Mountaineer Picks & Predictions — April 26, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Mountaineer. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 8 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
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Race 1
2026-04-26T23:00:00Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Stomping Moon looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 1. Ridden by Erik Barbaran, trained by Jay P. Bernardini. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.24 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. 7 wins and placed in 26 of 41 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 85.9. Ridden by Brandon Whitacre. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races.
Rating board at 54.6 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Miguel L. Martinez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.61 sec/furlong. 15 wins and placed in 39 of 53 races on Dirt tracks.
Race 2
2026-04-26T23:25:00Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Game Maker looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 2. Ridden by Charle Oliveros, trained by Eric R. Reed. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.27 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 1 wins and placed in 5 of 8 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 15% win rate and finished in the money in 43% of races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.13 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $5000 to $4000. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.
Rating board at 69.9. Ridden by Bailey Weatherly. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.85 sec/furlong. Placed in 2 of 3 races at Mountaineer.
Rating board at 65.6. Ridden by Luis Tapara. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.64 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $5000 to $4000.
Race 3
2026-04-26T23:50:00Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Mornin' Boss looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 3. Ridden by Luis Alberto Batista, trained by Julie Stansbury. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.00 sec/furlong. 5 wins and placed in 15 of 22 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 6 of 7 races at 4 1/2 fur. 5 wins and placed in 13 of 17 races at Mountaineer. Jockey & Horse combo has a 16% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. Has not raced in 151 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.
Rating board at 83.1 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Edgar Paucar. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.09 sec/furlong. 10 wins and placed in 27 of 40 races on Dirt tracks.
Rating board at 69.5 • 28% career wins. Ridden by Angel I. Diaz. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 6 races on Dirt tracks.
Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.
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