Race 1 – 5f Stake
Top Pick: #3 Under Oath (5/2) – Under Oath comes in with the fastest recent speed figure (91) from a $31k stake at Fonner, where he dueled and drew off impressively. He’s been rock solid in 2025, with 5 starts yielding 2 wins and 2 places. Bred by WinStar and sired by Speightstown, he’s built for this kind of race. The only concern is jockey being winless at the meet. Bet he gets it done here.
Upset Pick: #4 Atomic Tone (7/2) – Atomic Tone ships in and he won his last race at Oaklawn Park on April 13 in a 12-horse field. He rallied wide and drew away. That was a $10k claiming race on a much deeper circuit than this. He owns 11 wins from 32 starts (34% win rate) and has hit the board 69% of the time. His class and consistency make him very dangerous here. Huge value if overlooked.
Race 2 – 5½f Maiden Claiming $5,000
Top Pick: #2 Unnecessary Tricks (2/1) 2nd Place – Unnecessary Tricks brings the most consistent form and best speed figures in the field. Medina/Johnson are a strong jockey/trainer combo, clicking at 24% together. Looks due to break through after five in-the-money finishes in 13 starts.
Upset Pick: #5 Safety (7/2) 3rd Place – Safety showed big late pace in a close loss at Delta last out. His trainer is 2-for-3 in maiden claiming races 67%, and he’s coming in with sharp workouts. While he has lacked early speed in the past, his recent running style and improving form make him dangerous in a short sprint like this.
Race 3 – 5f Allowance $16,900 (NE-Bred n2L)
Top Pick: #1 Tiz Red Time (8/5) – He was just narrowly beaten last out at Fonner Park on May 2, finishing in a state bred n2L allowance. Trainer is off to a solid start, winning 2 of 7 (29%) at Legacy Downs. This gelding has the best last-out speed figure and with the right trip, today could finally be his day. However, his 1-for-20 record does raise a red flag.
Upset Pick: #6 Mister Lester (6/1) – Mister Lester has shown strong consistency (11 of 15 in the money), and solid figures across the board. Red hot Travis Cunningham rides for a trainer who has 3 top-three finishes from 5 starts this meet. He fits well and looks ready to put up a stronger fight against the Top Pick than a disappointing 5th last time out.
Live Longshot: #7 Gamblers Nightmare (8/1) – Gamblers Nightmare wired the field last time out on April 11 at Fonner Park, showing toughness on the front end over 6 furlongs. She has shown speed out of the gate. Jockey Jose Medina has been on fire, and this filly could benefit from the cutback in distance. With a last-out win and a running style suited for this distance; she does not need to improve much to be a serious player. At 8/1, she offers strong value going up against the boys.
Race 4 – 5f Claiming $5,000 n3L (F&M)
Top Pick: #1 Miss Charge It (7/2) – Miss Charge It drops from allowance company and has shown consistency with 10 second-place finishes from 22 starts. Her last-out speed figure is tops at the distance, and Medina picks up the mount. She’ll be coming late and just needs to finish with more punch.
Upset Pick: #3 Betonya (6/1) 2nd Place – Betonya ran her last two races against tougher — including an allowance n1x and a tough conditioned claimer. The class drop will certainly help. With others like #4 and #5 drawing outside and potentially dueling early, Betonya could sit off the pace early and pounce on them late.
Longshot Pick: #8 Imma Madi Tue (12/1) – This longshot could surprise at a price. Imma Madi Tue returns off a layoff for solid trainer, who’s been sharp. Her best dirt speed figure is right in line with what it typically takes to win at this level. The real appeal here is jockey Travis Cunningham who is winning at a scorching 42% clip. Worth a shot.
Race 5 – 5½f Claiming $5,000 n2L
Top Pick: #3 Stunnem (#3/1) – Stunnem owns the highest last speed figure and has shown consistent form at this level. He’s winless in three 2025 starts but drops into a much easier spot today. His tactical speed puts him in a great stalking position. The top pick along with #7 Dubaian Money, but may consider others at a juicier price in this one.
Upset Pick: #6 Sharma’d (8/1) WINNER – Sharma’d is a high-percentage play, with a 46% win trainer and second off the claim angle. He’s run solid speed figures in 3 of his last 4 and always hovers near the front. A strong consideration.
Also Watch: #1 Hog Heaven (6/1) – While only 1-for-10 lifetime, he draws the rail and may not need to work hard to secure the front. Drops in, as last out he faced Nebraska-bred allowance n2L where he tired late against tougher. Has shown legit early speed. Has been on or near the lead in 4 of last 6 starts — could clear and take them gate-to-wire. Must include.
Race 6 – 5½f Allowance $17,700 n3L (NE-Bred)
Top Pick: #5City Slicken (9/2) WINNER – City Slicken is in strong form, winning last out for a strong trainer who also sends out the likely favorite #7 Goin Owen. His speed figures are competitive, and his versatile running style makes him dangerous. Could come flying late and capitalize off stablemate’s early duel. Definitely a strong win bet at anything close to this morning line. Could
Upset Pick: #1 Sparky Time (6/1) – Sparky Time is coming off a strong n2L win and moving up to the n3L level. Medina stays aboard for this one. Sparky Time will look to get the lead early and put them all away late. Looks to be peaking at the right time.