Free Emerald Downs Picks, Tips & Predictions
Expert Emerald Downs picks and tips for every card. Emerald Downs is an all-dirt track, racing from 350 yd to 1 1/8 mi, with fields averaging 6.9 starters. Every card's first race is free, the second is free with an account, and the full card is for subscribers — 44 Emerald Downs sheets published so far.
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Latest Emerald Downs Free Picks
Emerald Downs hasn't raced since September 7, 2026. We publish free picks for every Emerald Downs card — below are the picks from that last card.
Top pick in each free race, September 7, 2026
Race 2 is free with an account, and the other 6 races are for members.
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
The latest winners and $2 win payouts. Every Emerald Downs result
Emerald Downs winners, August 30, 2026
| Race | Winner | Odds | $2 Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1Fix It Quick | 6/5 | $3.26 |
| 2 | 2Coyote Time | 2/1 | $7.22 |
| 3 | 6Melba's Gold | 5/2 | $8.36 |
| 4 | 1Creme de Menthe | 8/5 | $2.50 |
| 5 | 3Inclusion Matters | 12/1 | $42.74 |
| 6 | 2Hadlees Honor | 5/2 | $9.32 |
| 7 | 6Coastal Jazz | 7/2 | $10.72 |
| 8 | 5Lead the Charge | 9/5 | $4.56 |
| 9 | 6Pearl Blue | 7/2 | $6.86 |
| 10 | 5Fantastic Day | 8/1 | $26.32 |
Recent Emerald Downs Race Sheets
- Emerald Downs picks, September 7, 20268 races
- Emerald Downs picks, September 6, 202610 races
- Emerald Downs picks, September 5, 20268 races
- Emerald Downs picks, August 30, 202610 races
- Emerald Downs picks, August 29, 202610 races
- Emerald Downs picks, August 23, 20269 races
- Emerald Downs picks, August 22, 202610 races
- Emerald Downs picks, August 16, 202612 races
- Emerald Downs picks, August 15, 202611 races
- Emerald Downs picks, August 9, 202611 races
Recent Emerald Downs Results & Payouts
Emerald Downs Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Emerald Downs card?
Yes. The first race on every Emerald Downs race sheet is free, with full analysis and no account required. A free account opens the second race too, and every race on the days Emerald Downs is our Track of the Day. The rest of the card is part of a TrackWiz subscription.
Where can I get free Emerald Downs tips?
On this page and each Emerald Downs race sheet. Every sheet gives our top three picks in each race, from TrackWiz ratings and race sims, with the reasoning behind them. Race 1 is free with no account.
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.