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Mountaineer Picks & Predictions — October 27, 2026

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Race 19El OndeadoML 3/17:00 PM EDT

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We're out at Mountaineer Park on a cool, overcast Tuesday — 60 degrees and cloudy skies greeting an 8-race card that mixes turf routes and dirt sprints in a way that should keep handicappers busy from first post to last. Conditions feel like classic late-October West Virginia racing, and that kind of weather tends to keep the turf firm enough for speed to matter.

The card opens with a pair of Starter Optional Claiming routes on the turf before shifting entirely to dirt for six straight races, including a couple of mile routes that could produce some sharp pace scenarios. There's a real range of opportunity here — a few short-priced horses we like, and a couple of big-price plays that TrackWiz analysis flagged as legitimate live longshots.

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Race 1

7:00 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A sprawling 14-horse turf mile with genuine top-end talent scattered throughout — El Ondeado heads a surprisingly deep field where the morning line doesn't tell the whole story.

win9El OndeadoML 3/1

El Ondeado tops our TrackWiz ratings at 87.08 — the highest mark in the field by a comfortable margin — and that number does a lot of the talking in a race this competitive. Trainer Denis Cluley also saddles Tizawhitefacecat, so he's clearly live in this spot with a strong understanding of the conditions. Kevin Gonzalez gets the call and at 3/1 on the morning line, there's still some value here given the edge in our ratings over the rest of the field.

place8RamessesML 2/1

Ramesses (8) rates out second in the field at 79.22 and carries the morning line favoritism at 2/1, which tells you the oddsmakers respect this horse's class in this spot. Francisco Garcia is up, and the horse's overall profile makes a top-two finish very realistic. If El Ondeado falters, Ramesses is the most logical beneficiary.

show3SoupersilverdollarML 10/1

Soupersilverdollar (3) is our show pick and the value angle here — at 10/1 on the morning line, the public is underestimating a horse that rates out at 75.06, third-best in the field. Andrew R. Ramgeet takes the mount for trainer Harry Pease, and a horse with an 18% career win rate that's flying under the radar in a big field is exactly the kind of inclusion that pays off in exotics.

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Race 2

7:25 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

The morning line points to Goldcrest as the public's choice, but our TrackWiz numbers flip the script — a pair of overlooked horses sit above the favorite in the ratings, making this a prime upset race on the turf mile.

win2Super Honey TimberML 9/1

Super Honey Timber (2) is our top selection despite going off at 9/1 on the morning line — a significant disconnect from our rating of 78.33, which ranks first in the field. The career 25% win rate is the best in this field and speaks to a horse that knows how to close out races. Andrew R. Ramgeet has the mount for trainer Tina Ramgeet, a family stable that clearly keeps this horse happy and condition-ready.

place12Canadian BearML 5/1

Canadian Bear (12) rates at 77.36, just a tick below our top pick, and brings a 20% career win rate to the table in a field where that kind of consistency stands out. Brandon Tapara rides for Jay P. Bernardini, a trainer who is no stranger to finding the right spot for his horses. At 5/1, there's real value here for exacta play underneath Super Honey Timber.

show4GoldcrestML 2/1

Goldcrest (4) is the morning line favorite at 2/1 and rates third in the field at 73.79, making the show position a safety net in case the public gets this one right. Deshawn L. Parker takes the reins for trainer Juan C. Vazquez, and a 23% career win rate gives this horse legitimate credentials. If Goldcrest fires, it'll likely be right there — the question is whether Super Honey Timber and Canadian Bear leave room at the top.

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The first three races are on us. We open with El Ondeado in Race 1 — a turf miler carrying our highest free-race rating of 87.08 at a very reasonable 3/1 morning line. That's the kind of price you want when your top pick also grades out as the class of the field. Race 2 is where things get interesting: Super Honey Timber rolls out at 9/1, and our models liked this one enough to make it the top pick despite the double-digit morning line. Longshot angles on the turf, especially in Starter Optional Claiming company, are worth serious attention. Race 3 drops onto the dirt for a 6-furlong Claiming sprint, and Class Actor comes in with an 87.08 rating matching El Ondeado — two co-leaders on the free card isn't something we see every day.

The connecting thread across these three free races is pace. Both turf routes figure to be honest-paced affairs where closers get a fair shot, while the 6-furlong dirt sprint in Race 3 should reward whoever gets the cleaner trip from the gate. Keep those dynamics in mind as you build your early tickets.

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Race 3

7:50 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong dirt claiming sprint with two horses standing well above the rest — Class Actor and Hero's Man look set for a head-to-head battle while the rest of the field plays catch-up.

win8Class ActorML 3/1

Class Actor (8) carries our top rating of 87.08 and is the clear standout in this six-furlong dirt sprint, a number that matches El Ondeado's mark from Race 1 — quality showing up in a claiming race is always worth noting. At 3/1, the morning line reflects some public respect, but our TrackWiz analysis suggests that price may still offer value given the margin over the field. Elijah Greenidge has the mount for trainer Jami C. Poole, and a 21% career win rate adds another layer of confidence.

place4Hero's ManML 2/1

Hero's Man (4) is the logical bridesmaid here — a rating of 80.99 and a field-best 27% career win rate for Ricardo Barrios and trainer Dave Treharne. The 2/1 morning line makes this the public choice, and we're not fighting that instinct — just saying Class Actor's higher rating gives the edge at the top. Hero's Man in the place slot on your tickets is a very comfortable play.

show1Mr HooverML 10/1

Mr Hoover (1) is a 10/1 morning line shot that our analysis pegs third-best in the field at 71.21 — a significant gap between expectation and reality. Trainer Robert S. Scallan has Maikol Vilchez in the irons, and a 14% career win rate at that price suggests the public is sleeping on this horse. In an 11-horse field, securing Mr Hoover in your exotics as the show hedge at double-digit odds is smart ticket-building.

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Race 4

8:15 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning line leans heavily on Blue Fashion and Go Go Star, but our numbers favor a pair of horses the public is undervaluing — this six-furlong dirt claimer could deliver a juicy exacta.

win7Dream LifeML 9/1

Dream Life (7) is our top pick at a very attractive 9/1 morning line — the second-highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 78.33 with a 22% career win rate, yet the public is treating this horse as a secondary option. Trainer Eric R. Reed puts Charle Oliveros up, and the combination of strong form metrics and a price tag that screams value makes Dream Life our best bet in Race 4. This is the kind of overlay that serious bettors look for in a claiming field.

place2Go Go StarML 3/1

Go Go Star (2) rates at exactly 78.00 — essentially tied with Dream Life at the top of the field — and comes in as a 3/1 morning line choice for trainer Scott R. Murphy with Bailey Weatherly in the irons. A 13% career win rate is modest, but the raw TrackWiz rating says this horse belongs near the top of the order. If the pace sets up kindly, Go Go Star should be right there at the wire.

show1Blue FashionML 2/1

Blue Fashion (1) is the public's morning line favorite at 2/1, which makes it a natural show-position safety net even if we think it's slightly overbet. A rating of 68.02 is third-best in the field, and trainer Michael V. Simone sends out Reynaldo Dumont — a capable combination in a sprint. Including Blue Fashion in your exotics gives you coverage on the most likely outcome if our top two picks don't fire.

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Race 5

8:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Two horses separate themselves from the pack in this 5½-furlong dirt claimer — Remys Gunsmoke and Printrack are virtually deadlocked at the top of our ratings, setting up a potential speed duel worth watching closely.

win3Remys GunsmokeML 7/1

Remys Gunsmoke (3) leads our TrackWiz ratings in Race 5 at 81.25 and goes postward at 7/1 — a price that represents genuine overlay given how strongly the number stands out in this field. Ricardo Barrios takes the mount for trainer Gabe Shafer, and at 5½ furlongs on dirt, this horse's profile fits the conditions well. A 10% career win rate might give some bettors pause, but the rating tells a different story — sometimes horses outrun their win percentage when they land in the right spot.

place7PrintrackML 2/1

Printrack (7) is the morning line public choice at 2/1 with our second-highest rating of 80.46 — and that 34% career win rate is the standout number in the entire field, period. Trainer Juan Raul Aguirre sends out Maikol Vilchez, and this horse simply knows how to win. The price may be short, but Printrack in the place slot is as close to a lock as you'll find in this race.

show2Capo LuigiML 6/1

Capo Luigi (2) comes in third on our ratings at 57.32 — a fair step back from the top two, but at 6/1 with an 11% career win rate, there's enough there to include in tri/exacta tickets as the show piece. Trainer Yimi Alvarez sends out Brooke Bays, and the horse's average speed figure of 55 is actually among the best in the field. If the top two go head-to-head early, Capo Luigi could sneak into the money with a clean trip.

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Race 6

9:05 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

An eight-horse mile on dirt that shapes up as a true clash between the public's choices and our top-rated selection — Market of Stocks sits at the head of the TrackWiz ratings but figures to see pressure from a solid morning line favorite.

win8Market of StocksML 3/1

Market of Stocks (8) tops our ratings at 87.08 — the same elite mark we saw from Class Actor in Race 3 — and comes in at a workable 3/1 on the morning line for trainer Geraldine Rodak and jockey Yuri Yaranga. A 10% career win rate is the one soft spot in the profile, but the raw TrackWiz number says this horse is operating at a level above most of this field right now. In an eight-horse sprint, a top-rated horse at 3/1 is a straightforward win-ticket selection.

place1She's a SaintML 2/1

She's a Saint (1) is the 2/1 morning line choice and rates second in the field at 81.49 — a genuinely strong number backed by an 18% career win rate for trainer Eric R. Reed and jockey Bailey Weatherly. This horse has done enough right in her career to be taken seriously at these odds, and if Market of Stocks has any trouble, She's a Saint is right there to pick up the pieces. She's the anchor of any horizontal exotic in this race.

show4Harlan's LegacyML 7/2

Harlan's Legacy (4) rounds out our top three at a rating of 78.76 with a 16% career win rate — solid credentials in a field this size. Kevin Gonzalez rides for trainer John T. Brown, and the 7/2 morning line suggests the public has some awareness of this horse's quality. Harlan's Legacy sits right in the sweet spot for show-position exotics if you're building trifectas around Market of Stocks on top.

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Race 7

9:30 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An 8-horse 5½-furlong dirt sprint where the morning line favorite sits well below our top-rated selection — Fregon offers the best value proposition on the card in a race where the public has arguably lined up on the wrong horse.

win5FregonML 8/1

Fregon (5) tops our Race 7 ratings at 79.79 and goes at 8/1 on the morning line — a significant disconnect that makes this our most compelling value play of the night. Luis Tapara picks up the mount for trainer Horacio Barbaran, and an 18% career win rate paired with an average speed figure of 54 paints the picture of a horse that's been competitive and is ready to break through. In a short field of eight, getting nearly 8-1 on our top-rated horse in a 5½-furlong sprint is exactly the kind of edge TrackWiz analysis is built to find.

place7S S Trackside FunML 6/1

S S Trackside Fun (7) rates just a touch below Fregon at 70.23 and brings a standout 25% career win rate to the table — the best mark in this field. Juan Pablo Silva, Jr. rides for trainer Jose A. Romero, and at 6/1, this horse profiles as a genuine value play even in the place position. Speed figure of 55 and a strong win percentage make this a horse you want on your ticket.

show6ErlanML 3/1

Erlan (6) is the morning line 3/1 choice and rates third at 70.15 — essentially tied with S S Trackside Fun — for trainer Shane Meyers and jockey Erik Barbaran. A 21% career win rate adds credibility to what the morning line is already telling you. If the public is going to funnel money somewhere in this race, Erlan is a logical landing spot, and the show position covers you if our top pick outperforms at a bigger price.

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Race 8

9:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

The deepest field on the card — 14 horses going a mile on dirt — but Verbier stands alone at the top of our ratings and is worth trusting despite a career win percentage that might make some handicappers nervous.

win12VerbierML 5/2

Verbier (12) carries our highest rating on the card at 87.81 — the top mark in all eight races today — and goes postward at 5/2 for trainer Richard Zielinski and jockey Fernando Salazar Becerra. The one caveat is a career win percentage of just 5%, which is low, but elite TrackWiz ratings often reflect horses that are running into elite company or are just beginning to hit their stride. In a wide-open 14-horse field at a mile, Verbier's numerical edge over the rest of the field is substantial and hard to ignore.

place13Frosted EclairML 5/1

Frosted Eclair (13) rates second in this field at 78.23 with a 12% career win rate, and at 5/1 on the morning line, there's solid value in the place position for trainer Ralph Martinez and jockey Brody Martinez. An average speed figure of 53 is competitive in this field, and the horse's profile suggests consistent late-race presence. If Verbier does handle this spot, Frosted Eclair is one of the most likely horses to be right there at the finish.

show11Catholic GuiltML 3/1

Catholic Guilt (11) fills out our trifecta at a rating of 74.23 and an 18% career win rate — respectable numbers in a 14-horse field. Luis Alberto Batista gets the mount for trainer Edgar Espinoza, and at 3/1 morning line odds, the public is on board. Including Catholic Guilt in the show slot gives your trifecta tickets a credible anchor and keeps you alive in a race where the top of the field is bunched tightly enough to go any number of ways.

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Mountaineer's 8-race Tuesday card has genuine upside from top to bottom. El Ondeado and Class Actor anchor the free plays, and Verbier is the horse to beat in the nightcap. Don't sleep on the longshot angles — Super Honey Timber at 9/1 on the turf and Dream Life at 9/1 on the dirt are exactly the kind of prices that make exotic tickets pay. Full pace projections, exotic strategies, and complete field ratings are waiting for subscribers — head to /pricing to unlock the full card. Good luck out there.

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