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Century Mile Picks & Predictions — July 24, 2026

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Race 11CyberellaML 9/58:15 PM EDT

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It's a beautiful Friday at Century Mile — clear skies, 82°F, and the kind of firm, consistent dirt that rewards horses who can run their race. Nine races are on the board today, and the card has a little something for everyone, from short 350-yard sprints to a pair of Stakes routes stretching out past a mile.

The headliners are Races 6 and 8 — both Stakes events on the dirt, both featuring horses we like at intriguing morning-line prices. But don't overlook the earlier races either. Three free best bets are unlocked for every reader today, and our TrackWiz ratings are pointing to some strong opinions up and down the card.

Conditions couldn't be much better. No weather excuses today — this is a clean, honest playing field, and the horses that belong on top should get every chance to prove it.

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Race 1

8:15 PM EDT

Allowance · 350 yd · Dirt

A short-format quarter-horse sprint at 350 yards where TrackWiz ratings are spread wide — Cyberella sits at the top of the class with an 88.83 rating, but Santana Chicka and Rocn On West are live threats to complicate the exacta.

win1CyberellaML 9/5

Cyberella opens as the 9/5 morning-line favorite and backs it up with the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.83 — a full 17 points clear of her nearest rival. In a 350-yard dash where there's almost no margin for error, having the class edge matters enormously. Trainer Buckey A. Stockwell sends her out with jockey O. Amador Hernandez, and the program number 1 post is perfectly fine in a race this short. At near-even money she's not a value play, but she's the right horse to anchor your tickets.

place5Santana ChickaML 2/1

Santana Chicka draws the 5 post at 2/1 on the morning line and carries an 71.94 rating — second-best in the field — with a 12% career win rate that's respectable in sprint company. In a five-horse field at 350 yards, getting beat by just Cyberella is a very real outcome, and trainer Misael Moreno keeps this one competitive. A solid place anchor underneath the chalk.

show3Rocn On WestML 7/2

Rocn On West (No. 3) checks in at a 68.40 TrackWiz rating and shares a 14% career win percentage with Splash Mountain Mia, but the ratings edge goes to Rocn On West by a meaningful margin. Trainer Wesley T. Oulton has a live horse at 7/2 on the line, and in a race this short, a clean break could put this one right in the mix for exotics. Use in your trifectas beneath the top two.

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Race 2

8:45 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claimer on the dirt at 4.5 furlongs where the entire field is winless and TrackWiz ratings are clustered within just 4 points — separating these horses is more art than science.

win1Just Like LindseyML 2/1

Just Like Lindsey draws the rail and carries the top TrackWiz rating in this maiden field at 58.33, a slim edge but a real one in a race this tight. Trainer Carson Frey sends her out with Brian Boodramsingh up, and the morning-line 2/1 reflects her status as the public's logical choice. With all five runners searching for their first win, raw ratings and jockey quality often prove the tiebreaker — and this combination checks both boxes.

place3Careless KnightsML 5/2

Careless Knights (No. 3) sits at 57.50 on the TrackWiz scale — just 0.83 behind the top pick — and goes postward at 5/2 with Shamaree Muir in the irons. Trainer Rick Hedge also has Marabello in the race, but it's Careless Knights who carries the stronger rating and the shorter morning-line price. In a maiden field where form cycles are thin, backing the second-best rated horse for the place at 5/2 is a sound approach.

show5Max CharismaML 3/1

Max Charisma (No. 5) rates third in the field at 56.67 and opens at 3/1, making this one a sneaky exotics inclusion. Trainer Dino K. Condilenios is well-represented around the Century Mile circuit, and Kimal Santo gets the call. In a compressed maiden field, this horse has enough class to finish in the money even if the top two run their expected race — use in your trifecta bottom.

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Our three free races today — Race 1 (Allowance, 350 yd), Race 2 (Maiden Claiming, 4½ fur), and Race 3 (Claiming, 6½ fur) — give you a solid foundation to build on. Cyberella opens the card as a 9/5 morning-line choice with an 88.83 TrackWiz rating, one of the stronger scores on today's entire card. In the short sprints, speed out of the gate is everything, and our analysis has her in a prime position to deliver.

Just Like Lindsey draws our attention in the maiden field at 2/1, while Barney Google tops the Race 3 claiming field at 8/5 with the day's highest free-race rating at 89.12. With the fast, true dirt surface today, front-runners and pace-pressers in these sprint distances could have a decided edge — something worth carrying into your multi-race wagers as the card develops.

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Race 3

9:15 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Barney Google sits atop this claiming field at 6.5 furlongs with the clear ratings advantage, but Smoken Shadow's 20% career win rate and competitive average speed figure make this more than a one-horse show.

win6Barney GoogleML 8/5

Barney Google (No. 6) is the class of this field by a wide margin — an 89.12 TrackWiz rating towers over everyone else, and he opens as the 8/5 morning-line favorite. Trainer Robert Henson sends him out with Amadeo Perez, and with a 13% career win rate that's steady for a claimer, this horse knows how to find the winner's circle. At 6.5 furlongs on dirt, pace scenarios matter, and a horse with this ratings edge often controls the conversation from the front or just off it.

place2Smoken ShadowML 7/2

Smoken Shadow (No. 2) is the one to beat for second money — a 73.23 rating is a clear second in the field, and a 20% career win rate is the best among all horses on the card today. Trainer Ken Bell's runner averages a speed figure of 55, matching the top performers in this field, and Richard Lunan is a capable hand in the saddle. At 7/2 on the morning line, this is fair value for a horse with genuine back class.

show7Kangaroo CoastML 9/2

Kangaroo Coast (No. 7) checks in with a 68.02 TrackWiz rating and a 12% career win percentage, sitting right behind the top two in the ratings hierarchy. Trainer Colleen O'Hagan keeps this one in competitive shape, and Keimar Trotman gets the mount at 9/2 — a workable price for a show ticket. If Barney Google controls the pace and Smoken Shadow stalks, Kangaroo Coast has the profile to close into the show spot.

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Race 4

9:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Mendeljohn and Northern Force bring the two top ratings into this 6-furlong claimer and set up as a likely 1-2 finish, but Legal Assassin's eye-catching 25% career win rate adds a wildcard element worth watching.

win6MendeljohnML 5/2

Mendeljohn (No. 6) is our top selection here — an 87.81 TrackWiz rating is second-highest in the field, but what really stands out is a 21% career win rate combined with an average speed figure of 55. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson is active on today's card and clearly has horses ready to fire, and Dane Nelson is a sharp pick up in the irons. At 5/2 on the morning line, this is a fair-priced favorite worth anchoring your win bets around.

place4Northern ForceML 4/1

Northern Force (No. 4) carries the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 81.77 and enters at 4/1, which makes him slightly undervalued relative to Mendeljohn on pure ratings alone. A 15% career win rate and an average speed figure of 54 are both solid for this level of claiming company. Trainer Robert Van Overschot has Jose Mariano Asencio up, and this horse's form suggests a stalking trip that should be good enough for the place.

show3Linchpin StormML 5/1

Linchpin Storm (No. 3) comes in rated third at 73.88 with a 17% career win rate — an encouraging number that suggests she finds ways to compete deep into races. Trainer Cory Rumsey sends her out at 5/1 with Antonio Ambrosio Reyes, and an average speed figure of 55 ties her with the top horses in the field on raw numbers. She profiles as a solid underneath play in exotics if the top two go at each other early.

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Race 5

10:15 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

The Starter Optional Claiming at 6.5 furlongs features a trio of elite-rated horses — Deal Em, Wedge Pond, and Glava — separated by just 5.6 points, setting up a tight pace battle with real trifecta potential.

win2Deal EmML 5/2

Deal Em (No. 2) tops our TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and opens at 5/2 on the morning line. Trainer Colleen O'Hagan keeps horses fit and ready, and Kimal Santo gets the assignment. A 20% career win rate is respectable, though what separates Deal Em here is simply the ratings advantage in a field where the competition is genuinely strong — this is a race you earn, not one handed to you.

place8Wedge PondML 5/1

Wedge Pond (No. 8) is a horse TrackWiz loves as a value play — an 83.79 rating is second-best in the field, but that 33% career win rate is the standout stat on the entire ticket. Trainer James R. Brown has a horse that clearly knows how to close out races, and Richard Balgobin takes the mount at 5/1. If Deal Em draws first run, Wedge Pond's big win percentage suggests this one won't be far behind at the wire.

show1GlavaML 7/2

Glava (No. 1) rounds out a powerful top three with an 82.19 TrackWiz rating and a 23% career win rate that ranks third in this field. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson has already shown today that his runners are live, and Dane Nelson — who also has the call on Mendeljohn in Race 4 — is a consistent presence on today's card. At 7/2, Glava is a must-use in trifectas.

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Race 6

10:45 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A stakes race at over a mile where Playful's 88.83 TrackWiz rating towers above the field, though Made for Cruisin's remarkable 50% career win rate makes this a legitimate two-horse battle at the top.

win8PlayfulML 9/5

Playful (No. 8) is the top-rated horse in this stakes field and it's not particularly close — an 88.83 TrackWiz rating is the highest mark on today's entire card outside of Race 1. A 36% career win rate is excellent at any level, and at a mile-plus on dirt, Trainer Gonzalo Anderson has shown he can prep horses for the added ground. Dane Nelson rides, and at 9/5 on the morning line, Playful is a deserving favorite who should be on every ticket.

place5Made for CruisinML 5/2

Made for Cruisin (No. 5) is the most intriguing horse in this field — a 50% career win rate is extraordinary, and an average speed figure of 55 matches the top performers in the race. Trainer Tim Rycroft has Jose Mariano Asencio up, and the 5/2 morning-line price is fair for a horse who wins literally half the time she runs. She may not have Playful's raw rating, but her win percentage makes a strong case she'll be running at the wire.

show3Hiway FortynineML 6/1

Hiway Fortynine (No. 3) brings a 37% career win rate into this stakes — a remarkable figure — and a 65.15 TrackWiz rating that places her clearly third in the field. Trainer Rodney J. Cone has Linton Leon Steadman up, and at 6/1 on the morning line, this horse represents the best price among the top three rated runners. Use in your trifecta tickets as the show leg; that win percentage suggests she rarely runs out of the money.

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Race 7

11:15 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Sparklet enters this Allowance Optional Claiming at 6 furlongs as a clear ratings standout, but a deep field featuring multiple horses in the 74-78 range means the pace could get honest and the exotics have real value.

win1SparkletML 5/2

Sparklet (No. 1) tops the field with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — a meaningful gap over the next-best runner — and opens as the 5/2 morning-line choice. Trainer Tom Rycroft sends her out with Brian Boodramsingh, who's been a busy presence on this card, suggesting sharp barn form. With a 12% career win rate that's modest but steady at the allowance level, Sparklet's edge here is pure class — the ratings gap should translate to a decisive performance.

place4My Munnings ModelML 5/1

My Munnings Model (No. 4) profiles as the ideal stalker in this race — a 78.03 TrackWiz rating is second-best in the field, a 14% career win rate is competitive, and a top average speed figure of 55 keeps her in the conversation late. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson is having a strong day on this card, and Linton Leon Steadman is a solid pick-up. At 5/1, there's genuine place value here if Sparklet gets caught in a pace duel.

show5DontbringmedownML 5/1

Dontbringmedown (No. 5) sits third in the ratings at 75.98 with a 15% career win percentage — both figures tucked right between the top two picks in a way that screams exacta and trifecta inclusion. Trainer Karline Kingston sends Antonio Ambrosio Reyes up at 5/1, and the average speed figure of 54 is right in the pack. This horse has the profile of a closer who will be picking up pieces at the wire in a fast-paced six-furlong sprint.

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Race 8

11:45 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

The featured stakes at 1 1/16 miles is a race where career win percentages tell a wild story — Javier, Debrusk, and Sonofaghost bring 75%, 57%, and 66% career win rates respectively, yet none are the morning-line favorite, creating a genuine value opportunity.

win5JavierML 6/1

Javier (No. 5) is our top selection, and the case is compelling — a 75% career win rate is the highest figure in the entire field, and a TrackWiz rating of 77.62 ranks at the top of our analysis. Trainer Carson Frey sends Brian Boodramsingh up at 6/1, which represents excellent overlay value for a horse who wins three out of every four times he runs. At a mile and a sixteenth on dirt, a horse with that kind of winning pedigree and a top average speed figure of 55 is worth pressing.

place7DebruskML 5/1

Debrusk (No. 7) is right behind Javier in both ratings (76.83) and career win percentage (57%), and at 5/1 on the morning line, this is another horse offering real value. Trainer Dino K. Condilenios has two horses in this race and Debrusk looks like the stronger runner by the numbers. Silvino Morales takes the mount, and with an average speed figure of 54, this horse should be capable of tracking the pace and wearing down runners in the stretch at the longer distance.

show9SonofaghostML 12/1

Sonofaghost (No. 9) is our most intriguing ticket in this stakes — a 66% career win rate is staggering, and the 73.96 TrackWiz rating ranks third in the field. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson is a name we've seen throughout today's card with live horses, and Antonio Ambrosio Reyes is a capable jockey at this level. At 12/1 on the morning line, Sonofaghost carries legitimate longshot value; if the top two dueled early, this one could be rolling late.

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Race 9

12:15 AM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Chaotic Sky enters this 6-furlong closer as a dominant ratings favorite — nearly 17 points clear of the second-best horse — but her 9/2 morning-line price suggests the public hasn't fully caught up to just how dominant this edge is.

win5Chaotic SkyML 9/2

Chaotic Sky (No. 5) is the standout selection to close the card — an 84.90 TrackWiz rating dwarfs the competition, and a 50% career win rate is the kind of number that makes you sit up straight. Trainer Ron Grieves — who also runs Western Sunset in this field — clearly has his barn in sharp form, and N'Rico Prescod takes the mount. At 9/2 on the morning line, this is arguably the best value on the entire card: top-rated horse, elite win percentage, and a price that still has upside.

place9Kikis Love of LifeML 3/1

Kikis Love of Life (No. 9) is a fascinating secondary play — the 68.51 TrackWiz rating is second-best in the field, and an average speed figure of 55 is the highest mark in the race. Trainer Robert Van Overschot sends Antonio Ambrosio Reyes up at 3/1 on the morning line, meaning the public respects this one too. The 7% career win rate is low, but speed figures and ratings suggest a horse that's been running better than those numbers show — expect a forward effort.

show1Western SunsetML 5/1

Western Sunset (No. 1) brings a 28% career win rate into this field — second-best percentage in the race behind Chaotic Sky — and a 54.43 TrackWiz rating that places her in the middle of the pack. Trainer Ron Grieves runs both her and Chaotic Sky today, which could be worth monitoring for pace dynamics; if one goes forward, the other can stalk. Mauricio Malvaez gets the mount at 5/1, and this horse's win percentage alone justifies a show-ticket inclusion in your exotics.

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Today's card at Century Mile is anchored by two Stakes races and a clean, fast track that should produce honest results. Cyberella and Barney Google lead our free best bets, while Playful and longshot Javier headline the premium races. It's a full nine-race day worth playing top to bottom — free picks are live now, and full-card analysis including pace projections and exotic tickets is available to subscribers. Good luck at the windows.

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