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Fair Meadows Picks & Predictions — June 4, 2026

Thursday, June 4, 20269 racesFair Meadows

Fair Meadows is rolling out a full nine-race Thursday card, and the conditions are about as cooperative as you'll get this time of year. Eighty-three degrees, partly cloudy skies, and a dry dirt surface — no excuses for anyone today. When the weather cooperates like this, front-runners love it, and pace dynamics get predictably honest.

The card spans the full spectrum — sprints as short as four furlongs, a pair of one-mile routes, a Maiden Special Weight, an allowance double, and a Starter Optional Claiming thrown in for good measure. There's something here for every kind of bettor, whether you're grinding singles or building multi-race exotics.

TrackWiz has ratings and analysis locked in for all nine races. Three of them are open to everyone right now — the rest are available to subscribers. Let's dig in.

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Race 1

11:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 fur · Dirt

A short 4-furlong dirt sprint that sets up as a two-horse show at the top, with Prairie Brat and Da Last Tequila separating themselves from a thin field on paper.

win4Prairie BratML 6/5

Prairie Brat is the clear top choice in our TrackWiz ratings at 89.71, and trainer Juan Padilla sends her out with Travis Cunningham in the irons — a combination worth noting. The morning line of 6/5 reflects the public's confidence, and with an average speed figure of 53 matching the field's upper tier, she should have the raw ability to handle this short sprint. Her 7% career win rate may look modest, but in a five-horse field against a field this modest, the class advantage is real.

place3Da Last TequilaML 5/1

Da Last Tequila offers some sneaky value at 5/1 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 64.56 — the second-best mark in the field. Trainer Marti L. Rodriguez keeps her competitive and jockey Erik McNeil should have her in a good position through the short 4-furlong run. She's a logical place contender with upside if the favorite misses.

show2Army NurseML 7/5

Army Nurse is the morning-line second choice at 7/5, but her TrackWiz rating of 58.23 actually slots her third in the field behind both Prairie Brat and Da Last Tequila. Still, a 12% career win rate is the best raw win percentage in this field, and Curtis Kimes is a capable pilot — she's a dependable show option who should hit the board if she runs to her best.

Race 2

11:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

There's a genuine pace-and-class tug-of-war here between Mystic Grace and Flat Out Ready, but a strong third wheel in Gospel Lois makes this a compelling race to dissect.

win1Mystic GraceML 5/2

Mystic Grace tops our TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and brings a 20% career win rate — strong by any standard at this level. Trainer James Victor Hale teams with Travis Cunningham, who is one of the more active jockeys on this card. At 5/2, there's a mild overlay possibility if the tote underreacts to her rating edge, and her average speed figure of 51 is consistent with the field's upper tier over this 6.5-furlong dirt route.

place5Gospel LoisML 3/1

Gospel Lois at 3/1 is a solid place play with a TrackWiz rating of 78.88 — third in the field but very close to Flat Out Ready's 73.39. Angel Ortega Stanley has plenty of live mounts on this card, and Gospel Lois's 12% career win rate is respectable in a five-horse field. She figures to be involved late at a pace that suits closers stretching out to 6.5 furlongs.

show3Flat Out ReadyML 2/1

Flat Out Ready has the best career win rate in this field at 25% and draws the 2/1 morning line chalk from the public, but our ratings place her third at 73.39. She's a logical show include for exotic players — Leandro D. Goncalves is a capable rider and her speed figures (avg 53, the field's best) suggest she won't give up ground cheaply.

Race 3

11:56 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Dirt

An allowance mile on dirt where the morning line and the TrackWiz model diverge sharply — the public leans toward Storms Last, but our numbers say Our Dream Rye'd is the one to beat.

win5Our Dream Rye'dML 5/2

Our Dream Rye'd carries a 87.81 TrackWiz rating — the top mark in this field — despite going off at just 5/2 on the morning line, creating a potential value opportunity. David Cabrera pilots for trainer Boyd Caster, and while the 5% career win rate is modest, ratings-based analysis often catches horses who run well without winning outright. The one-mile distance favors horses with tactical speed, and her average speed figure of 53 ties the field's best alongside Storms Last and Vestes.

place2Storms LastML 2/1

Storms Last is the public's 2/1 morning-line favorite, and a 77.86 TrackWiz rating backs up that sentiment as second-best in the field. Angel Ortega Stanley has been busy and effective throughout this card, and Steve F. Williams trainers have a way of showing up in the allowance ranks. At the mile, she'll likely be forwardly placed and give pace pressure that makes her a logical place contender.

show4VestesML 5/1

Vestes is a sneaky third option at 5/1 on the morning line with a solid 73.49 TrackWiz rating and a strong 20% career win rate — tied for the highest in this field. Trainer Jory Ferrell also has Charming Tiger (program #3) in this race, and the stable clearly likes this spot. Belen Quinonez takes the mount, and with a 53 average speed figure, Vestes should be competitive deep into the mile.

The opening trio of free races gives us a nice cross-section of the card. Prairie Brat drew our highest free-race rating at 89.71 and goes as the morning-line favorite in Race 1 — a short four-furlong dirt sprint where early speed is almost always king. In Race 2, Mystic Grace stretches out to six and a half furlongs, a distance that rewards a slightly different profile: horses with early punch who can sustain it. Our Dream Rye'd rounds out the free picks in Race 3, an allowance mile that adds a tactical dimension you won't find in the sprints.

One thread connecting these three: on a dry, fast-playing Fair Meadows strip on a warm afternoon, horses who can control or sit just off the pace early have historically performed well. Keep that pace angle in mind as you build your tickets around Prairie Brat and company.

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Race 4

12:24 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Maiden Special Weight sprints are notoriously tricky — zero career wins across the entire field — but Gospel Don and Fully Funded look like a clear top two, and the 4/1 third option adds intrigue.

win4Gospel DonML 9/5

Gospel Don tops the TrackWiz model at 88.83 — the highest rating on this race card through four races — and goes off at 9/5 on the morning line. Trainer Steve F. Williams is active all day at Fair Meadows, and Angel Ortega Stanley, who has several live mounts on this card, takes the call. In a maiden field where no horse has broken their maiden, a rating advantage of nearly 10 points over the second choice is meaningful — this looks like a deserving favorite.

place2Fully FundedML 7/5

Fully Funded is the 7/5 morning-line chalk from the public and posts the second-best TrackWiz rating at 79.03 — a legitimate contender on any card. Shon M. Dunlap trains and Roman Cruz rides, and with an average speed figure of 54 (best in the field), there's raw ability here that could easily flirt with the winner. If Gospel Don stumbles in the gate or misses a step, Fully Funded is right there.

show6Size I WearML 4/1

Size I Wear is an interesting third option at 4/1 for trainer Shon M. Dunlap — notably, Dunlap also trains Fully Funded, giving the barn two shots in this race. With a TrackWiz rating of 55 and no avgSpeed figure available (suggesting limited public form data), Size I Wear is a bit of a black box, but the 4/1 morning line price and the trainer's dual-entry confidence make her worth a third spot in your exotics.

Race 5

12:52 AM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong allowance where the model strongly favors the even-money favorite, but a massive overlay lurks in the middle of the field that serious bettors should not ignore.

win5Salt Creek KidML EVN

Salt Creek Kid is our top-rated horse in Race 5 at 90.0 — the highest single-race rating on today's full card — and the public sends her off at even money. Trainer J. Sue Hunt and jockey Curtis Kimes team up, and a 14% career win rate combined with a 55 average speed figure (tied for the field's best) paints a picture of a horse at the top of her game. At six furlongs on dirt, she should have the tactical speed and finishing kick to handle this allowance field.

place3HeyML 8/1

Hey is the value gem in this race at 8/1 on the morning line, but our TrackWiz model ranks her second in the field at 77.73 — a significant gap between price and rating. Trainer Shon M. Dunlap puts Lindsey Hebert in the irons, and with a 55 average speed figure matching the favorite and a 15% career win rate, she has the tools to outrun her odds. If Salt Creek Kid faces any pace pressure, Hey is exactly the type to sweep by late and secure a place check.

show2While IML 2/1

While I is the 2/1 second choice from the public but slots third in our model at 63.35. Her 18% career win rate is the best in the field, suggesting she's capable of winning these spots on the right day. Trainer Tim Dixon has a consistent stable at Fair Meadows, and Cassidy D.B. Fletcher has experience on the circuit — she's a solid show anchor for exotics.

Race 6

1:20 AM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

This Starter Optional Claiming sprint is tighter on paper than it looks — the model's top pick goes off at a juicy 5/1, suggesting the public may be undervaluing the best horse in the field.

win4Gospel PreciousML 5/1

Gospel Precious tops our TrackWiz model at 84.17 but goes off at 5/1 on the morning line — a notable disconnect worth capitalizing on. Trainer Steve F. Williams also runs Miss Escapade in this same race, showing confidence in the barn's overall stable form, and Emanuel Castillo Zabala takes the mount on Gospel Precious. A 13% career win rate is respectable at this level, and with a 54 average speed figure in a field where that's right at the top, she has the numbers to support a win.

place1Love Me a SunsetML 4/1

Love Me a Sunset is one of the more interesting profiles on the card — a 25% career win rate is exceptional at this level, and her TrackWiz rating of 81.61 places her second in the field. Trainer Mark W. Buehrer sends out David Cabrera, a pairing that appears multiple times on this card. At 4/1, she offers genuine place value for players who want to spread in the exotics.

show5Miss EscapadeML 5/2

Miss Escapade at 5/2 is the public's second choice, and trainer Steve F. Williams has two horses in this race — Gospel Precious and Miss Escapade — suggesting he likes the spot for both. Her TrackWiz rating of 70.94 places her third in the field, and a 17% career win rate with a 54 average speed figure makes her a reliable show candidate. Angel Ortega Stanley, active all card, is aboard.

Race 7

1:48 AM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Order of Merit looks like a class standout in this claiming sprint, but two mid-priced horses with strong speed figures make the exacta and trifecta worth constructing.

win3Order of MeritML 7/5

Order of Merit is a standout by virtually every measure — a 89.42 TrackWiz rating, a 28% career win rate (best in the field by a wide margin), and a 56 average speed figure that is the highest of any horse in today's entire nine-race card. David Cabrera rides for trainer Mark W. Buehrer, and the 7/5 morning line is well-deserved. This is the kind of profile where the favorite deserves to be a heavy chalk.

place5Texas HoldemML 3/1

Texas Holdem at 3/1 is a solid place play with a TrackWiz rating of 65.5 and a 17% career win rate — respectable numbers for a claiming horse at this distance. Trainer Tim Dixon and jockey Curtis Kimes is a pairing that shows up several times on this card, which speaks to the stable's activity level and confidence. With a 55 average speed figure, Texas Holdem has the raw speed to track the favorite and hold second.

show2Bobwhite BobbyML 7/2

Bobwhite Bobby is an interesting third option at 7/2 — essentially the same price as Texas Holdem but with a 20% career win rate and a matching 55 average speed figure. Trainer Mike Abney puts Leandro D. Goncalves up, and the 65.23 TrackWiz rating is nearly identical to Texas Holdem's 65.5. In a race where two horses are this close on the numbers, spreading both in the show spot of a trifecta makes sense.

Race 8

2:16 AM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A one-mile claiming route with a legitimate top selection, but the second and third choices are separated by less than a point in our ratings — making this an ideal exacta boxing race.

win3Sharp LorenzoML 3/1

Sharp Lorenzo leads our TrackWiz model at 87.08 and goes off at 3/1 on the morning line — fair value for a horse with a 19% career win rate and a 54 average speed figure. Trainer Mark W. Buehrer teams with David Cabrera, the same combination we highlighted in Race 7 with Order of Merit. At one mile on dirt, horses with steady speed figures and proven class tend to outperform, and Sharp Lorenzo fits that profile cleanly.

place5Blessed VisionML 5/2

Blessed Vision at 5/2 is the public's second choice and carries a 78.08 TrackWiz rating alongside a 25% career win rate — one of the better win rates in this field. Trainer Tim Dixon and Curtis Kimes appear together again, a reliable pairing on this card. At one mile, her 54 average speed figure matches the top horses in the field, and she could very easily end up ahead of Sharp Lorenzo if the pace sets up differently than expected.

show2Mr OklahomaML 7/2

Mr Oklahoma is an 18% career winner with a 77.23 TrackWiz rating — just a hair below Blessed Vision — and at 7/2 on the morning line, he offers some value for exotic plays. Trainer Scott E. Young and jockey Belen Quinonez team up, and his 53 average speed figure is just a tick below the top contenders. He's the type to run a solid third if the two top choices battle each other into a contested pace.

Race 9

2:44 AM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The finale is a wide-open claiming sprint where the model's top pick is being dismissed at 4/1 — exactly the kind of closing-race overlay that sharp players look for.

win7CallitfateluckarmaML 4/1

Callitfateluckarma goes off at 4/1 on the morning line despite owning the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 85.62 — a meaningful gap over Railey Jean's 71.7 in second. Trainer Shon M. Dunlap puts David Cabrera up, a pairing that has shown up competitively across today's card. With a 54 average speed figure matching the field's best, Callitfateluckarma should have the pace to press early and the rating to sustain it to the wire.

place6Railey JeanML 3/1

Railey Jean is the 3/1 morning-line choice and brings a 71.7 TrackWiz rating and a 13% career win rate. Trainer Tim Dixon teams with Curtis Kimes — a tandem that has been live all card long at Fair Meadows — and her 54 average speed figure ties the field's best. She's a legitimate threat to run second or better, and the price makes her an appealing place option if you're playing against the top choice.

show8Aunt LottieML 8/1

Aunt Lottie at 8/1 is the show selection with a 54.86 TrackWiz rating and a 9% career win rate. Trainer Marti L. Rodriguez has been active today and jockey Erik McNeil takes the mount in what is a wide-open field at the back of the card. Her 53 average speed figure is competitive, and at 8/1 she offers real trifecta value — if the top two set a contested pace, Aunt Lottie could be the one to benefit late.

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Bottom line: this is a solid, approachable card at Fair Meadows with genuine opportunities in every race type. Prairie Brat, Mystic Grace, and Our Dream Rye'd are your free best bets to get started. But if Salt Creek Kid at even money in an allowance sprint sounds like your kind of play — and it should — the full picture is waiting for subscribers. Good luck out there, and trust the numbers.

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