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Fort Erie Picks & Predictions — August 11, 2026

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Race 12A La CarteML 2/14:30 PM EDT

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Fort Erie is open for business on a gorgeous Tuesday afternoon — partly cloudy skies, 81°F, and a six-race card that covers everything from maiden claimers to allowance company. It's the kind of late-summer day where the turf course can be lightning-fast and the dirt tends to play fair, so conditions look favorable across the board.

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Race 1

4:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A La Carte looks like the class of this six-furlong claiming opener, but trainer Nick Guy Mileni, Jr. saddles two horses here — including the morning-line favorite Commander Joe — which could scramble the pace picture and create some value.

win2A La CarteML 2/1

A La Carte carries the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.54, a significant margin over the rest. Sitting at 2/1 on the morning line, the price is fair for the horse our analysis likes most. Trainer Nick Guy Mileni, Jr. has a strong stable presence throughout today's card, and Leo Salles aboard adds a capable pair of hands. With that rating edge, A La Carte deserves to anchor your win bets in Race 1.

place5Commander JoeML 9/5

Commander Joe opens at 9/5 — technically the morning-line favorite — and backs up an 79.57 TrackWiz rating. Interesting to note that Mileni runs both Commander Joe and A La Carte here; if the barn's main intent is with A La Carte, Commander Joe could still do enough to fill the exacta. Helen Marie Vanek has been busy on today's card and should keep this one close through six furlongs.

show3Kentucky BillML 3/1

Kentucky Bill is the intriguing piece in the exotics at 3/1 on the morning line. A career win rate of 37% is easily the best in the field — that tells you this horse knows how to finish the job when things set up right. Kirk Johnson gets the call for trainer Daniel Wills, and at a solid 46.05 rating, there's enough here to land a check.

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Race 2

4:58 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint on the dirt with a full field of debut or lightly-raced runners — these races can be chaotic, but Silent Mort stands out head and shoulders in the ratings, making this a strong top pick despite the unpredictable nature of the maiden ranks.

win3Silent MortML 2/1

Silent Mort tops the field with a 88.54 TrackWiz rating — tied for the highest mark on the entire day's card — and the 2/1 morning line reflects that dominance. Trainer Nick Guy Mileni, Jr. is clearly in form today, having already saddled a top pick in Race 1, and Helen Marie Vanek gets the mount. In maiden claiming company over 5½ furlongs of dirt, this kind of rating separation is hard to ignore.

place4MulmurML 7/2

Mulmur checks in at a 58.06 rating and 7/2 odds, making it the clear second choice in our analysis. Trained by Roy George Agostino and ridden by Michael David, the horse posted an average speed figure of 53 — in line with several rivals but backed by the stronger overall profile. In a wide-open maiden field, Mulmur looks like a solid place anchor for your exactas.

show5Bust the TrustML 5/2

Bust the Trust draws attention at 5/2 on the morning line despite having no recorded average speed figure in our data — suggesting this may be a first-time starter or one with a very limited workout-based profile. Trainer Sharon Ceccato sends out a horse that the oddsmakers clearly respect, and Juan Crawford is a capable hand if the talent is there. At a 57.5 rating and morning-line second choice, Bust the Trust is worth threading into your trifecta.

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The first three races set up an interesting opener to the card. On the dirt, A La Carte (Race 1) and Silent Mort (Race 2) both sit at 2/1 on the morning line and carry TrackWiz ratings north of 88 — that's a strong signal in shorter sprints where pace and class tend to sort things out quickly. Keep an eye on early speed in these races; six furlongs and five and a half furlongs on Fort Erie's compact dirt oval can reward horses who get clean trips out of the gate.

The wildcard in the free races is Pelee Island in Race 3 — a Maiden Special Weight going seven furlongs on the turf. MSW turf routes attract lightly raced types who can improve sharply, and at 5/2 on the morning line, Pelee Island represents the kind of overlay potential that makes turf maiden races worth your attention. The partly cloudy conditions and warm temps suggest the grass should be in great shape this afternoon.

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Race 3

5:26 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Turf

Seven furlongs on the turf in maiden special weight company produces a layered puzzle — Pelee Island leads the ratings but comes in at a relatively low average speed figure, while Ilikeitwhenitsnows emerges as a major price play at 10/1 despite a 74.19 rating that would challenge many favorites.

win3Pelee IslandML 5/2

Pelee Island sits atop the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and opens at a reasonable 5/2 on the morning line. Jockey Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin has been active throughout today's card and links up with trainer Joan M. Mitchell for what shapes as a strong win opportunity. The one thing to monitor is the posted average speed figure of 51 — among the lower marks in the field — but on turf, class and overall profile often matter more than raw dirt-based figures, and Pelee Island's overall score says this horse is ready to run.

place1IlikeitwhenitsnowsML 10/1

Ilikeitwhenitsnows at 10/1 is the marquee value play in Race 3. That 74.19 rating is second-best in the field and would be a top-two horse in most races today, yet the morning line has it dismissed at double digits — that's a legitimate overlay. Leo Salles, who is also aboard A La Carte in Race 1, takes the mount for trainer Doug Carter. If you're playing exotics, this is the horse to spread underneath.

show8Rose for CarrickML 3/1

Rose for Carrick rounds out the top three at 3/1 and a 69.62 TrackWiz rating — third-best on the sheet. Kirk Johnson, a familiar face throughout today's card, gets the assignment for trainer Julie Mathes. Seven furlongs on turf can suit closers and pace-sensitive runners, and Rose for Carrick's overall profile suggests enough ability to hit the board even if the top two run as expected.

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Race 4

5:54 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

This allowance sprint over 6½ furlongs shapes up as a two-horse battle at the top, with Back River and Glintindaddyseye separating from the field in the ratings — though Cooler Man could make life interesting if the pace gets hot up front.

win4Back RiverML 2/1

Back River leads all comers with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating — the best mark in this allowance field — and carries a career win rate of 20%, which is genuinely strong in an allowance context. Jockey Desean Bynoe teams up with trainer Desmond Maynard, and the 2/1 morning line makes this a fair-priced top selection. At 6½ furlongs on dirt, a horse that wins one in five lifetime starts has proven it can close the deal.

place2GlintindaddyseyeML 7/5

Glintindaddyseye is the morning-line favorite at 7/5 with an 81.17 rating, posting the field's top average speed figure at 55. Luis R. Reyes pilots for trainer Anthony Adamo, a pairing that should keep this one in contention throughout. Despite a modest 4% career win rate, the speed figure advantage is real, and a place finish looks very likely if it gets outrun by Back River.

show3Cooler ManML 3/1

Cooler Man at 3/1 offers solid each-way value, with a 67.96 rating and a career win rate of 8%. Trainer Roy George Agostino sends out two horses in this race — Times a Breeze as well — and Michael David handles Cooler Man. The 3/1 odds represent a fair price for a horse that figures to be involved in the pace conversation and could benefit if the top two soften each other up.

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Race 5

6:22 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The 5½-furlong dirt claiming in Race 5 is headlined by a loaded top of the field — American of Course, Trevess, Souper Cop, and Vandoo all carry speed figures of 55 or better and win rates north of 12%, setting up a potentially fierce pace battle.

win1American of CourseML 2/1

American of Course gets the top billing with an 88.54 rating and an eye-catching 25% career win rate — that's the highest win percentage among all horses on today's entire card. Luis R. Reyes, who has been busy and effective throughout the day, picks up the mount for trainer Anthony Adamo. At 2/1 on the morning line, this is a legitimate favorite with real credentials to back it up.

place5TrevessML 5/2

Trevess at 5/2 is no pushover — a 78.14 rating, a 21% career win rate, and an average speed figure of 55 make this one of the toughest second choices on the card. Helen Marie Vanek guides for Nick Guy Mileni, Jr., a trainer who has been sending out live horses all day. If American of Course draws some heat early, Trevess has the tactical speed and win record to pounce.

show7Souper CopML 3/1

Souper Cop opens at 3/1 with a 73.2 rating, a 20% career win rate, and a 55 average speed figure — essentially mirror numbers to Trevess. Juan Crawford, active throughout the card for trainer Julie Mathes, takes over here. This kind of horse — consistent speed, solid win rate, good connections — is exactly the type that lands a check at a useful price in a competitive claiming sprint.

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Race 6

6:50 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Turf

Eleven horses contest this seven-furlong turf claimer, creating one of the most complex betting puzzles on the card — Brazilian Legacy stands out in the ratings, but Palmilla's Bet at 12/1 looms as a sneaky show price with a rating that nearly matches the top two.

win11Brazilian LegacyML 4/1

Brazilian Legacy draws post 11 in a large field but comes loaded with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating — second only to a few elite marks on today's card. A career win rate of 16% gives confidence that this horse closes the deal under the right setup, and a 54 average speed figure is solid for seven-furlong turf company. Leo Salles picks up the mount for trainer Anthony Adamo — a pairing that also has a strong presence elsewhere on the card today — and the 4/1 morning line offers fair value for the class of the field.

place1NightsaberML 4/1

Nightsaber opens co-equal to Brazilian Legacy at 4/1 on the morning line, backing up a 74.76 TrackWiz rating. Trainer Barbara J. Bailey sends out a horse with a 5% career win rate, which is modest, but the overall rating and price suggest this one fits competitively in a wide turf field. Michael David rides, and with 11 horses in the mix, pace scenarios can develop in ways that help stalkers — Nightsaber's profile fits that role.

show9Palmilla's BetML 12/1

Rating board at 74.0. Ridden by Chad Lee. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.49 sec/furlong. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at 7 fur.

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It's a compact but quality card at Fort Erie today. A La Carte, Silent Mort, and Pelee Island headline the free picks, and Brazilian Legacy at 4/1 on the turf is the kind of price worth chasing in the back half of the card. Full analysis, exotic tickets, and pace scenarios for Races 4–6 are waiting for subscribers — check out TrackWiz Premium and make the most of your afternoon at the track. Good luck out there.

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