Turfway Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Daily Racing Form expert handicapper and analyst Scott Ehlers provides insights and projected finishes for Wednesday’s racing card at Turfway Park. His best bet for the day is in the 9th race.
Best Bet: Race 9
1. Prime Edge
2. Dienekes
3. Up Country
Prime Edge has demonstrated consistent improvement in Beyer speed figures with each start. This will be his second start at Turfway Park and second attempt at a two-turn race, suggesting potential for route ability, supported by a distance Tommy of 381. The horse’s pedigree shows that two of three siblings were winners, earning a combined $395,000. Trainer Carroll has a 16% win rate when horses are entered for the second time off a layoff.
Dienekes ran evenly in his debut, despite not attracting significant betting interest. The added distance is expected to be beneficial, as five of his six siblings were winners, with the exception being a horse that achieved a win in its single start.
Up Country benefits from the addition of blinkers and has been gelded. His prior Beyer figures in the 80s are noteworthy. The trainer has a strong overall record and the second start at Turfway Park could prove advantageous.
Race 1
1. Time Leap
2. Rhaenys
3. Cotillard
Time Leap attempted a challenging 6 1/2 panels off a layoff and performed well, finishing ahead of over half the field. A slight reduction in distance and the second start at this track are considered positive factors. Trainer Danner has a 16% win rate with horses in this situation.
Race 2
1. Lackadaisical
2. Crystal Frost
3. In for a Spin
Lackadaisical is by a sire with a 15% debut success rate. Her dam had a racing record of 4-0-0-0 and earned $3,000. Her lone sibling achieved a record of 3-1-0-0 and earned $49,000. A recent workout was among the best of 112 horses.
Race 3
1. Hilliard
2. Shankar
3. Pilkington
Hilliard didn’t perform to expectations in his last race, potentially hindered by a slow start. His return to racing and a reduction in distance to 8 1/2 furlongs are seen as positive changes. A class drop is also expected to improve his chances.
Race 4
1. Vino Rosato
2. Night Cry
3. King’s Legacy
Vino Rosato gained confidence from a recent win at odds of 7-1. She thrives on this surface, having finished in the exacta in seven of ten starts.
Race 5
1. Vulcan’s Boots
2. Taunting
3. Marshal
Vulcan’s Boots didn’t perform well off the layoff but faces a significant class drop, which is expected to improve his chances.
Race 6
1. Miss Susan B
2. Canterbury Lane
3. Surprenant Cocca
Miss Susan B has a strong record on this surface, with a record of 9-2-3-0. She is expected to benefit from a soft pace.
Race 7
1. Law and Disorder
2. Coda Mia
3. Gold Lady
Law and Disorder won her debut at Prairie Meadows and may benefit from Lasix for the first time.
Race 8
1. Gun Factor
2. Banidoso
3. Slink
Gun Factor consistently leads at the first call in his dirt starts and is expected to set a fast pace.
Race 10
1. Global Tour
2. Ocean Windows
3. Midnight Mary
Global Tour broke her maiden and then won against first-time winners. A good price is anticipated.
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