Century Mile Picks & Predictions — August 29, 2026

Lethal N Rojo is a fascinating angle here — an 82.89 rating combined with a 60% career win rate, which is actually the highest win percentage of any horse in the entire race. Trainer William H. Leech runs this one with Alexander Marti up, and the 4/1 morning line feels generous given that win rate. The rating puts her second overall, and she's the type that could easily steal this whole thing.

O Sawyer rounds out the show spot with a 78.89 rating and a 25% career win rate — a solid profile in any field. At 2/1 on the morning line, this one is actually the market favorite, which creates an interesting tension with our model ranking. Trainer Wesley T. Oulton sends out Alejandro Jorge Angeles, and while the rating trails our top two, the public price makes this one a cornerstone of any exotic play.

Midnight Moover at 9/2 is an intriguing play for trainer William H. Leech, who keeps a busy and productive barn. The 54.17 rating slots in just behind the top trio, and Alexander Marti — a capable jockey at this meet — gets the call. Without published speed figures from prior races, this one represents a bit of an unknown, which actually adds to the appeal at a price that could drift even higher on the board.

Crypto Fire brings a 53.33 rating and the best average speed figure in the field at 54, which is a meaningful edge at six furlongs on the dirt. Trainer Cory Rumsey sends out Amadeo Perez, and at 5/1 on the morning line, this one offers real value in the exotics, especially in trifectas and superfectas. The combination of a legitimate speed figure and a fair price makes Crypto Fire a smart hedge in the third spot.

All for Him is essentially a dead heat with our top pick on paper — a 58.33 rating and a 53 average speed figure give this one nearly identical credentials to Golden Pass. Trainer Makayla Edwards and jockey Kimal Santo team up here, and at 2/1, there's an argument this horse deserves even more respect than the morning line suggests. The razor-thin gap between first and second in our model means this one absolutely belongs in exactas.

Swift Kahuna sneaks in with the highest average speed figure among the top three at 54, and a 58.30 rating that's functionally tied with the top two. Rafael Zenteno Jr. handles the riding duties for trainer Deanna Walper, and at 9/2, this one offers the best value of the three top picks. The speed figure edge gives Swift Kahuna a legitimate shot to outrun her morning line on race day.

Dare to Compare is the morning line favorite at 8/5 and earns that distinction with a 61.32 rating and a 14% career win rate. Alexander Marti — one of the more active jockeys at Century Mile this meet — takes the mount for trainer Jennifer Reichling. The interesting handicapping note here is that our win pick beats the favorite on ratings by over 24 points, which sets up a potential overlay situation in the exacta using Just Scarlett on top.

Brodys Souvenir brings the best career win rate in this race at 20% and posts an average speed figure of 54 — tied for the top mark in the field. Trainer Pat Jarvis sends out N'Rico Prescod, and at 6/1, this one is worth using in trifectas as a value piece. The win percentage shows a horse that competes consistently, even if the overall rating trails the top two.

Crown of Cairo is right behind the top pick at 84.17 — essentially a photo finish in our ratings — with a 15% career win rate and a consistent 52 average speed figure. Trainer Ron Grieves sends N'Rico Prescod to the post, and at 5/1, this one is offering legitimate overlay value relative to the quality suggested by the ratings. In a race that figures to set up for closers, Crown of Cairo is an excellent exacta partner with the top pick.

Novel enters with a 76.8 rating and the best average speed figure in the field at 54 — a meaningful advantage at route distances where sustained pace matters. Trainer Jerri R. Robertson puts Keihton Natera up, and at 6/1, the price is fair for a horse that projects to be running hard late. The speed figure edge over similarly rated rivals gives Novel legitimate show potential and a live trifecta shot.

Starfall comes in at a 74.83 rating but carries an extraordinary 40% career win rate — the highest of any horse anywhere on today's card. Trainer Cory Rumsey and jockey Jose Mariano Asencio are a live combination, and the 5/2 morning line reflects the public's respect for that win percentage. Even slotting this one for place, the career record suggests a horse who finds a way to run into the money with regularity.

Overly Fast sits at 65.56 in our ratings — a comfortable step above the lower half of the field — with a 17% career win rate and a 53 average speed figure. Alexander Marti gives trainer Paul LeMasurier a capable pilot at 5/1, and the name is an interesting one in a seven-furlong race where pace control could be valuable. This one's the right price to use broadly in trifectas as the third piece behind our top two.

Magic Molly is a compelling place play with a 72.03 rating and a sterling 40% career win rate — the highest in this field. Trainer Mel Snow has this filly firing, and Brian Boodramsingh handles the riding duties at 7/2 on the morning line. The win percentage alone tells you this is a horse who competes hard every time out, and the 54 average speed figure means she has the raw ability to back up that record.

Lil Miss Addy draws the 2/1 morning line — making her the public choice — and earns a 71.77 rating with a 20% career win rate. Trainer Gonzalo Anderson has Dane Nelson up, and at this price, she's absolutely a key part of any exacta or trifecta structure. The gap between our ratings leader and this morning line favorite is the most interesting handicapping puzzle in the race, and using both in the exotics covers that uncertainty well.

Genie's Ride is right on River Seven's heels at 85.05 — practically identical in our model — and draws the 5/2 morning line, making this one the public's choice. Trainer Dino K. Condilenios has Kimal Santo up, and with a 54 average speed figure, the speed is clearly present. The fractional edge in rating goes to our win pick, but Genie's Ride is absolutely a legitimate win contender and a cornerstone of any exacta play.

Ride At Dawn slots in with a 64.51 rating and a 33% career win rate — the second-highest win percentage in the field — and represents real value at 5/1 with Brian Boodramsingh up. Trainer Robert Van Overschot keeps this one competitive in allowance company, and a 52 average speed figure won't light the world on fire but is workable at six furlongs. The combination of a solid win percentage and a fair price makes Ride At Dawn the right value piece to complete trifecta tickets behind the top two.