Thistledown Picks & Predictions — May 7, 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
2026-05-07T16:50:00Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Neblina looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 1. Ridden by Alexander Chavez, trained by Nestor R. Rivera. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.65 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 37% win rate and finished in the money in 71% of races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 81.2 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Fernando Salazar Becerra. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. 2 wins and placed in 5 of 9 races on Dirt tracks.
Rating board at 80.4. Ridden by David J. Haldar. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.63 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races.
Race 2
2026-05-07T17:20:00Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Dark N Dirty looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 2. Ridden by Jose A. Bracho, trained by Louis V. Ruberto, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.78 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 63% of races. Placed in 4 of 5 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Placed in 3 of 4 races at Thistledown. Has placed in 3 of 4 races at 6 fur. Has not raced in 210 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.15 sec/furlong.
Rating board at 71.8. Ridden by Brandon Tapara. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.32 sec/furlong. Placed in 5 of 9 races on Dirt tracks.
Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by David J. Haldar.
Race 3
2026-05-07T17:50:00Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Dreaming of Audrey looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 3. Career win rate of 21% shows consistency. Ridden by Erik Barbaran, trained by Jeffrey A. Radosevich. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.88 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 72% of races. 7 wins and placed in 22 of 32 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 8 of 12 races at 1 mi. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 7 races at Thistledown. Jockey & Horse combo has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.
Rating board at 75.3 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Alexander Chavez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.78 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races.
Rating board at 54.4 • 27% career wins. Ridden by Brandon Tapara. 6 wins and placed in 12 of 22 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.
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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