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Fort Erie Picks & Predictions — July 7, 2026

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Race 16Cinnamon BitsML 5/24:30 PM EDT

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Fort Erie is open for business this Tuesday, July 7, and we've got a compact but action-packed six-race card to dig into. Temperatures are sitting at a comfortable 82°F under partly cloudy skies, which is just about ideal for a day that splits nicely between turf and dirt — three races on the green stuff and three on the main track.

That turf-dirt split matters today. When conditions are this good and the turf is expected to be firm and responsive, pace scenarios tend to play out as drawn up — which is great news for handicappers who do their homework. We've got a mix of Claiming, Maiden Special Weight, Allowance, and Maiden Claiming conditions spread across the card, so there's something for every type of bettor, from casual players looking for a clear favorite to grinders hunting live overlays.

Our TrackWiz ratings have flagged several horses worth watching closely, including a couple of morning-line longshots where the numbers say the oddsmakers may have gotten it wrong. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

4:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Turf

The morning line favorite gets blown out of the ratings by a pair of mid-priced contenders, making this 7-furlong turf claimer far more interesting than the morning line suggests.

win6Cinnamon BitsML 5/2

Cinnamon Bits tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 — a significant margin over the field — despite going off at a generous 5/2 on the morning line. That kind of ratings gap in a claiming field usually means one horse is operating at a different level than the rest, and trainer Joseph Humber sends out Leo Salles, who also has the mount on Brazilian Legacy, giving you a jockey that knows this race intimately. With an average speed figure of 53 and a field this competitive on the turf, that edge in overall rating could be the difference maker.

place7Brazilian LegacyML 2/1

Brazilian Legacy is the morning line second choice at 2/1 and backs it up with the second-best TrackWiz rating in the field at 74.98. What really stands out is an 18% career win percentage — the highest of any horse in this race — which tells you this one knows how to finish. Trainer Anthony Adamo has a willing partner in Leo Salles, and at a distance of 7 furlongs on turf, a horse that wins nearly one in five starts demands respect in your place wagers.

show3Dreams and SchemesML 7/5

Dreams and Schemes is the lukewarm public choice at 7/5 on the morning line, but a TrackWiz rating of 55.51 puts her well below the top two in this field. That said, she's a logical show inclusion in exotics — trainer Michaela Neubauer has Jeffrey Ian Alderson up, and at 7 furlongs on turf, there's enough ground for a closer to find a piece of the pie even if she can't match the top two on raw numbers.

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Race 2

4:58 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A short maiden field on the dirt with an intriguing split between two horses with race experience and speed figures and two first-timers who are impossible to fully handicap — chaos is baked in.

win1Noyzee GirlML 2/1

Noyzee Girl leads the field with the top TrackWiz rating at 88.54 and has actual race experience to point to, posting an average speed figure of 53 — solid for a maiden sprint at this level. Trainer Roy George Agostino puts up Alexis Sanchez in the irons, and at 2/1 on the morning line, the public agrees this is the one to beat. In a thin maiden special weight field where two horses have zero recorded speed figures, experience and demonstrated ability carry extra weight.

place3Fredericka's RoseML 7/2

Fredericka's Rose runs a close second in the TrackWiz ratings at 85.40, and at 7/2 on the morning line, there's legitimate value here relative to her number. She's also posted an average speed figure of 53, matching Noyzee Girl stride for stride on that front. Trainer Steven Cathcart sends out Ismael Eluid Mosqueira, and in a field this short, a horse rated this highly at a price is a strong place bet.

show2Northwest CandyML 8/5

Northwest Candy is the morning line co-favorite at 8/5, which makes the 59.00 TrackWiz rating a bit of a head-scratcher — the public likes her more than our analysis does. She's a first-time starter with no recorded speed figures, so the public optimism likely comes from the work tab. Trainer Michaela Neubauer has been active on the card today and clearly has a live barn, so including Northwest Candy in show slots of exotics as a hedge against debut talent makes sense, even if we don't love the price.

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The first three races are unlocked for everyone, and they offer a genuinely interesting set of puzzles. Cinnamon Bits opens the card in Race 1 — a 7-furlong turf Claiming race — with a TrackWiz rating of 87.81 and a 5/2 morning line that looks fair but not generous. On this surface and at this distance, she's the one to beat. Race 2 flips to the dirt for a 5½-furlong Maiden Special Weight, where Noyzee Girl carries our highest rating among the free picks at 88.54. She's the 2/1 morning-line favorite, and the numbers back that up — don't expect a ton of value, but she profiles as a confident play.

Race 3 is where it gets fun. Doadster comes in at 6/1 on the morning line for a 7-furlong turf Allowance, but our rating of 82.71 suggests he's live at that price. Allowance company at this distance on turf can get complicated in terms of pace setup, and if the early fractions go the way we're projecting, Doadster could be sitting on a ground-saving trip with plenty of horse left turning for home. A legitimate value angle in Race 3.

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Race 3

5:26 PM EDT

Allowance · 7 fur · Turf

The morning line favorite sits mid-pack in the ratings in this allowance turf route, while a pair of overlooked horses with stronger numbers set up a potential upset.

win7DoadsterML 6/1

Doadster is the TrackWiz top pick at 82.71 despite going off at 6/1 on the morning line — that kind of price discrepancy is exactly the value angle you're looking for. He's posted an average speed figure of 55, tied for the best in the field, and while a 4% career win percentage looks modest, allowance turf horses at this level often have deeper form than their raw win numbers show. Trainer Jeff Voyce hands the mount to Ismael Eluid Mosqueira, and at 7 furlongs on turf, a horse capable of running a 55 speed figure with a top rating has the tools to wire this field.

place3Drop Your GlovesML 3/1

Drop Your Gloves sits at 73.58 in the TrackWiz ratings and carries a 9% career win percentage — the highest in this field — which suggests a horse that competes hard and finds the winner's circle consistently enough to respect. Trainer Kevin Buttigieg puts Steve Jadoo in the irons, and at 3/1, there's reasonable value relative to the morning line favorite. An average speed figure of 54 keeps him in the conversation with the top horses on pure numbers.

show6LumberyardML 2/1

Lumberyard is the morning line favorite at 2/1 and posts a TrackWiz rating of 71.67 along with the joint-best average speed figure of 55 in the field. The public loves the chalk here, but our ratings suggest she's closer to the third-best horse in the race than the best — still comfortably in show territory and a logical exotic inclusion. Trainer Nick Guy Mileni Jr. has two runners in this race, and Helen Marie Vanek taking the mount adds some intrigue.

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Race 4

5:54 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint on the dirt where the top two in the ratings are both first-time starters, leaving handicappers squinting at speed figures and trainer angles to separate them.

win3Hard PerformerML 3/1

Hard Performer tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.08 in this 6.5-furlong maiden claiming field, and at 3/1 on the morning line, the public is in the right neighborhood without fully appreciating the margin. An average speed figure of 52 is respectable for this level, and trainer Marvin Richards sends out Kirk Johnson — a jockey with multiple mounts on today's card who clearly has familiarity with this group. In a maiden field where every horse is seeking a first win, the highest-rated horse at a fair price is where you anchor your ticket.

place2Zip to ZapML 5/2

Zip to Zap is a tick below Hard Performer at 83.78 but still well clear of the rest of the field, making her the logical place partner in exactas and quinellas. Trainer Steven Chircop puts Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin in the saddle, and at 5/2 on the morning line, she's the shortest-priced of our top two — suggesting the public has noticed this one. An average speed figure of 52 matches Hard Performer on that metric, so the rating gap between them is the differentiator.

show5Pelee IslandML 4/1

Pelee Island checks in at a TrackWiz rating of 55.00, a meaningful step below the top two but the clear third choice in our analysis at 4/1 on the morning line. An average speed figure of 51 is a shade below the leaders, but in a maiden claiming race where pedigree and trainer intent matter as much as past figures, trainer Joan M. Mitchell may have this one ready to run a career-best on debut. At 4/1, she's worth slotting into your show position on multi-race tickets.

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Race 5

6:22 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A tight five-horse allowance on the dirt going a mile and 70 yards, with a clear ratings leader at the top of the market and a trio of legitimate threats bunched closely behind.

win1Scat FactorML 8/5

Scat Factor leads both the TrackWiz ratings (89.12) and the morning line at 8/5, and this is one of those cases where the favorite actually looks like a solid play rather than a trap. An 18% career win percentage combined with the field's top rating suggests a horse that doesn't just show up — it runs to win. Trainer Alison Jennings sends out Alexis Sanchez, and at a route distance of a mile and 70 yards on dirt, a horse this consistent has the profile to control the pace scenario and hold on.

place3Le Grand GarconML 7/2

Le Grand Garcon is our place selection with a TrackWiz rating of 82.19 and a 16% career win percentage that speaks to a horse who runs competitively in allowance company. At 7/2 on the morning line, he offers decent value relative to the favorite, and trainer Tom Steer has Jeffrey Ian Alderson up — a jockey who has been busy and engaged throughout today's card. The slightly lower speed figure of 53 keeps him just off the top, but he's a logical exacta partner underneath Scat Factor.

show2If You InsistML 5/2

If You Insist carries the most impressive career win percentage in this field at 26% — a number that jumps off the page in an allowance field of this caliber. The TrackWiz rating of 77.63 is third-best, and at 5/2 on the morning line, trainer Mark Fournier may have this one cranked up for a move late in a route. Juan Crawford takes the mount, and a horse that wins more than one in four career starts has the competitive DNA to at minimum grab a piece of the purse.

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Race 6

6:50 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Turf

Eight first-time starters go to the gate in this maiden special weight on the turf, making it one of the trickiest puzzles on the card — speed figures are sparse and it comes down to trainer intent and ratings confidence.

win1Blue's MommyML 4/1

Blue's Mommy tops the TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 in this eight-horse maiden turf field and carries 4/1 morning line odds that make her an attractive play rather than a chalk laydown. Trainer John Simms sends out Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin, who has been one of the more active jockeys on today's Fort Erie card, and an average speed figure of 53 is the joint-best in the field alongside several others. In a maiden field where every horse is untested, the top rating combined with a competent jockey-trainer pairing is as strong a foundation as you can build.

place7SilverdartML 5/2

Silverdart posts a TrackWiz rating of 68.99 — second-best in the field — and the best average speed figure among the top contenders at 54. Trainer Ken Albu puts Kirk Johnson in the irons, and at 5/2 on the morning line, the public is clearly paying attention to this one. What stands out is that speed figure edge: in a maiden turf sprint where pace often dictates the outcome, having the highest average speed number is a tangible advantage.

show6Dancin Mary MarieML 7/2

Dancin Mary Marie rates at 68.45, nearly identical to Silverdart, and at 7/2 on the morning line represents solid value in the show spot. Trainer Desmond Maynard has Desean Bynoe in the saddle, and with an average speed figure of 53 matching several others at the top of the field, this one is positioned to run evenly and competitively throughout. In an eight-horse maiden field with this much uncertainty, having two horses at 68+ ratings separated by less than a point means both deserve spots in your show parlays.

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Bottom line: Fort Erie is serving up a well-rounded Tuesday card with excellent conditions and a handful of horses our models really like. Cinnamon Bits and Noyzee Girl are the most clear-cut plays among the free picks, while Doadster at 6/1 is the value angle worth a look in Race 3. Scat Factor and the full premium breakdown — including pace maps, exotic tickets, and multi-race strategies — are ready and waiting for subscribers. Good luck out there, and as always, bet smart.

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