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Fonner Park Picks & Predictions — May 1, 2026

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Race 15PeripheryML 8/55:00 PM EDT

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Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Fonner Park. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 8 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

5:00 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Periphery looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5PeripheryML 8/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.1 for Race 1. Ridden by Jose Angel Medina, trained by Mark N. Hibdon. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.09 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 74% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 87% of races. Placed in 2 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Placed in 2 of 3 races at Fonner Park. Has placed in 2 of 3 races at 6 fur. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

⚡ Longshot7Hold My EarringsML 8/1

Rating board at 48.3. Ridden by Bryan McNeil. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races. Has not raced in 271 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

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Race 2

5:27 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Oregon County looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Oregon CountyML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.9 for Race 2. Career win rate of 25% shows consistency. Ridden by Jose Angel Medina, trained by Isai V. Gonzalez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.44 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 74% of races. 14 wins and placed in 29 of 53 races on Dirt tracks. 10 wins and placed in 15 of 21 races at Fonner Park. Jockey & Horse combo has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 74% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $5000 to $3500. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place8Wicked RoseML 5/1

Rating board at 84.2 • 21% career wins. Ridden by Sheldon Chickeness. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.68 sec/furlong. 6 wins and placed in 14 of 25 races on Dirt tracks.

show1Ricky BobbyML 4/1

Rating board at 64.3 • 22% career wins. Ridden by Alberto Pusac. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.71 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $5000 to $3500.

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Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 3

5:54 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Bradford looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win1BradfordML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.9 for Race 3. Ridden by Jose Angel Medina, trained by Isai V. Gonzalez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.61 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 74% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Fonner Park. Horse won last time it raced. 04/19/2026.

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Race 4

6:21 PM EDT

Allowance · 4 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Jane Kendeigh looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Jane KendeighML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 81.8 for Race 4. Ridden by Alberto Pusac, trained by Chris Coughlin. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.20 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 5 of 7 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 3 of the last 5 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 10 of 13 of Sprint races. Placed in 2 of 3 races at Fonner Park.

place4PondicherryML 8/1

Rating board at 79.8. Ridden by Jose Angel Medina. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.24 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 74% of races.

show8Lazy DaysML 2/1

Rating board at 77.9. Ridden by Adrian B. Ramos. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.34 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 5

6:48 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Modernista looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6ModernistaML 8/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 79.8 for Race 5. Career win rate of 25% shows consistency. Ridden by Travis Cunningham, trained by Marvin A. Johnson. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.74 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

place9Neon MoonlightML 5/2

Rating board at 77.7. Ridden by Adrian B. Ramos. Has placed in the last 2 races. Placed in 2 of 3 races at Fonner Park.

⚡ Longshot2HellabellaML 12/1

Rating board at 68.9. Ridden by Victor Jadhir Bailon. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.56 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 6 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 6

7:15 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — My Golden Baby looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win8My Golden BabyML 4/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 90.0 for Race 6. Ridden by Jose Angel Medina, trained by Annie Hansen Hines. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 74% of races. 1 wins and placed in 5 of 6 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at Fonner Park. Has placed in 4 of 5 races at 6 fur. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place6Better Than CandyML 5/1

Rating board at 56.7. Ridden by Chris Fackler. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.92 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races.

⚡ Longshot9Mischief's PrideML 10/1

Rating board at 47.9. Ridden by Alberto Pusac. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 8 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 7

7:42 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Blissterinthesun looks standout with daylight to the rest.

⚡ Longshot7Glitters AndieML 8/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 72.7 for Race 7. Ridden by David Cardoso, trained by Mark N. Hibdon. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.41 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races.

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Race 8

8:09 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Goldys Lock looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Goldys LockML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 72.3 for Race 8. Ridden by Alberto Pusac, trained by Chris Coughlin. 3 wins and placed in 12 of 21 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. 2 wins and placed in 6 of 7 races at Fonner Park.

⚡ Longshot1Diamond of EkatiML 15/1

Rating board at 44.0. Ridden by Connie McKenzie. 4 wins and placed in 16 of 32 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

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