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Fairmount Park Picks & Predictions — August 29, 2026

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Race 14GreatwayML EVN2:30 PM EDT

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It's a warm Saturday afternoon at Fairmount Park — partly cloudy skies and 84°F temperatures with the dirt playing fast. Ten races are on the board, and this card has genuine top-to-bottom interest, from a wide-open maiden sprint to kick things off to a stakes finale that should bring out the best horses on the grounds.

With the mercury up and minimal moisture in the forecast, expect the track to favor horses that can get out quickly and hold their position. Speed has been rewarded on days like this at Fairmount, and that pace scenario shapes several of our strongest opinions today.

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Race 1

2:30 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden sprint where experience is essentially zero across the board — this comes down to raw talent and TrackWiz ratings separating the contenders from the chaos.

win4GreatwayML EVN

Greatway draws the morning-line favoritism at even money for a reason — a TrackWiz rating of 60 tops this field and signals the most upside among a group of first-timers with little to no public form. Trainer Michele Boyce saddles a horse that the market clearly respects, and in a maiden field where nobody has cracked the win column, that edge matters. Jockey Julio E. Felix gets the call, and the short five-furlong distance should suit a horse expected to fire a strong first effort.

place2Boss Lady GraceML 3/1

Boss Lady Grace checks in at a 56.67 TrackWiz rating — second best in the field — and Johanis Aranguren is an active rider who can be counted on to get her in a good spot early. At 3/1 on the morning line, she offers legitimate value in the exotics as a horse who could easily outrun the chalk if Greatway underperforms on debut.

show1Gail's GloryML 4/1

Gail's Glory owns the only reported average speed figure in this field at 52, which gives her a modest but real advantage when it comes to measured performance data. Brody Martinez sticks with the Michael L. Reavis barn, and at 4/1 she's a reasonable hedge for trifecta players looking to round out their tickets in an unpredictable opener.

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Race 2

2:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Grace Met Cupid looks like a dominant class standout in this six-furlong claiming sprint, though the mid-pack could get interesting with a handful of live alternatives lurking at generous prices.

win3Grace Met CupidML 7/5

Grace Met Cupid is simply the class of this field — a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 towers over the competition, and her 18% career win rate backs it up with real results. Brody Martinez has the mount for trainer Ralph Martinez, a reliable barn-rider combination at this level. At 7/5 on the morning line, she may not offer much win-ticket value, but the confidence level here is as high as it gets in a claiming sprint.

place2Cutlass KingML 5/2

Cutlass King rates second in this field at 66.81 and carries an 11% career win clip into a race where the pace scenario may suit a horse that can stalk and pounce. Victor Lara takes the ride for trainer Harry E. Lynch, and at 5/2 there's enough value to include him underneath in exactas keying the favorite.

show7Tigersaurus RexML 8/1

Tigersaurus Rex is the show pick and the sneaky angle here — a 64.79 TrackWiz rating with only a 6% career win rate suggests this horse has been running competitively without getting to the winner's circle, which sometimes points to a horse that's overdue. Trainer Mike Durham sends him out at 8/1 morning line, and in a field this bunched in the middle, a clean trip could get him a piece.

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Our three free races today give you a solid foundation to build a ticket. In Race 1, maiden sprinters hit the Fairmount dirt at five furlongs — always a tricky puzzle, but Greatway stands out as the most logical early choice at even money. Over in Race 2, Grace Met Cupid grades out as a strong play at 7/5 in a six-furlong claimer — that rating of 89-plus puts her among the best-figure horses on today's entire card. And in Race 3, Veronicaforthewin at 9/5 looks well-positioned for a 5½-furlong dirt sprint with a similarly impressive TrackWiz rating north of 88.

The through-line connecting these three free picks? All three are projected to factor early in the pace, which matters a lot on a warm, fast Fairmount surface. Keep them in mind as you structure your first few bets of the afternoon.

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Race 3

3:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Two horses — Veronicaforthewin and Sweet Skylar — have separated themselves from the rest of this claiming field on paper, setting up a fascinating one-two battle that will likely define the exotic payouts.

win5VeronicaforthewinML 9/5

Veronicaforthewin posts the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.83 and boasts the best average speed figure at 54, giving her a measurable edge at the business end of this five-and-a-half furlong dirt sprint. Trainer Elias Lopez has her in at a comfortable class level, and Frank Reyes pilots from post 5 with room to maneuver. At 9/5, she's a short price, but the data supports it — this looks like her race to lose.

place3Sweet SkylarML 2/1

Sweet Skylar is a genuine threat with an 87.75 rating and a career win rate of 20%, making her nearly as formidable as the top pick on paper. Victor Santiago rides for trainer Scott Becker, and at 2/1 she projects as the most likely alternative if Veronicaforthewin hits a snag. Exacta players should consider a two-horse saver in both directions between these two.

show1Gio LinhML 5/1

Gio Linh sits third in the ratings at 74.3 and shows a respectable 16% career win rate — the biggest gap between her and the top pair suggests she's not beating them straight up, but she's clearly capable of holding off the rest. Brody Martinez picks up the mount for trainer Ralph Martinez, and at 5/1 she's a solid show anchor and trifecta key underneath the top two.

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Race 4

3:45 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Kazoom is the class standout in this allowance optional claimer, but the real story is the value hiding in the place and show spots — including a massive overlay at 15/1 that TrackWiz analysis puts firmly in the mix.

win1KazoomML 2/1

Kazoom leads all horses in this field with a 76.51 TrackWiz rating and backs it up with an 18% career win percentage — a number that carries real weight at the allowance level. His average speed figure of 56 is the highest in the field by a clear margin, suggesting he's doing things faster than anyone else here. Trainer Eduardo Rodriguez sends him out with Johanis Aranguren, and at 2/1 morning line, he's a deserving favorite over six furlongs of dirt.

place2Averyz DayML 15/1

Averyz Day is the value bomb of this race — a 69.58 TrackWiz rating is the second-best mark in the field, yet he's posted at a massive 15/1 morning line. That's a significant disconnect that TrackWiz analysis flags as a potential overlay, especially in the place pool. Victor Lara rides for trainer Harry E. Lynch, and if Averyz Day runs to his rating, exacta bettors using him underneath Kazoom could be very well rewarded.

show6Good to Be PrinceML 3/1

Good to Be Prince slots in at 67.92 in the ratings with an average speed of 55 — second only to Kazoom in raw speed — and trainer Eduardo Rodriguez doubles up in this race, which tells you the barn believes they have two live runners. Alexander Bendezu gets the mount at 3/1, and with the pace scenario potentially setting up for closers in a field this spread out, he's a legitimate show contender.

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Race 5

4:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A tricky mile-and-seventy-yard claiming route where the morning-line favorite doesn't match the highest TrackWiz rating — creating a divergence that opens the door for value plays at the top of the ticket.

win5El JoveroML 8/1

El Jovero posts the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 79.79, giving him a clear edge over a wide-open route field despite being posted at 8/1 — well above Don't Tell Kim's 9/5 morning line. Trainer Hugo Rodriguez sends him out with Julio E. Felix, and while his 9% career win rate isn't eye-popping, the raw rating suggests he belongs at the top of this field on talent. At 8/1, this is the kind of play where TrackWiz analysis diverges from the public line, and that's where value lives.

place7Don't Tell KimML 9/5

Don't Tell Kim checks in at 77.42 and a solid 20% career win rate, which explains the 9/5 morning line — the public is right to respect her. Luis H. Colon rides for trainer Ben Delong, and she's clearly the second-best horse by the numbers. Whether she fires as the favorite or finishes second behind El Jovero, she's hard to leave off your tickets.

show2Wolf HunterML 20/1

Wolf Hunter is a fascinating show play at 20/1 morning line — a 60.28 TrackWiz rating doesn't scream elite, but in a field this competitive and unpredictable, his profile fits as a sneaky place-and-show finisher. Victor Lara takes the mount for Manny Perez, and in a long route where pace dynamics can reshuffle the deck late, a horse at this price landing third would deliver excellent exotic returns.

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Race 6

4:35 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Zee Fire arrives as a commanding favorite in a sprawling eleven-horse route field, but Two Step Jake at 3/1 makes this a genuine two-horse race with the rest fighting for crumbs.

win1Zee FireML 6/5

Zee Fire carries the top TrackWiz rating in this race at a dominant 89.71, and trainer Scott Becker puts Alexander Bendezu in the irons — a confident move. At 6/5 on the morning line, the price is short, but the data is clear: Zee Fire is operating at a different level than most of this field. Her 11% career win rate may seem modest, but a rating this high suggests she's been running very well against tougher competition, and dropping into this claiming spot should be a favorable move.

place6Two Step JakeML 3/1

Two Step Jake stands alone as the logical second choice with a 69.29 TrackWiz rating and a 23% career win rate — the best win percentage among the serious contenders in this race. Victor Lara rides for trainer Jessica Jelinski, and at 3/1 he's fairly priced as the main rival to Zee Fire. In exactas and trifectas, keying Zee Fire on top of Two Step Jake is the sensible play.

show11NightwindML 6/1

Nightwind at 6/1 catches the eye as the show pick — a 50.96 rating is a significant step below the top two, but in a field where several horses carry ratings in the teens and twenties, the gap between him and the rest of the field is meaningful. Trainer Mike Durham keeps Ademar Santos in the saddle, and over a long route where anything can happen, Nightwind's average speed of 50 at least suggests he can sustain a competitive effort.

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Race 7

5:00 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Frankie P looks like the dominant force in this allowance optional claimer, but Rockdust at 6/1 brings a jaw-dropping 50% career win rate that demands a second look from exotic bettors.

win4Frankie PML 8/5

Frankie P leads this field with a 89.12 TrackWiz rating and a career win rate of 33% — the best combination of quality and consistency in the race. His average speed figure of 56 is the highest in the field, a number that speaks directly to raw ability over six furlongs of dirt. Trainer Eddie M. Essenpreis puts Johanis Aranguren up, and at 8/5 morning line, Frankie P is the kind of horse you build your tickets around rather than against.

place5GalantiniML 3/1

Galantini rates at 72.47 — a solid number that represents a real class gap between him and the horses lower on the board. Trainer James M. Watkins sends him out with Julio E. Felix at 3/1, and while his 5% career win rate is a red flag, the rating suggests he's been running well without luck or in tougher spots. This could be the spot where he finally gets his share.

show6RockdustML 6/1

Rockdust is the most intriguing horse on the board here — a 50% career win rate is extraordinary and suggests a horse that consistently converts when given the right opportunity. Trainer Eddie M. Essenpreis saddles him at 6/1, and Reynier Arrieta has the call. His 51.67 TrackWiz rating is well below the top two, but in a show capacity he's a natural hedge: horses with that kind of win history tend to find their way into the exotics.

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Race 8

5:25 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Fast Jack is as close to a mortal lock as you'll find on this card — the ratings, the win rate, and the morning line all tell the same story, making this race about figuring out who runs second.

win4Fast JackML 4/5

Fast Jack is the standout of the entire card with a 90.0 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark across all ten races — and a staggering 58% career win rate that is simply elite at this level. Trainer Scott Becker has him dialed in, and Alexander Bendezu gets the mount at a deserved 4/5 morning line. In a six-furlong allowance optional claimer, Fast Jack is the rare situation where the chalk is also the value: fading him in the win pool would be fighting the data.

place6Committee of OneML 9/2

Committee of One slots in at 66.24 with a 17% career win rate and an average speed of 55 — solid numbers that make him the logical heir to second money if Fast Jack handles his business. Trainer Lori Plasters and Ademar Santos team up from post 6, and at 9/2 there's fair value in using Committee of One underneath the chalk in exactas.

show1GoodasiwonswasML 9/2

Goodasiwonswas brings a 33% career win rate and a 61.48 rating — the kind of horse who tends to finish — and trainer Armando Hernandez sends him out with Frank Reyes from the rail. At 9/2 morning line, he's evenly priced with Committee of One, and his higher win percentage gives him a slight edge as the show horse who's most likely to be running late. Include him in your trifecta combinations.

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Race 9

5:50 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Bikini Martini and Fiveo'clockcharlie headline a loaded ten-horse allowance optional claimer, with Volodymyr Z lurking at 10/1 as a potential longshot spoiler for trifecta players.

win9Bikini MartiniML 4/1

Bikini Martini tops the TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 in this ten-horse field and carries a 16% career win rate into an allowance spot that fits her profile. Trainer Eddie M. Essenpreis puts Johanis Aranguren up from post 9 — a tough draw in a sprint that can create traffic, but this horse's rating suggests she has the raw ability to overcome it. At 4/1, she offers genuine value given that her rating is the highest in the field.

place10Fiveo'clockcharlieML 2/1

Fiveo'clockcharlie is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 with a 80.1 rating and a strong 21% career win rate — and honestly, this race could easily flip between him and Bikini Martini at the wire. Trainer James M. Watkins and Ademar Santos are a familiar pairing, and Fiveo'clockcharlie is the kind of horse who shows up consistently. He's a must-use in exactas and a legitimate win threat in his own right.

show8Volodymyr ZML 10/1

Volodymyr Z is the show pick and a genuine value angle — a 67.97 TrackWiz rating is third best in the field, and his 36% career win rate is the highest among the contenders in this race. Trainer Scott Becker sends him out with Reynier Arrieta at 10/1, which looks like a significant overlay given his profile. Trifecta bettors should absolutely include him, because a horse with that win conversion rate tends to find a way to be competitive.

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Race 10

6:15 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

The nightcap is a stakes race featuring barn power from Wesley A. Ward and Kenneth G. McPeek, with The Hell We Did posting the top TrackWiz rating and a pair of overlooked runners offering legitimate longshot appeal.

win8The Hell We DidML 5/2

The Hell We Did checks in with the highest TrackWiz rating in the stakes field at 79.75 and a 33% career win rate — numbers that jump off the page in a race where several horses carry big-name connections but lower ratings. Ramon A. Vazquez rides for trainer Todd W. Fincher, and at 5/2 morning line, the price is reasonable for the level of performance the data projects. Over a route of 1 1/16 miles, a horse with his rating and consistent win rate is exactly the profile you want at the top of your ticket.

place7Wonder MistML 15/1

Wonder Mist is the overlay of the race at 15/1 morning line — a 69.58 TrackWiz rating and a 33% career win rate that matches The Hell We Did suggest a horse that is being dramatically underestimated by the morning line. Trainer Wesley A. Ward has a horse ready to fire, and Yedsit Hazlewood takes the mount. In the place pool, this is the kind of horse that can turn a small investment into a very nice return.

show3Hedge RatioML 3/1

Hedge Ratio brings a 68.95 TrackWiz rating and a 50% career win rate — that conversion figure is remarkable for a stakes-level horse and suggests elite efficiency when conditions align. Trainer Wesley A. Ward doubles up in this race, which signals confidence from a barn known for peak preparation. Walter A. Rodriguez rides at 3/1 morning line, and with his rating profile, he's a natural show anchor and trifecta key in the finale.

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Bottom line: Fairmount is serving up a well-rounded 10-race card under good conditions, with a clear standout in Fast Jack, a legit value angle in El Jovero at 8/1 in Race 5, and a stakes closer that should have the whole track watching. Play the free races with confidence, and let our premium analysis sharpen your edge the rest of the way. Good luck out there — and as always, bet smart.

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