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Fair Meadows Picks & Predictions — June 18, 2026

Thursday, June 18, 20268 racesFair Meadows

Fair Meadows is open for business on a comfortable Thursday afternoon — cloudy skies, 76°F, and a dirt surface that should play consistently all day. Eight races are on the card, ranging from sprint claiming events to a pair of Maiden Special Weights that have our attention.

The mix of short sprints and two one-mile routes gives today's card some real variety. Whether you're looking to fire on a heavy favorite or dig for value in a competitive claiming field, there's something here for every type of player. Let's break it down.

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Race 1

11:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 fur · Dirt

A short four-furlong claiming sprint where the TrackWiz ratings tell a clear story — one horse towers over the field, but a couple of live longshots could complicate the exotics.

win5Prairie BratML 7/5

Prairie Brat (5) is the standout here, posting a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 that dwarfs every other horse in this field. In a four-furlong sprint, raw early speed is king, and this one should be able to set or stalk the pace from the rail-adjacent five hole under Travis Cunningham. The morning line opened at 7/5, and frankly that price looks fair given the class gap. This is our best bet in Race 1.

place1Diamond GalML 5/1

Diamond Gal (1) carries a respectable 58.32 rating and matches the field's average speed figure of 53. At 5/1 on the morning line, she offers legitimate place value from the rail post, and Curtis Kimes is a capable pilot who knows how to save ground in these short dashes.

show4Miss PairodocsML 8/5

Miss Pairodocs (4) brings the best career win percentage in the field at 12%, which tells you this mare knows how to find the wire. Her 55.14 rating slots her neatly as a third horse in the sequence, and trainer Marti L. Rodriguez also saddles the 2-horse, suggesting the barn has a feel for this kind of spot.

Race 2

11:28 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

Wide-open maiden special weight going six furlongs, but one horse carries a rating that makes this look like a walkover — the intrigue is whether any first-timer can spring an upset.

win1Fully FundedML 2/5

Fully Funded (1) comes in with a perfect 90.00 TrackWiz rating — the ceiling score in this system — and the morning line of 2/5 reflects a horse the barn clearly believes in. Trainer Shon M. Dunlap keeps this one close to the vest with no career win percentage to parse in a maiden field, but the average speed figure of 54 is the best among runners who have logged work. Jockey Cassidy D. B. Fletcher has the book on this horse and gets the call — expect a front-running effort.

place2Turbo RocketML 6/1

Turbo Rocket (2) grades out with a 51.67 rating and Travis Cunningham climbs aboard for trainer Jerry Donaldson. No average speed figure on record suggests this is a debut or very lightly raced runner, which keeps the price honest at 6/1 — there's enough unknown upside to make him a viable place play underneath.

show5Gospel CarlML 6/1

Gospel Carl (5) ties Turbo Rocket at 51.67 but brings a different connections angle via trainer Steve F. Williams and jockey Emanuel Castillo Zabala. In maiden specials, debut unknowns can pop at prices, and 6/1 on the morning line is workable in a show position for exotic construction.

Race 3

11:56 PM EDT

Allowance · 4 fur · Dirt

A six-horse allowance sprint that looks like a two-horse battle at the top, but with win percentages scattered throughout, the pace scenario will matter over four furlongs.

win3Xyngin SpitfireML 7/5

Xyngin Spitfire (3) is the class of this field with an 83.96 TrackWiz rating, a 15% career win rate, and the top average speed figure at 55. Trainer Boyd Caster also has Now We Go in this race, and it's telling that Spitfire drew the preferred riding assignment for Angel Ortega Stanley. Four furlongs plays to this horse's speed profile, and the 7/5 morning line is likely to be bet down further.

place4Army NurseML 7/2

Army Nurse (4) is worth serious consideration for the place spot — a career win rate of 22% is the highest among non-outlier runners in this field, and a 64.54 rating keeps her squarely in the mix. Cassidy D. B. Fletcher gets the mount for Tim Dixon, a solid connections pairing, and the 7/2 morning line offers real value if she can track the pace and pounce late.

show5Now We GoML 3/1

Now We Go (5) shares trainer Boyd Caster with the top pick, which is a meaningful note — trainers often enter a second horse to set pace or as a genuine backup. A 63.7 rating and average speed of 54 are both competitive, and Curtis Kimes is a capable hand at this distance. The 3/1 price makes this a solid show/exotic anchor.

Three races are on the house today. Prairie Brat opens the card in a 4-furlong dirt claimer — a distance that rewards pure early speed, and our TrackWiz rating of 89.42 at morning-line odds of 7/5 makes her a solid anchor for the afternoon. Race 2 brings out Fully Funded in a 6-furlong Maiden Special Weight, and that 2/5 morning line isn't scaring us away — a TrackWiz rating of 90 is about as clean a top score as we give, so there's reason for the public confidence. Round out the free trio with Xyngin Spitfire in the Race 3 allowance sprint, where a 7/5 ticket and a respectable 83.96 rating suggest a competitive edge even against allowance-caliber company.

The early-race pace scenario on this card leans toward front-runners on a dry, fast-playing dirt surface. Keep that in mind as you build your tickets — horses with early foot have looked sharp at Fair Meadows in these conditions.

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Race 4

12:24 AM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

This one-mile claiming race shapes up as a battle between a high-rating underlier and a value play with a monster win percentage — the pace over the route will separate closers from pretenders.

win3Mystic GraceML 4/1

Mystic Grace (3) leads all horses with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and a standout 33% career win rate — meaning roughly one in three career starts has ended in the winner's circle. Travis Cunningham takes the mount for trainer James Victor Hale, and the 4/1 morning line makes this the most attractive win play on the card from a value standpoint. The slightly lower average speed figure of 51 actually suggests a horse that may be route-bred and saving something for the end.

place4Capetown CandyML 8/5

Capetown Candy (4) is the morning-line favorite at 8/5 and backs it up with an 80.55 rating and a top average speed figure of 54 in this field. Despite a 3% career win rate that might give pause, the raw numbers suggest this horse runs fast enough — she just hasn't always sealed the deal. A place bet here is a reasonable hedge against the win pick.

show5Fancy FreidaML 3/1

Fancy Freida (5) carries a 20% career win percentage and a 59.73 rating, which makes her a competitive mid-tier runner at 3/1. Angel Ortega Stanley picks up the mount for Steve F. Williams, and her average speed of 50 is lower — but route racing can reward horses who rate kindly early and build into the stretch.

Race 5

12:52 AM EDT

Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Six-and-a-half furlongs of allowance action where the top TrackWiz rating is decisive, but the second and third choices on the morning line both carry legitimate credentials that could make this more than a one-horse show.

win3Woman's IntuitionML 2/1

Woman's Intuition (3) posts an 88.54 rating — easily the best in the field — paired with a 21% career win rate and the highest average speed figure at 54. Trainer Jody Pruitt and jockey Obed Sanchez combine for what looks like a well-spotted runner at 2/1. The six-and-a-half furlong distance sits between a sprint and a middle route, which often suits versatile horses with stamina and speed.

place5ChaparritaML 3/1

Chaparrita (5) is quietly dangerous here. A 71.36 rating, a 21% career win percentage that matches the top pick, and a field-best average speed of 55 all point to a horse who can run — and run fast. Curtis Kimes gets the call for trainer Jervon Broussard, and at 3/1 on the morning line, the place price should offer genuine return.

show1Catale WinemixerML 9/5

Catale Winemixer (1) draws the rail at 9/5 and gives up rating ground to the top two, but a 62.27 score and 13% career win rate keep her relevant. Travis Cunningham takes the mount for Randy E. Swango, and rail posts in distance races at Fair Meadows can be a hidden asset if the pace sets up favorably.

Race 6

1:20 AM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A one-mile claiming contest with a clear TrackWiz favorite and legitimate secondary threats — the question is whether the morning-line longshot Hey can outrun her price and complicate the top half of the ticket.

win1While IML 7/5

While I (1) posts an 89.42 rating — tied for the top mark on today's entire card — and backs it up with a 16% career win rate and an average speed of 54. Curtis Kimes takes the mount for Tim Dixon, a pairing that consistently shows up in the winner's circle. The 7/5 morning line is a short price, but the rating gap between this horse and the field justifies the favoritism.

place2Fine TunedML 4/1

Fine Tuned (2) is our place selection at 4/1, holding a 77.56 TrackWiz rating that makes her the clear second horse in this group. An 11% career win rate and average speed of 53 paint the picture of a consistent, competitive runner. Angel Ortega Stanley gets the mount for Jody Pruitt, and in a route race, tactical riders who can sit off the pace often benefit if the favorite goes too hard early.

show5HeyML 6/1

Hey (5) at 6/1 is the value play in the show spot, carrying a 66.6 rating and 14% career win percentage that are both undervalued relative to her morning-line price. Trainer Shon M. Dunlap has been active today and Lindsey Hebert gets a live mount — this one fits well as a show anchor or an exacta underneath the top two.

Race 7

1:48 AM EDT

Allowance · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An allowance sprint at five-and-a-half furlongs with two horses clustered near the top of the ratings and a third adding upside value — this is one of the more competitive races on the card.

win4YougotthisjrML 7/5

Yougotthisjr (4) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 89.42 and draws the 7/5 morning-line spot for trainer Scott E. Young with Belen Quinonez in the irons. The career win percentage of just 4% is low, but in allowance fields, ratings-based form often overrides simple win counts — this horse runs fast enough to dominate the field on paper. Five-and-a-half furlongs is a true sprint that rewards horses who can establish position quickly from the four hole.

place5Charming OakieML 9/5

Charming Oakie (5) at 9/5 is razor-close to the top pick with an 86.89 rating and holds the best average speed figure in the field at 55. Curtis Kimes pilots this one for trainer Mark W. Buehrer, and a career win rate of 11% is healthy for the allowance ranks. If Yougotthisjr gets into any trouble in traffic, Charming Oakie is positioned to capitalize.

show1Dancing DevilML 5/1

Dancing Devil (1) is a sensible show inclusion at 5/1 — a 57.54 rating and 12% career win rate position him as a legitimate third horse. Travis Cunningham gets the call for James Victor Hale, and the rail post in a sprint puts this runner in line to get a clean trip if the field spreads out early.

Race 8

2:16 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Closing the card with a maiden special weight over five-and-a-half furlongs — Gospel Clarity comes in as an even-money standout, but Mamie D shows enough speed in her own right to complicate matters.

win1Gospel ClarityML EVN

Gospel Clarity (1) earns a 90.00 TrackWiz rating — the top score available — and opens at even money, signaling genuine barn confidence. Emanuel Castillo Zabala handles the mount for trainer Steve F. Williams in what looks like a horse pointing toward a maiden-breaking effort. The average speed figure of 51 is the lowest among charted runners, but maiden races often reward raw talent and preparation over prior form lines.

place3Mamie DML 4/1

Mamie D (3) is the most intriguing second horse in this race — a 65.42 rating and average speed of 53 give her a legitimate edge over the rest of the non-favorite field. Cassidy D. B. Fletcher picks up the mount for trainer David Cummins, and at 4/1 on the morning line, the place price should hold up. In a maiden race, any race-day improvement from a lightly raced filly can flip the outcome.

show2Soy La MadrinaML 4/1

Soy La Madrina (2) rates out at 55.00 with Travis Cunningham aboard for trainer Marti L. Rodriguez, who is one of the more active barns on today's card. No charted average speed figure means she's either debuting or returning after a layoff — that unknown element supports a 4/1 morning line and makes her worth including in show slots and trifecta construction.

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Bottom line: Fair Meadows serves up a manageable 8-race card with a clear standout in Fully Funded and a handful of spots where TrackWiz analysis sees real opportunity to beat the number. Free players have three solid races to work with — premium subscribers get the complete roadmap. Good luck out there, and as always, bet smart.

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