Century Mile Picks & Predictions — June 27, 2026

Hiway Fortynine sits at 5/1 on the morning line with a 37% career win rate that actually tops the field — she wins races when they send her. Trainer Rodney J. Cone puts her in the second slot at 59.84 on our ratings, and Linton Leon Steadman has the experience to keep her out of trouble in a seven-furlong dirt sprint. She's the most logical beneficiary if Playful has any kind of trouble.

Daou at 6/1 is worth including in the exotics with a 55.99 rating that slots him third in TrackWiz's model. Magic Molly's 66% career win rate is eye-catching, but her overall rating of 54.64 suggests the wins came in softer spots — Daou's profile edges her out here. Trainer James R. Brown keeps the horse competitive, and at 6/1, Daou offers decent value as the third leg of a trifecta.

Ladyace of Speight is the second-highest rated horse in the field at 59.75 and is installed at 2/1 — a tighter price that suggests trainer Ron Grieves is bullish on her chances. She and Made for Cruisin are clearly a cut above the rest, and Mauricio Malvaez is a capable hand to navigate the pace. If our top pick encounters any traffic, Ladyace of Speight is the first to benefit.

Run as One at 6/1 brings a TrackWiz rating of 57.21 that edges out Bourbon On Ice and the rest of the bottom half. Trainer Marvin Buffalo and jockey Kyle Carter form a workmanlike pairing, and at a generous morning-line price, Run as One makes sense as a show hedge or trifecta fill at a price that more than compensates for the risk. Her 14% career win rate is modest, but in a show role at 6/1, the value is there.

Prairie Sky is the morning-line favorite at 6/5 with a solid 71.09 rating — the second-best mark in the field — and a 12% career win rate over what appears to be a seasoned campaign. Trainer Craig Robert Smith and jockey Richard Lunan represent a reliable combination, and Prairie Sky figures to control or sit close to the pace in a seven-furlong dirt sprint. Even if Miss Larue fires at a big number, Prairie Sky looks like a safe place play.

Briar's Rose at 6/1 has a TrackWiz rating of 63.57 and a 12% career win rate that keeps her honest in a claiming field like this. Trainer Jason Coney and jockey Jose Mariano Asencio give her a professional ride, and she slots in cleanly as the third wheel in our recommended sequence. In a race where the top two rated horses are at opposite ends of the odds board, Briar's Rose provides some structural stability in the exotic tickets.

Knopfler sits at 6/1 on the morning line but carries a TrackWiz rating of 82.71 — barely a nose behind Drinking Again — which makes the price look generous by comparison. Trainer Barbara Heads puts him on the board with a 19% career win rate and a 55 average speed figure that ties the top horses in the field. If Drinking Again gets caught up in pace trouble, Knopfler has the raw numbers to swoop and make this a two-horse photo.

Frostedbird at 9/2 is the third-ranked horse in this field with a 68.45 rating and a 21% career win rate that compares favorably against the mid-pack runners. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson and jockey Dane Nelson team up again — a pairing that appears multiple times on today's card — and the 55 average speed figure shows she belongs in this group speed-wise. She's a natural fit as the show position in a race where the top two are so closely matched.

Debrusk at 5/2 is the most interesting horse underneath Javier — a 66% career win rate is remarkable and suggests this horse fires often when pointed. Trainer Dino K. Condilenios and jockey Silvino Morales give Debrusk a 80.31 rating that puts him clearly second in the field, and with seven furlongs on the dirt, he has the profile of a horse who can track Javier and make a race of it in the stretch. He's the right play to finish second.

Kamal at 10/1 represents genuine value in the show slot — a TrackWiz rating of 57.78 puts him third in the field, ahead of Sonofaghost, Big Curl, and Helioo. Trainer James R. Brown and jockey Richard Balgobin keep the horse honest, and a 22% career win rate over what appears to be a solid starter count means he's not a maiden-type searching for his first win. At double-digit odds, he makes a compelling add to any trifecta ticket.

Stay Up at 4/1 is the second-strongest horse in the field on our ratings at 79.1 — a solid number that puts a real gap between her and the rest of the field below February. Trainer Seymour Biggs and jockey Dane Nelson bring a steady combination to the race, and a 19% career win rate shows she competes. If you're building an exacta with February on top, Stay Up is the most natural bottom half.

Rising Strong at 6/1 profiles as a solid value in the show slot with a 63.44 rating that puts her third in TrackWiz's model — ahead of the mid-pack horses like Betty Jo and B B's Wildfire. Trainer Jason Coney and jockey Rafael Zenteno Jr. give her a professional shot at the money, and an 18% career win rate over what looks like an active career is respectable at this claiming level. At 6/1, she's a worthwhile addition to trifecta tickets.

Holiday's Again is the second-ranked horse at 76.03 on our ratings and brings a 26% career win rate — one of the better numbers in this field. Trainer Tim Rycroft and jockey Jose Mariano Asencio have been active throughout the card, and that barn knows how to set a horse up for a big effort when the conditions are right. At 6/1 on the morning line, she's a legitimate value play in the place slot behind our top pick.

Space at 9/2 slots in third on our TrackWiz ratings at 55.39 in a race where the drop-off below Holiday's Again is steep. Trainer Mel Snow and jockey Brian Boodramsingh give the horse a competent team for the long trip, and a 14% career win rate over a respectable number of starts tells you he's competitive. In a wide-open bottom half with horses going off at 30/1, Space at 9/2 offers structure and some value as the show piece in your trifecta.