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Century Mile Picks & Predictions — June 12, 2026

Friday, June 12, 20268 racesCentury Mile

We're heading to Century Mile on Friday, June 12 for an eight-race all-dirt card, and the conditions are about as cooperative as you could ask for in Alberta — cloudy skies and a crisp 61°F should keep the track playing honest all afternoon. No baking sun to dry the surface out, no rain to turn things sloppy. Straightforward footing, which means speed figures and pace analysis should translate cleanly today.

The card is a solid mix of starter allowances, claiming races, an allowance optional claimer, a full allowance, and a pair of maiden claimers to cap things off. There's enough variety in conditions and distances — from six furlongs to seven — that pace scenarios shift meaningfully from race to race. That's exactly the kind of card where preparation pays off.

TrackWiz has ratings and picks across all eight races. The first three are free for everyone. Races 4 through 8 are unlocked for subscribers — and with a few morning-line overlays scattered across the back half of the card, today's a day worth going deep on.

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Race 1

12:15 AM EDT

Starter Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning-line favorite Sparklet carries the lowest career win rate in the field, opening the door for a live overlay — and TrackWiz analysis points to a pace scenario that could expose the chalk.

win5Winter FalconML 6/1

Winter Falcon is our top selection at 6/1 and posts the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 82.71, a meaningful gap above the even-money Sparklet. Trainer Colleen O'Hagan has a second runner in this field, signaling stable confidence, and Enrique Alonzo Gonzalez gets the call in a spot that looks tailored for a horse with a 16% career win rate — well above the field average. Matching Our Bold Prince's leading average speed figure of 56, Falcon has the raw numbers to pace this starter allowance field and pull away late. At 6/1 on the morning line, this is the kind of overlay that makes six-furlong dirt races worth targeting.

place4SparkletML EVN

Sparklet draws the top morning-line billing at even money, but her 8% career win rate is the lowest in the field — a cautionary flag for win bettors. Still, her TrackWiz rating of 75.79 is second-best here, and Brian Boodramsingh is an experienced hand who can put a horse in a good spot early. She's a logical place component precisely because the market respects her consistency even if outright wins have been elusive.

show2Drill's Li'l ManML 9/2

Drill's Li'l Man at 9/2 brings a 21% career win rate — the best in this field — and a TrackWiz rating of 65.95 that slots him solidly into the exotic picture. Trainer Colleen O'Hagan also saddles Winter Falcon, which means she knows the competition up close. Keihton Natera takes the mount, and Li'l Man is worth including underneath in exactas and trifectas for the value he represents.

Race 2

12:45 AM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Trainer Jason Coney has two horses in the gate, but one of them looks like a decoy — a standout rating gap makes this look like a cleaner single-race opportunity than the odds suggest.

win3FebruaryML 4/1

February is the clear TrackWiz top-rated horse at 85.62, backed by a 25% career win rate that leads the field and an average speed figure of 55. Jose Mariano Asencio takes the mount, and at 4/1 on the morning line, there's genuine value here given that rating edge over the 3/1 favourite Rising Strong. In a seven-furlong claiming test, February's combination of class numbers and speed consistency makes her the most complete package in a six-horse field.

place5Light Fast FeetML 5/2

Light Fast Feet is listed at 5/2 on the morning line — one of the shorter prices in the race — but her TrackWiz rating of 78.72 holds up as the second-best figure, and a 55 average speed figure matches February at the top of the field. N'Rico Prescod rides, and this horse has the raw ability to sit just off any early pace and pounce in the stretch. She's a natural place play if February handles the distance well.

show2Rising StrongML 3/1

Rising Strong is the morning-line second choice at 3/1 and posts a 20% career win rate under trainer Jason Coney — who also runs Rose of Texas. A 66.63 TrackWiz rating and consistent 54 average speed figures suggest a horse that competes without quite being elite in this spot. Rafael Zenteno Jr. gets the call, and at fair odds, Rising Strong fits comfortably as a show hedge and lower-leg exotic anchor.

Race 3

1:15 AM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A seven-horse claiming field where two horses — Stone Carver and Broke an Broken — sit separated from the rest on both ratings and career win percentage, setting up a potential two-horse show at the top.

win2Stone CarverML 5/2

Stone Carver is the TrackWiz top pick with the field's highest rating at 87.81 and a career win rate of 25%, tied for the best in this group. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson places him perfectly in a six-furlong dirt claiming race, and Dane Nelson — who knows the track — is in the irons. Carrying a 55 average speed figure that matches much of the field, Stone Carver's edge is in consistency and overall rating, which often tells the real story in claiming competition.

place5Broke an BrokenML 3/1

Broke an Broken at 3/1 looks like a legitimate second option, posting a 78.29 TrackWiz rating and matching the field-best 25% career win rate alongside Stone Carver. Alexander Marti rides for Barry Hodgson, a trainer comfortable placing horses in competitive spots. The gap between Broke an Broken and the third-rated horse (Perdition at 74.15) suggests these two top selections are in a tier of their own.

show1PerditionML 3/1

Perdition lines up from the rail at 3/1 and brings a 24% career win rate — the third-best in the field — with trainer Joan Petrowski saddling two horses today. Keihton Natera takes the mount and a 74.15 TrackWiz rating puts Perdition squarely in the show conversation. In a race where the top two are tightly clustered, Perdition at fair odds rounds out a logical trifecta.

The first three races give us a nice warm-up act. Race 1 is a starter allowance — a step above straight claiming, which means horses that have earned their spot off a recent win. Our top pick Winter Falcon opens at 6/1 on the morning line, and at that price, there's genuine value baked in if the TrackWiz rating of 82.71 holds up at post time. Race 2 stretches to seven furlongs, and February at 4/1 figures as a pace-friendly spot on a surface that should reward closers slightly more at the added distance. Race 3 snaps back to six furlongs and features our highest-rated free pick — Stone Carver at 5/2 with an 87.81 rating. That's the kind of figure that suggests a horse at or near the top of this claiming field, and the morning line keeps the price digestible without being a juice-heavy favorite.

One thread worth watching across the free races: the all-dirt surface under mild conditions today tends to favor horses with clean, consistent early positioning. If any of these three can get into a ground-saving spot without burning too much fuel, the stretch should set up in their favor.

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Race 4

1:45 AM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

An allowance optional claiming sprint where the morning-line favorite is actually undervalued by the market — a dominant rating and eye-catching career win percentage make this one of the day's strongest single-race plays.

win1No RejoyceML 5/2

No Rejoyce carries a 33% career win rate — tied for the field's best with Breezin Brianne — and the top TrackWiz rating at 87.81, a clear class above the competition in this allowance optional claiming field. Antonio Ambrosio Reyes takes the ride for trainer Todd Kettleson, and at 5/2 on the morning line, the price isn't enormous but the dominance on paper is real. In a six-furlong dirt sprint, a horse with this win percentage and rating ceiling is exactly the kind of confident single TrackWiz analysis puts up on a card.

place3Wirly GirlyML 2/1

Wirly Girly is the morning-line chalk at 2/1 and has the second-best career win percentage in the field at 26%, which tells you this horse knows how to finish races. Trainer Pat Jarvis sends her out with Dane Nelson aboard, a pairing that has plenty of experience at this track. Her 74.70 rating is third-best, and in a six-horse field, she profiles as a horse that earns a check regularly.

show2We the FringeML 3/1

We the Fringe at 3/1 sits third in TrackWiz ratings at 71.85, which slots neatly into the bottom of the exotics. A 17% career win rate with Richard Henry riding for Seymour Biggs makes this a manageable third-slot option — not glamorous, but logical. In a race where the top three ratings are separated by clear tiers, We the Fringe provides useful insurance in trifecta construction.

Race 5

2:15 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claiming field at seven furlongs where none of these horses have won a race yet — so TrackWiz ratings and speed figures do the heavy lifting in separating contenders from also-rans.

win3Moon MullinsML 3/1

Moon Mullins tops the TrackWiz ratings board at 87.08 in a field where every horse has a career win percentage of zero — making this as pure a rating play as you'll find on the card. Brian Boodramsingh takes the mount for trainer Joan Petrowski, and an average speed figure of 52 matches the field middle ground. At 3/1 on the morning line, the market already respects this horse, but the rating gap over the fourth-place Zipliner (69.11) is significant enough to lean in with confidence.

place4HabadabadooML 7/2

Habadabadoo at 7/2 sits second in TrackWiz ratings at 79.86 and gives trainer Monica Russell a live contender in a spot where raw ability matters most. Mauricio Malvaez gets the call, and while the 51 average speed figure is the lowest among the top three picks, ratings-based edges in maiden races often outweigh raw speed. A comfortable place play underneath Moon Mullins.

show5ZiplinerML 9/2

Zipliner posts a 69.11 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the field — and notably carries the highest average speed figure of the top three picks at 53. Trainer David Nicholson saddles the horse with Keihton Natera in the irons, and at 9/2 morning line, Zipliner is a natural lower-leg exotic inclusion in a maiden field where speed figure edges are razor-thin.

Race 6

2:45 AM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Two horses at the top of the TrackWiz ratings board are separated by less than two points — setting up a potential head-to-head duel that could shape the pace and the result of this seven-furlong claiming race.

win1Deal EmML 7/2

Deal Em leads the field with a TrackWiz rating of 86.35 and a 55 average speed figure that matches several rivals — but it's the consistency edge that stands out here. Antonio Ambrosio Reyes rides for trainer Geovani Olalde, a barn that also starts Pursue in tomorrow's allowance, showing stable confidence across the card. At 7/2, this price is fair for the top-rated horse in the field, and in a seven-furlong dirt claiming race, the combination of rating and class shapes up well.

place2Buck's FizzML 4/1

Buck's Fizz is only 1.81 rating points behind Deal Em at 84.54, making this practically a photo finish on paper before the gates open. Ridge Balgobin rides for Paul LeMasurier, and a matching 55 average speed figure means Buck's Fizz won't be outpaced early. At 4/1 morning line, this horse represents genuine place value if the pace scenario ends up favouring a closer or a horse sitting second off a contested early pace.

show4Tool TimeML 7/2

Tool Time has the field's best career win percentage at 29% and a 78.76 TrackWiz rating that puts him solidly in third. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson places him in a competitive but winnable spot, and Keimar Trotman takes the mount. The win rate alone demands respect — nearly one in three career starts have resulted in a victory, making Tool Time a mandatory show ticket and trifecta piece.

Race 7

3:15 AM EDT

Allowance · 7 fur · Dirt

The morning-line favourite here has one of the lowest TrackWiz ratings in the field — a classic vulnerable-favourite scenario that creates real overlay potential for the horses TrackWiz actually likes.

win7NewhartML 6/1

Newhart is our top selection at 6/1 with the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 82.71 — a significant edge over the 9/5 morning-line choice Diocles, who rates out at just 43.83. Jose Mariano Asencio rides for trainer Mel Snow in a seven-furlong allowance that should suit a horse with a 16% career win rate and a 54 average speed figure. When you see this kind of rating-to-odds gap, it's exactly the kind of spot TrackWiz analysis is built to identify — a legitimate win play at a generous price.

place5Bold ArchML 9/2

Bold Arch brings a remarkable 45% career win rate — the best in the field by a wide margin — and a 66.70 TrackWiz rating that sits in the upper tier of this group. Amadeo Perez rides for trainer Geovani Olalde, who also saddles Pursue in this race. A horse that wins nearly half its career starts demands serious place consideration, and at 9/2 morning line, the value is real.

show4Mount DoomML 5/1

Mount Doom at 5/1 posts a 35% career win rate — second in the field only to Bold Arch — paired with the field's best average speed figure of 55. Silvino Morales rides for Robert Henson, and a TrackWiz rating of 65.98 rounds out a three-deep profile that holds up in any exotic scenario. This is the kind of horse whose numbers justify inclusion in exactas and trifectas even at a mild price.

Race 8

3:45 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

An eleven-horse maiden claiming sprint with no career wins in the field — but one horse stands well apart on TrackWiz ratings, and there's a compelling secondary play at a double-digit price that's worth flagging.

win6Dale's LegacyML 5/1

Dale's Legacy tops this maiden claiming field with a 84.17 TrackWiz rating — the highest in the race by more than five points over Kitten Kandy — and Richard Balgobin rides for trainer Craig Robert Smith. In a race where career win percentages are irrelevant (everyone is at zero), ratings and speed figures are the clearest guide, and Dale's Legacy at a 52 average speed figure is competitive in the upper half of the field. At 5/1 on the morning line, the value is solid for what is the clear top-rated selection.

place9Kitten KandyML 8/1

Kitten Kandy at 8/1 is the most interesting price in this race, posting a 78.74 TrackWiz rating that is decisively second-best and pairing with trainer Geovani Olalde — a barn that figures across the card today. Alexander Marti takes the mount, and a 53 average speed figure puts Kitten Kandy in the right speed range for a six-furlong maiden dirt sprint. As a place play and exacta partner with Dale's Legacy, 8/1 represents legitimate value.

show10B B BethML 7/2

B B Beth draws out as program number 10 and is the morning-line third choice at 7/2, which reflects reasonable market respect in a deep field. Amadeo Perez rides for Robert Henson, and a 55.83 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the race — gives B B Beth a clear edge over the bottom half of this eleven-horse field. As a show anchor and trifecta inclusion, the short price at least reflects how most bettors will line up the top three.

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Bottom line for today at Century Mile: Stone Carver in Race 3 is our strongest free play with the highest rating among the unlocked picks, Winter Falcon in the opener offers real overlay potential at 6/1, and February sets up well at distance in Race 2. For the full card — including pace projections, exotic strategies, and analysis on all five premium races — head to TrackWiz Premium. Eight races, solid conditions, and a few prices worth attacking. Let's get to work.

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