Louisiana Downs Picks & Predictions — June 24, 2026
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.
Seven races, three free picks, and four premium breakdowns waiting for you. Let's get into it.
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Race 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
Race 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
Race 3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.