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Mountaineer Picks & Predictions — April 26, 2026

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Race 14Stomping MoonML 5/27:00 PM EDT

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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

7:00 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Stomping Moon looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Stomping MoonML 5/2

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.

place2Washington's UnionML 2/1

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.

⚡ Longshot7Golden CandyML 10/1

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.

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Race 2

7:25 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Game Maker looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Game MakerML 4/1

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.

place6Noble SoulML 2/1

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.

show5Swervin MervynML 5/2

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.

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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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Race 3

7:50 PM EDT

Claiming · 4 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Mornin' Boss looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Mornin' BossML 7/2

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.

place4Sweet Queen BeeML 5/2

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.

show6Wedding MarchML 9/2

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.

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Race 4

8:15 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Absolute Grit looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Absolute GritML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 4. Career win rate of 23% shows consistency. Ridden by Luis Raul Rivera, trained by Anthony Farrior. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.25 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. 10 wins and placed in 28 of 41 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

⚡ Longshot1Some R BlessedML 8/1

Rating board at 48.9 • 29% career wins. Ridden by Erik Barbaran. 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.

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Race 5

8:40 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Fivefive Six Champ looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Fivefive Six ChampML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 78.9 for Race 5. Career win rate of 31% shows consistency. Ridden by Brandon Whitacre, trained by Jay P. Bernardini. 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. 15 wins and placed in 24 of 43 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 6 wins and placed in 10 of 15 races at 6 fur. 2 wins and placed in 5 of 7 races at Mountaineer. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place6You Bet a FortuneML 10/1

Rating board at 76.9 • 47% career wins. Ridden by Erik Barbaran. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.81 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races.

show8Captivated DramaML 9/2

Rating board at 72.9 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Walter Cullum. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.97 sec/furlong. 7 wins and placed in 21 of 27 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 6

9:05 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Miss Serafina looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Miss SerafinaML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 6. Ridden by Erik Barbaran, trained by Jay P. Bernardini. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.65 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. 2 wins and placed in 12 of 14 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 6 of 7 races at 6 fur. 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 appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place5Legacy TrailML 4/1

Rating board at 63.5. Ridden by Andrew R. Ramgeet. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.74 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 6 of 12 races on Dirt tracks.

show1Alien PrincessML 12/1

Rating board at 61.0 • 25% career wins. 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.

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Race 7

9:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Datttsafancyfox looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4DatttsafancyfoxML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 7. Ridden by Angel I. Diaz, trained by Johanna Urieta. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.77 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. 10 wins and placed in 31 of 52 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at Mountaineer. Jockey & Horse combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place1Hello SweetsML 9/2

Rating board at 78.0 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Luis Alberto Batista. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.45 sec/furlong. 8 wins and placed in 21 of 30 races on Dirt tracks.

show2Countryclub CoupleML 6/1

Rating board at 58.4 • 36% career wins. Ridden by Ricardo Barrios. 4 wins and placed in 7 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.20 sec/furlong.

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Race 8

9:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Soupersilverdollar looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3SoupersilverdollarML 8/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 79.8 for Race 8. Ridden by Andrew R. Ramgeet, trained by Tina Ramgeet. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.79 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 9 of 16 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. 2 wins and placed in 6 of 8 races at Mountaineer. Claiming Price Decreased from $5000 to $4000. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

⚡ Longshot5Andy CantML 8/1

Rating board at 62.3. Ridden by Ricardo Barrios. 4 wins and placed in 18 of 32 races on Dirt tracks. Has 4 wins and placed in 10 of 14 races at 1 mi.

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