Turfway Park Picks: Wishing Well Stakes (01/24/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Jan 24, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Turfway Park on Saturday features the Wishing Well Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Turfway Park picks for the entire card!
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Turfway Park Picks: Wishing Well Stakes (01/24/2026)
Turfway Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $23k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 14 runners.
- #2 DISCOTHEQUE (7-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 R ELLIOT (6-1): Underneath. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #14 BLAZING (4-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #11 SAKI BOMB (10-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 14 – 11
The Plays
Win: #2 at 7-5
Exacta: 2 / 3,14
Turfway Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 6:25 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $39.6k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.
- #6 TAQDEER (3-1): Prime Win Player. Solid breeding for this spot. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
- #9 ROCKAWAY REEF (12-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #11 OUR SHENANIGAN (9-5): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. De and Cox team up on this one.
- #4 IN FOR A SPIN (15-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 9 – 11 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 7-2
Exacta: 6 / 9,11
Turfway Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 6:55 PM ET; Claiming $34.5k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 WE'LL DO IT LIVE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #4 MS TEMPTATION (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #2 KRISPY RICE (9-5): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Forde and Wals.
- #7 WILDCATJUSTICE (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 8 – 4 – 2 – 7
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-2
Exacta: 8 / 4
Turfway Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 7:25 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $23k; 1 M All Weather; Field of 14 runners.
- #13 WELL SHAKEN (6-5): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Looks good based on the 68 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #12 RIVER WAVENEY (2-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures.
- #2 VADORA (4-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #14 UNA ROCA (8-1): Underneath. Competitive numbers early and late. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 13 – 12 – 2 – 14
The Plays
Win: #13 at 6-5
Exacta: 13 / 12,2
Turfway Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 7:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 14 runners.
- #14 WINTER HOLIDAY (2-1): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Rodriguez puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 U JHEREMY (10-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #13 MUIR WOODS (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #11 WEXFORD ONE (9-5): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 14 – 3 – 13 – 11
The Plays
Win: #14 at 5-2
Exacta: 14 / 3,13
Turfway Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 8:25 PM ET; Claiming $19.1k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 13 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #1 OLE RED WING (12-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Races competitive with the top contenders. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #12 SAWEETIE GIRL (9-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Balanced pace figures.
- #7 B. SWIFTY (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #13 WILD ROVER LADY (15-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 1 – 12 – 7 – 13
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 1 / 12 / 7
Turfway Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 8:55 PM ET; Allowance $101k; 1 M All Weather; Field of 14 runners.
- #1 MODERN SOUND (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #9 LOW KEY IN LOVE (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #11 LIL'S COFFEE (8-1): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Has experience at this level.
- #13 KISS ME AGAIN (8-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 11 – 13
The Plays
Win: #1 at 9-2
Exacta Box: 1 / 9 / 11
Pick 3 (races 7-9): #1,9,11,13 with #6,8 with #3
Turfway Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 9:25 PM ET; Wishing Well Stakes $125k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #6 DALA (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #8 FANCY CABER NEIGH (8-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
- #3 SEA RUNNER (10-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #2 SALT (20-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 7-2
Exacta: 6 / 8,3,2
Turfway Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 9:55 PM ET; Claiming $26.8k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 14 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #3 DELTA TAU CHI (8-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #10 PLAYING THE ANGLES (4-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #4 ANOTHER CHARLIE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Saez puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 IL MARCHESSE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 3 – 10 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 8-5
Exacta: 3 / 10,4
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Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.
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