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Belterra Park Picks & Predictions — June 13, 2026

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Race 12Fort BlingML 10/112:35 PM EDT

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It's a Saturday at Belterra Park and the weather is cooperating — partly cloudy skies and a comfortable 81°F means conditions are as good as it gets in southwestern Ohio. Eight races are on the board, split across dirt and turf, giving bettors a nice mix of sprints, routes, and surface changes to work with.

The card opens with a trio of free races that already have our attention — a claiming mile on the main track, a pair of 6½-furlong sprints, and a standout value angle worth circling. From there, five premium races fill out the afternoon, including two maiden special weight routes on the turf that could produce some of the juiciest overlays on the card.

Conditions look favorable for speed on the dirt and should keep the turf in good shape after a warm week. Let's break it down.

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Race 1

12:35 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

The morning line favorite is beatable in this one-mile dirt claimer — TrackWiz ratings flip the script and point toward a pair of overlooked runners who could blow this thing open.

win2Fort BlingML 10/1

Fort Bling is the standout value play of the opener, sitting at 10/1 on the morning line while carrying a TrackWiz rating of 76.88 — tops in the field and a significant gap above the 3/1 and 2/1 morning-line horses. Trainer James Tsirigotis, Jr. puts Rishawn Blanche in the irons, and our analysis loves how this horse's numbers project at a mile on dirt. At double-digit odds, this is the kind of bet that pays for a bad week at the track — get involved.

place5Frame UpML 3/1

Frame Up at 3/1 is the second-highest rated horse in the field with a 75.7 TrackWiz score, making Luis A. Hernandez's mount a strong candidate to hit the board even if Fort Bling fires. Trainer Fernando Silva keeps this horse competitive, and at a fair price, Frame Up makes plenty of sense in exactas and doubles beneath our win pick.

show4Du MondeML 2/1

Du Monde is the morning-line favorite at 2/1, and while the TrackWiz rating of 65.27 is third in the field, the career win rate of just 4% is a legitimate concern — this horse has been on the board but rarely on top. Still, paired with trainer Aaron M. West (who also saddles S J B Express), Du Monde is professional enough to hit the show spot and rounds out a logical exacta/trifecta key.

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Race 2

1:05 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Jack Sisterson sends out two horses in this maiden special weight sprint, and his barn dominates the TrackWiz ratings — this race looks like a two-horse show with a live longshot lurking in the third slot.

win3InordinaryML 7/5

Inordinary is the deserving favorite at 7/5 with a 70.11 rating — best in the field by a wide margin — and shares a barn with Avalon Jetty under trainer Jack Sisterson. Adam Beschizza gets the call, and the combination of elite rating and top trainer in a maiden field this thin is hard to fade. At a sprint distance of 6.5 furlongs on dirt, expect Inordinary to dictate terms early.

place1Avalon JettyML 2/1

Avalon Jetty is the natural backup with a 58.33 rating and the same Sisterson barn connection — Micah Meeks takes the mount at 2/1. When a top trainer doubles up in a maiden race, the place horse often runs through the board even if the stablemate wins, making Avalon Jetty a smart play in exactas and quinellas.

show4AkhamadML 6/1

Akhamad at 6/1 carries a 51.67 TrackWiz rating and fits as a show option for bettors looking to round out trifectas. Jann N. Hernandez is a familiar name in this colony, and trainer Dana Hancock keeps horses competitive. With no avgSpeed figure to project from, there's uncertainty here, but the morning line respects this horse enough to justify a bottom-rung ticket.

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The first three races are wide open to all TrackWiz readers, and there's already a compelling thread running through them. Fort Bling jumps off the page in Race 1 — a 10/1 morning line in a claiming mile is the kind of number that disappears fast once the sharp money lands, and our rating of 76.88 suggests there's real horse here. In Race 2, Inordinary is installed as the 7/5 favorite in a maiden sprint, which tells you the connections believe in this one, though maiden races can surprise. Race 3 is where we feel most confident on the free card: Tap the Wind at 5/1 in an allowance sprint carries an 84.17 TrackWiz rating — the highest of the opening three races — and that price looks like a gift if the pace sets up right.

One angle to watch across the early dirt races: if the track has been playing to speed, Fort Bling's running style could make that 10/1 price look even more generous by post time. Track bias is always worth monitoring at Belterra, and today's mild, dry conditions shouldn't favor any particular post position dramatically.

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Race 3

1:35 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wild ratings split sets up Race 3 perfectly — the top-rated horse opens at 5/1 while the 8/5 morning-line chalk looks overbet based on our numbers, creating real overlay opportunities in this 6.5-furlong allowance.

win3Tap the WindML 5/1

Tap the Wind is the clear TrackWiz selection at a rating of 84.17 — nearly 30 points clear of the second choice — yet opens at 5/1 on the morning line, suggesting the public hasn't caught up to the numbers yet. Rafael Mojica, Jr. takes the mount for trainer Rebecca Johnston, and a career win rate of 8% in allowance company speaks to a horse that's been competitive at this level. If the pace sets up favorably, Tap the Wind should be rolling late and getting there.

place4Tap the Card JackML 3/1

Tap the Card Jack is intriguing for a different reason entirely — a 50% career win rate is a remarkable figure, and trainer John D. Howard clearly knows how to get this horse ready to fire. John McKee rides, and the 3/1 morning line reflects legitimate respect. At an avg speed of 54, this horse has real tactical speed and could be sitting a perfect stalking trip.

show2Tom's AvatarML 8/5

Tom's Avatar is the morning-line favorite at 8/5 with Santiago Gonzalez up for trainer Timothy E. Hamm, and a 14% career win rate gives the public a reason to support it. The TrackWiz rating of 54.25 is third in this field, however, which suggests 8/5 is too short for win betting — but as a show play to hedge exotics, Tom's Avatar is durable enough to land in the money.

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Race 4

2:05 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

Race 4 shifts to the turf for a maiden mile, and one horse separates itself dramatically from the rest of this field — but keep an eye on a pair of double-digit shots who could shake things up on the green.

win1ExponentiallyML 9/5

Exponentially is the standout of the entire day's card in terms of TrackWiz rating — an 88.83 figure is elite for a maiden field, and trainer Michael J. Maker is one of the most accomplished conditioners in the game when it comes to first-off-the-bench turf maidens. John McKee gets the call at 9/5, a fair price given the rating advantage. This horse fits the profile of a professional outfit sending out a lightly raced runner primed for a big debut on the green.

place4Low StandardsML 10/1

Low Standards at 10/1 is a genuine overlay candidate — a 65.21 TrackWiz rating slots in second in this field, and yet the morning line has this horse buried at double-digit odds. Orlando Mojica, Jr. rides for trainer Hugo Andrade, and if Exponentially gets any trouble in running, Low Standards is positioned to pounce. This is a horse to include under your win pick in exactas at a very generous price.

show7Scared CauseML 7/2

Scared Cause at 7/2 brings a 57.12 rating and pairs Santiago Gonzalez with trainer Robert C. Cline, who also enters Cool Lucky in this spot. The double-entry dynamic can sometimes complicate things, but Scared Cause is the higher-rated of the two and rounds out a logical trifecta bottom. In a turf maiden with unknowns all around, a show play here makes solid multi-race ticket sense.

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Race 5

2:35 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Three horses are bunched tightly between 80 and 88 on the TrackWiz scale in this six-furlong dirt claimer — it's a compact battle at the top, and pace scenario could be the deciding factor.

win1Karma DirectorML 3/1

Karma Director leads our selections with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating and a 20% career win rate — both strong marks for a claimer at this level. Yarmarie L. Correa takes the reins for trainer Sergio Baez, and the 3/1 morning line offers legitimate value given the rating edge. With an avg speed of 54 that matches the field's best, this horse has the raw talent to clear the field in a six-furlong dash.

place6McVickerML 5/2

McVicker at 5/2 is the most decorated horse in this field on paper — a 28% career win rate is excellent for a claimer, and trainer Charlie Livers puts John McKee on board. The 81.63 rating sits just below Karma Director, and at 5/2, there's no real value on the win but plenty of reason to use McVicker underneath in exactas. If Karma Director falters, McVicker is first in line.

show3Tom's SpiritML 4/1

Tom's Spirit at 4/1 rounds out a tight top three with an 80.13 TrackWiz rating and a 14% career win rate. Oscar Villarreal rides for Hugo Andrade, and the 4/1 price is fair for a horse sitting third in our ratings in what amounts to a three-horse race at the top. Show bets are modest, but Tom's Spirit is the right kind of 'safe floor' play when two horses are trading punches up front.

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Race 6

3:05 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

The morning-line favorite is NOT our top pick in this maiden turf mile — TrackWiz analysis uncovers a massive overlay at 15/1 that makes this race one of the most exciting betting opportunities on the card.

win3Commander's CoinML 15/1

Commander's Coin at 15/1 is the most compelling longshot call of the day — a 69.58 TrackWiz rating leads this field, yet the public morning line has barely noticed, opening this horse at a massive price. Trainer Pearl Chain sends out Commander's Coin with Laureano Sosa up, and the 53 avg speed is right in line with the competitive horses here. In a wide-open maiden turf mile, an overlay of this magnitude demands action.

place1Turn Him LooseML 9/2

Turn Him Loose at 9/2 checks in with a 67.1 rating — second best in the field — and Jann N. Hernandez rides for trainer Juan A. Lopez. The 54 avg speed is actually the best in the field among horses with a listed figure, which matters in a one-mile turf grind where sustained pace is everything. This is a solid place bet to support your longshot win play.

show7Star ChiefML 2/1

Star Chief opens at 2/1 as the morning-line chalk with a 58.33 rating, and trainer Thomas Drury, Jr. puts John McKee on board — a respected combination. The 2/1 price is too short to be exciting on top, but Star Chief is professional enough to hit the board, and rounding out a trifecta with the public favorite makes ticket construction cleaner when you're keying Commander's Coin on top.

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Race 7

3:35 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Trainer Gerard Ochoa doubles up in this six-furlong dirt claimer with the two highest-rated horses in the field — it's an unusual setup that makes picking singles dangerous but exotics relatively straightforward.

win4AhumadoML 5/2

Ahumado at 5/2 edges the field with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating and gets Yarmarie L. Correa — who has been active and effective at this meet — in the saddle for trainer Jamie L. Grubbs. A 13% career win rate in a claiming field is workable, and the 54 avg speed ties the field's best. The modest favorite price is fair; this is a confident top selection.

place5Melody WinML 2/1

Melody Win at 2/1 is the other major player — an 86.59 rating that trails only Ahumado — and notably both of trainer Gerard Ochoa's entries (this one and Litigant at No. 6) could complicate pace scenarios. Eder Luis Martinez rides, and the field-best 55 avg speed means Melody Win has the raw gear to press or lead. If Ochoa's pair runs 1-2, the exacta could be chalky, but the prices are fair.

show2Capo LuigiML 7/2

Capo Luigi at 7/2 is the clear third wheel with a 70.7 rating — a solid gap below the top two but well clear of the rest. Brooke Bays rides for trainer Yimi Alvarez, and a 13% career win rate shows this horse knows how to compete. In a race shaped by the Ochoa pair, Capo Luigi is the logical 'other horse' to secure the show spot and anchor your trifecta.

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Race 8

4:05 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Closing out the card on the turf, this five-furlong maiden claimer features a dominant ratings leader who should be tough to beat, with a competitive secondary layer worth targeting in multi-race wagers.

win3RosenvoldML 5/2

Rosenvold at 5/2 carries an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — the same elite score as Ahumado in Race 7 — and pairs Rolando Aragon with trainer Michael Evans II. The 53 avg speed is competitive, and in a five-furlong turf sprint where pace can be unforgiving, Rosenvold's numbers suggest a horse ready to fire. The 5/2 morning line is reasonable; this is our most confident play on the back half of the card.

place4Collected MistML 7/2

Collected Mist at 7/2 follows with a 70.86 rating — second in the field by a healthy margin — and Eddie Jurado gets the call for trainer Kevin Monday, who also runs No Solution in this spot. With an avg speed of 54, actually the highest of any horse with a listed figure in this race, Collected Mist has the pace profile to press Rosenvold and may outkick the field for second. A strong place play.

show9The StoogeML 9/2

The Stooge at 9/2 rounds out the picks with a 54.17 rating and Santiago Gonzalez up for trainer Jose M. Camejo. No avgSpeed figure is listed, which introduces some uncertainty about where this horse fits on raw pace, but the rating is third in the field and the 9/2 price builds in enough cushion to make a show bet worthwhile. Use The Stooge to complete trifecta tickets beneath the top two.

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Today's best free plays are Tap the Wind in Race 3 and Fort Bling as a live longshot in Race 1 — two horses with strong TrackWiz ratings at prices worth attacking. The full card, including pace breakdowns for the turf routes and complete exotic ticket strategy, is available to subscribers. Unlock the premium analysis at TrackWiz — visit our pricing page to get started. Good luck at the windows.

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