Mountaineer 5/1/22 - Horse Racing Picks & Predictions

New Cumberland, WV is playing host to 8 races at Mountaineer Race Track. Now, the first race posts a little bit later and will be a run at night.

The first races is starting at 7:00 PM and is a 5 furlong run with a purse of 16,500. Sprightly Shirl is the favorite at 3/1 odds. However, look for Wicked Intent to get the win in this race or at least place. Race 1 Prediction: Place Bet On Wicked Intent.

In the second race it starts at 7:25 PM EST and is a 7 furlong run on dirt with a 11,300 dollar purse. Ms Boombastic is the favorite at 5/2 odds. However, in this race with 3 strong horses running a boxed trifecta could be the best option. Race 2 Prediction: Boxed Trifecta with Ms Boombastic, T. Waltz, and Letsgoandgetthedo.

For the third race it posts at 7:50 PM and is 7 furlongs on turf with an 11,000 dollar purse. The favorite is Avenida Manana at 8/5 odds and it is very easy to see why with the great jockey on the horse. Race 3 Prediction: Avenida Manana.

Race 4 starts at 8:15 PM EST and is a 5 furlong run with a 21,200 dollar purse. The favorite is So Courageous at 8/5 odds. Still the best bet in this race would be another boxed trifecta. Race 4 Prediction: Boxed Trifecta it’s So Courageous, Crossthebay, and Eastbound N Down.

In the fifth race it posts at 8:40 PM EST and is a 1M dirt run with an 18,800 dollar purse. The favorite at 9/5 odds is Hunter Scott. Still with the race here look for Sky Energy to bring home the win in this race. Race 5 Prediction: Sky Energy.

In the 6th race it is a little bit shorter run at 4 1/2 furlong with a 23,800 dollar purse. The favorite is Queen of Shades at 9/5 odds. Still one horse that could look great here is Lady Valentina who is coming in at 2/1 odds. Race 6 Prediction: Show Bet On Lady Valentina.

The 7th race is another shorter run with it a 4 1/2 furlongs with a 23,800 dollar purse. The favorite is Jamming Cameron at 5/2 odds. At 4/1 odds, though, Escape Velocity is a strong chance of winning or at least placing. Race 7 Prediction: Place On Escape Velocity.

Race 8 is a 1M dirt race with a purse of 8,700 dollars. The favorite is Deceitful Anthony at 8/5 odds. Look for the best bet here to be a boxed trifecta. Race 8 Prediction: Boxed Trifecta Deceitful Anthony, Skycraft, and Slick as Ice.