Mountaineer Picks- West Virginia Derby

The racing action from Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort on Sunday features the West Virginia Derby. Check out our Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 5:00 PM ET; Allowance $20k; 7 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 MARCHED (3-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick.
• #3 MOON OVER DUBAI (6-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #6 UNDERTOW (5-2): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 TAJI MIKE (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 6 – 4

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; Allowance $20k; 7 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 WOK DON’T RUN (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Decent form of late. Solid closing kick. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #2 SHE’S A SAINT (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #1 ISLANDINTHESTREAM (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
• #5 FREEDOM’S ALLURE (20-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 1 – 5

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 5:50 PM ET; Allowance $35k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 RIP THORN (4-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 SALINE RIVER (1-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #5 INDIAN EMPIRE (8-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #10 MISTERCHILLIWILLI (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 10

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 6:15 PM ET; Claiming $15k; 2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 EMPEROROFTHEDARK (1-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #5 ADIOS COOL ARROWS (8-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 UHAVETOBEKITTENME (6-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 INSPIRING JUSTICE (4-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 2 – 3

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 6:40 PM ET; Claiming $15k; 2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 DEVIN ON EARTH (5-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.
• #8 CASTLE LIGHTS (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Likely to get forward position.
• #6 MISS NUCKOLS (8-5): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 TEL AVIV (8-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 6 – 3

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 7:05 PM ET; Allowance $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 MY BUDDY B (5-2): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 KOSHER COWBOY (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 NECKER ISLAND (2-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able find the right setup.
• #10 WILLISTON WAY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 10

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 7:40 PM ET; West Virginia Governor’s Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 KOMOREBINO OMOIDE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 EXTRA ANEJO (5-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 HIT SHOW (2-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 HEROIC MOVE (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 8 – 2

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 8:15 PM ET; West Virginia Derby $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 HENRO (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 SOCIETY MAN (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 DRAGOON GUARD (9-5): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 AGATE ROAD (5-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 3 – 6

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 8:40 PM ET; Allowance $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 MISS BETTY (1-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #7 LARIMAR (7-2): Contender. Silva is a good bet at the meet. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #2 SHEISTHEHERO (5-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late.
• #5 BAYTOWN LOVELY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 5

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Friday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 2 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes

Saturday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes (Breeders’ Cup “Win and you’re in”)
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Sunday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 3 Adirondack Stakes
• Mountaineer picks featuring the Grade 3 West Virginia Derby