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Louisiana Downs Picks & Predictions — June 24, 2026

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Race 13Major MoveML 6/55:05 PM EDT

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It's a warm Wednesday afternoon at Louisiana Downs — 88 degrees under partly cloudy skies — and the track is rolling out a seven-race card that mixes maiden fields, claimers, and a pair of allowance and maiden special weight spots that should draw some sharp money. Conditions look good for both surfaces, which matters today because three of the seven races head to the turf.

The headliner shaping up on our TrackWiz ratings is Race 3's Hurry Up Hannah, a 4/5 morning line chalk on the turf going 7½ furlongs who posted our highest single-race score on the card at a flat 90.00. But there's plenty of intrigue beyond the favorite — including a 6/1 shot on the grass in Race 5 and a couple of maiden dirt races that look wide open on paper.

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Race 1

5:05 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden claimer at 5½ furlongs with two clear class separators at the top — this one looks like a two-horse race with a live longshot lurking underneath.

win3Major MoveML 6/5

Major Move is the class of this field by a wide margin, posting a TrackWiz rating of 89.71 — nearly ten points clear of second-best Last Pick. The 6/5 morning line reflects the crowd's respect, and an average speed figure of 53 gives him a measurable edge over most rivals. Trainer Joseph M. Foster puts him in with Elio J. Barrera, a sharp booking for the opener, and in a short sprint like this, the top-rated horse often gets the job done cleanly from the break.

place7Last PickML 8/5

Last Pick is the logical backup at 8/5 on the morning line, carrying a strong 79.89 rating and an average speed of 52 — competitive with the top selection. Carlos Lozada gets the call, and while Last Pick hasn't broken his maiden yet, the profile here is of a horse knocking on the door in a soft spot where the purse conditions invite improvement.

show4My Sweet AngelML 5/1

My Sweet Angel at 5/1 is worth a slot in your exotics at a price. Her 47.22 rating trails the top two but her average speed of 52 matches Last Pick, meaning she's physically capable of hitting the board. Isaac Castillo is a competent rider, and in a short dash where pace can shuffle the deck, she's a legitimate hedge in trifectas.

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Race 2

5:30 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Trainer Joseph M. Foster saddles two of the top three rated horses in this mile-plus maiden claimer, setting up an interesting intra-barn dynamic with a live outsider lurking at a nice price.

win6Goodmorning GracieML 2/1

Goodmorning Gracie lands at the top of our board with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating and an average speed of 52 — the highest figure in this field. The 2/1 morning line is fair, and she's trained by Joseph M. Foster, who also has the third pick in the race, suggesting strong stable confidence. Elio J. Barrera, one of the meet's busier riders, gets the mount — this pairing looks dangerous stretching out to a route distance on the dirt.

place7It's Just SimpleML 5/1

It's Just Simple is the stablemate to watch at 5/1, also trained by Foster and carrying a 70.57 rating with an average speed of 51. The slight step down in figures from Goodmorning Gracie keeps her honest as a place contender, but Foster rarely runs two horses without believing both can hit the board. Emanuel Nieves takes the mount and should have her settling comfortably in a pace that figures to be honest over a mile.

show3Andale MuchachaML 6/1

Andale Muchacha at 6/1 is the third angle in this race — a 69.66 rating and average speed of 52 that actually matches the top horses on raw figures. Trainer Tony J. Richey sends her out with Alexander Castillo, and at a route distance where pace can compress the field, she's a real threat to land in the exacta or trifecta at a price that beats both Foster runners.

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Our three free-access races cover the first half of the card and give you a strong foundation to build your ticket around. Major Move (6/5) kicks things off in Race 1 going 5½ furlongs on the dirt — a short, sharp sprint where early speed is king and the morning line already signals he's the one to beat. Race 2 stretches out to a mile and 70 yards, and Goodmorning Gracie (2/1) is our top-rated pick in that maiden claiming field, a distance that should suit closers if the early pace gets honest. Then comes the marquee free play: Hurry Up Hannah in Race 3 at 4/5 on the turf. That kind of dominant rating at that kind of short price tells you our models see a significant edge over the rest of the field.

One thing to watch across all three races: the turf course is the variable today. An 88-degree afternoon with partly cloudy skies means the grass should be running firm and fast, which historically favors horses with turf breeding and early tactical speed at this circuit. Keep that in mind as you build any multi-race sequences through the early card.

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Race 3

6:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

The 4/5 morning-line favorite looks like a horse on a mission in this turf claimer, but the pace scenario on a two-turn grass route could keep things interesting for a couple of live runners underneath.

win3Hurry Up HannahML 4/5

Hurry Up Hannah tops our ratings at a perfect 90.00 with a career win rate of 16% and the best average speed figure in the field at 54 — that's a clean sweep of the key metrics. She's trained by Shane Wilson and ridden by Harry Hernandez, and the 4/5 price reflects a horse who has earned her chalk status. On turf, where high-quality figures tend to hold up, she looks like the most reliable bet on the card.

place4Lil Ashley B.ML 5/1

Lil Ashley B. is the most logical place backup, posting a 68.8 rating and a solid 17% career win rate — actually the best win percentage in this field. Trainer Joseph M. Foster sends her out with Alexander Castillo, and at 5/1 she's offering real place value. Her average speed of 53 puts her a tick below the top two horses on raw numbers, but that career win figure tells you she knows how to finish.

show8Music MistressML 7/2

Music Mistress at 7/2 is worth including in your tickets thanks to an 18% career win rate — tops in the field — and the highest average speed figure of any horse at 55. Trainer Steven M. Asmussen is a Hall of Famer with consistent triple-digit win totals, and Juan P. Vargas gets the mount. The 60.56 rating is lower than the top picks, but Asmussen horses at this kind of price in a claiming route deserve respect.

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Race 4

6:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Seven furlongs of dirt claiming action with a clear top two on the figures — but a sneaky longshot hiding in the middle of the pack makes the exotics worth constructing carefully.

win1Dan d'OroML 2/1

Dan d'Oro comes in as our top-rated horse at 88.54 with a 15% career win rate and an average speed of 53, and the 2/1 morning line prices him right. Trainer Jonas Gibson saddles him with Harry Hernandez, who is active at this meet. In a seven-furlong dirt sprint, a horse with proven class and consistent speed figures should be able to control or sit close to the pace — Dan d'Oro fits that profile cleanly.

place6Path to SuccessML 5/2

Path to Success is the second-best rated horse in the field at 72.95 and goes to the gate at 5/2, giving you a measure of value behind the favorite. His 13% career win rate is workable for the claiming ranks, and Isaac Castillo brings strong positional instincts for a two-turn or extended sprint setup. The 51 average speed is a tick below the top horses, but his rating suggests he consistently outperforms that raw figure.

show3Violent RiverML 15/1

Violent River at 15/1 is the longshot worth including in your trifectas — a 52.71 rating and a 21% career win rate that leads the entire field. Trainer Jonas Gibson also has Dan d'Oro, suggesting some barn confidence across the stable. An average speed of 55 is legitimately fast, and if the pace sets up honest in front, Violent River with Alexander Castillo could be sitting in the right spot at a monster price.

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Race 5

7:00 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A wide-open maiden special weight on the turf where the morning-line favorite isn't our top pick — and the real play is a horse going off at more than three times the chalk's price.

win1PerennialspromiseML 6/1

Perennialspromise is our top selection despite going off at 6/1 — a meaningful overlay given his 82.71 TrackWiz rating, the highest in this field. Trainer Shane Wilson is comfortable on the grass and pairs him with Harry Hernandez, one of the more dependable riders in the meet. An average speed of 53 on turf at 7½ furlongs is right in the wheelhouse for a maiden who should appreciate the extra ground, and at 6/1 this is the kind of value play that makes turf maiden races worth attacking.

place4Ongoing ChallengeML 4/1

Ongoing Challenge at 4/1 carries a 77.44 rating and average speed of 52, making him a legitimate contender trained by Dane Noel, who also has Money Drop in the field — a sign of stable depth. Alexander Castillo gets the mount, and at a price that reflects some market uncertainty, Ongoing Challenge profiles as a horse who can sit just off the pace and close into soft turf ground.

show8Double StandardsML 5/1

Double Standards at 5/1 rounds out our top three with a 71.08 rating and average speed of 53 — matching Perennialspromise on raw figures while offering better odds. Trained by Karen E. Jacks and ridden by Juan P. Vargas, she fits the profile of a closer who benefits from a turf setup where pace can melt late. In a wide-open maiden grass race, getting 5/1 on a horse with legitimate figures is exactly the kind of show value worth pressing.

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Race 6

7:30 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Dirt

Three horses in the 85-plus rating range create a genuine standoff at the top of this seven-furlong MSW on dirt — the morning line chalk is NOT our top pick, which opens up real value.

win7Social ClimberML 9/5

Social Climber tops our TrackWiz ratings at 87.80 with an average speed of 54 — tied for best in the field — and goes to the gate at 9/5. Trainer Allen Milligan puts her in with Alexander Castillo for what looks like a confident move in a maiden special weight sprint. The 54 speed figure projects well at this distance and surface, and her rating edges the two Asmussen horses by a narrow but meaningful margin.

place6HidalgoML 3/1

Hidalgo is a fascinating place play at 3/1 — a TrackWiz rating of 87.08 just a whisker behind Social Climber, and he carries the powerful Steven M. Asmussen barn tag. Harry Hernandez gets the call, and with an average speed of 53, Hidalgo profiles as a stalker who can sit behind the early speed and make a sustained move through the lane. In a race this competitive, Asmussen rarely shows up without a live horse.

show5Arco ThunderML 7/2

Arco Thunder at 7/2 brings an 85.32 rating and the highest average speed in the field at 54 — making him the raw-figure leader even though he's our third pick. Trainer Tim Dixon sends him out with Carlos Lozada, and in a race where three horses are bunched at the top, Arco Thunder has every right to land in the exacta or trifecta. At 7/2, the show ticket is excellent value and he's dangerous for the win if things break his way.

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Race 7

8:00 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

An allowance route on the turf closes out the card with a sharp overlay at the top — our win pick is going off at 5/1 despite posting the highest TrackWiz rating in the field, making this a prime value opportunity.

win3Clearly ArtemusML 5/1

Clearly Artemus is the play of the race at 5/1 — an 84.17 TrackWiz rating that leads the field, a 14% career win rate, and an average speed of 52 on turf where figures tend to matter. Trainer Shane Wilson is clearly comfortable on the grass and puts him with Harry Hernandez, a reliable hand for a route on the turf. The 5/1 morning line is generous for the top-rated horse in an allowance field, and this looks like an overlay worth attacking with confidence.

place4Maki MonarchyML 5/2

Maki Monarchy at 5/2 brings a 75.20 rating and the highest average speed figure of any horse in the race at 54 — a meaningful edge in a turf route where late energy matters. Trainer Alexis Claire keeps him sharp and Emanuel Nieves rides, a pairing that should have the horse in a comfortable position through the far turn. The 8% career win rate is modest, but the raw speed numbers suggest a horse who may have been unlucky or lightly raced.

show5Fast ConnectionML 9/2

Fast Connection at 9/2 is worth rounding out your tickets — a 69.76 rating and 10% career win rate for trainer Joseph M. Foster, who has a nose for spotting horses in the right spots. Rey Williams rides, and with an average speed of 53 on turf, Fast Connection figures to be competitive through the stretch of a 1 1/16-mile grass route. At 9/2, the show value is strong and he's sneaky live for a piece of the exacta.

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Bottom line: Hurry Up Hannah is the standout of the free card and the kind of play you anchor early sequences around, while Goodmorning Gracie and Major Move round out a solid foundation. The real value opportunities — including that 6/1 turf shot — are waiting in the premium breakdown. Unlock the full card analysis and exotic wager strategies at TrackWiz with a subscription at /pricing. Good luck out there today.

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