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Century Mile Picks & Predictions — June 26, 2026

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Race 15She My Dulce GirlML 9/28:15 PM EDT

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It's a wet Friday at Century Mile and the rail is going to tell a story today. Rain has been falling with temperatures sitting at 69°F, which means the dirt is playing differently than a typical Alberta afternoon — expect some surface bias to creep into the pace picture, and horses that can handle a bit of give underfoot will have a leg up.

Eight races are on the board, ranging from a lightning-quick 400-yard quarter-horse sprint in Race 1 all the way out to a mile-and-70 Allowance closer in Race 8. The mix of conditions — Allowance, Maiden Claiming, Claiming, and an Allowance Optional Claiming — gives us plenty of class angles to work with throughout the card.

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Race 1

8:15 PM EDT

Allowance · 400 yd · Dirt

A short-format quarter-horse sprint at 400 yards where raw speed and rating separation tell the real story — She My Dulce Girl holds a commanding edge on paper, but Wagon Burner 109 and Santana Chicka make this more than a one-horse race.

win5She My Dulce GirlML 9/2

She My Dulce Girl is the clear top-rated horse in this field with a TrackWiz rating of 84.9 — the highest in the race by a significant margin. What really jumps out is her 33% career win rate, which is exceptional for a quarter-horse sprint field at this level and nearly double what most of her rivals are posting. Trainer Misael Moreno also saddles Santana Chicka, giving him two bullets in this race, which suggests the barn is confident about their chances. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's genuine value here given the rating advantage she holds over the field.

place4Wagon Burner 109ML 7/2

Wagon Burner 109 comes in with a solid 71.21 rating and ties Santana Chicka's 16% career win percentage, but the morning line of 7/2 suggests the market respects her chances. In a short sprint like 400 yards, gate speed and raw ability matter most, and her numbers support a place finish even if She My Dulce Girl fires on all cylinders up front.

show3Santana ChickaML 5/2

Santana Chicka sits third in the TrackWiz ratings at 55.3 and has a 16% career win rate under trainer Misael Moreno — the same barn as our top pick. Sharing a trainer with the favorite can sometimes signal a supporting role, but in a five-horse field at 5/2, she's a logical exotic inclusion and a reasonable show hedge if things get tactical out of the gate.

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Race 2

8:45 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

An all-maiden field going seven furlongs where speed figures are tight for most of the field, but one horse separates herself with a rating that stands well above the rest — the question is whether the morning-line favorite can finally break her maiden.

win1Kitten KandyML 4/5

Kitten Kandy carries a 90 TrackWiz rating into this race — the maximum separation from a field where the next-best horse (Dale's Legacy) checks in at 71.44. While her career win rate sits at 0%, that's the nature of maiden races, and the key here is that her average speed figure of 53 is in line with the field while her overall rating suggests superior form in other analytical dimensions. Trainer Geovani Olalde puts jockey Alexander Marti in the irons, and the 4/5 morning line signals she's a deserving favorite even if odds-on betting in maiden company always carries risk.

place5Dale's LegacyML 4/1

Dale's Legacy is the clear second choice in our ratings at 71.44 and represents a solid place option at a 4/1 morning line that offers genuine value. Her average speed figure of 53 matches most of the field, and trainer Craig Robert Smith has her pointing at the right spot. If Kitten Kandy takes the short route to the winner's circle, Dale's Legacy looks like the most likely finisher right behind her.

show2She's a RowskiML 5/2

She's a Rowski actually posts the highest average speed figure in the field at 54, which is a notable data point worth flagging even if her overall rating of 55.72 sits third. Trainer Seymour Biggs also saddles Porter's Princess in this race, and She's a Rowski looks like the barn's better hope. In a maiden field where any horse can improve dramatically with experience, her raw speed numbers make her a logical show inclusion in your exacta and trifecta tickets.

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The free portion of today's card is legitimately compelling. Race 1 opens things with a quarter-horse sprint, and She My Dulce Girl (morning line 9/2, TrackWiz rating 84.9) jumps out as a value play — that morning line suggests the market isn't fully on board yet, which is exactly where we like to be. Over in Race 2, Kitten Kandy comes in as the heavy chalk at 4/5 with a 90.0 TrackWiz rating, the strongest number among the free picks — odds-on favorites in maiden company on a wet track can be vulnerable, so watch the tote carefully before you commit. Race 3 stretches out to a mile and a sixteenth, and H K Mimi at 7/2 in a Claiming field looks like the right price for a horse our models respect.

The rain is the connective thread here. All three free races run on dirt today, and a sealed or wet-fast surface at Century Mile tends to compress the pace early. Front-runners with good gate manners could be harder to catch than usual — keep that in mind when you're weighing your free plays.

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Race 3

9:15 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A claiming route at 1 1/16 miles that sets up as a real battle between class and consistency — the top-rated horse is being overlooked by the morning line, and two legitimate contenders with strong win percentages could make this a competitive three-way affair.

win4H K MimiML 7/2

H K Mimi is our top-rated horse in Race 3 at 86.35 — the highest rating in this field by nearly seven points over Artistic Jewler. What makes her particularly interesting is a 30% career win rate that speaks to a consistent performer, and her average speed figure of 54 matches the best in the field. The 7/2 morning line likely understates her chances given the rating edge, and trainer Tom Rycroft with jockey Jose Mariano Asencio up is a combination worth tracking. This is a best bet situation where the market is giving you value on the top number.

place1Artistic JewlerML 9/5

Artistic Jewler is the morning-line favorite at 9/5, which makes the place position a bit of a twist — but her 79.25 rating and 20% career win rate are legitimate, and Enrique Alonzo Gonzalez is a capable pilot in this spot. Her average speed of 53 is a tick below the top contenders, which is part of why we have her slotted just behind H K Mimi, but in a five-horse field she's too consistent to leave off the ticket.

show2Rose of TexasML 5/2

Rose of Texas posts a 74.56 rating and ties for the best average speed figure in the race at 54, alongside H K Mimi and Starfall. Her 17% career win rate is respectable in claiming company, and trainer Jason Coney keeps her competitive at this level. She's the third-best number in the field and at 5/2 she could factor into the exacta and trifecta at a workable price.

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Race 4

9:45 PM EDT

Starter Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A starter allowance at just over a mile that features a significant pace scenario question — Awesome Crusader's top rating and speed figures set her apart, but two other horses at 2/1 and 3/1 with strong win percentages make this feel like a race where the fractions will matter.

win3Awesome CrusaderML 2/1

Awesome Crusader is the standout in TrackWiz ratings at 88.54 — the highest number in this six-horse field by a wide margin — and she backs it up with the best average speed figure in the race at 55. Trainer Anderson Ward sends out a horse that shows upside despite an 11% career win rate, and at 2/1 on the morning line she's correctly identified as a top contender. Jockey Jose Mariano Asencio, who has been active on the Century Mile card today, gives her an experienced pilot around the turn.

place1Curlin RocksML 3/1

Curlin Rocks brings a 35% career win rate into this field — the second-highest in the race — and that kind of sustained success in starter allowance company is hard to dismiss. His 69.94 TrackWiz rating is third in the field, and trainer James R. Brown keeps him competitive with Richard Balgobin aboard. At 3/1, he offers solid place value and deserves a spot in your exactas.

show5PapichuloML 2/1

Papichulo's 42% career win rate is the best in this entire field, which is a striking number that demands attention even if his overall rating of 69.26 slots him third. Trainer Colten Mead has him at 2/1 on the morning line, and Enrique Alonzo Gonzalez gets the call. The win rate suggests a horse who knows how to close the deal — he's a strong show backup and worth considering in multi-horse exotics.

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Race 5

10:15 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Six furlongs of claiming company with a clear ratings standout, but the pace figures to be honest with three horses posting identical average speed figures — the front end could set things up perfectly for a presser or closer to pick up the pieces.

win4Stone CarverML 7/5

Stone Carver tops this field with an 89.42 TrackWiz rating and checks in with a 26% career win rate that signals a reliable performer at this level. His average speed figure of 55 ties for the best in the race alongside Perdition and Bon Prix, which means he's not just rated well on raw ability — he can actually run with the fastest horses in the field on the clock. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson saddles Dane Nelson, and the 7/5 morning line reflects what looks like a deserving short-priced favorite.

place5Bon PrixML 3/1

Bon Prix brings an impressive 32% career win rate into this spot — the best winning percentage in the field — and his 55 average speed figure matches the top horses. Trainer James Wyness has him at 3/1, which represents fair value for a horse with that kind of career consistency. His 78.0 TrackWiz rating slots him second and makes him the logical place partner for Stone Carver in your exactas.

show2Tenth Street DonML 5/2

Tenth Street Don rates third in this field at 74.79 and matches the 55 average speed figure of the top tier. His 12% career win rate is modest, but trainer James R. Brown has him pointed correctly and Richard Balgobin — one of the busier jockeys on today's card — takes the mount. At 5/2, he's priced fairly and worth including as your show horse in trifecta tickets.

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Race 6

10:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A seven-horse claiming sprint at six furlongs that features a ratings standout backed by the top speed figure in the race, while a legitimate second option and a value play at 5/1 give exotic players multiple angles to work with.

win5SqualotoroML 7/5

Squalotoro carries an 89.42 TrackWiz rating — tops in this field and matching the highest mark we've seen across today's card — with an average speed figure of 55 that leads the race. Trainer Carson Frey sends him out at a 7/5 morning line that looks correct given his numerical separation from the field, and Brian Boodramsingh is a capable jockey to have in this spot. Even in claiming company where any horse can be claimed away or run out of form, the rating edge here is significant enough to make Squalotoro our confident top selection.

place3Fed BoyML 3/1

Fed Boy rates second in this field at 78.47 and posts a 54 average speed figure that puts him a step above most of the pack. His 23% career win rate is respectable, and trainer Tim Rycroft has him pointing at a spot where the pace scenario could set up nicely if Squalotoro takes them on early. At 3/1, jockey Jose Mariano Asencio gives him a legitimate shot to run second or better.

show6Snap CountML 5/1

Snap Count sits third in our ratings at 66.45 with the joint-best average speed figure of 55, which means he can match strides with the top horses on the clock even if the overall rating lags. At 5/1, trainer Gonzalo Anderson gets a shot with a horse who has some upside, and Antonio Ambrosio Reyes is aboard. He's a sensible show inclusion in trifecta tickets and offers some price in the exotics.

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Race 7

11:15 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

An allowance optional claiming field at six furlongs that looks wide open on the morning line — three horses share similar odds and similar ratings — but a clear top number sets Bar Down Express apart from a competitive mid-race tier.

win6Bar Down ExpressML 7/2

Bar Down Express tops this field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating despite a 14% career win rate that might give some bettors pause. What stands out is his 56 average speed figure — tied for the best in the race with Horatio — and trainer Craig Robert Smith puts Kimal Santo in the irons for a horse pointed at the right level. At 7/2 on the morning line, he's being offered at a price that undervalues the rating edge he holds over a field where three horses cluster between 74 and 76.

place3ToriadorML 2/1

Toriador rates second in this race at 75.89 and carries a 25% career win rate that shows he can close the deal consistently. Trainer Milton Palma sends him out with Jose Mariano Asencio — one of the more active jockeys on today's Century Mile card — and at 2/1 he's a logical place threat. His 54 average speed figure is a tick off the leaders, which likely profiles him as a pace stalker who can grind his way to a place finish.

show4HoratioML 5/1

Horatio checks in at 75.03 in our ratings — just a fraction behind Toriador — and posts the joint-best average speed figure in the race at 56. His 21% career win rate is solid, and trainer Dino K. Condilenios keeps him competitive at this allowance level with Richard Balgobin up. At 5/1, he's one of the better-priced horses in the field relative to his numbers and makes a strong case as the third wheel in trifecta tickets.

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Race 8

11:45 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

The finale is a nine-horse allowance route at a mile and seventy yards that spreads the field nicely — a clear top-rated horse is being offered at 4/1, and two supporting options with contrasting profiles round out what should be an interesting closing race.

win3RockcliffeML 4/1

Rockcliffe is the top-rated horse in Race 8 at 85.62 — a decisive margin over the next-best contender, Egomania, at 72.66 — and his 56 average speed figure leads the entire nine-horse field. A 22% career win rate is steady, and the combination of trainer Tim Rycroft with Jose Mariano Asencio is a duo that's had multiple looks today at Century Mile. The 4/1 morning line is genuinely attractive given that rating separation over a nine-horse field; this is the kind of closing race where our top number has real value.

place7EgomaniaML 7/2

Egomania rates second in this field at 72.66 with a 24% career win rate and a 55 average speed figure that places him in the upper tier of this competitive allowance field. Trainer Paul LeMasurier saddles Mauricio Malvaez, and at 7/2 on the morning line, Egomania is among the better-priced horses relative to his form. His consistent win percentage across his career suggests a reliable performer who should be in the mix late in a route.

show6DioclesML 5/1

Diocles brings a 23% career win rate into this field — matching some of the better numbers in the race — and a 63.95 TrackWiz rating that slots him third among our analyzed picks. Trainer Pat Jarvis gives the mount to Kimal Santo, and at 5/1 he's a solid show inclusion in trifecta tickets. In a nine-horse field with legitimate pace questions, a horse with his win percentage and mid-range speed figure of 54 can sneak into the money at a workable price.

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Bottom line: Century Mile is serving up a rain-affected eight-race card with genuine value opportunities from gate to wire. She My Dulce Girl, Kitten Kandy, and H K Mimi headline the free plays — and the premium card has some genuinely tricky races that reward doing the homework. Subscribers can dig into the full analysis, pace scenarios, and exotic strategies right now. Good luck out there, and may the wet rail work in your favor.

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