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Free Emerald Downs Picks & Predictions
Emerald Downs is an all-dirt track, racing from 350 yd to 1 1/8 mi, with fields averaging 6.9 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 44 Emerald Downs sheets published so far.
Latest Emerald Downs Free Picks
Emerald Downs is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Emerald Downs card, September 7, 2026.
Race 1
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
A clear top-rated standout opens the card, but there's legit secondary firepower lurking at big prices — this six-furlong claimer is more layered than the morning line suggests.
Tigersun carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 89.12 — a significant gap over the rest of the field — and the 8/5 morning line reflects that dominance on paper. The average speed figures are competitive across the field, but it's the overall composite that separates Tigersun from the pack. Adrian Castellanos gets the call, and the connections clearly like their spot here. Hard to make a winning case against this horse at six furlongs on the dirt.
Regarding Harry posts the second-best rating in the field at 75.24 and comes in at a reasonable 7/2 morning line that offers some value relative to that standing. The 9% career win rate isn't flashy, but in a race with a heavy favorite, the place slot is where this horse profiles perfectly. Silvio Ruiz Amador is an experienced hand around Emerald Downs and should keep this one honest.
At the Cross is an interesting show inclusion at 10/1 on the morning line — that's a price worth chasing in the exotics. The TrackWiz rating of 73.17 is actually third-best in the field, making this horse undervalued on the morning line compared to Regarding Harry, who carries a similar profile. A 14% career win rate gives At the Cross a legitimate claim to hitting the board in a field where the top three by rating are fairly bunched.
Race 2
Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt
Bobs Honey looks like the class of this 6.5-furlong dirt claimer, but the fringe runners all cluster near the same speed figures — an upset is possible if the favorite hits trouble.
Bobs Honey tops the TrackWiz ratings at 89.71 and is the clear public choice at 6/5 on the morning line. The 14% career win rate is modest, but the composite rating gap over the field is substantial — the next closest is Cape Blossom at 66.96, nearly 23 points back. Kevin Krigger is one of the sharper jockeys on the Emerald Downs circuit, and he doesn't get put on short-priced horses without confidence from connections. This one should be on all your tickets.
Cape Blossom sits second in our ratings at 66.96 and comes in at 9/2 — solid value for the place slot. The zero in the career win percentage column tells us this horse hasn't won yet, but the speed figure of 55 matches the top of the field, suggesting the raw ability is there. Alex M. Cruz has been active at this meet, and trainer David B. Martinez puts this horse in a spot where second money is a realistic outcome.
Inorbit at 15/1 is the value play in the show position. The 64.85 rating is third-best in the field, which is quietly strong for a horse going off at that price. Speed figures of 55 match the top contenders, and Blake Nunnally aboard keeps the horse in capable hands. In a race where the heavy chalk could dominate, show tickets on Inorbit could pay nicely if any chaos breaks out.
Race 3
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Two TrackWiz top-rated horses with strong career win percentages set up a compelling pace duel in this six-furlong claiming sprint — the win picture is tight, and the place/show exotics look appetizing.
Mocktails Anyone tops this field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating but comes in at 4/1 — longer odds than you might expect for the top-rated horse, which is where the value lives. The average speed figure of 56 ties for the best in the race, and Kevin Krigger is a confident booking for trainer Frank Lucarelli. That combination of elite rating, top speed, and a capable rider makes Mocktails Anyone our best bet here despite a modest 5% career win rate.
Tiosimage is a fascinating profile — an 80.78 rating paired with a 66% career win rate is the kind of combination that commands respect in any field. The 5/2 morning line has this horse as one of the co-favorites, and Silvio Ruiz Amador should have this runner competitive throughout. The speed figure of 56 also ties for best in field, meaning this could easily flip to the top of the result.
Pearl Essence brings something unusual to the table: a 100% career win rate, even if the sample is small. The 5/1 morning line offers fair value, and with a 53.33 TrackWiz rating that lags the top two, the show position feels like the right landing spot. Alex M. Cruz is aboard for trainer Alexis Silva-Martinez, and a horse that has never lost can be a dangerous inclusion in exacta and trifecta tickets.
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About the Emerald Downs Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt
- Distance range
- 350 yd to 1 1/8 mi
- Typical field
- 6.9 starters
- Typical card
- 9.1 races
Most common race conditions at Emerald Downs: Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Starter Allowance, Stakes.
Measured across the last 24 Emerald Downs cards we have handicapped.
Emerald Downs Results & Payouts
Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for August 30, 2026.
Race 1
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Fix It Quick6/5 | Adrian Castellanos | $3.26 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2 | 2 | Aloha Chrome7/2 | Blake Nunnally | — | $3.58 | $2.48 |
| 3 | 4 | Simonsito3/1 | Alex M. Cruz | — | — | $3.94 |
| 4 | 5 | Let's Go Champ9/2 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | Jimmy's Wild Boy15/1 | Alex V. Anaya | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Exacta 1-2 paid $3.15
- $0.50 Trifecta 1-2-4 paid $9.86
- $0.10 Superfecta 1-2-4-5 paid $2.29
Race 2
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Coyote Time2/1 | Adrian Castellanos | $7.22 | $4.10 | $2.60 |
| 2 | 1 | Denada3/1 | Talliyah Timentwa | — | $4.28 | $2.42 |
| 3 | 5 | Exactamundo6/1 | Alex M. Cruz | — | — | $2.56 |
| 4 | 4 | Glory Sunday5/1 | Blake Nunnally | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | Go Down Town9/2 | Alex V. Anaya | — | — | — |
| 6 | 6 | Miz Imogee8/1 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 1-2 paid $4.26
- $1 Exacta 2-1 paid $10.87
- $0.50 Trifecta 2-1-5 paid $16.72
- $0.10 Superfecta 2-1-5-4 paid $6.18
Race 3
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Melba's Gold5/2 | Kevin E. Orozco | $8.36 | $3.90 | $3.14 |
| 2 | 3 | Saint Indie9/5 | Blake Nunnally | — | $2.74 | $2.10 |
| 3 | 2 | Dragonella4/1 | Kevin Krigger | — | — | $2.74 |
| 4 | 1 | Express Girl5/1 | Alex M. Cruz | — | — | — |
| 5 | 4 | Jess Mo Money8/1 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | — | — | — |
| 6 | 5 | Out Til Midnight15/1 | Frank T. Alvarado | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 2-6 paid $12.63
- $1 Exacta 6-3 paid $10.19
- $0.50 Trifecta 6-3-2 paid $13.80
- $0.10 Superfecta 6-3-2-1 paid $6.42
- $0.50 Pick 3 1-2-6 paid $11.85
Race 4
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Creme de Menthe8/5 | Isaias D. Enriquez | $2.50 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2 | 6 | Libby's Gambit4/1 | Kevin Krigger | — | $3.64 | $2.54 |
| 3 | 5 | Bakburner3/1 | Alex V. Anaya | — | — | $2.42 |
| 4 | 4 | Shanghai Barbie8/1 | Talliyah Timentwa | — | — | — |
| 5 | 7 | My Best Gift15/1 | Alex M. Cruz | — | — | — |
| 6 | 3 | Luna Linda12/1 | Allyssa Morales | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 6-1 paid $10.24
- $1 Exacta 1-6 paid $5.18
- $0.50 Trifecta 1-6-5 paid $5.90
- $0.10 Superfecta 1-6-5-4 paid $1.80
- $0.50 Pick 3 2-6-1 paid $17.64
- $0.50 Pick 4 4 OF 4 1-2-6-1,2 paid $19.99
Race 5
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Inclusion Matters12/1 | Alex V. Anaya | $42.74 | $13.00 | $8.40 |
| 2 | 4 | Gottherizz9/5 | Adrian Castellanos | — | $2.90 | $2.10 |
| 3 | 8 | Ryker's Heat15/1 | Blake Nunnally | — | — | $7.32 |
| 4 | 5 | Kraken Up5/2 | Kevin Krigger | — | — | — |
| 5 | 2 | Schoolofhardknocks8/1 | Frank T. Alvarado | — | — | — |
| 6 | 1 | J. A. T. O. Indy6/1 | Talliyah Timentwa | — | — | — |
| 7 | 6 | Tiz Himself10/1 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 1-3 paid $25.65
- $1 Exacta 3-4 paid $48.15
- $0.50 Trifecta 3-4-8 paid $208.85
- $0.10 Superfecta 3-4-8-5 paid $121.06
- $0.50 Pick 3 6-1-3 paid $140.91
Race 6
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Hadlees Honor5/2 | Adrian Castellanos | $9.32 | $4.78 | $3.30 |
| 2 | 1 | Cause for Divorce6/1 | Blake Nunnally | — | $4.64 | $3.02 |
| 3 | 3 | Gordy's Boy8/1 | Alex V. Anaya | — | — | $5.06 |
| 4 | 6 | Stop and a Tres10/1 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | — | — | — |
| 5 | 4 | Toppers At Seaside7/2 | Alex M. Cruz | — | — | — |
| 6 | 5 | Benny Buckets9/5 | Allyssa Morales | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 3-2 paid $97.57
- $1 Exacta 2-1 paid $16.93
- $0.50 Trifecta 2-1-3 paid $44.42
- $0.10 Superfecta 2-1-3-6 paid $22.72
- $0.50 Pick 3 1-3-2 paid $64.64
Race 7
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Coastal Jazz7/2 | Blake Nunnally | $10.72 | $3.54 | $3.36 |
| 2 | 5 | Si That Tiger6/5 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | — | $2.24 | $2.10 |
| 3 | 8 | Uncle Leon15/1 | Jose Elias Rodriguez | — | — | $8.76 |
| 4 | 4 | Olivian20/1 | Talliyah Timentwa | — | — | — |
| 5 | 1 | Knightline6/1 | Adrian Castellanos | — | — | — |
| 6 | 7 | Jin Tong10/1 | Frank T. Alvarado | — | — | — |
| 7 | 2 | Now Then15/1 | Kevin E. Orozco | — | — | — |
| 8 | 3 | Goin' South5/1 | Alex M. Cruz | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 2-6 paid $20.08
- $1 Exacta 6-5 paid $11.65
- $0.50 Trifecta 6-5-8 paid $81.87
- $0.10 Superfecta 6-5-8-4 paid $116.00
- $0.50 Pick 3 3-2-6 paid $448.11
- $0.50 Pick 4 4 OF 4 1,2-3-2-6 paid $451.98
Race 8
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Lead the Charge9/5 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | $4.56 | $2.90 | $2.38 |
| 2 | 6 | Bruce's Moose15/1 | Alex M. Cruz | — | $9.88 | $5.06 |
| 3 | 4 | Vino Viking4/1 | Frank T. Alvarado | — | — | $3.48 |
| 4 | 1 | Al's Big Boy10/1 | Blake Nunnally | — | — | — |
| 5 | 7 | Senor Tequilas5/2 | Adrian Castellanos | — | — | — |
| 6 | 2 | Midnight Tiger6/1 | Kevin Krigger | — | — | — |
| 7 | 3 | Behind the Chair12/1 | Isaias D. Enriquez | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 6-5 paid $11.69
- $1 Exacta 5-6 paid $35.52
- $0.50 Trifecta 5-6-4 paid $62.07
- $0.10 Superfecta 5-6-4-1 paid $114.17
- $0.50 Pick 3 2-6-5 paid $44.78
Race 9
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Pearl Blue7/2 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | $6.86 | $3.50 | $2.98 |
| 2 | 3 | Shes Vals Barkley12/1 | Lenny A. Seecharan | — | $17.54 | $10.68 |
| 3 | 1 | Magic Jewel15/1 | Kevin E. Orozco | — | — | $7.20 |
| 4 | 7 | Alluring Valentine5/2 | Kevin Krigger | — | — | — |
| 5 | 2 | Ima Margarita Girl5/1 | Isaias D. Enriquez | — | — | — |
| 6 | 8 | Race a Roany8/1 | Adrian Castellanos | — | — | — |
| 7 | 5 | Malibu Lady10/1 | Alex M. Cruz | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 5-4 paid $1.89
- $1 Daily Double 5-6 paid $7.42
- $1 Exacta 6-3 paid $76.14
- $0.50 Trifecta 6-3-1 paid $848.69
- $0.10 Superfecta 6-3-1-7 paid $600.95
- $0.50 Pick 3 6-5-4,6 paid $18.09
Race 10
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Fantastic Day8/1 | Kevin E. Orozco | $26.32 | $13.54 | $4.64 |
| 2 | 3 | Golden River7/2 | Adrian Castellanos | — | $3.76 | $3.10 |
| 3 | 8 | Firewalker10/1 | Jennifer Whitaker | — | — | $5.90 |
| 4 | 2 | Baladi4/1 | Isaias D. Enriquez | — | — | — |
| 5 | 4 | Smiling Goodbye6/1 | Silvio Ruiz Amador | — | — | — |
| 6 | 6 | Wood Ceiling12/1 | Kevin Krigger | — | — | — |
| 7 | 7 | Tougherthantherest3/1 | Blake Nunnally | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Daily Double 6-5 paid $57.63
- $1 Exacta 5-3 paid $67.42
- $0.50 Trifecta 5-3-8 paid $221.37
- $0.10 Superfecta 5-3-8-2 paid $102.75
- $0.50 Pick 3 5-4,6-5 paid $78.91
- $0.50 Pick 4 4 OF 4 6-5-4,6-5 paid $362.41
- $0.50 Pick 5 5 OF 5 2-6-5-4,6-5 paid $1868.29
- $0.10 Pick 6 5 OF 6 3-2-6-5-4,6-5 paid $180.82
- $0.50 Super Hi 5 5-3-8-2-4 paid $2952.52
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Emerald Downs Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Emerald Downs card?
Yes. Every Emerald Downs race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Emerald Downs race on?
Emerald Downs races on dirt. Every race across the last 24 cards was run on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Emerald Downs card?
Emerald Downs cards average 9.1 races, with fields of about 6.9 starters. Distances run from 350 yd to 1 1/8 mi.
When are Emerald Downs picks published?
Emerald Downs picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 44 Emerald Downs sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.