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Belterra Park Picks & Predictions — August 15, 2026

August 15, 20268 racesAll Belterra Park picks

It's a warm, partly cloudy Saturday at Belterra Park — 87 degrees with a card that mixes dirt grinding and turf finesse across eight races. Conditions look favorable for both surfaces, and with no rain in the picture, expect the dirt to stay fast and the turf to play firm and true.

Today's card spans maiden claimers, allowance company, and straight claiming races, giving us a wide range of angles to work with — from class droppers picking up a soft spot to turf sprinters stretching or cutting back in distance. There's something for every handicapping style here.

Three races are available free to all TrackWiz users, with five premium races rounding out the full card for subscribers. Let's break it down.

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Race 1

4:35 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A tight claiming mile-and-seventy-yards on dirt where the TrackWiz ratings are clustered at the top — Collator and Iknowyoucanwait are separated by barely two points, setting up a genuine battle between two standouts in an otherwise thin field.

win4CollatorML 5/2

Collator (4) earns our top TrackWiz rating of 87.81 in this spot, and that edge over a five-horse field is meaningful. Jockey Yarmarie Correa has the call for trainer Kevin Fletcher, a solid partnership to watch at this level. The 5/2 morning line makes Collator the second choice on paper, which means there could be a touch of overlay value if the crowd drifts toward the 2/1 favorite. At a longer trip like a mile-and-70, class and consistency tend to win out — and that's Collator's profile.

place1IknowyoucanwaitML 4/1

Iknowyoucanwait (1) sits just behind Collator with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and brings a respectable 14% career win rate to the gate. Trainer Larry E. Smith keeps this one competitive, and the 4/1 morning line could represent some value in the place pool if the top two dominate. At a route distance, a horse with this kind of rating and a patient running style can sneak into the exacta with ease.

show2Boris BadenovML 3/1

Boris Badenov (2) posts the highest career win percentage in the field at 16% and matches the top speed figure in the race with an avgSpeed of 53. Orlando Mojica Jr. rides, and he knows how to get a horse home from off the pace. At 3/1 on the morning line, Boris Badenov is a solid show-ticket inclusion and a reasonable exacta underneath if he fires his best effort.

Race 2

5:05 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

This six-furlong allowance features a fascinating wrinkle — Aunt Pol carries a 100% career win rate into the gate, but our ratings heavily favor Miss Lora Ann, creating a real tension between raw numbers and an unblemished record.

win4Miss Lora AnnML 3/1

Miss Lora Ann (4) leads all TrackWiz ratings in this field with an 87.08 — a meaningful gap over the next closest contender. Trainer Yoni Orantes saddles her with Guillermo Rodriguez up, a jockey who's been active and sharp throughout the Belterra meet. Her 8% career win rate is admittedly modest, but this allowance field gives her a prime opportunity to improve that number, and over six furlongs on dirt, her speed profile lines up well.

place5WeelassieML 7/2

Weelassie (5) brings a 20% career win rate to the table — tied for the field's best — and checks in with a solid 71.62 TrackWiz rating. Jockey John McKee gets the mount for trainer Christopher Davis, and the 7/2 morning line suggests the market is underestimating a horse with this kind of win consistency. A 20% winner who shows up at better than morning-line odds in the place pool is exactly the kind of overlay we target in six-furlong sprints.

show3Just RunninML 9/5

Just Runnin (3) is the morning-line favorite at 9/5, and trainer Yoni Orantes double-dips in this race alongside Miss Lora Ann. A 16% career win rate and a TrackWiz rating of 61.91 keep this one in the mix. The betting public's confidence at 9/5 is noted, but our analysis slots Just Runnin third — still a firm show-ticket play and a key in any trifecta construction.

Race 3

5:35 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Five furlongs on the turf for maiden claimers — a wide-open format where every horse in the field is still searching for that first win, making the pace scenario and trainer patterns more important than any established form cycle.

win3I'll Stop TalkingML 5/2

I'll Stop Talking (3) is the standout in this maiden claimer, posting the field's top TrackWiz rating of 87.81 — a significant edge over the next-best runner. Trainer Michael J. Maker is one of the most respected conditioners in the game when it comes to developing younger turf horses, and Yarmarie Correa gets the leg up to guide this one over five furlongs of grass. The 5/2 morning line is fair but not generous, so the real case here is straightforward: best figure, elite trainer, competent rider. That's a hard combination to fade in maiden company.

place2Kayleigh's KittenML 9/2

Kayleigh's Kitten (2) posts the top average speed figure in this race at 55 — higher than even our win pick — and carries a strong 78.25 TrackWiz rating, second-best in the field. Orlando Mojica Jr. takes the mount for trainer Jeffrey D. Jackson, who also saddles Mo Breezy in this race, suggesting stable confidence may land on the Kitten. At 9/2 on the morning line, this horse offers legitimate place-pool value in a race where pure speed figures on turf can tell a sharp story.

show6Amazon TimeML 9/5

Amazon Time (6) is the 9/5 morning-line favorite, making her the crowd's choice in a field where no one has a win to their name. A TrackWiz rating of 60.20 and an avgSpeed of 54 are respectable, and trainer Justin Wojczynski clearly has the connections confident enough to send this filly out as the top choice. Even slotted third in our analysis, Amazon Time is a must-use in exotic wagers — when the public is this heavy on a turf maiden, she's earning a spot in your trifecta regardless.

The first three races give us a nice cross-section of the day's themes. Collator opens the card in a dirt mile-and-change claimer and carries our top TrackWiz rating among the free picks at 87.81 — the same figure that I'll Stop Talking posts in Race 3, a maiden claimer on the turf. That parallel is worth noting: two horses at identical ratings in very different race shapes tells us our model is finding consistent edges early in the card rather than just defaulting to morning-line favorites.

Miss Lora Ann in Race 2 is the one to watch for value hunters — a 3/1 morning line in a six-furlong dirt allowance gives her a fair price, and allowance fields here tend to sort out quickly on the front end. If the pace tempo in Race 2 sets up as a speed duel, closers get a look, but our analysis favors Miss Lora Ann to handle whatever shape the race takes.

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Race 4

6:05 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A premium race card slot — this is a TrackWiz Members-Only preview — with a tight claiming field at a mile-and-70 on dirt that features a legitimate one-two punch from trainer Larry E. Smith, who saddles both the top-rated horse and a 20% career winner.

win4Burning LeavesML 9/5

Burning Leaves (4) owns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.83 and brings a career win percentage of 25% — by far the best in this race. Guillermo Rodriguez is aboard for trainer Larry E. Smith, and the Smith-Rodriguez combination has been a consistent presence throughout this Belterra meet. The 9/5 morning line makes this one the favorite, and frankly, the rating and win percentage justify that confidence. At a route distance, a horse who wins a quarter of its races is exactly the profile you want to anchor your bets around.

place2Skipper's PrideML 2/1

Skipper's Pride (2) is the morning line's co-favorite at 2/1, backed by a TrackWiz rating of 85.15 and a career win percentage of 17%. Trainer Eider Martinez turns to his own son Eder Luis Martinez for the ride — a family connection that often signals stable confidence. The 54 avgSpeed leads all horses in this field, a key edge at a mile-and-70 where sustained pace matters. If Burning Leaves hits any traffic or trouble, Skipper's Pride is positioned to make this a real photo.

show1Bobby's GiftML 5/2

Bobby's Gift (1) brings a career win percentage of 20% to the party — second-best in the field — and posts a solid 79.10 TrackWiz rating. Trainer Larry E. Smith gives him the outside perspective with Orlando Mojica Jr. up, running his two-horse stable entry against each other. The 5/2 morning line is reasonable, and a horse with a 20% win rate is always capable of sneaking onto the board, especially when the pace scenario at a route distance can bunch the field.

Race 5

6:35 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 fur · Turf

Five furlongs on the turf in an allowance field where Sarissa's TrackWiz rating is a full 18 points clear of the next horse — rare separation in a field this size — but longshot win percentages from Ibuki and Footnote add some exotic intrigue.

win2SarissaML 2/1

Sarissa (2) is the class of this field, full stop — her TrackWiz rating of 88.54 leads by a wide margin and pairs with the field's top average speed figure of 56. Trainer Stephen S. Sandy sends her out with Yarmarie Correa in the saddle, one of the busiest and most effective riders on the Belterra circuit. A 12% career win rate tells you she doesn't always fire, but when the ratings gap is this pronounced in a turf sprint, fading the top horse requires a strong narrative reason — and we don't see one here.

place3Rye SmileML 4/1

Rye Smile (3) matches Sarissa's top avgSpeed of 56, which is notable in a turf sprint where early zip can be the difference. Trainer Jose Orantes rolls out Alberto Burgos, and the 4/1 morning line on a horse with this kind of raw speed figure is worth targeting in the place pool. A 10% career win rate keeps expectations measured, but speed on grass in a short sprint is a real asset, and Rye Smile profiles as the most likely horse to chase Sarissa home.

show5Pat's ButtonML 10/1

Pat's Button (5) is a sneaky-interesting show play at 10/1 on the morning line, carrying a career win percentage of 20% that ranks among the field's best. Trainer Ted W. Lucas keeps this one sharp, and at a price, a 20% lifetime winner is always capable of hitting the board without needing to run the race of her life. In turf sprints where pace can collapse and closers get a clear look late, Pat's Button at double-digit odds is a legitimate show exotic hedge.

Race 6

7:05 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Six furlongs on dirt with two horses — Going Streakin and Caltha — separated by barely a point at the top of the TrackWiz ratings, while Fiveminutsofpasion lurks with a career win percentage that blows the field out of the water.

win6Going StreakinML 7/2

Going Streakin (6) tops the field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and backs it up with a career win percentage of 25% — strong at this claiming level. Yarmarie Correa rides for trainer Sergio Baez, and the horse's average speed of 55 is tied for the field's best. Post six in a six-furlong sprint can be tricky depending on the break, but a horse with this rating profile at 7/2 on the morning line offers genuine value relative to her form credentials.

place3CalthaML 3/1

Caltha (3) is barely a point behind our win pick at 85.23 on the TrackWiz scale, making this the tightest 1-2 at the top of any race on today's card. Trainer Larry E. Smith, who is having an active day at Belterra with multiple starters, gives Guillermo Rodriguez the mount. A 21% career win rate reinforces that this is a horse who shows up when conditions are right, and in a sprint at this class level, Caltha has every tool to run second at worst.

show4FiveminutsofpasionML 5/1

Fiveminutsofpasion (4) has won 36% of her career races — the highest win rate of any horse on today's full card across all eight races. That number demands respect even if the 70.61 TrackWiz rating trails the top two. Trainer Eric R. Reed sends her out with John McKee aboard, and at 5/1 on the morning line, a horse with a 36% win rate is a value play in any format. The lower avgSpeed of 53 might keep her just off the pace early, but in a six-furlong dirt race, that could set up a powerful late run.

Race 7

7:35 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A big, sprawling eleven-horse field at a mile on turf — the most complex betting race of the day — where Lady Ashanta stands out on ratings in a race that includes multiple horses priced at 15/1 or longer, making the exacta and trifecta pools potentially very juicy.

win10Lady AshantaML 6/1

Lady Ashanta (10) carries the field's top TrackWiz rating at 82.71 and brings a 16% career win rate to a chaotic eleven-horse turf mile. Trainer Yoni Orantes, who has multiple runners going today, gives Guillermo Rodriguez the call — a strong vote of confidence in a crowded field. At 6/1 on the morning line, this is one of the better value plays of the day: a top-rated horse going at better than morning-line odds simply because the field is large and the public spreads the money around. Don't sleep on this one.

place5Tutta BellaML 7/2

Tutta Bella (5) posts a 77.96 TrackWiz rating — essentially identical to the 77.65 of third-best Divvy — and Alberto Burgos rides for trainer Paulo Lobo. The 7/2 morning line makes this one a short price, but the horse's avgSpeed of 54 and consistent figure profile make her a near-lock for a piece at this level. In an eleven-horse turf mile where pace scenarios can get complicated, Tutta Bella's steadiness is worth the investment.

show4DivvyML 9/2

Divvy (4) is the interesting piece of this ticket — a 25% career win rate that leads all horses in the race, combined with a 77.65 TrackWiz rating that puts her squarely in the mix. Trainer Luis Jurado sends out Orlando Mojica Jr., one of the sharper riders on the grounds, and the 9/2 morning line still gives you a reasonable return in the show pool. A one-in-four winner who finishes third is still doing exactly what you paid for.

Race 8

8:05 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The closing race of the night at six furlongs on dirt shapes up as a three-horse war at the top — Delightful Cat, Cousin Minnie, and Mizzen the Point are all rated 80 or better — while the morning-line favorite Danzaniteaway sits fourth on our TrackWiz scale.

win7Delightful CatML 5/2

Delightful Cat (7) leads this field with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating and pairs it with a 20% career win rate and the field's top average speed figure of 55. Trainer Kathy Jarvis has Santiago Gonzalez in the irons for what shapes up as a solid win-player profile in the nightcap. The 5/2 morning line is reasonable — not a screaming value but not short enough to scare you off — and a horse with these figures closing out the card at a sprint distance is a prime single in pick sequences.

place5Cousin MinnieML 5/1

Cousin Minnie (5) might be the most underrated horse on the entire day's card — an 81.82 TrackWiz rating paired with only a 9% career win rate suggests she lands on the board without always winning, which is exactly the profile you want in the place spot. Trainer Colby Williams has Rolando Aragon up, and the 5/1 morning line on a horse rated this highly means the place pool could pay extremely well. If you're looking for place-pool overlays on the final race, Cousin Minnie is the play.

show6Mizzen the PointML 4/1

Mizzen the Point (6) is the value anchor of this ticket — a 25% career win rate combined with an 80.94 TrackWiz rating and a 4/1 morning line creates real show-pool appeal. Trainer Paul Overholt sends out Yarmarie Correa, who has been one of the busiest and most effective jockeys throughout today's card. A horse who wins one in four races and averages a speed figure of 54 in a six-furlong sprint is a high-floor show bet to close your night on.

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Bottom line: Collator, Miss Lora Ann, and I'll Stop Talking headline the free card, while Burning Leaves and Sarissa lead a premium group with two of the strongest TrackWiz ratings on the board today. It's a workable, beatable card — the kind Belterra Park regularly serves up on a summer afternoon.

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