Thistledown Picks & Predictions — May 20, 2026

Whiskey Point (3) is our top selection, sporting the field's best rating at 89.12 and drawing the 8/5 morning line — the public clearly agrees. Trainer Kim A. Puhl puts up Joshua J. Radosevich, and with an avg speed figure of 53, the horse has shown ability in the mornings. The fascinating sidebar here is that Lookin Like Lucky (2) hails from the same Joshua Langley barn and rates a strong 83.91 — these two figure to be the class of the field. In maiden races, top ratings carry extra weight when career win percentages are all zero by definition, so Whiskey Point's edge on figures makes her our best bet.

Stay Thirsty Amigo (3) grades out as the clear class of the field with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating, and trainer Jeffrey A. Radosevich has horses running well at Thistledown. Luis Raul Rivera takes the call from post 3, a clean draw that should let him sit in a perfect stalking spot. At 2/1 on the morning line, the value is modest but the form warrants favoritism — the rating gap between him and the next horse (Star Weaver at 61.16) is significant. Bucket List (5) at 8/1 is worth a look underneath with a 24% career win rate and the top avg speed figure in the field at 55 — if pace heats up early, he could be running late.

Triangulo Rojo (6) is the standout here with a 89.12 rating — the highest in the field by a wide margin — and trainer Rey Juarez-Mendoza sends out Alejandro Gomez, who should keep this horse in a comfortable rhythm from post 6. The 8/5 morning line reflects a field that respects his edge. Mobil Mission (5) at 2/1 is the logical main rival with a 73.76 rating and the Radosevich barn connection, but a 6% career win rate raises questions about converting opportunities. Strike Plate (1) at 9/2 has a respectable 69.13 rating and is worth including in exacta tickets at a price.

Perfect Date (6) edges our ratings at 87.08 with Jose A. Bracho up, and trainer Joseph M. Poole has this horse fit enough to take on a tough group. At 3/1, there's a tick of value here compared to shorter-priced rivals. It's Browns Time (1) is the toughest competition — 81.12 rating paired with a monster 37% career win rate, and Chelsey Keiser is a sharp rider who won't waste the opportunity. Dynamic Vision (4) at 9/5 brings a jaw-dropping 42% career win rate into the gate with trainer Robert C. Cline, making him a serious betting threat despite rating third on our figures. This race is legitimately a three-horse affair and exacta/trifecta combinations using all three could pay well.

Wauhatchie (5) tops the field with an 88.54 rating and a 20% career win rate, and Rocco Bowen is a strong pick-up in the irons — he's been active and productive at this meet. The avg speed figure of 55 ties for best in the race, and trainer Richard Zielinski has been sending out horses ready to run. Don't Stop (4) at 5/1 is a serious threat at 83.03 with Luis Alberto Batista aboard, and Zippin Gigi (1) rates a close third at 79.57 with a 19% win rate and the top avg speed figure also at 55. The 2/1 morning line on Wauhatchie is fair — play to win but use Don't Stop and Zippin Gigi underneath in multi-race wagers.