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Race Day Overview — Laurel Park, Saturday, April 18, 2026

Laurel Park hosts one of its most significant cards of the spring meet today, a genuine Preakness Preview Day featuring three grass stakes and two marquee dirt routes that will help shape the Triple Crown picture. The centerpiece of the afternoon is the $150,000 Federico Tesio Stakes (Race 11), the 45th running of this prestigious 1⅜-mile dirt route for three-year-olds, with six Triple Crown-nominated horses seeking an automatic berth in the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16 at Laurel Park. That race alone makes this card appointment viewing for serious horseplayers and Preakness watchers alike.

Surrounding the Tesio is a trio of opening-day grass stakes: the $100,000 Dahlia Stakes (Race 7) at 1⅛ miles on turf for fillies and mares, the $100,000 King Leatherbury Stakes (Race 8) at 6 furlongs on turf for older horses, and the $100,000 Henry Clark Stakes (Race 10) at 1⅛ miles on turf for older males. The $150,000 Weber City Miss Stakes (Race 9) at 1⅛ miles on dirt for three-year-old fillies rounds out the stakes quintet, with Jumping The Gun (8) making her highly anticipated three-year-old debut after dominating Delaware Park's two-year-old filly division in 2025.

The supporting card is equally deep, with maiden special weight, maiden claiming, allowance, and claiming races providing ample wagering opportunities across both surfaces. With 12 races scheduled and first post at noon, this is a full day at the Maryland oval.

Weather and Track Conditions

Saturday's forecast for Laurel, Maryland calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s Fahrenheit through the afternoon post times. No meaningful precipitation is expected during racing hours, though overnight and early-morning showers may have left some residual moisture in the soil profile. The main track is expected to be listed as fast or possibly good for the early races, firming through the afternoon as any morning dampness burns off under improving skies. Wind is projected out of the northwest at 10-15 mph, a factor that will affect breathing for horses going the route on the backstretch.

The turf course is expected to be firm or good-to-firm after any early softness. Laurel's turf has historically been well-maintained and drains efficiently. Given that today marks the first grass stakes card of the 2026 season at Laurel, track management will have prioritized surface preparation. Horseplayers should monitor the official going announcements at the track and watch for any late turf course scratches in the stakes races, which are common when the going comes up softer than expected.

Track Bias and Post Position Analysis

Laurel Park's main track has historically shown a pronounced speed bias on fast surfaces, particularly in sprint races. Horses that can secure comfortable positions in the first two calls from the inside or middle posts have a decided advantage, as the track tends to play in favor of horses on or near the lead. In route races on the main track, closers can be effective if the pace is honest, but Laurel's configuration — a one-mile oval with tight turns — does not naturally favor horses that give away too much ground early.

Post position data at Laurel over the current spring meet suggests that inside posts (1 through 4) have been performing above expectation in dirt sprints, while in dirt routes, the middle posts (3 through 6) have shown solid performance metrics. In turf races, the inside posts at Laurel can be a disadvantage in full-field grass routes unless a horse can secure a ground-saving trip along the rail early, a style more common in European-schooled horses and those trained by Graham Motion and Brendan Walsh, both of whom are represented today.

For the turf sprints, particularly the King Leatherbury (Race 8) at 6 furlongs on grass, outside posts can be a mild disadvantage as horses need to negotiate the turn from the chute start. The Dahlia (Race 7) and Henry Clark (Race 10), both at 1⅛ miles on turf, allow more time for position to be established, reducing but not eliminating post position concerns.

Wind direction today (northwest, 10-15 mph) will create a headwind for horses on the backstretch, which can compress pace figures in route races and favor horses with pace-pressing styles over pure front-runners who must fight the wind alone.

RACE 1 — Post (12:00) — 1⅟16 Miles | Turf | Maiden | Maiden Claiming $35,000 | Purse $37,000

This 13-horse maiden claiming affair on the turf for fillies and mares opens the card, and despite the large field, the morning line identifies a manageable top tier. The condition, maiden claiming $35,000, suggests horses that either have not shown enough to be placed in maiden special weight company or have been protected from claiming tags until now.

Race 1

Pace Analysis

With 13 runners and several unknown quantities among first-time and lightly-raced starters, the pace scenario is somewhat uncertain. Queen Of Wands (4) and Christmas Jones (9) figure as the two most likely factors from a class and connections standpoint and their respective running styles will shape the race. Truly Thrilling (8) has shown early pace ability in prior form. Expect a moderate to moderately contested pace on the turf, which should give the closers in this field a chance to run through tired rivals in the stretch.

Key Contenders

Christmas Jones (9) is the morning line favorite at 2-1 and is trained by Keri Brion, whose operation has been active and effective with grass horses at this meet. The 2-1 morning line reflects genuine respect from the track's oddsmakers, and handicappers point to her as the horse most likely to relish the turf setting. Martin Chuan gets the call.

Queen Of Wands (4) opens at 3-1 under the care of Michael Trombetta, one of the most accomplished trainers in the mid-Atlantic region. Trombetta's maiden turf runners are consistently well-prepared, and Ismerio Villalobos has been working well for the barn. This filly figures to have a tactical advantage with her post and should get a ground-saving trip.

Truly Thrilling (8) is trained by Mary Eppler and ridden by H.A. Karamanos. Eppler is a competent mid-Atlantic conditioner, and Karamanos is one of the more experienced riders in the colony. At 5-1, she represents value if she can transfer her best form to the grass.

Secondary Choices

Quiet Serenity (6) opens at 6-1 under trainer Hugh McMahon. McMahon has a feel for developing turf horses and this filly should improve with grass experience. Lucky Lis (11), at 10-1 under trainer Jose Magana, could outrun her odds in a competitive first-level maiden turf field.

Longshots

Radiant Tones (3) at 12-1 for trainer Scott Lane and jockey Justin Lewis deserves a look in terms of turf pedigree if applicable, though little recent form is available. Ashweee (7) at 15-1 for Richard Sillaman is a longer price that will need considerable improvement. Full Card (10), Paynted By Nancy (12), Rock Talk (13), Naomi An Ruth (1), Belle's Baby (2), and Nattie's Boss (5) all carry 20-1 or higher morning line odds and face an uphill task. Mary Eppler's Rock Talk (13) is a second entry for the barn, suggesting the trainer believes the surface is key and is giving multiple horses a chance. Naomi An Ruth (1) and Belle's Baby (2), both for Jose Corrales, may require additional development time.

Selections

Win: Christmas Jones (9) Place: Queen Of Wands (4) Show: Truly Thrilling (8)

Betting Strategy: Use Christmas Jones (9) on top of an exacta with Queen Of Wands (4) and Truly Thrilling (8). The trifecta box of 4, 8, 9 offers fair value in this large field. The Pick 3 opens here; single Christmas Jones (9) and move forward.

RACE 2 — Post (12:28) — 1⅟16 Miles | Dirt | Older | Optional Claiming $62,500 Non-Winners Once | Purse $49,000

A compact six-horse field for this optional claiming condition at the longer sprint distance on dirt. The field is headlined by the Capuano barn's two-horse entry and a logical favorite from John Robb's Make It Quick (1).

Race 2

Pace Analysis

Big Cuddle (2) and Buds Notion (3), both from the Gary Capuano barn, create an interesting dynamic as uncoupled stablemates. Capuano tends to place horses in favorable positions quickly, and having two runners in a six-horse field is a significant tactical advantage. Palacios (4) from the Salzman barn has shown pace ability and could press from the outside. Caseofthemondays (5) for Jamie Ness is a proven mid-Atlantic allowance performer. The pace here should be honest, set by whoever breaks cleanest from the Capuano duo or Palacios (4).

Key Contenders

Big Cuddle (2) opens as the morning line co-favorite at 1-1 alongside connections that suggest he is the main Capuano hope. Yedsit Hazlewood, who has been busy throughout this card, handles this one for Capuano. The 1-1 morning line reflects dominant recent form or a class edge in this spot.

Buds Notion (3) is listed at 2-1, the second Capuano runner with Jose Vargas aboard. The stablemate situation is worth monitoring: if Big Cuddle (2) attracts the bulk of the wagering money, Buds Notion (3) may offer overlay value in exotics. Capuano frequently wins with both entries or uses one to set up the other.

Palacios (4) at 4-1 for John Salzman and jockey J.S. Rocco Jr. represents the primary outside threat. Salzman is an effective mid-Atlantic conditioner who knows how to spot horses in winning positions, and Rocco Jr. has been a capable meet rider.

Secondary Choices

Caseofthemondays (5) at 6-1 for Jamie Ness with Martin Chuan is a logical contender. Ness is a high-percentage trainer at Laurel and Pimlico, and this horse's name suggests a horse that has been knocking on the door. G Q Worthy (6) at 10-1 for John Robb and Pascacio Lopez is a secondary option but faces a steep task in a short field with the Capuano barn holding the top two positions in the morning line.

Longshots

Make It Quick (1) at 15-1 for trainer Robb and jockey Xavier Perez is surprisingly long given the low post. Watch for any last-minute odds movement on Make It Quick (1) as Perez is a capable rider.

Selections

Win: Big Cuddle (2) Place: Buds Notion (3) Show: Palacios (4)

Betting Strategy: Exacta 2-3 and 3-2 as a wheel has merit given the stablemate dynamic. The trifecta 2/3/4,5 is the logical structure. In a six-horse field, the win pool is relatively thin and exacta payoffs may be modest, so emphasize trifectas.

RACE 3 — Post (12:56) — 1⅟10 Miles | Dirt | Maiden | Maiden Claiming $12,500 | Purse $22,000

The lowest-level maiden claimer on the card at the mile and three-sixteenths on dirt. These are horses that have either struggled to break their maiden in multiple attempts or are being risked at the lowest claiming price in hopes of finding a race they can win. The tight $22,000 purse and $12,500 tag signal modest horses.

Race 3

Pace Analysis

Vino Bella (1) from the Michael Stidham barn opens as the morning line favorite at 2-1, suggesting she is viewed as a class relief in this spot. At the longer distance on dirt, pace will be critical. Fastfeld (4) at 5-1 and Quality Swag (6) at 6-1 appear to be the pace setters based on their likely running styles. Valerie Street (8) at 4-1 closes the field from outside. The pace could collapse early in this competitive maiden claimer if multiple horses want to lead.

Key Contenders

Vino Bella (1) trained by Michael Stidham with Julio Hernandez Jr. in the irons is the class of this field based on morning line positioning and connections. Stidham operates successfully on both sides of the mid-Atlantic, and his maiden claimers tend to be honestly placed. At 2-1, she is appropriately favored.

Valerie Street (8) at 4-1 for Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon and Jose Vargas is a credible challenger. The outside post at this distance on Laurel's dirt should not be a significant factor, and if the pace is honest up front, Valerie Street (8) has an opportunity to close.

Fastfeld (4) at 5-1 for Linda Albert and Tais Lyapustina has tactical versatility and the inside post to press or attend the pace. Albert conditions with consistency at this level.

Secondary Choices

Quality Swag (6) at 6-1 for Horacio De Paz and Emanuel Rosario represents a price worth considering. Rylnnslookinglucky (5) at 8-1 for Kenneth Cox and Angel Cruz could outrun her odds in a field with uncertain pace dynamics. I'mamaterialgirl (7) at 6-1 for Jose Corrales and Yedsit Hazlewood has the Corrales barn angle, though the stable has multiple runners on the card today.

Longshots

Feel The Bolt (2) at 15-1 for David Mohan and Yomar Ortiz, Modernis Silver (3) at 20-1 for Jose Corrales and Jean Gregor Briceno — a second Corrales runner — both need significant improvement to threaten the top tier in this field.

Selections

Win: Vino Bella (1) Place: Valerie Street (8) Show: Fastfeld (4)

Betting Strategy: Vino Bella (1) is the logical single in the rolling Pick 3. Exacta 1-8 and 1-4 with modest investment. In a low-purse maiden claimer, keep bets modest.

RACE 4 — Post (1:28) — 1⅟10 Miles | Dirt | Fillies and Mares | Allowance $49,000 Non-Winners Once | Purse $49,000

This allowance non-winners once condition for fillies and mares at a mile and three-sixteenths on dirt is a competitive spot. Especially (2) and Enigmatic (8) share the co-favorite billing at 2-1 each, setting up a match race scenario within a full field.

Race 4

Pace Analysis

Moon Cache (1) for Michael Gorham and Raul Mena has inside post advantage and could attempt to control the pace from the front. Iamdependingonyou (5) at 20-1 and Weekend Wife (6) at 10-1 are potential pace pressers. The race sets up as potentially contested early, which would benefit the closers — specifically Enigmatic (8) if she has true late kick, and possibly Lord's Lady (7) or Fabia (3).

Key Contenders

Especially (2) at 2-1 for Brittany Russell with Sheldon Russell in the saddle represents the Russell family's stable operation, which has been one of the more active and successful operations in the mid-Atlantic this spring. The trainer-jockey combination of Brittany and Sheldon Russell is a formidable team, and this filly is positioned as the co-morning line choice.

Enigmatic (8) at 2-1 for Daniel Eubanks and Jose Vargas is the co-favorite from the outside post. Eubanks has been competitive at Laurel, and the outside post for a closer in a route race can actually be an asset as it avoids traffic early. Vargas is having a productive meet.

Fabia (3) at 6-1 for Hamilton Smith and Mychel Sanchez is a credible contender. Smith is an experienced mid-Atlantic trainer who consistently places horses well in allowance company, and Sanchez is one of the more accomplished jockeys on the card.

Secondary Choices

Lord's Lady (7) at 6-1 for A. Ferris Allen III and Yedsit Hazlewood is another logical price horse. Allen is an established Maryland trainer. Moon Cache (1) at 5-1 for Gorham and Mena could wire the field if permitted to set uncontested fractions.

Longshots

Weekend Wife (6) at 10-1 for Timothy Keefe and Andres Chavez needs to improve from prior form but the price is tempting. C C Commander (4) at 20-1 for Amanda Rawlings and Villalobos and Iamdependingonyou (5) at 20-1 for Charles Frock and Carlos Eduardo Lopez are unlikely to factor unless something unusual occurs.

Selections

Win: Especially (2) Place: Enigmatic (8) Show: Fabia (3)

Betting Strategy: The 2-8 exacta is the natural play, but at co-2-1 shots, the exacta payoff may be unimpressive. Trifecta structures including Fabia (3) and Lord's Lady (7) offer better value. Consider the trifecta 2,8/2,8/3,7 as a partial wheel.

RACE 5 — Post (1:59) — 1⅟6 Miles | Turf | Fillies and Mares | Allowance $49,000 Non-Winners Once | Purse $49,000

The biggest field on the card with 14 runners in an allowance non-winners once condition on the turf for fillies and mares going 1⅟6 miles. This full field creates excellent exotic wagering opportunities. Mambo Queen (1) and Coach Mazzula (10) are co-morning line favorites at 4-1, with multiple live longshots lurking.

Race 5

Pace Analysis

A 14-horse turf field at a distance just under a mile and a quarter sets up as a genuine tactical challenge. With horses coming from various positions and trainers who favor different running styles, the likely scenario is a moderately-paced first half, with the race heating up dramatically in the final quarter-mile. Mambo Queen (1), Fire's Out (3), and Sharmin (6) are probable mid-pack presences, while Coach Mazzula (10) may be saved for a late run. The large field increases the chance of traffic issues in the stretch, which is a key handicapping consideration.

Key Contenders

Coach Mazzula (10) at 4-1 for Brittany Russell and Jevian Toledo is one of two top choices. The Russell barn is running two horses in this race, and Coach Mazzula (10) with Toledo, one of the most accomplished riders in the mid-Atlantic, represents the leading threat. Toledo's tactical intelligence in full turf fields is well-established.

Mambo Queen (1) at 4-1 for Brittany Russell and Sheldon Russell is the stablemate, again presenting the Russell double-entry situation. With two at 4-1, the barn clearly believes it has competitive runners, and Mambo Queen (1)'s inside post is a natural asset for a turf route.

Protective Custody (11) at 6-1 for Claude McGaughey III and Forest Boyce is a compelling contender. McGaughey, known for developing elite turf horses, rarely runs a horse in this company unless ready to compete seriously. Boyce is a capable young rider developing well in the colony.

Fire's Out (3) at 5-1 for Jorge Duarte Jr. and Pascacio Lopez and Sharmin (6) at 5-1 for Hugh McMahon and Yedsit Hazlewood are co-priced contenders with legitimate claims.

Secondary Choices

Synergism (13) at 8-1 for Jamie Ness and Martin Chuan — Ness has two entries in this race as Synergism (13) and Bint Mischief (5), but Chuan rides both — wait, Bint Mischief (5) is listed with Chuan and Synergism (13) also with Chuan. This is a split entry situation to monitor; Chuan may only ride one, with an equipment change for the other. Synergism (13) at 8-1 is the higher-odds Ness runner. Jittier Girl (12) at 8-1 for Todd Beattie and Angel Cruz is another legitimate contender who could outrun her odds.

Longshots

Bint Mischief (5) at 12-1 for Jane Cibelli and Martin Chuan, Her Majesty (2) at 15-1 for Rob Atras and Edwin Gonzalez, War Belle (9) at 20-1 for Michael Stidham and Julio Hernandez, Caprichosainfront (14) at 30-1 for Jose Ramirez and Edilberto Dominguez, War Madam (4) at 30-1 for Madison Meyers and Kevin Gomez, Ruby Hamilton (7) at 30-1 for Madison Meyers and Jean Gregor Briceno (Meyers has two longshots here), and Skittliedat (8) at 30-1 for Robert Leaf III and Matilda Burnham. None of these horses are likely to figure prominently based on morning line assessments, but in a 14-horse turf field at middle distances, any of these could deliver a surprise trifecta placing.

Selections

Win: Coach Mazzula (10) Place: Mambo Queen (1) Show: Protective Custody (11)

Betting Strategy: In a 14-horse turf field, trifecta and superfecta wagers with spreads are the most prudent approach. Key Coach Mazzula (10) and Mambo Queen (1) on top and use Fire's Out (3), Sharmin (6), and Protective Custody (11) underneath. The superfecta 1,10/1,10/3,6,11/3,6,11,12,13 is a structured approach.

RACE 6 — Post (2:29) — 6 Furlongs | Dirt | Two-Year-Olds | Maiden Special Weight | Purse $47,000

A maiden special weight sprint for two-year-olds on dirt — the most unpredictable race on the card. First-time starters, lightly-raced juveniles, and unknown quantities make handicapping a challenge, but the morning line singles out Mizner (7) as the clear choice.

Race 6

Pace Analysis

Six-furlong juvenile maiden races at Laurel tend to be fast early, with inexperienced horses breaking sharply and potentially going too fast too soon. Cool Customer (4) at 3-1 and Bruno (6) at 4-1 appear to be the primary speed threats alongside Mizner (7). Story Of Rory (2) could also show early foot. The pressure on the front end could set up for a closer, but in juvenile sprints, speed typically holds at Laurel.

Key Contenders

Mizner (7) opens as the 2-1 morning line favorite for trainer Brittany Russell and jockey Sheldon Russell. Russell is having an exceptional meet and running three entries across the card today, with Mizner (7) representing her top juvenile. The 2-1 morning line in a first-time starter field signals strong workout bullet and physical condition reports.

Bruno (6) at 4-1 for Daniel Eubanks and Jevian Toledo is the key challenger. Eubanks and Toledo are a productive combination, and Bruno (6)'s morning line respect suggests an impressive physical profile and work tab that has caught the attention of the market.

Cool Customer (4) at 3-1 for W. Robert Bailes and Jose Vargas is the second most respected choice. Bailes is a veteran Maryland trainer with a solid record developing juveniles, and the 3-1 morning line makes this colt a genuine alternative to the favorite.

Secondary Choices

Tax And Tags (1) at 8-1 for John Salzman and J.S. Rocco Jr. and Story Of Rory (2) at 8-1 for Kelly Lynn Deiter and Carol Cedeno offer value at double-digit prices. Dr. Buzzy (5) at 12-1 for Anthony Farrior and Pascacio Lopez is a longer price that could outrun his odds with a fast break.

Longshots

Big Tiger (8) at 15-1 for James Casey and Ismerio Villalobos, Oath And Honour (9) at 15-1 for Lynn Ashby and Jose Batista, and Holy Moly Mitole (3) at 30-1 for Nancy Heil and Christian Maldonado are unlikely to lead the way but could fill exotics at generous prices.

Selections

Win: Mizner (7) Place: Cool Customer (4) Show: Bruno (6)

Betting Strategy: Juvenile maiden races are the most volatile on any card. Limit investment and use a wider approach in trifectas. Key Mizner (7) on top with Cool Customer (4) and Bruno (6) in the second position, opening the bottom slots to include Tax And Tags (1) and Story Of Rory (2).

RACE 7 — Post (2:57) — 1⅟8 Miles | Turf | Fillies and Mares | Dahlia Stakes $100,000 | Purse $100,000

The $100,000 Dahlia Stakes is the first of three turf stakes on the afternoon, run at 1⅟8 miles on grass for fillies and mares. The field of nine is competitive and well-spread in the morning line, with Ribaltagaia (4) and Summerintahoe (5) sharing co-favorite status at 2-1.

Race 7

Pace Analysis

Summerintahoe (5) for Michael Ann Ewing and Jaime Torres figures as the likely pace factor or tactical leader in this field. Curlin's Angel (6) for Jorge Abreu and Pascacio Lopez may press from just off the pace. Ribaltagaia (4) for Graham Motion and Jorge Ruiz is almost certainly a sit-and-close type given Motion's turf-breeding philosophy, and Amie's Symphony (9) for Michael Trombetta and H.A. Karamanos may also be held off the pace for a stretch run. This sets up as a legitimate pace vs. closers scenario that could deliver a contentious finish.

Key Contenders

Ribaltagaia (4) at 2-1 for Graham Motion and Jorge Ruiz is the co-morning line choice with the most credible connections for a grass stakes at this distance. Motion is among the most accomplished turf trainers in North America, with an exceptional record in grass stakes for fillies and mares. Ribaltagaia (4) likely has a turf pedigree that recommends this distance and surface, and Ruiz has developed a solid working relationship with the Motion barn.

Summerintahoe (5) at 2-1 for Michael Ann Ewing and Jaime Torres is the other top selection. Ewing has been a productive trainer in mid-Atlantic grass stakes, and Summerintahoe (5) projects as the most likely pace influence. If she can make all or rate just behind a soft early pace, she is dangerous.

Curlin's Angel (6) at 4-1 for Jorge Abreu and Pascacio Lopez is the third key runner. Abreu conditions a powerful stable of turf horses, and Curlin's Angel (6) has the breeding and trainer angle to improve at this stakes level.

Secondary Choices

Amie's Symphony (9) at 8-1 for Michael Trombetta and H.A. Karamanos is a secondary danger. Trombetta is a proven stakes conditioner in Maryland. Calamity (1) at 8-1 for Brendan Walsh and Angel Cruz carries the Walsh grass stake angle, and Walsh routinely ships competitive turf horses to Laurel from his Kentucky base.

Longshots

Mahra's Love (8) at 10-1 for Michelle Nihei and Vincent Cheminaud has European pedigree connotations through the French-based Cheminaud, who rides confidently on the turf. Sheila's Lion (2) at 15-1 for Keith Desormeaux and Sheldon Russell is a price play. Storm Miami (7) at 20-1 for Amelia Green and Victor Carrasco and Princess Javoncia (3) at 30-1 for Elizabeth Merryman and Jevian Toledo face significant tasks.

Selections

Win: Ribaltagaia (4) Place: Summerintahoe (5) Show: Curlin's Angel (6)

Betting Strategy: The 4-5 exacta is the natural play but at 2-1 shots the payoff could be minimal. Trifecta keying Ribaltagaia (4) over Summerintahoe (5) and Curlin's Angel (6) with Amie's Symphony (9) and Calamity (1) in the bottom slot provides excellent value coverage. This is a key race in the early Pick 4/5 sequences.

RACE 8 — Post (3:29) — 6 Furlongs | Turf | Older | King Leatherbury Stakes $100,000 | Purse $100,000

The $100,000 King Leatherbury Stakes is a wide-open 6-furlong turf sprint for older horses, drawing a field of 13 — the most competitive of the three grass stakes. No clear-cut favorite has emerged, with Doncho (5) and Determined Kingdom (11) sharing morning line favoritism at 4-1 and 5-1 respectively.

Race 8

Pace Analysis

Turf sprints at 6 furlongs at Laurel from the chute often develop into tactical battles where the ability to position quickly off the gate is critical. Doncho (5) for Michelle Lovell and Jaime Torres may be the pace factor here, while Schwarzmeier (10) for Peter Eurton and J. Graham and Prince Of Jericho (2) for Brittany Russell and Sheldon Russell project as mid-pack closers. Outlaw Kid (6) for George Weaver and Jorge Ruiz — the Weaver-Ruiz combination is potent on the grass — and Chasing Liberty (8) for Rob Atras and Angel Cruz could offer pace pressure or sit just off the leaders.

Key Contenders

Doncho (5) at 4-1 for Michelle Lovell and Jaime Torres is the morning line top choice. Lovell has shown an ability to place horses in competitive stakes positions, and Torres is an aggressive early rider who will use Doncho (5)'s likely speed advantage in a turf sprint.

Determined Kingdom (11) at 5-1 for Michael Trombetta and Pascacio Lopez is an extremely logical selection. Trombetta placing a horse in the King Leatherbury at 5-1 is a flag — this trainer wins grass sprints with prepared horses, and Determined Kingdom (11) figures to sit just off the pace and come with a decisive late run.

Outlaw Kid (6) at 8-1 for George Weaver and Jorge Ruiz is the value play among the key contenders. Weaver is a top-tier turf trainer who consistently develops grass horses for stakes spots, and Ruiz has been doing excellent work with the Weaver horses.

Secondary Choices

Schwarzmeier (10) at 8-1 for Peter Eurton and J. Graham is a California shipper worth monitoring. Eurton sends horses east sparingly, and when he does, they tend to be ready. Prince Of Jericho (2) at 5-1 for Brittany Russell and Sheldon Russell gives the Russell stable their fourth entry on the stakes portion of the card.

Whenigettoheaven (13) at 10-1 for Nolan Ramsey and Yedsit Hazlewood is a price to consider in exotics. Had To Have Him (4) at 6-1 for John Salzman and Jevian Toledo is another live mid-price contender.

Longshots

Chasing Liberty (8) at 8-1 for Rob Atras and Angel Cruz could surprise. Fore Harp (9) at 30-1 for Robert Reid Jr. and Abner Adorno, Eamonn (1) at 30-1 for Joseph Orseno and Edwin Gonzalez, King Covee (3) at 20-1 for Phil Schoenthal and Forest Boyce, Incinerator (7) at 30-1 for Jose Magana and Ismerio Villalobos, and Jean Valjean (12) at 20-1 for Elizabeth Merryman and Jomar Torres are all facing significant challenges in a competitive stakes field.

Selections

Win: Determined Kingdom (11) Place: Doncho (5) Show: Outlaw Kid (6)

Betting Strategy: This is the most exotic-friendly stakes race on the card given the wide morning line distribution. A trifecta box of 5, 6, 10, 11 with a $1 investment is manageable and provides excellent coverage. The King Leatherbury is also the bridge race in the Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10) sequence, and a healthy spread here is warranted.

RACE 9 — Post (4:01) — 1⅟8 Miles | Dirt | Three-Year-Old Fillies | Weber City Miss Stakes $150,000 | Purse $150,000

The $150,000 Weber City Miss Stakes is the featured dirt stakes on the afternoon and one of the most anticipated races on this card due to the presence of Jumping The Gun (8), who makes her highly anticipated three-year-old debut. The Delaware Park juvenile filly champion of 2025 steps back onto the track for trainer Andrew Simoff with Julio Hernandez Jr. in the irons.

Race 9

Pace Analysis

Jumping The Gun (8) is the 1-1 morning line favorite, and her ability to control or rate near the pace will be the key scenario. Law School (2) at 4-1 for Jamie Ness and Yedsit Hazlewood and Three Sixty (4) at 6-1 for Anthony Dutrow and Jaime Torres figure as the most credible pace pressers. Miss Fulton Gal (6) for Michael Gorham and Raul Mena could also engage the pace from the inside positions. The critical question is whether Jumping The Gun (8) can maintain her juvenile brilliance in her first start as a three-year-old, having been away from the races since her dominant 2025 Delaware campaign.

Key Contenders

Jumping The Gun (8) at 1-1 is the clear morning line standout, trained by Andrew Simoff and ridden by Julio Hernandez Jr. The Racing Biz reports that she returns after her dominant Delaware Park juvenile campaign, and today represents her first test against spring three-year-old competition on the main Laurel track. At even money, the market has priced out most opposition, but the question of a first-start layoff must be respected in wagering.

Law School (2) at 4-1 for Jamie Ness and Yedsit Hazlewood is the most credible challenger. Ness places horses effectively in stakes company, and Law School (2) figures as the one most capable of running Jumping The Gun (8) down if the favorite shows any vulnerabilities from the layoff.

Three Sixty (4) at 6-1 for Anthony Dutrow and Jaime Torres has a capable trainer who has produced stakes horses from the mid-Atlantic base and this filly has the pace profile to press Jumping The Gun (8) from the start.

Secondary Choices

Miss Fulton Gal (6) at 6-1 for Michael Gorham and Raul Mena is a credible local option. Gorham is a reliable mid-level stakes conditioner, and Mena is competent on the front end. Wiretapped (1) at 12-1 for Todd Pletcher and Mychel Sanchez cannot be dismissed entirely — Pletcher rarely ships to Maryland without a live horse, and Wiretapped (1) with the inside post and Sanchez in the saddle warrants inclusion in exotics.

Longshots

A. P.'s Girl (7) at 10-1 for Peter Eurton and J. Graham is a second California shipper, and as with Schwarzmeier (10) in Race 8, Eurton ships sparingly. Ivy Girl (5) at 12-1 for Amelia Green and Victor Carrasco is a local longshot. Diamond N Dress (3) at 20-1 for W. Thomas McMahon and Jose Vargas and Momaxie (9) at 20-1 for Jose Corrales and Jeiron Barbosa complete the field but face a tall task against the prohibitive morning line favorite.

Selections

Win: Jumping The Gun (8) Place: Law School (2) Show: Three Sixty (4)

Betting Strategy: At 1-1, Jumping The Gun (8) will be a difficult single for any multiples unless the payoffs in surrounding legs are generous. Use Jumping The Gun (8) as a single in Pick 3 and Pick 4 sequences where surrounding legs offer price. The exacta 8-2 pays modest odds; consider the trifecta 8/2,4/2,4,6,1 for a more rewarding payoff structure.

RACE 10 — Post (4:34) — 1⅟8 Miles | Turf | Older | Henry Clark Stakes $100,000 | Purse $100,000

The $100,000 Henry Clark Stakes, run at 1⅟8 miles on turf for older males, draws an 11-horse field with a competitive morning line. Horsepower (5) and Cruise The Nile (7) share co-morning line favoritism at 4-1, with Neat (8) close behind at 5-1.

Race 10

Pace Analysis

Cruise The Nile (7) for Graham Motion and Jorge Ruiz is the likely tactical factor in this race, with Motion's horses typically traveling efficiently on the turf and finding their best position naturally. Horsepower (5) for Joseph Orseno and Edwin Gonzalez may press from the mid-pack. Neat (8) for Rob Atras and Angel Cruz is probably a closer in the Motion mold. The early pace in this Henry Clark figures to be moderate, with the race turning into a stretch battle between the top three in the morning line.

Key Contenders

Cruise The Nile (7) at 4-1 for Graham Motion and Jorge Ruiz leads the field in terms of trainer credentials for turf stakes. Motion's exceptional record on the grass, particularly at the Laurel oval, makes this horse the most credible choice regardless of post position. Ruiz has been exceptional for the Motion barn this spring.

Horsepower (5) at 4-1 for Joseph Orseno and Edwin Gonzalez is the co-favorite. Orseno is an experienced conditioner who has produced multiple stakes winners from the mid-Atlantic base, and Horsepower (5) with Gonzalez presents a legitimate challenge to the Motion runner.

Neat (8) at 5-1 for Rob Atras and Angel Cruz is a strong secondary option. Atras has been placing horses effectively at Laurel, and Cruz is having a solid spring at the meeting. The outside post in a turf route can be mitigated with a patient ride that finds the rail on the first turn.

Secondary Choices

Vote No (1) at 6-1 for Kelsey Danner and Mychel Sanchez has the inside post advantage and Sanchez, who has ridden with intelligence throughout this card, in the irons. Danner has developed as a capable younger trainer. Sherlock's Jewel (6) at 12-1 for Claude McGaughey III and Vincent Cheminaud — the presence of McGaughey in a turf stakes is always noteworthy, and Cheminaud's European turf experience is an asset.

Longshots

Bartlett (4) at 8-1 for John Servis and F. Pennington, Naptown (2) at 8-1 for Jose Magana and Ismerio Villalobos, Mischievous Angel (10) at 8-1 for Jorge Abreu and Pascacio Lopez — Abreu's second appearance in the turf stakes today — and King Size (9) at 20-1 for Michael Stidham and Jaime Torres are all capable of filling exotic positions at generous prices. Baby Max (11) at 15-1 for Kelsey Danner and Victor Carrasco is the second Danner entry. Hold Out (3) at 30-1 for Suzanne Stettinius and Forest Boyce is a significant longshot.

Selections

Win: Cruise The Nile (7) Place: Neat (8) Show: Horsepower (5)

Betting Strategy: The Henry Clark is the final leg of the Pick 3 from Race 8. After spreading in the King Leatherbury (Race 8) and using Jumping The Gun (8) as a likely single in the Weber City Miss (Race 9), key Cruise The Nile (7) in the Henry Clark with Neat (8) and Horsepower (5) as backup. Trifecta boxing the top three with one inclusion of Vote No (1) offers solid potential payoffs.

RACE 11 — Post (5:05) — 1⅜ Miles | Dirt | Three-Year-Olds | Federico Tesio Stakes $150,000 | Purse $150,000

The $150,000 Federico Tesio Stakes, the 45th running, is the premier race on the card and carries the automatic Preakness berth for the winner. Six Triple Crown-nominated horses are in this field of 10, according to reports confirming the Preakness-oriented significance of this race. The Tesio at 1⅜ miles on dirt tests true class, stamina, and pace.

Race 11

Pace Analysis

The Tesio historically sets up as a test of Classic stamina at 1⅜ miles. Volendam (2) at 3-1 for Michael Maker and Mychel Sanchez, and Taj Mahal (10) at 4-1 for Brittany Russell and Sheldon Russell figure as the pace setters or tactical leaders. Let's Go Lando (5) at 5-1 for Gary Capuano and Pascacio Lopez is another likely prominent runner. Code Of Silence (9) at 5-1 for Timothy Keefe and Angel Cruz may be ridden from just off the pace. Hixon (1) for Brittany Russell and Jevian Toledo — a stablemate to Taj Mahal (10) — rounds out the pace picture. The three-quarter-mile genuine pace in a 1⅜-mile route will be the most critical figure to project.

Key Contenders

Volendam (2) at 3-1 for Michael Maker and Mychel Sanchez is the morning line favorite. Maker is one of the most accomplished trainers of three-year-olds in the country, with an exceptional record in Classic prep races, and placing Volendam (2) in the Tesio with Sanchez — who has won at multiple major tracks — represents genuine Classic intent. The 3-1 morning line in a 10-horse Tesio field signals this is the horse to beat.

Taj Mahal (10) at 4-1 for Brittany Russell and Sheldon Russell is the co-second choice and represents the Russell barn's best chance at a Preakness berth. The Russell stable has been excellent this spring, and Taj Mahal (10) with a wide outside post will need tactical brilliance from Russell to save ground. At 4-1, the price reflects genuine talent.

Let's Go Lando (5) at 5-1 for Gary Capuano and Pascacio Lopez is the local hero in this field. Capuano knows the Laurel track better than virtually any conditioner in the country, and placing a horse at 5-1 in the Tesio suggests Let's Go Lando (5) has the form to compete. Lopez is a capable meet rider who will benefit from a pace-pressing position.

Code Of Silence (9) at 5-1 for Timothy Keefe and Angel Cruz rounds out the top contenders. Cruz has been extremely effective this spring and the 5-1 price on a Timothy Keefe-trained router is fair value.

Secondary Choices

Hixon (1) at 10-1 for Brittany Russell and Jevian Toledo is a third Russell barn entry — the stable is running three horses in the Tesio, demonstrating both confidence and strategic hedging for the Preakness picture. Wild Warrior (4) at 6-1 for Gary Capuano and Yedsit Hazlewood is the second Capuano entry, again showing barn confidence with multiple runners. Close The Gate (6) at 10-1 for John Salzman and J.S. Rocco Jr. is worth including in exotic structures at double digits.

Longshots

Chayton (3) at 20-1 for William Morey and Vincent Cheminaud, Classic Nofty (7) at 15-1 for Phil Schoenthal and Forest Boyce, and Higher Sense (8) at 30-1 for Miguel Penaloza and Dexter Haddock round out the field. These horses face a significant class challenge in a Preakness prep and are best used as deep exotic fillers.

Selections

Win: Volendam (2) Place: Taj Mahal (10) Show: Let's Go Lando (5)

Betting Strategy: The Federico Tesio is the most important wagering race on the card. Volendam (2) as a single in the late Pick 4 (Races 9-10-11-12) is reasonable if Jumping The Gun (8) is also a single in Race 9. The exacta 2-10 with reversal 10-2 covers both scenarios. Trifecta 2/10,5/5,9,4,1 is a structured ticket. The Preakness implications create significant public interest, meaning win pool prices on the top three could compress — emphasize trifectas for value.

RACE 12 — Post (5:38) — 6 Furlongs | Turf | Older | Claiming $30,000 Non-Winners Twice | Purse $35,000

The card closes with a turf sprint claiming race at 6 furlongs, a condition for horses that have won no more than twice. Midnightloveaffair (7) opens at 4-1 as the morning line choice, with Chitchatchitchat (4), Ballykeefe (9), Serene Spirit (2), Whatarewedoing (6), and Floyness (10) all clustered in the 5-1 to 6-1 range, making this a genuine five- or six-way competitive field.

Race 12

Pace Analysis

A 6-furlong turf sprint to close the card will feature a quick early tempo with horses breaking from the chute. Midnightloveaffair (7) for Bruce Levine and Yedsit Hazlewood may prefer to rate just off the pace, while Chitchatchitchat (4) for Michael Trombetta and Jorge Ruiz figures to be a tactical horse. Hidden Quarry (5) at 8-1 for Ethan West and Jaime Torres and Ballykeefe (9) for Kevin Boniface and Jean Gregor Briceno could press from varying positions. With a competitive field of 10 horses and a sharp pace expected, horses with late kick and tactical flexibility are preferred.

Key Contenders

Midnightloveaffair (7) at 4-1 for Bruce Levine and Yedsit Hazlewood leads the morning line. Levine is a prolific and effective claiming conditioner who places horses in spots where they can win, and Midnightloveaffair (7) with Hazlewood — who has been one of the busiest and most effective riders on this card — is a legitimate favorite.

Chitchatchitchat (4) at 5-1 for Michael Trombetta and Jorge Ruiz is the key rival. Trombetta's runners in claiming turf sprints are consistently well-placed, and Ruiz has been strong throughout the day.

Ballykeefe (9) at 5-1 for Kevin Boniface and Jean Gregor Briceno is another live choice. Boniface is a competent Maryland conditioner, and Briceno has been active on this card.

Secondary Choices

Whatarewedoing (6) at 6-1 for Brittany Russell and Jevian Toledo completes another Russell barn entry to close the card. At this point, the Russell stable's productivity becomes a serious wagering factor — the barn has been running horses with consistent success throughout the card. Serene Spirit (2) at 6-1 for W. Robert Bailes and Carlos Eduardo Lopez is a fair price. Floyness (10) at 6-1 for Michael Pino and Mychel Sanchez rounds out the secondary group.

Longshots

Hidden Quarry (5) at 8-1 for Ethan West and Jaime Torres has sneaky value in the closing race. Turkish Breeze (8) at 20-1 for Kieron Magee and Edwin Gonzalez — Magee is a respected international trainer and Turkish Breeze (8) could have a European grass pedigree that recommends the turf closing sprint. Quick Sand (1) at 15-1 for Christopher Davis and Vincent Cheminaud and Granuaile (3) at 12-1 for Jose Corrales and Denis Vicente Araujo complete the field.

Selections

Win: Midnightloveaffair (7) Place: Chitchatchitchat (4) Show: Ballykeefe (9)

Betting Strategy: Close the card with a trifecta box of 4, 7, 9 and add Whatarewedoing (6) in the fourth position of a superfecta structure. The late Pick 4 should be completed using Volendam (2) and Midnightloveaffair (7) as singles on either end if the middle legs are spread.

Jockey Notes and Insights

Jevian Toledo is the premier jockey at this Laurel meet and has mounts in multiple stakes races today, including Mizner (7) in Race 6, PRINCE OF JERICHO in the King Leatherbury, Had To Have Him (4) in Race 8, Princess Javoncia (3) in the Dahlia, Hixon (1) in the Tesio, and Whatarewedoing (6) in Race 12. Toledo's tactical brilliance on both turf and dirt is arguably the best on the mid-Atlantic circuit, and his presence in the Tesio aboard the Russell barn's Hixon (1) at 10-1 is a flag to consider seriously.

Sheldon Russell has multiple mounts for the Brittany Russell stable including Sheila's Lion (2) in the Dahlia, Prince Of Jericho (2) in the King Leatherbury, Taj Mahal (10) in the Tesio, Mizner (7) in Race 6, and Especially (2) in Race 4. The trainer-jockey family pairing has produced results throughout this meet, and the presence of this combination in multiple races creates a natural wagering thread.

Mychel Sanchez rides Volendam (2) in the Tesio — the morning line favorite in the most important race of the day — while also handling Fabia (3) in Race 4, Vote No (1) in the Henry Clark, Wiretapped (1) in the Weber City Miss, and Floyness (10) in Race 12. Sanchez is a polished professional with stakes experience at multiple major venues.

Jorge Ruiz has teamed with Graham Motion for Ribaltagaia (4) in the Dahlia and Cruise The Nile (7) in the Henry Clark, making the Ruiz-Motion combination one of the most significant angles of the afternoon. Ruiz also rides for George Weaver in the King Leatherbury aboard Outlaw Kid (6) and for Michael Trombetta in Race 12 aboard Chitchatchitchat (4).

Yedsit Hazlewood is the busiest rider on the card, appearing in nearly every race and representing multiple stables. His versatility across both turf and dirt positions him as a key figure in exotic wagering, and his mounts for Hugh McMahon (Quiet Serenity (6) in Race 1, Sharmin (6) in Race 5) are worth tracking as McMahon conditions effective turf horses.

H.A. Karamanos handles Truly Thrilling (8) in Race 1 and Amie's Symphony (9) in the Dahlia for Michael Trombetta. Karamanos is an experienced, intelligent race rider in this colony who rarely makes tactical mistakes.

Angel Cruz is active throughout the card with notable mounts: Calamity (1) in the Dahlia for Brendan Walsh, Chasing Liberty (8) in the King Leatherbury, Neat (8) in the Henry Clark, Code Of Silence (9) in the Tesio, and Midnightloveaffair (7) in Race 12 via the closer. Cruz's book has strengthened during this spring meet.

Vincent Cheminaud, the French-based jockey, brings European turf expertise that is particularly relevant on the three grass stakes. His mounts include Mahra's Love (8) in the Dahlia, Sherlock's Jewel (6) in the Henry Clark, Chayton (3) in the Tesio, and Quick Sand (1) in Race 12.

Trainer Notes and Insights

Brittany Russell is the dominant trainer story of this card, entering horses in nearly every race and running three horses in the Federico Tesio Stakes alone. Taj Mahal (10), Hixon (1), and a third Russell entry demonstrates extraordinary confidence and strength of stable depth. The Russell operation is also represented in the Weber City Miss, Dahlia, King Leatherbury, and Henry Clark, making this a comprehensive stakes day for the barn. Brittany Russell's win percentage and in-the-money percentage at this meet have been among the highest of any Maryland conditioner.

Graham Motion is the premier turf trainer on today's card, represented by Ribaltagaia (4) in the Dahlia and Cruise The Nile (7) in the Henry Clark. Motion's record in grass stakes at Laurel is exceptional, and both of his runners carry legitimate favorite or near-favorite expectations. Motion's horses typically improve from first to second starts on a given course, and if either Ribaltagaia (4) or Cruise The Nile (7) is making their seasonal debut, look for class improvement.

Michael Maker brings Volendam (2) from his Kentucky base to run in the Federico Tesio, which is the most significant out-of-state ship on the afternoon. Maker is a leading trainer nationally with multiple Triple Crown horses, and entering Volendam (2) in a Preakness prep race represents a serious Classic campaign. Maker horses that ship east for Preakness preps typically arrive in peak condition.

Gary Capuano runs multiple horses again today, with a two-horse entry in Race 2 (Big Cuddle (2) and Buds Notion (3)) and two entries in the Federico Tesio (Wild Warrior (4) and Let's Go Lando (5)). Capuano's familiarity with Laurel's main track gives his horses a natural edge, and his ability to win with multiple entries in the same race has been demonstrated repeatedly at this meet.

Michael Trombetta, one of Maryland's most accomplished trainers, has Queen Of Wands (4) in Race 1, Amie's Symphony (9) in the Dahlia, Determined Kingdom (11) in the King Leatherbury, and Chitchatchitchat (4) in Race 12. Trombetta's grass stake preparation tends to peak at Laurel's stakes days, and Determined Kingdom (11) in the King Leatherbury at 5-1 is arguably the best value from a trainer-angle perspective on the entire card.

Jorge Abreu, known as a developing power trainer with particular success on the grass, handles Curlin's Angel (6) in the Dahlia and Mischievous Angel (10) in the Henry Clark. Both are grass stakes runners with morning line prices suggesting legitimate opportunities.

Peter Eurton has shipped runners from California for two of today's stakes: Schwarzmeier (10) in the King Leatherbury and A. P.'s Girl (7) in the Weber City Miss. Eurton's willingness to send horses cross-country suggests both are in excellent form, and they should be included in exotic structures at their morning line prices.

Todd Pletcher's presence in the Weber City Miss with Wiretapped (1) should never be dismissed. Pletcher rarely sends horses to Maryland without a realistic winning chance, and Wiretapped (1) at 12-1 with Mychel Sanchez in the irons on the inside post deserves consideration beyond her morning line.

Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays

The best value identification on today's card centers on several angles.

Determined Kingdom (11) in the King Leatherbury at 5-1 for Michael Trombetta and Pascacio Lopez is the top value play of the day. Trombetta's record in Maryland grass sprints at Laurel is exceptional, the 5-1 morning line in a wide-open stakes field represents genuine opportunity, and Determined Kingdom (11) from the outside post has a tactical ride built in for a presser. This is the horse to emphasize in exotic structures for Race 8.

Wiretapped (1) in the Weber City Miss at 12-1 is the top overlay on the card. Todd Pletcher does not send horses to Maryland casually. With Jumping The Gun (8) as the near-prohibitive favorite, the win pool money will flood toward the even-money shot, leaving the rest of the field at inflated prices. Wiretapped (1) with Mychel Sanchez on the inside post, trained by Pletcher, is the natural upset candidate.

Cruise The Nile (7) in the Henry Clark at 4-1 for Graham Motion is not a longshot, but the price is fair-to-generous for the most accomplished turf trainer on the card. Motion's horses win this type of race with regularity, and 4-1 on a Motion grass route horse is often a fair price.

For the early Pick 5 covering Races 1 through 5, a structured approach using Christmas Jones (9) as a single in Race 1, Big Cuddle (2) as a single in Race 2, Vino Bella (1) in Race 3 with Valerie Street (8) as a backup, Especially (2) in Race 4, and spreading across Coach Mazzula (10), Mambo Queen (1), and Protective Custody (11) in Race 5 provides a manageable ticket structure.

For the late Pick 4 covering Races 9 through 12, consider using Jumping The Gun (8) as a single in Race 9, spreading across Cruise The Nile (7), Neat (8), and Horsepower (5) in Race 10, using Volendam (2) as a single or with Taj Mahal (10) as a backup in Race 11, and spreading across Midnightloveaffair (7), Chitchatchitchat (4), and Ballykeefe (9) in Race 12.

The Pick 3 covering the three grass stakes (Races 8-9-10) offers the most intriguing structure of the afternoon: spread broadly in the King Leatherbury (Race 8) using Determined Kingdom (11), Doncho (5), and Outlaw Kid (6); use Jumping The Gun (8) as a single in the Weber City Miss (Race 9); and key Cruise The Nile (7) with Neat (8) and Horsepower (5) in the Henry Clark (Race 10). This ticket balances singles and spreads and should deliver a meaningful payoff if Jumping The Gun (8) wins as expected in the middle leg.

The Federico Tesio superfecta is the highest-ceiling single-race wager on the card. Using Volendam (2) on top with Taj Mahal (10) and Let's Go Lando (5) in the second position, opening positions three and four to include Code Of Silence (9), Wild Warrior (4), Hixon (1), and Close The Gate (6) creates a ticket that covers the most logical outcomes in a Preakness prep with real payoff potential.

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