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Free Fairmount Park Picks & Predictions

Fairmount Park is an all-dirt track, racing from 5 fur to 1 5/8 mi, with fields averaging 8.4 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 40 Fairmount Park sheets published so far.

3 Free Races Today at Fairmount Park

Race 1

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden sprint where two morning-line favorites clash with debut unknowns — the pace scenario could be the deciding factor over 5½ furlongs on the Fairmount dirt.

win6Wildwood RoadML EVN

Wildwood Road draws the morning-line favoritism at even money and tops our TrackWiz ratings at 60 — the highest mark in the field. Trained by Scott Becker, who also has Golden Rhythm in the race, this is a barn that clearly shows up confident today. In a field of first-time starters and horses with limited data, Wildwood Road's rating edge is significant enough to make this our top selection in the opener.

place2VelvetfreezeML 2/1

Velvetfreeze is the lone horse in this field with a recorded average speed figure (54), giving handicappers something concrete to work with in an otherwise data-thin maiden field. Posted at 2/1 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 58.33, Alvin Ortiz gets the call and this one profiles as a reliable place contender who could push Wildwood Road all the way to the wire.

show3Golden RhythmML 4/1

Golden Rhythm is the second Becker runner in the race and shares the same barn confidence that makes Wildwood Road attractive. At 4/1 on the morning line with a solid 55 rating, this one makes plenty of sense underneath in exacta and trifecta tickets — especially if the two Becker horses run 1-2 and key the exotics.

Race 2

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A contentious claiming mile that features a legitimate class standout buried near the bottom of the morning line — and a pair of longshot overlays that could blow the exotics wide open.

win4Black White N GoldML 5/1

Black White N Gold is our top pick at 5/1, and the value case here is real — this horse carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.17 despite being only the third choice on the morning line. Trainer Michael E. Lauer sends out a horse with a 10% career win rate, which is modest, but the rating differential over the field is substantial. With Johanis Aranguren aboard and a 53 average speed figure matching the pace setters, Black White N Gold figures to be right in the thick of it around the far turn.

place1As One DoesML 2/1

As One Does is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 and earns that billing with a 73.3 TrackWiz rating and consistent 53 speed figures. Trainer Ben Delong sends Alexander Bendezu's stablemate to the post, and a 13% career win rate tells you this horse finds the winner's circle often enough to take seriously. Even if Black White N Gold graduates first, As One Does has the figures to be right there at the second call.

show3AndthethunderrollsML 12/1

Andthethunderrolls is our show selection and a sneaky value angle at 12/1 morning line — this horse carries a 66.85 rating that outranks several shorter-priced rivals, including the 5/2 second choice. A 13% career win rate and 53 average speed figure are right in line with the pace of this race. At those odds, including this horse in trifecta coverage makes the ticket significantly more lucrative if the upset unfolds.

Race 3

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Scott Becker throws a pair of live ones into this allowance optional claimer, but one of them stands head and shoulders above the field — making this a prime banker race for multi-race sequences.

win4NandinaML 9/5

Nandina is a standout. A TrackWiz rating of 88.83 leads this field by a wide margin, and a 40% career win rate is exceptional at this level — meaning nearly four out of every ten career starts have ended in a victory. Alexander Bendezu, one of the sharper sticks at the Fairmount meet, gets the mount for the Becker barn. At 9/5 on the morning line, this isn't a huge overlay, but the rating and win percentage combination makes Nandina a strong win single.

place1Chance TakerML 2/1

Chance Taker presents one of the more eye-catching career win percentages you'll see — 66% across his starts, which is a remarkable conversion rate at any level. The 2/1 morning line and 72.93 rating make this one of the more reliable place plays on the card. Victor Santiago takes the mount for the Becker stable, and with two Becker horses potentially controlling fractions, the exacta pairing of 4-1 is worth playing.

show2Lit Miss Hat TrickML 5/2

Lit Miss Hat Trick sits at 5/2 with a 62.56 rating and a respectable 20% career win rate, which is right in line with a consistent allowance-level horse. The 54 average speed figure matches the top horses in this field, so she's not giving away anything in raw pace. As a show hedge or trifecta underneath the top two, Lit Miss Hat Trick represents solid value at the projected price.

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About the Fairmount Park Racing Surface

Surfaces
Dirt
Distance range
5 fur to 1 5/8 mi
Typical field
8.4 starters
Typical card
8.3 races

Most common race conditions at Fairmount Park: Claiming, Allowance Optional Claiming, Maiden Special Weight, Maiden Claiming.

Measured across the last 24 Fairmount Park cards we have handicapped.

Fairmount Park Results & Payouts

Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for September 1, 2026.

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Fairmount Park Picks — Common Questions

Is there a free Fairmount Park card?

Yes. Every Fairmount Park 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 Fairmount Park race on?

Fairmount Park races on dirt. Every race across the last 24 cards was run on the dirt.

How many races are on a typical Fairmount Park card?

Fairmount Park cards average 8.3 races, with fields of about 8.4 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 5/8 mi.

When are Fairmount Park picks published?

Fairmount Park picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 40 Fairmount Park sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.