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Lethbridge RMTC Picks & Predictions — September 20, 2026

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Race 11Judges EmpireML 6/52:15 PM EDT

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It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Lethbridge RMTC — clear skies, 71°F, and a fast dirt track that should play true all day. Conditions like these reward horses that can get to the lead early and hold on, so pace scenario is going to be a recurring theme as we work through this 8-race card.

Today's slate is a nice mix of maiden, allowance, and claiming action — all on the dirt, all at sprint distances except for the lone route in Race 5. That's a card built for speed figures and front-runners, which means our TrackWiz ratings carry a lot of weight today. When the track is honest and the weather cooperates, the numbers tend to tell the story.

Three races are open to everyone, so whether you're a free user or a full subscriber, you've got something to dig into. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

2:15 PM EDT

Maiden · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden sprint where two horses stand well clear of the field on ratings, setting up a likely duel between the top two in the morning line — with the rest of the field fighting for minor share.

win1Judges EmpireML 6/5

Judges Empire draws the rail and carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 89.71, a significant gap over everything else in this maiden sprint. Trainer Krista A. Shearer puts Gilberto Santos in the irons — a confident booking that signals connections expect a big effort. With no career starts showing on the card, this is a first-time or lightly-raced runner, but the numbers say the talent is real. At 6/5 morning line, the public agrees — this is the one to beat.

place6Force of FireML 9/5

Force of Fire rates second in this field at 83.83 and goes off at 9/5 — nearly as short as the top pick — suggesting the barn is equally confident in her chances. Trainer Patricia Pigeau sends Ryan Nelson up, and this horse's strong pre-race metrics make her a near-lock to land in the exacta. If Judges Empire hits any trouble from the rail, Force of Fire is right there to capitalize.

show3Expensive GameML 5/1

Expensive Game is the only horse in this race besides Nebraska Outlaw to post any average speed figure (52), which gives trainer Lane Gardipy's runner a sliver of a form advantage over the unproven newcomers. At 5/1 on the morning line, there's some value here if the top two drag each other into a pace duel and leave the door open. A show ticket here rounds out the exotics nicely.

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Race 2

2:40 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The morning line favorite and the TrackWiz top-rated horse don't match up — Our Life's Work owns both the best rating and strong career win percentage, setting up a potential upset of the lukewarm chalk.

win4Our Life's WorkML 2/1

Our Life's Work is the clear standout on TrackWiz analysis, posting an 88.54 rating — the top mark in this allowance field — while carrying a 20% career win rate that backs up the numbers. Trainer Carl Perry saddles Blandford Stewart, a combo that clearly has this horse ready to fire on the 5.5-furlong dirt. An average speed figure of 52 gives her legitimate form to point to, and the 2/1 morning line represents fair value for what looks like the most accomplished runner in the field.

place5Daz Lin CommandML 9/5

Daz Lin Command brings the second-highest career win percentage in the field at 22% and a solid TrackWiz rating of 72.01, making her the most logical threat to Our Life's Work. Trainer Colten Mead runs a two-horse stable today (also Miss Larue in post 1), but the 9/5 morning line on Daz Lin Command suggests this is the barn's primary play. She profiles as a closer or stalker who can pick up the pieces if the favorite has any issues.

show1Miss LarueML 7/5

Miss Larue is the morning-line favorite at 7/5 despite rating third in TrackWiz's analysis — a slight disconnect that could mean she's underlaid. Still, a 69.46 rating with a 53 average speed figure gives trainer Colten Mead's runner legitimate credentials. She's a logical show piece in the exotics, particularly in trifecta combinations.

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The first three races give us a solid window into the day's dynamics. Judges Empire opens the card as the morning-line favorite in the maiden sprint, posting the highest TrackWiz rating among our free picks at 89.71 — that's the kind of number that commands respect even at 6/5. In Race 2, Our Life's Work steps into allowance company and draws our top mark there at 88.54, a horse we think is priced right at 2/1 on the morning line. Then Oki closes out the free tier in Race 3's claiming sprint, rated 89.12 — the strongest figure of the three free races and a horse worth watching closely if the pace sets up favorably.

What ties these picks together is the track surface. On a firm, fast Lethbridge dirt strip with no weather interference, early speed tends to hold up through the stretch — and all three of our top free selections have the kind of early foot that could prove decisive. Lean on the figures, watch the gate, and let the race come to you.

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Race 3

3:05 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A five-horse claiming sprint with a sharp ratings gap — Oki sits near the top of the field on TrackWiz metrics while the morning line installs Arizona Lindy as the slight favorite, creating a genuine battle at the top.

win2OkiML 8/5

Oki leads our ratings at 89.12 and owns a 27% career win rate — the highest win percentage in this field by a meaningful margin. Trainer Colten Mead puts Orlando Foster aboard, a rider who figures to have Oki positioned perfectly in this short 5.5-furlong dash. The 8/5 morning line puts Oki just off chalk but still represents solid value given the edge our analysis shows. This is the kind of horse who wins more than her share, and the numbers suggest this spot is right for her.

place4Arizona LindyML 6/5

Arizona Lindy owns a 22% career win rate and a 74.84 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — while being installed as the slight public favorite at 6/5. Trainer Jocelyn L. Giesbrecht puts Larris Allen up, and Allen will look to grab a good stalking position and pounce late. Even if Oki fires her best, Arizona Lindy's form makes her a near-certainty to finish within the top three.

show1Critical ConditionML 4/1

Critical Condition comes in with a 67.04 rating and a 13% career win mark — modest numbers, but enough to hold down a show slot in a field where the back half drops off sharply. Trainer Dennis Speaks runs Blandford Stewart here, and at 4/1 she gives trifecta players a live underneath option at a price worth including. She's not winning this race, but boxing her in the show position is worth the investment.

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Race 4

3:30 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

This allowance sprint has a pair of highly-rated horses bunched near the top while the morning-line favorite is actually mid-pack on our ratings — expect fireworks between Atti's Thunder and Call Darla while Speed It Up tries to steal it on the lead.

win3Atti's ThunderML 5/2

Atti's Thunder checks in with a TrackWiz rating of 87.81 — the top mark in this allowance field — while going off at a generous 5/2 in the morning line. Ryan Nelson gets the call for trainer Justin P. Weaselhead, and this horse's profile suggests a horse sitting on a sharp effort. An 11% career win rate is modest, but the rating tells us the raw ability is there, and this distance should suit. At 5/2, this is one of the stronger value plays on the card today.

place1Call DarlaML 6/1

Call Darla is a genuine price play here at 6/1 despite posting a strong 82.71 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field. Trainer Darcy W. Smith sends out Dwight Anthony Lewis, and an average speed figure of 52 gives this runner legitimate form credentials. The public may be underrating her based on a 11% career win rate, but the raw numbers suggest she belongs near the top of the exacta.

show6Keep Up the PaceML 5/1

Keep Up the Pace earns a 75.51 TrackWiz rating — third-best in this field — and ships in at 5/1 morning line, which looks like value given the numbers. Trainer Lloyd Weeseekase puts Andre Powell aboard, and while a 5% career win rate is thin, the rating suggests the horse runs competitively more often than it wins. For trifecta construction, Keep Up the Pace makes a logical underneath piece at a price.

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Race 5

3:55 PM EDT

Allowance · 7 fur · Dirt

Stretching out to seven furlongs shakes up the pace scenario, and the top two in our ratings are both entered — but it's Christine's Jack at 8/5 against Dominate at 6/1 that offers the most interesting overlay angle in the exacta.

win5Christine's JackML 8/5

Christine's Jack owns a 34% career win rate — by far the highest in this field — and backs it up with an 86.15 TrackWiz rating, tops in the race. Trainer Jaqueline Smith teams with Andre Powell for a formidable combo that has shown they know how to put horses in position. At 8/5 morning line, the public has identified this horse correctly, but the win rate is so elite compared to the competition that the price still feels fair. Christine's Jack looks like the one to beat going two turns.

place4DominateML 6/1

Dominate at 6/1 is a significant overlay given an 82.71 TrackWiz rating that ranks second in the race. Trainer Jaqueline Smith doubles up here — also running Christine's Jack — and the stable clearly sent two live horses for a reason. At six times the odds of the top pick with nearly the same raw ability score, Dominate is a standout value in exacta combinations underneath or on top.

show3Gucci BoyML 3/1

Gucci Boy brings a 21% career win rate and an 81.56 rating — third-best in the field — while sitting at a very fair 3/1 morning line. Trainer Lane Gardipy puts Trevor Simpson up, and an average speed figure of 54 (tied for best in the race) suggests this horse runs consistently. In a seven-furlong race where pace could be a factor, Gucci Boy has the speed to press the issue and the stamina profile to last.

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Race 6

4:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The claiming ranks throw up a tricky spot where the morning-line favorite (Landry Kyle) checks in slightly below our top-rated horse (Miami Souvenirs) — setting the stage for a potential overlay if Miami Souvenirs goes off above 3/1.

win3Miami SouvenirsML 3/1

Miami Souvenirs leads our analysis with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating in this six-furlong claiming sprint, yet is listed at 3/1 morning line — slightly above the chalk. Trainer Garry Marks puts Trevor Simpson in the saddle, and there's a reason the numbers love this horse over the field. With a 10% career win rate on the modest side, the talent has perhaps been underutilized, but the rating suggests a big effort is coming. This is our top pick in the race and arguably one of the better overlay situations on the card.

place4Landry KyleML 8/5

Landry Kyle draws the public's affection at 8/5 with an 84.05 TrackWiz rating — strong, but slightly below Miami Souvenirs. Trainer Chandra Clarke puts Andre Powell up, and a 14% career win rate shows this horse knows how to find the winner's circle. If the pace gets hot early and Miami Souvenirs is tested, Landry Kyle has more than enough ability to swoop in for the place.

show5B C Chu ChuML 4/1

B C Chu Chu rates third in the field at 79.29 and goes off at 4/1 — a workable price for an exacta wheel or a trifecta underneath. Trainer Colten Mead puts Shamaree Muir aboard, and a 10% career win rate in the claiming ranks shows competitive form. At those odds, B C Chu Chu is a live show contender worth including in your exotics.

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Race 7

4:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Go Stormin Girl draws the heavy chalk action at 4/5 in this six-furlong claiming event, but Dazzling Mist tops our ratings — setting up a classic case of our analysis taking the slight overlay over the heavily-backed favorite.

win2Dazzling MistML 9/5

Dazzling Mist leads all horses with an 88.83 TrackWiz rating and a 27% career win rate that ties for the highest mark in the field. Trainer Lyle W. Magnuson teams with Larris Allen, a booking that suggests connections are confident this is a live shot at 9/5. The public has gravitated toward the morning-line favorite in the six post, but our numbers say Dazzling Mist is the class of this field. At nearly double the odds of the chalk, this is the value play of the race.

place6Go Stormin GirlML 4/5

Go Stormin Girl is the heavy favorite at 4/5 and that makes sense — a 83.43 TrackWiz rating and a 22% career win rate are legitimate credentials for the claiming ranks. Trainer Colten Mead and Shamaree Muir team up for what looks like a sharp effort, and Go Stormin Girl figures to be forwardly positioned throughout. Even in a scenario where Dazzling Mist hits the wire first, Go Stormin Girl is too talented to miss the board.

show1Awareness AutismML 6/1

Awareness Autism at 6/1 is the kind of longshot-leaning show play that can pay nicely in trifectas. A 71.58 TrackWiz rating and 17% career win rate are genuinely competitive in this spot, and trainer Elly Rutherford has Trevor Simpson up from the rail. If the top two in our picks have a head-to-head battle and leave the door open, Awareness Autism is close enough in the ratings to sneak into the frame.

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Race 8

5:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong claiming finale with a clear ratings leader in Mirrored — but the morning-line favorite is the chalk Amusing Way at 8/5, creating a straightforward overlay opportunity for TrackWiz players.

win2MirroredML 3/1

Mirrored sits atop our ratings at 87.08 — the best number in this claiming field — while going off at 3/1 morning line, making this one of the more appealing win prices of the night. Trainer Lyle W. Magnuson, who also saddles Dazzling Mist in Race 7, doubles up and sends Larris Allen aboard. A 16% career win rate is respectable in the claiming ranks, and the rating gap over most of this field suggests Mirrored has a legitimate chance to wire these horses.

place6Amusing WayML 8/5

Amusing Way is the morning-line favorite at 8/5 and has the credentials to justify that confidence — a 78.99 TrackWiz rating and a 23% career win rate are both competitive numbers. Trainer Chandra Clarke puts Blandford Stewart up, and this horse's win percentage suggests a consistent performer who shows up regularly. Even ranking second in our analysis, Amusing Way is clearly the safety net in this race.

show4WickedblackbulletML 6/1

Wickedblackbullet rates third in the field at 55.95 and comes in at 6/1 on the morning line — a price that makes the show position attractive in exotic wagering. Trainer Kaylon Calfrobe puts Orlando Foster up, and an average speed figure of 54 (matching the best in the race alongside Saxon Saga and Imperial Hornet) gives this runner legitimate speed. At 6/1, including Wickedblackbullet underneath in trifectas gives your tickets a nice price boost without a huge ratings concession.

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Eight races, a pristine Lethbridge dirt strip, and three free best bets to get you started — Judges Empire, Our Life's Work, and Oki are our public plays today. If you want the full picture, pace maps, and exotic ticket breakdowns for Races 4 through 8, go premium and let TrackWiz do the heavy lifting. Good luck at the windows.

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