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Presque Isle Downs Picks & Predictions — September 9, 2026

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Race 14HonorandaprayerML 7/23:30 PM EDT

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It's a wet Wednesday at Presque Isle Downs, with rain falling and temperatures sitting around 80°F — the kind of sticky late-summer afternoon that turns a dirt strip into a whole different puzzle. Eight races are on the board, and the soggy going is going to matter from the first break of the gate to the last wire.

Wet dirt at Presque Isle tends to favor horses that can get out clean and establish position early — front-runners and pace-pressers get a significant boost when the kick-back starts flying. Speed figures from dry-track efforts need a mental adjustment today, so keep that context in mind as you handicap.

The card mixes maiden races, straight claiming events, and a couple of routes that look genuinely wide open. TrackWiz analysis has identified strong plays across the card — three of them available free, five more locked in for subscribers.

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Race 1

3:30 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden special weight on the dirt with all first-timers or winless horses, and TrackWiz ratings suggest a clear top-three cluster — but form in maiden races can flip on debut talent alone.

win4HonorandaprayerML 7/2

Honorandaprayer earns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 86.35 and posts the best average speed figure among the contenders at 55, giving trainer David J. Boyer, Jr. a horse that profiles as the most complete package in this maiden special weight. Rosario Montanez gets the call and will need to position this horse favorably in a sprint where pace could be honest early. At 7/2 on the morning line, Honorandaprayer offers fair value for a horse that our numbers say leads this field by a meaningful margin.

place7Fur EliseML 9/2

Fur Elise checks in second among the TrackWiz ratings at 75.20 under trainer Ron G. Potts, making this one a logical underneath piece in maiden company. The 9/2 morning line suggests the public may underestimate this runner, and Israel O. Rodriguez provides an experienced hand in the irons. If Honorandaprayer gets any trouble early, Fur Elise is positioned to capitalize.

show6VoodooML 4/1

Voodoo rounds out the top three on our ratings at 68.81 and gives trainer Timothy E. Hamm a second horse in the race alongside Little Bohemia — stable confidence here is worth noting. Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr. is a capable rider who can rate a horse in a maiden sprint. At 4/1, Voodoo is a sensible third piece in exacta and trifecta combinations.

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Race 2

3:57 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Maiden claimers on the dirt can be tricky to unravel, but Hawkeyejet stands out as a legitimate class edge over a field where the morning-line favorite doesn't match up on our numbers.

win3HawkeyejetML 4/1

Hawkeyejet tops the TrackWiz ratings convincingly at 85.62 in a maiden claiming field where the next-closest contender on our model is Moonpie Delight at 74.36 — that's a significant gap. Trainer Lawrence Antus sends out this runner with Ciera Pruitt aboard, and the average speed figure of 54 is competitive in this company. The 4/1 morning line is genuinely appealing given how far ahead this horse grades — our numbers suggest Hawkeyejet should be closer to favoritism.

place6Moonpie DelightML 2/1

Moonpie Delight drew the 2/1 morning-line slot as the public's choice, and while our model doesn't rate this one as highly as the crowd does, the 74.36 rating and matching average speed figure of 54 keep this runner firmly in contention. Gaddiel A. Martinez is one of the more active riders on this circuit. Underneath plays in exactas make sense here — just don't let the short price fool you into putting this one on top over Hawkeyejet.

show8Cookie BearML 9/2

Cookie Bear is a bit of a projection play — no average speed figure on file, which can mean a first-time starter or limited data, but the 54.17 TrackWiz rating is respectable for this tier. Trainer Murray L. Rojas and jockey Martina Rojas sharing the same surname could simply be coincidence or a family stable connection, and either way the 9/2 morning line offers some value in the exotics. Worth including in trifecta plays as a live longshot show option.

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The first three races on today's card are open to all TrackWiz readers, and they offer a nice cross-section of what this card has to offer. Honorandaprayer opens the card in a 6-furlong Maiden Special Weight (an entry-level race for horses that have never won) at 7/2 on the morning line, posting an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — strong for a first race. In Race 2, fellow maiden Hawkeyejet draws the eye at 4/1 in the Maiden Claiming division, another 6-furlong dash where the wet track could be the great equalizer. Then the action stretches out in Race 3 — a mile-and-70-yard Claimer — where Burnin Turf at a juicy 6/1 morning line carries an 82.71 rating and looks like a legitimate value play at that price.

The connecting thread through these free picks? Each of these runners will be tested early by potentially sloppy footing, and the horses that rate highest in our model are ones whose profiles suggest they handle pace pressure without rattling. If the rail is playing fast off the rain, all three of these picks are well-positioned to take advantage.

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Race 3

4:24 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A route on the dirt over a mile and 70 yards with seasoned claimers, and Burnin Turf's outstanding career win rate makes this one a standout value despite a seemingly generous morning line.

win3Burnin TurfML 6/1

Burnin Turf is the clear TrackWiz top choice at 82.71 in this claiming route, but the real eye-opener is the 26% career win percentage — that is elite for the claiming ranks and suggests a horse that consistently finds a way to win when conditions are right. Trainer Keith C. Dickey drops this one in and Taylor Kingsley gets the mount. At 6/1 on the morning line, the public appears to be underestimating Burnin Turf relative to what our model and career form suggest.

place1Tommy BeeML 4/1

Tommy Bee brings a solid 14% career win percentage and a 65.58 TrackWiz rating, making this a reliable underneath piece in a route where early pace can set up closers. Gaddiel A. Martinez takes the mount for trainer Justin R. Morrell, and the 4/1 morning line is reasonable. The average speed figure of 53 is mid-pack in this group, so spot on underneath rather than on top.

show2Disco CentsML 9/2

Disco Cents owns the highest average speed figure in the field at 56 — that's a number that matters at a mile and 70 yards where late kick is rewarded. The 63.7 TrackWiz rating and 9% career win percentage tell a story of a horse that has been competitive without always closing the deal, which fits the show profile perfectly. Trainer John Fennessy keeps this runner active and David Delgado is a capable pilot to navigate the longer distance.

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Race 4

4:51 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

This six-furlong claiming sprint features two Randall R. Russell runners that could control the pace scenario, with Thunder Cane holding a significant edge on our ratings over a field that has some legitimate speed in the mix.

win5Thunder CaneML 3/1

Thunder Cane sits atop the TrackWiz ratings for this race at 87.08 — highest in the field by over 12 points — and a 20% career win percentage backs up that number with real-world results. Trainer Randall R. Russell also runs This Laughs On You in this same race, giving the barn two bullets, but Thunder Cane is clearly the barn's stronger entry based on our model. Gaddiel A. Martinez in the irons and a 3/1 morning line that might tighten further make this the race's most attractive win play.

place2This Laughs On YouML 4/1

This Laughs On You is the other Russell runner and grades out at 74.67 on our ratings with an impressive 21% career win percentage — one of the better win rates in this field. Walber Alencar gets the mount, and the 4/1 morning line acknowledges this horse's legitimate claims without giving it favoritism. If the two Russell horses run 1-2, it would be no surprise given the trainer's strength with both entries.

show1InchonML 7/2

Inchon has the highest average speed figure in the field at 56, which matters in a six-furlong sprint where early fractions can define the outcome. Trainer Justine Eder sends this one with Angel I. Diaz aboard, and the 66.56 TrackWiz rating is solid for a show play. The 7/2 morning line makes Inchon a bit pricey for third, but the raw speed number justifies including this runner in trifecta tickets.

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Race 5

5:18 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A competitive six-furlong claiming sprint where the top two TrackWiz-rated horses also sport some of the best career win percentages in the field — this shapes up as a two-horse battle at the top with real intrigue in the price.

win3These ApplesML 5/2

These Apples tops the TrackWiz model at 87.81 and backs it up with a 22% career win percentage and the field's joint-best average speed figure of 56 — that combination of ratings and raw speed is hard to beat in a six-furlong sprint. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp and jockey Angel R. Rodriguez combine on a horse that profiles as a pace-presser or mid-pack runner capable of unleashing a strong finish. The 5/2 morning line is fair but could compress — this is a confident top choice.

place5Rock N RewardML 3/1

Rock N Reward is the most accomplished horse in this field by career win percentage at a remarkable 33%, and a TrackWiz rating of 83.33 is right there with the top selection. Trainer Scooter Davis has this one in good form, and Antonio A. Gallardo provides a steady ride. If These Apples controls the pace, Rock N Reward's winning habit suggests this horse will be finishing hard for at least second money at 3/1.

show2Haut Les CoeursML 7/2

Haut Les Coeurs clocks in at 69.75 on our ratings with a 17% career win percentage, making this runner a legitimate third wheel in an exotic play. Israel O. Rodriguez is a solid booking for trainer Michael C. Pappada, and the 7/2 morning line offers some value if the top two drift shorter at post time. In a race with two heavy hitters, having a solid third option like Haut Les Coeurs in trifectas could pay handsomely.

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Race 6

5:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

The mile-and-70 route in Race 6 has a clear value angle at the top — our pick goes at 8/1 despite holding the field's best TrackWiz rating, making this one of the day's most intriguing overlays.

win3Tiger Eye PearlML 8/1

Tiger Eye Pearl tops this claiming route at 79.79 on the TrackWiz model and carries a 12% career win percentage with an average speed figure of 54 — the best of any horse in this eight-horse field. Trainer Juan Arriagada sends this one out with Israel O. Rodriguez in the irons, a capable combination at a route distance. The morning line of 8/1 is a significant disconnect from where our model places this horse — if Tiger Eye Pearl hits the board at anything close to that price, the exacta and trifecta returns could be substantial.

place6Missus SekiML 3/1

Missus Seki is essentially a dead heat with Tiger Eye Pearl on TrackWiz ratings at 78.69 and draws the 3/1 morning-line favoritism that our win pick probably deserves. Gaddiel A. Martinez gets this one for trainer S. Matthew Kintz, a reliable barn at Presque Isle. This is the place play — solid enough to be on top of the ticket, but we prefer the value of Tiger Eye Pearl at the longer price for the win position.

show5LillesandML 7/2

Lillesand profiles as a capable third in this route at a 59.76 TrackWiz rating and brings a 10% career win percentage under trainer Michael C. Pappada. Victor Severino takes the ride and the 7/2 morning line is competitive. In a race where we're going against the grain with the win pick, having Lillesand in the trifecta provides a sensible safety net given this horse's consistent profile.

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Race 7

6:12 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A deep ten-horse claiming route over a mile and 70 yards, and the top of this field is stacked — three horses rated 79-plus on TrackWiz and a pace scenario that could set up the closers perfectly.

win4Naked EyeML 9/5

Naked Eye draws the 9/5 morning-line favoritism and justifies it with an 88.83 TrackWiz rating — the best mark in the entire race — paired with a 31% career win percentage that is truly elite for this class. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp teams with Angel R. Rodriguez, the same combo we're backing in Race 5, and the 54 average speed figure fits the distance profile. This is a deserving favorite, and while the short price limits win-bet value, Naked Eye is the cornerstone of all exotic tickets in this race.

place1Little MarthaML 2/1

Little Martha is a 27% career winner — matching Valiant Enya for second-best in the field on that measure — and a TrackWiz rating of 83.07 makes this the clear second choice on our model. The 2/1 morning line means the crowd is right there with us on Little Martha's credentials. Trainer Murray L. Rojas and jockey Martina Rojas have this one ready, and in a route where pace could get honest, Little Martha's consistency is the best safety net underneath Naked Eye.

show7A Case of YouML 4/1

A Case of You carries the most impressive career win percentage in this field at 36% — a number that tells you this is a horse that knows how to get to the wire. The 79.74 TrackWiz rating is strong, the average speed figure of 55 is the best in the field, and Israel O. Rodriguez is a reliable pilot for trainer Scooter Davis. At 4/1 on the morning line, A Case of You is the third piece that makes trifecta tickets tick in this race.

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Race 8

6:39 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

The nightcap is a ten-horse maiden claiming route where the top TrackWiz pick is going off at 6/1 despite a significant ratings edge — a classic overlay situation to close out the card.

win10Both Sides of BadML 6/1

Both Sides of Bad tops the TrackWiz model in Race 8 at 82.71 — a full 17-plus points clear of the next-rated horse — yet the morning line sits at 6/1, suggesting the public hasn't caught on yet. Trainer Richard J. Hendriks sends this one with Israel O. Rodriguez, who is having an active card on this program. The average speed figure of 52 is competitive for maiden claiming company over the longer route distance, and the rating edge here is too large to ignore — this is one of the day's stronger value angles.

place2Double Up LarryML 7/2

Double Up Larry checks in at 65.08 on our ratings with an average speed figure of 51, and trainer Randall R. Russell has been well-represented throughout this card. Gaddiel A. Martinez picks up the mount, adding a jockey who's been busy and sharp today. The 7/2 morning line is the second-tightest price in the field despite our model rating Double Up Larry third — making this a legitimate place option rather than a top-of-the-ticket play.

show8SnowstormML 9/2

Snowstorm holds the best average speed figure among all our picks in this race at 53 and a solid 64.55 TrackWiz rating that places this one squarely in the mix. Trainer S. Matthew Kintz has been active on the card and Huber Villa-Gomez navigates the route at 9/2 on the morning line. In a maiden field where maiden claimers can be unpredictable, Snowstorm's raw speed number gives enough reason to include this horse in trifecta combinations.

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Rain, warm temps, and eight races with some genuine value scattered throughout — Presque Isle Downs is serving up a tricky but exciting Wednesday card. Start with Honorandaprayer, Hawkeyejet, and Burnin Turf in our free picks, and don't sleep on Naked Eye if you're a subscriber looking for the day's marquee play. Full card analysis, pace projections, and exotic ticket builds are waiting at TrackWiz Premium — good luck out there, and may the mud splash your way.

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