Daily Picks

Fort Erie Picks & Predictions — June 7, 2026

June 7, 20267 racesAll Fort Erie picks

This card ran on June 7, 2026.

Best bets at Fort Erie, June 7, 2026

Race 11Brazilian LegacyML 8/512:15 PM EDT

Race 2 is free with an account, and the other 5 races are for members.

A free account opens race 2 too. Premium opens all 7, with AI ratings on every runner and SmartBet, which splits one bet across the horses you like.

Join Free See plans · from $9.99

Fort Erie is open for business on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon — 71°F, clear skies, and what shapes up to be a lightning-fast dirt strip. When the sun is out and the track is dry at Erie, speed tends to hold up, and that's a key angle to keep in your back pocket all day long.

We've got a seven-race card on tap, mixing claiming races with a pair of Starter Optional Claimers, an Allowance spot, and two trips to the turf. Plenty of variety, plenty of opportunity. Three races are open to everyone, and the remaining four are unlocked for TrackWiz subscribers with the full deep-dive treatment.

Best Bets

Race 1

12:15 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A clear top two separate themselves from the field in this six-furlong dirt claimer, but the gap between Brazilian Legacy and Last Glimmer is wider than the morning line suggests.

win1Brazilian LegacyML 8/5

Brazilian Legacy is the most complete horse in this field by a significant margin — our TrackWiz rating of 89.12 is more than 12 points clear of the next-best runner, and a 20% career win rate backs that up with real results. Kirk Johnson gets the call in what looks like a very comfortable spot at 6 furlongs on the dirt, where that average speed figure of 54 ties for the field's best. The 8/5 morning line feels right, and we're not looking to beat this horse — we're looking to build around it.

place3Last GlimmerML 7/2

Last Glimmer (3) lands in our place slot on the strength of a 76.85 TrackWiz rating and the same 54 average speed figure as the favorite. The 7/2 morning line offers a touch of value for a horse that figures to be competitive even if Brazilian Legacy is as good as advertised. Juan Crawford has the mount and this horse's 8% career win rate is modest, but in a race where securing second is the realistic ceiling, that's enough.

show2Cinnamon BitsML 2/1

Cinnamon Bits (2) sneaks into our show spot despite a rating of just 43.54 — the logic here is more about field weakness than individual strength. Melanie Pinto takes the ride, and at a 2/1 morning line that makes Cinnamon Bits the second betting choice, there's enough public confidence here to warrant inclusion in rolling exotics. The 10% career win rate isn't exciting, but third money in a thin five-horse claiming field is very much in play.

Live odds, scratches and ratings for all 5 runners

Race 2: Free with an Account

Race 2

12:43 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

People Are People looks like a heavy favorite with teeth here, but Big Time Louie's eye-catching 32% career win rate at a double-digit price is the kind of angle that keeps exotic players honest.

win2People Are PeopleML 7/5

People Are People (2) is a straightforward top choice — a 89.42 TrackWiz rating leads the field by over 12 points, and a 23% career win rate shows this horse knows how to close out the deal. Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin gets the ride for Anthony Adamo, a barn that's already represented on today's card, and the 55 average speed figure is tied for the best in the field. At 7/5, the price isn't generous, but the profile is legitimate.

place3Mia and MeML 3/1

Mia and Me (3) is the most logical alternative to the chalk, posting an 18% career win rate and a 77.24 TrackWiz rating that puts real distance between her and the bottom half of this field. Melanie Pinto rides for Sharon Ceccato, and the 55 average speed figure matches the top runners in this sprint. At 3/1 on the morning line, a place finish here returns solid value, and this horse's profile suggests she'll be running late if the favorite goes wide.

show4Sea to AirML 5/2

Sea to Air (4) is the interesting inclusion in the show spot — a 22% career win rate is second-best in this field and speaks to consistency even if the 69.48 TrackWiz rating is a step behind the top two. Ismael Eluid Mosqueira rides for Jeff Voyce, and the 5/2 morning line keeps this horse among the lower-priced runners in the field. In a short five-furlong sprint where pace can compress the field, keeping Sea to Air in your exotics makes sense.

Live odds, scratches and ratings for all 5 runners

The first three races on the card are all dirt sprints — six furlongs, six furlongs, and a short five-furlong dash — and our free best bets cover all three. On a clear-day track that figures to play fast, early speed is going to be at a premium, and each of our top picks projects well in that context. Brazilian Legacy (Race 1, 8/5 morning line) leads the way with an 89.12 TrackWiz rating, followed closely by People Are People in Race 2 (89.42 rating, 7/5) and Clarayouthebest in Race 3 (87.81, 5/2). That 5/2 price on Clarayouthebest is worth a closer look — top-rated horses at that price in claiming sprints on fast dirt are exactly the kind of spots TrackWiz analysis is built to identify.

All three free picks are in the claiming ranks, which means class context matters. Watch for any horse dropping significantly in claiming price — those runners often hit the board at juicy prices, and today's conditions only make them more dangerous.

Free with an account

Open the next race free

A free account opens the first 2 races at every track, and every race at our Track of the Day. No credit card needed.

Create a free account Sign in

Full Card Analysis

Race 3

1:11 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A tight duel shapes up between two similarly-rated horses at the top, while Really Thirsty's superior speed figure makes her a sneaky show play in a seven-horse field that gets wide open beneath the top pair.

win1ClarayouthebestML 5/2

Clarayouthebest (1) edges our win pick with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating and a 20% career win rate that gives trainer Mark Fournier a reliable horse to saddle. Pierre Mailhot is up and takes the rail post, which in a six-furlong dirt sprint can be an advantage if the pace unfolds honestly. The 5/2 morning line is fair value for what our analysis identifies as the field's top contender — not by a huge margin, but by a meaningful one.

place4Legs Like FlatterML 3/1

Legs Like Flatter (4) is right on Clarayouthebest's heels with an 86.31 rating and actually leads the field with a 23% career win rate, making this a genuine win contender in its own right. Juan Crawford rides for Sharon Ceccato and the same 54 average speed figure shared with the top pick means pace won't be an issue. If you're looking for an alternative win play, this is your horse — but at 3/1, the place return alone is worthwhile.

show6Really ThirstyML 5/1

Really Thirsty (6) carries the best average speed figure in the race at 55, which is the kind of detail that gets lost when rating numbers dominate the conversation. Brian A. Cheyne rides for Julie Mathes, who also saddles Ala Turka in this field — trainer with two entries often focuses her energy where she sees the best chance, and Really Thirsty's 67.87 rating is the stronger of the two. A 5/1 morning line on a horse with legitimate late pace makes this a solid show play and a live exotic piece.

Live odds, scratches and ratings for all 7 runners

Race 4

1:39 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Turf

Shifting to the turf for seven furlongs, the top two horses in our ratings are separated by less than a point — this race could go down to the wire between Knotty and Nice and Miss Ozege.

win2Knotty and NiceML 2/1

Knotty and Nice (2) edges the pick with an 85.40 TrackWiz rating and gets Kirk Johnson in the saddle for trainer Julie Mathes, a combo that appears multiple times on today's card. The 2/1 morning line reflects public confidence, and on seven furlongs of turf where stamina matters, the ability to sustain speed around the bend is key. The 10% career win rate is the one knock, but our model sees more in this horse than that headline number suggests.

place3Miss OzegeML 9/2

Miss Ozege (3) makes an extremely compelling case to run this race down — at 84.90, her TrackWiz rating is a razor's edge behind the top pick, and she carries a 20% career win rate that is double that of the win pick. Ismael Eluid Mosqueira gets the mount for Jeff Voyce, and at 9/2, there's legitimate overlay value here versus a horse who could easily end up in the winner's circle. Don't hesitate to flip these two in your exacta.

show1Hot OmeletML 6/1

Hot Omelet (1) draws the rail in this seven-furlong turf race and brings a 25% career win rate that is the best of anyone in this field — horses with that kind of conversion rate tend to put themselves in winning position regularly. The 71.72 rating trails the top two but leads everyone else, and Michael David has the mount for Joshua Robillard. At 6/1, this is where serious exotic players look to get paid — the place and show spots could easily be worth more than a straight win on the top pick.

Live odds, scratches and ratings for all 8 runners

Race 5

2:07 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Ashcar Nellie dominates this Starter Optional Claiming field on paper, but Trevess brings a 22% career win rate and the second-best rating at a price that makes the exacta worth structuring carefully.

win3Ashcar NellieML 4/1

Ashcar Nellie (3) is the standout in this field and it isn't particularly close — an 85.62 TrackWiz rating leads the pack by more than 15 points, and a staggering 33% career win rate is the best in the race. Desean Bynoe rides for Patrick Dixon over 5½ furlongs of dirt, a distance where that 55 average speed figure should allow this horse to control or press the pace. The 4/1 morning line is actually generous given the profile — this looks like a spot where the market may be undervaluing a legitimate class standout.

place6TrevessML 2/1

Trevess (6) is the only horse in this race who comes close to threatening Ashcar Nellie on paper — a 70.54 TrackWiz rating and a 22% career win rate for trainer Nick Guy Mileni Jr. put this horse firmly in the mix. Helen Marie Vanek rides, and the 55 average speed figure matches the top pick, suggesting pace won't separate them early. At 2/1 on the morning line, Trevess is the clear second choice and a natural place target in the exacta.

show5Frac AmourML 6/1

Frac Amour (5) slots into our show pick at 6/1 — while a 54.51 TrackWiz rating puts this horse well behind the top two, a 12% career win rate and consistent 53 average speed figure suggest a horse that competes honestly without being a star. Kirk Johnson takes the mount for Julie Mathes, a trainer who is active all day at Fort Erie. The value case for Frac Amour is simple: in a race with a heavy favorite, the exacta and trifecta payouts underneath could be meaningful if Trevess slips up.

Live odds, scratches and ratings for all 6 runners

Race 6

2:35 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open allowance field with a legitimate pace question — Soupergirl leads our ratings, but Getting Ahead at double-digit odds is the kind of value play that can make a day at Fort Erie memorable.

win6SoupergirlML 3/1

Soupergirl (6) is a horse you have to respect — an 84.95 TrackWiz rating leads this allowance field, and a remarkable 45% career win rate is the standout number on the entire day's card. Kirk Johnson rides for Anthony Adamo, a barn that saddles multiple runners today and appears very comfortable at this level. The 55 average speed figure and 3/1 morning line combine to make this the most straightforward win pick of the afternoon.

place5Getting AheadML 10/1

Getting Ahead (5) is the value play of the race — posted at 10/1 on the morning line, this horse carries a 76.88 TrackWiz rating that is actually third-best in the field and outperforms several shorter-priced runners. Ismael Eluid Mosqueira takes the mount for Erin H. Rickman, and a 20% career win rate and 55 average speed figure are perfectly competitive. When the model rates a horse this highly but the public ignores it, that's where TrackWiz analysis earns its keep — this is a legitimate overlay.

show1Speedy LadyML 5/1

Speedy Lady (1) rounds out the exotics with a 73.83 TrackWiz rating and the field's best career win rate among the show-range horses at 28%. Brian A. Cheyne has the mount for Ken Albu and the 5/1 morning line is fair. In a seven-horse allowance field where the top two picks are clearly the class, Speedy Lady's consistency makes her a reliable third piece in the trifecta.

Live odds, scratches and ratings for all 7 runners

Race 7

3:03 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Turf

The biggest field of the day hits the turf for seven furlongs in a deep Starter Optional Claiming with three legitimately live horses bunched at the top of the ratings — pace will sort this out.

win5Wet and WildML 3/1

Wet and Wild (5) tops our TrackWiz ratings in this race at 87.08 and brings the field's best average speed figure at 55 — in a seven-furlong turf race with a big field, being able to sustain that kind of pace through the far turn is crucial. Ismael Eluid Mosqueira gets the call for trainer Louis M. Capi, and an 18% career win rate is solid in a competitive field like this. The 3/1 morning line offers fair value on the top-rated horse, and we're comfortable making this our win pick in Race 7.

place6J P HellishML 9/5

J P Hellish (6) comes in as the morning line favorite at 9/5 and posts an 84.81 TrackWiz rating that is legitimately close to the top pick — Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin rides for Anthony Adamo, a barn that also has Blazing Bo in this field. A 22% career win rate is respectable in a field this deep, and if the pace scenario sets up perfectly, J P Hellish has the profile to run Wet and Wild all the way to the wire. The place slot is the safe play on a horse the public clearly likes.

show1Scat FactorML 5/1

Scat Factor (1) brings an 83.01 TrackWiz rating that makes this horse the third-best in our model in a very competitive 11-horse field. Kirk Johnson rides for Alison Jennings, and a 19% career win rate speaks to a horse that competes without dominating — exactly the profile you want in a show slot. At 5/1, the show return on Scat Factor could be meaningful given how compressed the top of this field is, and the rail draw in a turf race at Fort Erie bears watching.

Live odds, scratches and ratings for all 11 runners

Premium Content

Get the Full Card Analysis

Unlock expert picks for every race, detailed speed figures, trainer angles, and our SmartBet recommendations.

View Plans Sign In

Clear skies, fast dirt, and a card that offers real betting opportunities from the first race to the last — Fort Erie is delivering today. Brazilian Legacy, People Are People, and Clarayouthebest are your free best bets to get started. For the full seven-race breakdown, pace analysis, and exotic ticket strategy, subscribers have everything they need waiting for them. Good luck out there — let's have a day.

← All Fort Erie picks & predictions