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Laurel Park - Fri 8 May 2026

1 5:00 PM - Race 1 - Claiming

WHATSYOURBIGIDEA finished a strong second over C&D the last time out and gets the vote. Sonic Sass and Endless Vow also merit consideration.

2 5:30 PM - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming

DIVULGE drops in class after a disappointing effort in maiden special weight company last time out and gets the vote. My Last Dime makes her debut and Chestertown Jane finished a close third over C&D last time.

3 6:00 PM - Race 3 - Claiming

BAHAMIAN MOON finished a respectable third in allowance company at Tampa Bay Downs the last time out and drops in class here. Sugar Bee was runner-up over C&D when last seen and Casa Juanita won well at Penn National.

4 6:30 PM - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming

AMERICAN SELECT looks the one to beat after winning impressively at Fair Grounds and should appreciate the step down in class. Runsweetly and Margaret P also merit consideration.

5 7:00 PM - Race 5 - Claiming

IMPRESSIVENESS won at Philadelphia Park two runs back and could bounce back after a disappointing effort the last time out. Dancing Denae and Master Schemer also merit consideration.

6 7:30 PM - Race 6 - Starter Optional Claiming

MASEN won impressively at Turfway Park and could prove hard to beat despite stepping down in class. White Series and Class Photo also merit consideration.

7 8:01 PM - Race 7 - Starter Optional Claiming

RIVER TAY won her last time out at this course and distance and looks the one to beat with three consecutive victories. Wonder Girl finished second in that same race and merits consideration, whilst Getaway Palace drops in class after a disappointing effort.

8 8:32 PM - Race 8 - Claiming

EXCELLORATOR finished a close second the last time out and has strong C&D credentials with five wins at this venue and distance. El Tinmarin won well when dropping in class and could prove dangerous. Aztec won here in March and merits consideration.

9 9:03 PM - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming

SALTY ONE won impressively over C&D the last time out and looks the one to beat in this starter optional claiming event. Old Fashion Candy and Serene Spirit also merit consideration.

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