS

    Longshot read: 12-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 7% against a line of 6%. A read, not a bet.

    Jockey Ricardo Barrios 29% career ★ 11-for-38 on dirt this meet (29%), #1 of 28 · Trainer Virginia Demczyk 29% career 2-for-9 on dirt this meet (22%)
    Also today · Jockey R2: Chizzy 6-1, R2: Surprise D' Oro 7-2, R5: Judy Chop 3-1, R6: Dr Jack Flyer 15-1 +2 more · Trainer R2: Chizzy 6-1

    3 wins from 7 starts at this distance. Ranks first in the field on Brisnet Prime Power.

    PACE HELPS Sits just off the speed with pace in front to run at.
    WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 4F on Nov 12; 0 works in 30d
    RECORD 3 wins, 4 on the board from 10 starts here
    RECORD Ricardo Barrios from post 1 here: 26 wins, 85 top-3 in 166 rides · 13% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/18MNR5½f DClm 4k n2x5th/7 -7L5212-1LChased pace; tired;
    9/27MNR6f DClm 4k n1xWon/6703.1-1LAbreast full extension
    7/20MNR5½f DClm 4k n1y6th/8 -½L5714-1LPressed ins short late
  2. 2Greyhound Station▼★Ran 5thA. Ramgeet · T. RamgeetRamgeet · RamgeetB64 37 66▲▲+9↕@trip 769-1Fair 12-18%▲▲ Big jump +964 37 66 ↕@trip 76B▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises★ Best at the trip 76

    Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #4 · Tier B · Form ▲▲ Big jump +9 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 37–66 · Best fig at today's trip 76 (4 tries) · Last 3 figs 64 37 66

    ▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises★ Best at the trip 76
    Jockey A R Ramgeet 29% career 2-for-12 on dirt this meet (17%) · Trainer Tina Ramgeet 28% career 2-for-15 on dirt this meet (13%)
    Also today · Jockey R2: Blue Ice 3-1, R7: Legacy Trail 7-1 · Trainer R2: Blue Ice 3-1, R7: General Ginny 12-1, R7: Legacy Trail 7-1
    CLASS UP★ FASTEST WORK3/6 board here

    Owns the highest recent figure here at 76. Drops from $5,000 claiming to $4,000 claiming.

    PACE CHALLENGE Pressured on the lead; getting clear early matters. (early-speed points: 3)
    WORKS SHARP Fastest work of the morning on Jul 5 (4F in :49.80), 0 works in 30d
    RECORD 1 win, 3 on the board from 6 starts here
    RECORD A R Ramgeet from post 2 here: 7 wins, 23 top-3 in 49 rides · 16% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/12MNR1m DClm 5k n2y4th/10 by hd642.5-1b LWeakened late
    10/4MNR5½f DClm 3k b7th/10 -16L371.9-1b LNever involved
    9/15MNR6f DClm 7k b3rd/6 -5L662.3-1b LChased short late
  3. 3Sweet Talia▼Ran 6thM. Vilchez · R. ScallanVilchez · ScallanC60 64 64▼-3≡@trip 6910-1Fair 20-15%▼ Down -360 64 64 ≡@trip 69C▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 75

    Card model 5% · Fair odds 20-1 · Our #7 · Tier C · Form ▼ Down -3 · ≡ Steady figures 60–64 · Best fig at today's trip 69 (5 tries) · Last 3 figs 60 64 64

    ▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 75
    Jockey Maikol Vilchez 19% career ★ 5-for-23 on dirt this meet (22%) · Trainer Robert S Scallan 18% career ★ 3-for-15 on dirt this meet (20%)
    Also today · Jockey R2: Eurcool 12-1, R5: Interval 20-1
    60D LAYOFF★ FASTEST WORK6/12 board here

    Shortens up to 6 furlongs after going a mile. Was running in $5,000 claiming; today's $4,000 claiming is an easier level on paper.

    PACE HELPS Sits just off the speed with pace in front to run at.
    WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 4F on Mar 30; 1 work in 30d
    RECORD 2 wins, 6 on the board from 12 starts here
    RECORD Maikol Vilchez from post 3 here: 3 wins, 9 top-3 in 40 rides · 8% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/2MNR1m DClm 5k n2y4th/6 -9½L605.8-1b LEvenly; lacked more
    8/10MNR1m DClm 4k n1xWon/8642.5-1b LClear turn; drew off;
    7/21MNR1m DClm 4k n1x2nd/7646.3-1b LNo match wide pressure
  4. 4Lucky Phoenix▼▼Y. Yaranga · S. SpiessYaranga · SpiessC54 43 51▲+5@trip 6620-1<1%▲ Up +554 43 51@trip 66C▼ Best fig 67 is 5+ under today's par 75▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises

    Card model <1% · Our #11 · Tier C · Form ▲ Up +5 · Best fig at today's trip 66 (5 tries) · Last 3 figs 54 43 51

    ▼ Best fig 67 is 5+ under today's par 75▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises
    Jockey Y Yaranga 26% career 3-for-34 on dirt this meet (9%) · Trainer Shane M Spiess 24% career 0-for-19 on dirt this meet (0%)
    Also today · Jockey R8: Dropkick Murphy 7-1
    ★ FASTEST WORK

    4th last time, 7½ lengths back, in a field of 7. Needs to move up: the best of its last five is 67 against a 75 par.

    PACE HELPS The pocket behind pressure is the useful spot, and this type fits it.
    WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 5F on Sep 6; 0 works in 30d
    RECORD 0 wins, 1 on the board from 10 starts here
    RECORD Y Yaranga from post 4 here: 16 wins, 63 top-3 in 146 rides · 13% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/18MNR5½f DClm 4k n2x4th/7 -7½L5447-1b LEvenly; lacked more
    9/23MNR6f DClm 4k n2x7th/7 -5½L4324-1b LFractious gate chased
    8/25MNR5½f DClm 4k n2x6th/9 -11L516.6-1b LChecked at the break
  5. 5Shipshewana▼B. Whitacre · J. UelmenWhitacre · UelmenC40 54 63▼▼-22↕@trip 6720-1<1%▼▼ Big drop -2240 54 63 ↕@trip 67C▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises

    Card model <1% · Our #10 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -22 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 40–70 · Best fig at today's trip 67 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 40 54 63

    ▼ Age 5+ at a price, figures fall as the distance rises
    Jockey B Whitacre 32% career 1-for-6 on dirt this meet · Trainer Jason Uelmen 14% career 0-for-4 on dirt this meet

    Figures have slipped: 63, 54, 40 over its last three. Finished 10th in a 10-horse $5,000 claiming race at MNR, beaten 15 lengths.

    PACE HELPS Stalks an honestly pressed pace from a good spot.
    WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (0 works in 30d, last 69d back)
    RECORD B Whitacre from post 5 here: 17 wins, 48 top-3 in 98 rides · 16% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/12MNR1m DClm 5k n2y10th/10 -15L4032-1LGave way
    8/28BTP1m DClm 5k b5th/5 -3L543.6-1LPace btw 2w;gave way
    3/30MVR1m DClm 7k n4l5th/5 -7½L634.2-1LRiddn ins foes;fade
  6. 6Vingativa▼Ran 7thK. Gonzalez · D. RobersonGonzalez · RobersonC50 60 61▼▼-13@trip 6315-1Fair 50-12%▼▼ Big drop -1350 60 61@trip 63C▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 75

    Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #8 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -13 · Best fig at today's trip 63 (5 tries) · Last 3 figs 50 60 61

    ▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 75
    Jockey Kevin Gonzalez 33% career 7-for-60 on dirt this meet (12%) · Trainer Don Roberson 18% career 0-for-2 on dirt this meet
    Also today · Jockey R1: Vai Gattina 10-1, R1: Slush Fund 12-1, R3: Halo Nashry 20-1, R7: Dialed Inna 15-1 +1 more
    ★ FASTEST WORK

    Trending the wrong way on speed, 61 to 60 to 50. Fastest 4F work of its morning on Sep 25 (:48.40), a sign it is training forwardly.

    PACE HELPS Stalks an honestly pressed pace from a good spot.
    WORKS SHARP Fastest work of the morning on Sep 25 (4F in :48.40), 1 work in 30d
    RECORD 1 win, 5 on the board from 11 starts here
    RECORD Kevin Gonzalez from post 6 here: 27 wins, 80 top-3 in 197 rides · 11% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/13MNR5½f DClm 4k b6th/7 -9¼L509.4-1b LGave way
    9/30MNR1m DClm 4k n2x3rd/6 by hd602.0-1b LDueled; weakened;
    9/16MNR6f DClm 3k n2x2nd/6 -¾L611.5-1b LSurged late 6 wide;
  7. 7American of CourseRan 2ndL. Negron · A. AdamoNegron · AdamoA72 72 74►≡@trip 742-1Fair 8-539%► Steady72 72 74 ≡@trip 74A1

    Card model 39% · Fair odds 8-5 · Our #1 · Tier A · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 72–74 · Best fig at today's trip 74 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 72 72 74

    Jockey Luis Negron 33% career 7-for-43 on dirt this meet (16%) · Trainer Anthony Adamo 42% career 0-for-1 on dirt this meet ★ hot
    Also today · Jockey R7: Breezy Dance 20-1, R8: Johnnyfrenchfri 3-1
    60D LAYOFF

    Off 63 days since the last start. 3rd of 7 at 3F on Jun 12, in :36.60.

    PACE CHALLENGE Has early speed but company on the front end. (early-speed points: 7)
    WORKS SHARP Fit-looking prep next to these rivals: 2 works in 30d, last 12d ago
    RECORD Luis Negron from post 7 here: 23 wins, 63 top-3 in 123 rides · 18% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    8/30FE5½f DClm 5k b4th/7720.4-1b LLed 5-p failed to hold
    8/11FE5½f DClm 5k b2nd/7721.9-1b LSpeed ins; no match
    7/27FE6f DClm 5k b2nd/6 by hd741.2-1b L3-p str; gave way
  8. 8Divine CrossRan 1stL. Batista · D. TreharneBatista · TreharneA67 53 69▲+3@trip 733-1Fair 7-222%▲ Up +367 53 69@trip 73A2

    Card model 22% · Fair odds 7-2 · Our #2 · Tier A · Form ▲ Up +3 · Best fig at today's trip 73 (5 tries) · Last 3 figs 67 53 69

    Jockey Luis Alberto Batista 31% career 5-for-35 on dirt this meet (14%) · Trainer Dave Treharne 32% career 2-for-5 on dirt this meet
    Also today · Jockey R1: Light My Flame 10-1, R2: Have A Happy 2-1, R3: Chiva Loca 2-1, R5: El Arracadas 15-1 +1 more · Trainer R8: Hoylake 10-1
    4/5 board here

    Last out was 2nd, 2½ lengths behind the winner, in a 7-horse $4,000 claiming race at MNR. Worked 5F in 1:02.80 on Jul 17, 2nd of 7 at the distance.

    PACE HELPS Sits just off the speed with pace in front to run at.
    WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (0 works in 30d, last 68d back)
    RECORD 1 win, 4 on the board from 5 starts here
    RECORD Luis Alberto Batista from post 8 here: 18 wins, 50 top-3 in 117 rides · 16% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    9/22MNR6f DClm 4k b2nd/7 -2½L672.9-1b LChased bid gamely;
    2/1MVR6f DClm 5k6th/6 -11L532.6-1b LBad stumble; outrun
    12/24MVR6f DClm 5k4th/7 -5L694.8-1b LInside;2p;outkicked
  9. 9Miss M MRan 4thA. Gomez · M. ValdezGomez · ValdezA66 69 73▼-4≡@trip 717-1Fair 12-18%▼ Down -466 69 73 ≡@trip 71A

    Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #5 · Tier A · Form ▼ Down -4 · ≡ Steady figures 66–73 · Best fig at today's trip 71 (4 tries) · Last 3 figs 66 69 73

    Jockey Alejandro Gomez 30% career 1-for-17 on dirt this meet (6%) · Trainer Moises Valdez 21% career 0-for-11 on dirt this meet (0%)
    Also today · Jockey R3: It's Yesenia 7-2, R5: Crime Lord 7-1, R8: Standard Of Proof 12-1 · Trainer R7: Mi Amore 7-2
    CLASS DROP2/3 board here

    Was 7th of 7 at the first call last time. Trending the wrong way on speed, 73 to 69 to 66.

    EVEN PACE Honest early fractions give a closer a fair shot late.
    WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 236d ago
    RECORD 0 wins, 2 on the board from 3 starts here
    RECORD Alejandro Gomez from post 9 here: 3 wins, 7 top-3 in 19 rides · 12% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/13MNR5½f DClm 4k b3rd/7 -7L664.7-1b LRallied
    10/6PID6f DClm 6k b5th/7 -5L6912-1b LPassed tiring rivals
    9/21PID5½f DClm 5k b4th/6 -5L7323-1b LPassed tiring rivals
  10. 10Pasta Salad RhondaH. Haldar · J. CastilloHaldar · CastilloB68 65 66►≡@trip 686-1<1%► Steady68 65 66 ≡@trip 68B

    Card model <1% · Our #9 · Tier B · Form ► Steady · ≡ Steady figures 65–68 · Best fig at today's trip 68 (4 tries) · Last 3 figs 68 65 66

    Jockey Humberto Haldar 27% career 1-for-8 on dirt this meet (12%) · Trainer Jabdiel Castillo 32% career 1-for-5 on dirt this meet
    Also today · Jockey R7: Lamporghini 10-1, R8: Law Of The Jungle 20-1 · Trainer R8: Law Of The Jungle 20-1
    WON LAST4/8 board here

    Class relief: $5,000 claiming last time, $4,000 claiming today. Cuts back from a mile to 6 furlongs.

    EVEN PACE With the front end pressed, the late run has something to run at.
    WORKS LIGHT Light on works against these rivals (0 works in 30d, last 154d back)
    RECORD 1 win, 4 on the board from 8 starts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/12MNR1m DClm 5k n2yWon/10686.1-1b LDriving
    9/22MNR6f DClm 4k b3rd/7 -4L653.0-1b LVied willingly mid tk
    9/7MNR1m DAlw s4th/7 -7L6617-1b LNo threat
  11. 11HonestlyRan 8thB. Weatherly · D. BlankenshipWeatherly · BlankenshipB55 54 61▼-4≡@trip 638-1Fair 12-18%▼ Down -455 54 61 ≡@trip 63B3

    Card model 8% · Fair odds 12-1 · Our #3 · Tier B · Form ▼ Down -4 · ≡ Steady figures 54–62 · Best fig at today's trip 63 (3 tries) · Last 3 figs 55 54 61

    Jockey Bailey Weatherly 28% career 7-for-43 on dirt this meet (16%) · Trainer Donald T Blankenship 28% career 2-for-9 on dirt this meet (22%)
    Also today · Jockey R1: Zena Cat 7-1, R2: Sway Me Over 20-1, R3: Zenovia 7-1, R6: Rose's Pepino 12-1 +1 more
    5/9 board here

    Picks up 7 pounds from its last start. Best recent figure is 67, well under the 75 par for this level.

    PACE HELPS Stalks an honestly pressed pace from a good spot.
    WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 133 days ago
    RECORD 1 win, 5 on the board from 9 starts here
    RECORD Bailey Weatherly from post 11 here: 1 win, 2 top-3 in 21 rides · 13% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    DateTrkDistClassFinishFigOddsEqTrip
    10/23CT7f DClm 5k b6th/9 -8L5528-1b LOff pace3w;no bid
    10/4MNR5½f DClm 3k b2nd/10 -10L547.3-1b LRallied late 6 wide
    9/22MNR6f DClm 4k b4th/7 -3½L615.3-1b LPassed a few lane

▲ / ▼ angle for / against · ★ best figure at the trip · LS longshot read · 1 2 3 = our top three · A B C tiers · ▲ ► ▼ form · ≡ ↕ steady / up-and-down. Tap a row for its notes, a name for the horse's page. Analysis only. Pace: fast and contested (5 early types). Helps stalkers and closers.

How to read these marks
1 2 3
Our top three by the card model's win chance. Tap “Our order” to sort by it.
Win %, Fair
The card model's chance to win, and the odds that chance works out to with no takeout. Fair is green when the model rates the horse above its morning line (the line scaled to add up to 100%).
Tier A B C ?
The field ranked on recent speed figures and the morning line together: A = top three, B = next three, C = the rest, ? = no figures yet.
71 60 72
Last three speed figures, newest first. “@trip 75” = best figure at today's distance (within 30 yards) on this surface.
▲▲ ▲ ► ▼ ▼▼
Form: last figure against the average of the three before it. ▲ = up 3 or more, ▲▲ = up 8 or more, ► = within 3, ▼ / ▼▼ = down. The number is the difference.
≡ ↕
≡ steady: the last four figures sit close together. ↕ up-and-down: they swing widely.
★
Best figure in the field at today's distance and surface, from two or more tries, not tied. When that horse isn't in our top three it gets a “Distance horse” note above the field.
▲ ▼ chips
Handicapping angles for or against the horse. LS = longshot read: 8-1 or more on the morning line and the model rates it higher than that line.

These marks describe the past performances. None of them is proven to beat the odds: in our test of 100 handicapping angles, nothing did better than the final odds, and the morning-line favourite wins more races than our top-ranked horse. Read them as notes, not as a reason to bet.

● Official result

$2 payoffs · our pre-race read is unchanged below

Our top pick, #7 American Of Course, finished 2nd.

1st8Divine CrossWin$6.80Place$3.40Show$2.80Our #2
2nd7American Of CourseWin—Place$2.80Show$2.40Our #1
3rd1X GeneWin—Place—Show$4.40Our #6
4th9Miss M MOur #5
Race conditions and our readpace, conditions, story
¼½FINISHSTART6 FURLONGS · DIRT · main1-turn · chute start

MOUNTAINEER PARK · RACE 4

OFFICIAL

Claiming $4,000

Field
11 runners
Purse
$9,000
Post
8:15 PM ET
Pace
Pressed Pace
Card model top pick
#7 · 39%

Claiming $4,000, for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, that have not won two races other than maiden, claiming, or starter.

Claiming race — every starter can be bought for the claiming price out of the race, so owners risk losing a horse that's clearly best. That keeps the field evenly matched on ability.

● Track record at 6 Furlongs: 67.81

The shape is the story here: the early pace looks honest rather than contested — expect a fairly run race where class and trip decide it, not pace collapse.

Our number tops on #7 American Of Course (early speed, M/L 2-1). Recent figures: 72 · 72 · 74. Backup is #8 Divine Cross at 3-1. Use #11 Honestly in exotic structures.

What would change our mind: a key scratch that reshapes the early pace, a sharp turf-to-dirt or surface switch off the rail, or live money showing up on a horse the board had dismissed. Watch the tote late.

● OUTCOME · 2ND

Top pick American Of Course ran 2nd · Divine Cross won (our #2)

What worked

  • ✓ Top pick in the money (2nd)
  • ✓ Winner came from our top 3 (our #2)
  • ✓ Our top 3 finished 2nd, 1st, 8th

TBredIQ ranking → finish

#1#7 AMERICAN OF COURSE2nd
#2#8 DIVINE CROSS1st
#3#11 HONESTLY8th
#4#2 GREYHOUND STATION5th
#5#9 MISS M M4th

Actual finish

1st#8 Divine Crossour #2
2nd#7 American of Courseour #1
3rd#1 X Geneour #6
4th#9 Miss M Mour #5
5th#2 Greyhound Stationour #4
At a glance: model vs the morning line

At a glance

  • Market favourite #7 AMERICAN OF COURSE (2-1) — our number agrees.
  • #7 AMERICAN OF COURSE — our top number on the card, and the board's letting him go too cheap — we make him 30.4%, they've got 24.0%.
  • #8 DIVINE CROSS — our #2 number, and the board's letting him go too cheap — we make him 22.8%, they've got 18.0%.
  • #9 MISS M M — our #5 number, a price play — we're at 10.0%, the board 9.0%.

Model vs the morning line · analysis, not advice

  • #7 AMERICAN OF COURSE — we make it 30.4%, the morning line works out to 24.0%. That gap is the model's opinion, not a price; pools pay the final odds, and on our records these gaps haven't paid off.
  • #8 DIVINE CROSS — we make it 22.8%, the morning line works out to 18.0%. That gap is the model's opinion, not a price; pools pay the final odds, and on our records these gaps haven't paid off.
  • Longshot the model rates above its line: #1 X GENE (12-1) — our fair 6.9% is above the morning line's 5.5%; needs the trip to fall right.
Pacewho goes to the front

Pace

Pressed Pace. Speed under pressure from multiple pressers. Likely honest pace, slight closer benefit.

Likely leader: #2 Greyhound Station; pressure from #7 American Of Course, #1 X Gene; the shape helps #1 X Gene, #3 Sweet Talia, #4 Lucky Phoenix; and works against #2 Greyhound Station, #7 American Of Course.

Lead
2Greyhound Station937American Of Course92
Press
1X Gene928Divine Cross863Sweet Talia78
Stalk
4Lucky Phoenix886Vingativa865Shipshewana8411Honestly80
Close
9Miss M M7410Pasta Salad Rhonda74

Number = last-race early-pace figure. Green border = the shape helps; red = it works against.

Early speed and closing figures, horse by horse

Early Pace · E1 figure · front runners

2
Greyhound Station
93
1
X Gene
92
7
American Of Course
92
4
Lucky Phoenix
88
6
Vingativa
86
8
Divine Cross
86
5
Shipshewana
84
11
Honestly
80
3
Sweet Talia
78

Closing Kick · late-pace figure

10
Pasta Salad Rhonda
31
9
Miss M M
21
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