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Century Downs Picks & Predictions — October 31, 2026

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Race 14She's a RowskiML 9/23:45 PM EDT

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Happy Halloween from Century Downs, where the only things scarier than the costumes are some of these morning lines. It's a cool, partly cloudy 44°F in Calgary today — jacket weather at the rail — and the dirt surface should be running consistent with good footing throughout the card. Nine races, all on dirt, ranging from 6½ furlongs to 7½ furlongs. A tidy, focused card that rewards sharp pace reading.

The card is heavily weighted toward claiming races, which means class drops, horse trading, and spot plays galore. TrackWiz analysis identified several spots where the morning line looks out of step with recent form — and a couple of spots where the public may chase the wrong horse. Keep your eyes open today.

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Race 1

3:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

The morning line favorites don't tell the whole story here — TrackWiz ratings flip the script, with the 9/2 shot sitting atop the rankings in a tight five-horse claiming sprint at 6 1/2 furlongs.

win4She's a RowskiML 9/2

She's a Rowski (#4) owns the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.9, and that gap over her rivals is meaningful in a short claiming field. Trainer Seymour Biggs also saddles Porter's Princess in this spot, giving him two bites at the apple — but it's clearly She's a Rowski who profiles as the stable's better entry. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's genuine overlay potential if the crowd loads up on the 9/5 and 2/1 prices. Jockey Orlando Foster gets the call and this is a horse worth putting on top of your exotics.

place5El Bonita CaraML 5/2

El Bonita Cara (#5) checks in with a 78.17 rating and a 12% career win clip, solid numbers for this level. Trainer Rodney J. Cone also has Devas Charm in the race, but El Bonita Cara's slightly higher speed average of 53 gives her the edge between the stable's two entries. At 5/2, she's a fair price for a horse who should be competitive deep into the stretch.

show2Devas CharmML 2/1

Devas Charm (#2) is the 2/1 morning line choice, and while our analysis slots her third, that favorite's price will likely compress further at the windows. Her 74.61 rating is legitimate in this spot, and with trainer Rodney J. Cone sending out two horses, she has tactical options. Use her in exactas and trifectas as a safe underneath piece.

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Race 2

4:12 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Just Scarlett looks like the class of the field in this eight-horse dirt claimer, but the secondary spots are genuinely competitive with several horses bunched in the 58-64 rating range.

win6Just ScarlettML 8/5

Just Scarlett (#6) is the clear standout on numbers — her 89.12 TrackWiz rating leads the field by a wide margin, and she backs it up with a 25% career win percentage, best among all starters. Her average speed figure of 54 also tops the board. Trainer Erick Gutierrez puts Amadeo Perez in the irons, a confident booking for a horse who looks like she should beat this field running. The 8/5 morning line is short but arguably fair given the talent gap.

place7Dreaming d'OroML 3/1

Dreaming d'Oro (#7) rates at 64.02 and is part of a tightly grouped middle tier, but her 3/1 morning line represents decent value for place purposes. Trainer Tim Rycroft gives her a reasonable shot to hold the runner-up position. She's a good secondary keyer in exactas with Just Scarlett on top.

show4Light Fast FeetML 9/2

Light Fast Feet (#4) posts a 63.34 rating and comes in at 9/2 on the morning line under Keihton Natera for trainer Ron Grieves, who also has Crown of Cairo in the field. The 63.34 rating edges out Dreaming d'Oro ever so slightly, making her a live show contender and worth including in trifecta coverage. A 15% career win rate in this field is workable.

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We're giving away three free best bets to kick off the day. She's a Rowski (Race 1, 9/2 ML) leads things off with a TrackWiz rating of 84.9 — solid enough to stand out in an early claiming opener. In Race 2, Just Scarlett comes in as the morning-line favorite at 8/5 and backs it up with our highest free-race rating at 89.12, making her one of the more confident selections on the card. Tool Time rounds out the free trio in Race 3's Starter Allowance, rated 82.55 at a workable 5/2 price.

One angle worth noting across these first three races: the 6½-furlong distance repeats in all three, so pace shape and early position are going to matter. Horses that can find a comfortable spot in the first quarter without burning themselves out have a clear edge on this configuration. The cool temps tend to keep horses fresh late, which slightly favors closers — but don't sleep on a clean-breaking speed horse either.

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Race 3

4:39 PM EDT

Starter Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A starter allowance at 6 1/2 furlongs with two horses virtually deadlocked at the top of the TrackWiz ratings — Tool Time and Border Song are set for a potential duel, making pace scenario the key factor.

win5Tool TimeML 5/2

Tool Time (#5) edges out the top rating spot at 82.55, just ahead of Border Song's 81.82, and his 5/2 morning line offers more value than the 7/5 chalk. His 31% career win percentage is elite for this condition level, and a speed average of 54 suggests he can handle the pace demands of 6 1/2 furlongs on the Century Downs dirt. Trainer Tim Rycroft sends him out with Enrique Alonzo Gonzalez aboard — a competent booking for a horse who needs to be respected at this price.

place3Border SongML 7/5

Border Song (#3) is the 7/5 favorite and for good reason — an 81.82 rating and a 33% career win percentage make her a legitimate contender, the best win rate in the entire field. Trainer Mark Cloutier and jockey Amadeo Perez team up here, and this pair knows how to win races. She may be a short price, but she's a must-use in place spot on exotics.

show1SqualotoroML 10/1

Squalotoro (#1) is a 10/1 morning line shot with a 76.88 rating — the third-best number in the race and a real gap above the rest of the field. His speed average of 55 is actually the highest posted figure of any horse in this race, which is an intriguing angle. Trainer Carson Frey rolls him out with Jose Mariano Asencio and at double-digit odds, he's a prime trifecta piece if the top two tire each other out.

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Race 4

5:08 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Dirt

A nine-horse claiming field stretching to 7 1/2 furlongs — an extra half-furlong beyond the earlier sprints — and the TrackWiz model loves the rail horse, who is also a significant overlay on the morning line.

win1Ah ToucheML 7/2

Ah Touche (#1) sits atop the ratings at 86.35, a clear number above the second-best horse in the field, and the 7/2 morning line is a genuine overlay for a horse rated this highly. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson sends him out with Linton Leon Steadman aboard, a trainer-jockey combo that appears multiple times on tonight's card — suggesting a confident barn. The 11% career win rate is modest, but the rating and speed average of 53 fit the distance profile well.

place5Betty JoML 5/2

Betty Jo (#5) is the 5/2 second choice and rates at 61.02 — a significant drop from Ah Touche's 86.35, but comfortably clear of the rest. Trainer Anderson Ward runs two horses in this field, but Keihton Natera takes the mount on Betty Jo, suggesting she's the barn's preferred runner. She's a logical place horse who can carve out a stalking position at 7 1/2 furlongs.

show9B B BethML 3/1

B B Beth (#9) brings a compelling angle — her 27% career win percentage is the highest in the field and speaks to a horse who knows how to finish. At 3/1 with a 59.84 rating, she sits just behind Betty Jo in the ratings while posting similar speed figures. Trainer Tom Rycroft and jockey Brian Boodramsingh are a sharp combination, and she's worth using in trifectas as a closer who could land the show spot.

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Race 5

5:43 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Dirt

Concrete Cowboy dominates the ratings in a wide-open ten-horse claiming field, but the place and show spots are genuinely up for grabs among a cluster of horses in the 37-65 range.

win7Concrete CowboyML 3/1

Concrete Cowboy (#7) is the overwhelming TrackWiz top pick here — his 87.08 rating laps the field, with the second-best horse sitting 22 points behind. His speed average of 54 ties for best in the race, and trainer Pat Jarvis teams with jockey Kimal Santo, a pairing worth noting. At 3/1 on the morning line, he's a fair price and a strong single on win bets — this is the kind of rating separation that demands respect.

place3All RunML 8/1

All Run (#3) rates at 65.41, second-best in the field by a comfortable margin, and her 8/1 morning line is a real value angle for place bettors. Trainer Deanne Davies sends her out with Amadeo Perez, and the speed figure of 54 matches the top horses in this race. If you're looking to beat up on the exotics, keying Concrete Cowboy over All Run in exactas at 8/1 is a sensible play.

show9Writ in StoneML 10/1

Writ in Stone (#9) checks in at a 54.14 rating with a 23% career win percentage — one of the higher career rates in the field — and his 10/1 morning line offers trifecta value. Trainer Tim Rycroft and jockey Jose Mariano Asencio are a sharp combination on tonight's card. He's a grinder at 7 1/2 furlongs who could benefit if the pace gets hot early.

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Race 6

6:09 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Dirt

Allowance optional claiming at 7 1/2 furlongs draws a full field of ten, but two horses separate themselves at the top of the ratings and look like a legitimate 1-2 in the finishing order.

win8Kauai DanML 5/2

Kauai Dan (#8) tops the field at 87.81 and brings a 32% career win percentage — the kind of win rate that defines a horse who routinely gets the job done. His average speed of 54 is tied for tops in the race, and trainer Karline Kingston gives jockey Jose Mariano Asencio the call. At 5/2, the price is reasonable for the class standout in an allowance optional claiming field, and this looks like a solid win bet on the card.

place3Fireman DanML 8/5

Fireman Dan (#3) sits at 85.33 — just two points behind Kauai Dan — and is actually the 8/5 morning line favorite, making him the crowd's top choice despite our model preferring Kauai Dan. Trainer Jason Coney and Brian Boodramsingh team up here, and a 9% career win rate is the one mild concern. Still, the rating is elite and he profiles as a natural place horse who will be very tough to beat.

show9WandalitaML 20/1

Wandalita (#9) is the longshot angle in the show spot at 20/1 morning line, with a 62.29 rating that puts her well clear of the rest of the field below the top two. Her 23% career win percentage is strong, and trainer Geovani Olalde keeps her at a distance where her speed average of 53 fits. At those odds, she's a live trifecta piece who could steal third if the big two hook up early.

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Race 7

6:36 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Dirt

A sprawling eleven-horse claiming field at 7 1/2 furlongs, and while the ratings have a clear top two, there's a legitimate pace scenario brewing that could shuffle things up in the stretch.

win7Jump the QueueML 6/1

Jump the Queue (#7) rates at 82.71, the clear top number in a wide and competitive field. His 23% career win percentage is among the best in the race and backs up the rating. Trainer Tom Rycroft sends Brian Boodramsingh aboard, and at 6/1 on the morning line, this is a genuine overlay — a horse rated this clearly above his rivals who gets to go at a price. He's our best bet in this race.

place10Somthing ElusiveML 3/1

Somthing Elusive (#10) checks in at 73.77 for trainer Pat Jarvis — who interestingly also saddles the 20/1 shot Barberry Bandit — with Kimal Santo in the irons. At 3/1 morning line, she's a fair price for second-best in the ratings, and her 11% career win rate in a field at this level is workable. She profiles as a closer who can pick up the pieces if Jump the Queue gets the job done up front.

show4St. ElmoML 4/1

St. Elmo (#4) rates at 64.88 — third-best in the race — and brings a solid 17% career win percentage with trainer Mark Cloutier. Amadeo Perez takes the mount, which is a quality jockey booking at 4/1. He's well positioned in the ratings to grab the show spot and is worth including in trifectas as a reliable underneath piece.

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Race 8

7:03 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A deep eleven-horse claiming route at 7 furlongs features two horses in the 83-87 rating range going head-to-head, setting up what could be a cracking stretch duel.

win1SparkletML 3/1

Sparklet (#1) tops the field at 87.08 and gets the call from Amadeo Perez for trainer James R. Brown, who also runs Quarterback Dak in this field. Her 16% career win rate is solid, and a speed average of 54 ties for best on the board. At 3/1 morning line, she rates higher than the 2/1 favorite Drinking Again in our model, making this a genuine overlay situation worth capitalizing on. Rail position in a full field can be tricky, but the numbers demand she's on top.

place10Drinking AgainML 2/1

Drinking Again (#10) is the 2/1 morning line chalk and rates at 83.59 — just 3.5 points behind Sparklet. Her 22% career win percentage is one of the best in the field, and trainer Tom Rycroft puts Brian Boodramsingh up, a sharp combination that appears multiple times tonight. She'll be well-backed and justifiably so; the place spot feels like a near-lock at this level.

show4VectorML 8/1

Vector (#4) rates at 63.59 with a 20% career win percentage and is sent out by trainer Gonzalo Anderson with Linton Leon Steadman aboard. At 8/1 on the morning line, there's real trifecta value here for a horse that clearly separates himself from the bottom half of the field. His speed average of 53 fits the 7-furlong distance profile, and he's a smart inclusion in multi-race exotics.

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Race 9

7:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

The finale at Century Downs is a massive fourteen-horse claiming field at 7 furlongs — the largest field of the night — with the ratings pointing to a clear top three in a race where pace chaos is a real possibility.

win7EitherinorinthewayML 6/1

Eitherinorintheway (#7) tops the race at 82.71 and is a significant step above most of this sprawling field. Trainer Jason Coney sends Brian Boodramsingh aboard — a jockey who has been active all card — and the 6/1 morning line is excellent value for the top-rated horse in a fourteen-horse field. A 16% career win percentage and a speed average of 53 fit this distance, and in a race with this much chaos potential, the class edge matters. This is our top pick in the finale.

place12Call the CavalryML 3/1

Call the Cavalry (#12) rates at 78.94 — second best in the field — and comes in at 3/1 morning line for trainer Craig Robert Smith, who also runs Green Amazon. Jockey Kimal Santo gets the mount, and the 54 speed average is one of the best posted in this field. At 3/1, she'll be well-bet but represents fair value for place purposes and should be on top of your exacta combinations.

show8Zip It WritML 6/1

Zip It Writ (#8) rates at 70.47 with a 15% career win percentage and a 53 speed average for trainer William H. Leech and jockey Keihton Natera. At 6/1 on the morning line, she's a solid value play for the show spot in a race where separating the contenders from the chaos in a 14-horse field is the real challenge. She sits in a comfortable middle tier of the ratings and is worth including in trifectas.

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Bottom line: Century Downs is serving up a Halloween card with real teeth. Just Scarlett is our most confident free play, She's a Rowski offers value at 9/2, and the premium card is loaded with longshot angles and multi-race sequences worth building tickets around. Unlock the full card breakdown — including pace maps, exotic strategies, and all nine races — with a TrackWiz subscription at /pricing. Good luck, and watch your step out there.

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