Thistledown Picks & Predictions — April 28, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Thistledown. 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
2026-04-28T16:50:00Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Miss Springsteen looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 1. Career win rate of 21% shows consistency. Ridden by Chelsey Keiser, trained by James R. Jackson. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.37 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. 5 wins and placed in 14 of 24 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 9 of 12 races at 6 fur. Has not raced in 189 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 81.8. Ridden by Victor R. Fernandez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.59 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races.
Rating board at 75.3. Ridden by Jefferson Skerrett. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.42 sec/furlong. 7 wins and placed in 26 of 43 races on Dirt tracks.
Race 2
2026-04-28T17:20:00Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Lordbetwentothorns looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.1 for Race 2. Ridden by Alexis Centeno, trained by Justin Radosevich. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.79 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. Placed in 5 of 8 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.20 sec/furlong. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 60.4. Ridden by Fernando Salazar Becerra. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.10 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.
Rating board at 53.6. Ridden by T. D. Houghton. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.58 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races.
Race 3
2026-04-28T17:50:00Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Gapper looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.4 for Race 3. Ridden by Angel I. Diaz, trained by Justine Eder. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.70 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. 5 wins and placed in 22 of 38 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
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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