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Fair Meadows Picks & Predictions — June 25, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 20268 racesFair Meadows

Fair Meadows is open for business on a partly cloudy Thursday, with temperatures sitting at a comfortable 84°F — solid racing weather that should keep the dirt surface consistent throughout the afternoon. Eight races are on the menu today, mixing claiming sprints, a maiden special weight, allowance company, and a pair of lightning-quick quarter-horse dashes that always bring a different kind of electricity to the card.

The card has a nice range of conditions to dig into. You've got short-field sprints at 4 furlongs to kick things off, a classic one-mile route in Race 2 that will sort out the closers from the pace horses, and then the card pivots to 250- and 330-yard quarter-horse events late in the afternoon where reaction time and raw speed figure is everything. Plenty of angles to work here.

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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 battle at the top, with the Tim Dixon barn holding a clear quality edge over a field that thins out quickly below the top two.

win5Sara's SapphireML 2/1

Sara's Sapphire draws our top rating in this race at 88.54 and owns the best career win percentage in the field at 18% — that's a meaningful edge over rivals in a claiming sprint where consistency matters. Trained by Tim Dixon, who also saddles the third pick, Sara's Sapphire profiles as the class of this field. Curtis Kimes gets the call, a steady hand for a horse whose numbers say she should be controlling this race from the jump. At 2/1 on the morning line, the price isn't a gift, but her figures justify favouring her.

place2Tough TrooperML 3/1

Tough Trooper checks in with a TrackWiz rating of 86.11 — the second-highest in the field — and a 10% career win rate that holds up respectably in this company. Trainer Steve F. Williams has two horses in this race, and Tough Trooper is clearly the stable's lead runner. At 3/1 on the morning line, there's a touch of value here for exotics if Sara's Sapphire wins going away.

show1Windtapper WinML 4/1

Windtapper Win is a bit of a flier at 4/1 off a 63.12 rating, but in a six-horse field, getting to the board is a more realistic conversation. Mario Delgado has the rail and can find a ground-saving trip in a short sprint. The average speed figure of 54 is the best in the field, which in a 4-furlong dash where early pace counts, gives Windtapper Win a sneaky angle worth covering in show position.

Race 2

11:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Stretching out to a mile on the dirt, this claiming field features a cluster of horses bunched tightly in the ratings, making pace and trip more important than raw class separation.

win6Dr J Y. GML 5/1

Dr J Y. G opens at 5/1 on the morning line but carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.17 — that's a real disconnect worth exploiting. A 9% career win rate is solid for a claiming mile, and his average speed figure of 51 ties with the top group in this field. Trainer Federico Villafranco and jockey Obed Sanchez form a partnership that gets the nod here, and in a race where the morning line favorite is priced much lower despite an inferior rating, Dr J Y. G shapes up as the value play of the opening card.

place5Gospel NativeML 7/2

Gospel Native carries a 79.10 rating and ties for the top average speed figure in the field at 51, despite a modest 5% career win rate that may keep the public from fully backing him down. Trained by Steve F. Williams — who runs a two-horse entry here — Gospel Native draws Angel Ortega Stanley, one of the more active riders in this barn's rotation. He profiles as a horse who gets into the mix in the stretch and is a natural play underneath.

show2Captain HamazingML 4/1

Captain Hamazing slots in third in our ratings at 74.50 and shows an 11% career win rate, the best among our top three picks. Tim Dixon trains and Curtis Kimes rides, a combination that appears multiple times on today's card, suggesting live runners. The step up in distance to a mile could actually suit a horse whose figure holds up over ground, and at 4/1 he's a logical third choice for exacta and trifecta coverage.

Race 3

11:56 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 fur · Dirt

Solid pace figures throughout the top of this field make Race 3 one of the more competitive sprints on the card, but one horse has a ratings advantage that's hard to overlook — even if the prices underneath offer genuine value.

win1Sis Boom BobML 5/2

Sis Boom Bob is the standout here with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating and a career win percentage of 25% — by far the best in the field and a number that commands attention in a 4-furlong claiming sprint. The top average speed figure of 55 matches the pace-on, early-speed profile that typically thrives at this distance. Travis Cunningham gets the mount for trainer Boyd Caster, and with Sis Boom Bob at 5/2 on the morning line, there's reasonable value for a horse whose metrics are a clear notch above. Expect her to set or press the pace and be very tough to run down.

place3Miss EscapadeML 6/1

Miss Escapade at 6/1 is an interesting underneath play — a 71.80 rating and a 20% career win rate are both credible numbers that may be flying under the radar at that price. She shares the top average speed figure of 55 with Sis Boom Bob and Taking It All, which means she can compete with the pace rather than chase it. Steve F. Williams trains and Angel Ortega Stanley rides, a combination that shows up on both turf and dirt at this meeting — worth including in exacta wheels.

show7Witch Way GrayML 6/1

Witch Way Gray opens at 6/1 with a 69.07 rating and a 10% career win rate, numbers that put her right in the mix for the show spot in a field where several horses are tightly bunched in the 60-70 range. Roman Cruz has the mount for Federico Villafranco — a trainer with multiple runners on today's card. Her average speed figure of 54 keeps her competitive pace-wise, and at double-digit fair value this is a smart inclusion in trifecta tickets.

TrackWiz is giving every reader a look at the first three races today — all claiming sprints on the main dirt track. Sara's Sapphire draws our top rating in Race 1 at an 88.54 and comes in at a reasonable 2/1 morning line, making her one of the stronger value propositions on the free side of the card. In Race 2, Dr J Y. G is the 5/1 pick in the one-miler — that's a price worth circling if the pace scenario sets up the way our analysis projects. Sis Boom Bob rounds out the free trio in Race 3, posting an 87.81 rating at 5/2, which puts her right in the mix in what looks like a competitive short sprint.

With the dirt playing true on a dry, partly cloudy afternoon, early speed has a fair chance to hold today — something worth keeping in mind as you structure your tickets across these openers. All three free races feature claiming-level competition where class angles and pace shape matter most.

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Race 4

12:24 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

Maiden Special Weight at 6 furlongs — a condition where class and breeding often tell the tale — and one horse has separated himself so significantly in the TrackWiz ratings that this shapes up as a single-horse show with legitimate supporting players.

win4Gospel DonML 9/5

Gospel Don carries an 88.83 TrackWiz rating — the highest in the field — and opens as the 9/5 morning line favorite, which confirms both public and analytical confidence. Steve F. Williams trains and Angel Ortega Stanley rides, a pairing that appears multiple times today and clearly has live ammunition. In a Maiden Special Weight, where horses can be lightly raced and still hold upside, a rating this dominant in a six-horse field is hard to fade. The 6-furlong distance gives enough room for a closer-style horse to engage, and Gospel Don's profile says he should be in the conversation from start to finish.

place1JonesboogieML 3/1

Jonesboogie has a 71.26 rating — well clear of the show and longshot horses — and draws the Tim Dixon barn, which fields multiple live runners across today's card. Curtis Kimes takes the mount, and the 3/1 morning line seems about right for a horse that could track the favorite and hit the board if Gospel Don has any trouble. The 52 average speed figure is modest but functional at this level for a maiden runner.

show6Street Bless'nML 2/1

Street Bless'n at 2/1 on the morning line actually has more public support than her 65.25 TrackWiz rating might suggest, but Roman Cruz for trainer Anthony Nichols is a combination worth respecting. Her average speed figure of 54 is the highest in the field, which in a maiden sprint means she can put herself in position early. In a race where she's likely getting bet down, the show spot is a safe way to include her in multi-leg wagers without overcommitting at potentially skinny odds.

Race 5

12:52 AM EDT

Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

An allowance field at 6½ furlongs where two horses have clearly separated themselves from the rest on ratings — but the deeper supporting cast has enough win equity to keep the exotics interesting.

win3Dark VectorML 2/1

Dark Vector tops our ratings at 88.54 and is the 2/1 morning line favorite, making this a case where the analytics and the public are well-aligned. Trainer Tim Dixon and jockey Curtis Kimes — arguably the most active and productive combo on today's card — team up again here, which gives even more confidence. The average speed figure of 55 matches the best in the field, and at 6½ furlongs on dirt, a horse with that kind of figure and this level of trainer/jockey support is a prime win selection. The low career win rate of 4% is the only question mark, but in allowance company, rating and raw speed can compensate.

place1Salt Creek KidML 4/1

Salt Creek Kid is right there at an 85.17 rating — just a tick behind Dark Vector — and the 13% career win rate is the best among our top two picks, suggesting he converts at a healthy clip when things go right. Trainer J. Sue Hunt sends him out with Roman Cruz up, and the 4/1 morning line represents solid each-way value in an allowance race where he clearly belongs. His average speed figure of 55 means he won't get dusted on the front end, and if Dark Vector encounters any traffic, Salt Creek Kid is right there to capitalize.

show5Town HeroML 3/1

Town Hero at 3/1 on the morning line has a 55.72 rating that puts him in the middle of the pack, but a 20% career win rate is legitimately eye-catching — this horse knows how to win races. Lindsey Hebert rides for trainer J. Alan Williams, and Town Hero's average speed figure of 52 suggests he'll need a pace meltdown up front to get involved in the win picture, but the board position is within reach. Use him in trifecta tickets as the closer who sneaks into the frame.

Race 6

1:17 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 250 yd · Dirt

A short 250-yard maiden claiming sprint — the kind of race where it's over in a blink and your best horse simply needs to load clean and fire — and one runner stands alone at the top of the ratings.

win4Fancy Workin GirlML EVN

Fancy Workin Girl opens at even money and carries a 90.00 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark of the day across any race on this card. In a five-horse maiden sprint at 250 yards, a rating this dominant is essentially a flashing neon sign. Roman Cruz takes the mount for trainer Samuel E. Valdivia, a barn that clearly has a confident opinion about this filly's readiness. There's no average speed figure to reference from prior races, but in a sprint this short, first-time or lightly-raced horses with strong workout profiles can absolutely be the best thing in the race.

place5Pevs Ace in the HoleML 7/2

Pevs Ace in the Hole checks in with a 55.83 rating — the second-best in this field — and draws 7/2 on the morning line, which makes her the logical place horse if Fancy Workin Girl runs to her rating. Trainer Clinton Crawford sends her out with Bonifacio Quiroz, and in a five-horse field, the place spot is a very attainable outcome. Without prior speed figures, the rating differential is our primary lens here, and it clearly separates Pevs Ace in the Hole from the rest of the supporting cast.

show2Reds a BlazeML 3/1

Reds a Blaze at 3/1 is the public's third choice and holds a 50.88 rating that slots her neatly in third among the five runners. Mario Delgado gets the mount for trainer Jesus Ruben Ruiz, a combination that also appears in Race 7. In a sprint this condensed, finishing order is often determined in the first few strides, and Reds a Blaze's morning line price suggests enough early support to be a live show contender. Include her in exacta and trifecta combinations underneath the top two.

Race 7

1:42 AM EDT

Allowance · 250 yd · Dirt

Another lightning-fast 250-yard allowance sprint, but this one features a legitimate class standout whose career win rate puts everyone else in the field to shame — the pace scenario barely matters when the gate opens.

win1Bye to YouML 3/1

Bye to You carries an 87.08 TrackWiz rating and a career win percentage of 27% — that win rate is simply elite for any race at this level and is the kind of number that screams horse-to-beat. Roman Cruz takes the mount for trainer Jesus Ruben Ruiz, a combo that also appears in Race 8, indicating the barn will be active and sharp late in the card. In a 250-yard sprint, a horse with Bye to You's proven winning ability at this distance type is the foundation of every ticket. The 3/1 morning line offers real value relative to the rating.

place3Corona CobraML 2/1

Corona Cobra opens as the 2/1 morning line favorite, which makes this an interesting inversion — our win pick is rated higher but priced higher, while the public seems to lean toward Corona Cobra. The 60.67 rating and 12% career win rate are workable underneath numbers. Mario Delgado rides for trainer Hernesto Ramirez, who also enters Striking Breeze in this same race, suggesting familiarity with the conditions. At 2/1, the place return may be modest, but Corona Cobra's support makes her a necessary inclusion in exactas.

show5Striking BreezeML 5/1

Striking Breeze at 5/1 is the show pick, sharing the Hernesto Ramirez barn with Corona Cobra. The 57.64 rating and 12% career win rate are modest but functional, and in a six-horse field at 250 yards, the show spot can come down to who breaks cleanest. With Ramirez having two shots at the board, there's stablemate coverage here that's worth respecting. Include Striking Breeze in trifecta combinations as an affordable third leg.

Race 8

2:07 AM EDT

Allowance · 330 yd · Dirt

The finale goes 330 yards on dirt — a step up from the pair of 250-yard sprints — and features a bunched top half where four horses are separated by fewer than 10 rating points, setting up as the most wide-open race on the card.

win1Woke MobML 5/2

Woke Mob has the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 83.08 and opens at 5/2 on the morning line, making this a case where the number and the price are both pointing in the same direction. Trainer Clinton Crawford — who also runs Fancy Workin Girl in Race 6 — sends Bonifacio Quiroz up, and the 11% career win rate, while not flashy, is competitive in an allowance sprint field. At 330 yards there's just a bit more ground to make up if Woke Mob is away cleanly, and our analysis says the rating edge, however slim, is enough to make this the top play in what could be a photo finish.

place5Awd Shez My HeroML 6/1

Awd Shez My Hero opens at 6/1 with an 82.71 rating — just 0.37 points behind the win pick — and that price discrepancy is where the value hides. Trainer Luis Villafranco also handles Smokkin Hott earlier in the card, suggesting the barn has sprint runners ready to fire. Cody Rodger Smith gets the call, and a 7% career win rate in what is probably a competitive circuit doesn't dim the enthusiasm for a horse this close in the ratings to the top pick. This is a prime exacta partner with Woke Mob.

show2Boaz DynastyML 6/1

Boaz Dynasty at 6/1 checks in with an 80.81 rating and the best career win rate among our trifecta coverage at 20%. Gonzalo Gutierrez rides for trainer Pedro Martinez, and in a race where the top four horses are separated by fewer than 8 rating points, a 20% career win rate is the kind of form line that can make the difference. At 6/1, Boaz Dynasty is underpriced if you're reading the ratings, and the show spot in a tight field like this should pay a respectable number.

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Today's Fair Meadows card has something for everyone — value on the claiming openers, a sharp maiden to dissect, and some quick-twitch quarter-horse action to close things out. Sara's Sapphire, Sis Boom Bob, and Dr J Y. G anchor the free plays, while Fancy Workin Girl's perfect 90.0 rating makes her the marquee name of the day for premium subscribers. Good luck at the windows — full card analysis is waiting for you at /pricing.

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