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Mountaineer Park — April 13, 2026 Quick Reference Card
Mild evening in the upper 40s, dry track expected, modest speed bias favoring middle posts in sprints. Silva-Negron combination is the dominant pairing to follow all night.
Race 1 — Clm 7500 | 1210f
Royal Curlin (3) is the logical top choice from a clean post with the top connections. More Love (1) can control pace from the rail, and Stormy Hollow (5) is a credible stalker at 4-1. Mischievous Juan (2) at 6-1 is a mild longshot worth including in exotics.
Race 2 — Alw 20000n1x | 1210f
Abundant Energy (3) gets the ideal mid-field draw in the allowance feature. Petesoldfashioned (5) is an equal threat with the top jockey, making an exacta box of the co-favorites the primary play. Pallino (2) at 4-1 is a natural trifecta inclusion as the other Bernardini runner from a strong post.
Race 3 — Clm 7500 | 1210f
Prince Prancealot (3) holds a structural edge over co-favorite Oleg (7) based on post position alone in the seven-horse sprint. Rackataptap (5) at 4-1 is the best value in the race and could benefit if the co-favorites duel. David's Songs (4) at 12-1 is a minor exotic inclusion.
Race 4 — Md Sp Wt | 1210f
Run On Candy (2) is the standout in the ten-horse maiden field, with a top trainer and the ideal post draw. Charthena (7) at 4-1 is a solid second choice, and Tijuana Bunny (5) at 5-1 warrants attention as the preferred Silva runner based on jockey assignment. Zena Cat (4) at 12-1 from a favorable post deserves superfecta consideration.
Race 5 — Clm 3200n2y | 1100f
Dunphy (1) is the top choice from the rail at the short sprint distance for a front-running type. Don't Cross Jack (6) at 5-1 offers the best value in the race from a clean mid-field draw. Probale Ten (7) at 12-1 is worth a minor play given the top jockey upgrade.
Race 6 — Clm 4000n1x | 1210f
Glitter Bay (4) is a confident top selection from the ideal middle post. In Open Court (7) at 4-1 with the meet's leading rider is the most dangerous challenger if pace develops. Patty's Having Fun (5) at 4-1 is the natural trifecta third from a pressing position.
Race 7 — Clm 12500n3x | 1100f
Naval Hospital (1) is the most situationally sound win single of the night — rail post at 1,100 feet with a top jockey aboard. Grace Candy (6) and Country Cherry (8) at 4-1 each are the logical exacta threats. Cajunette (5) at 12-1 is worth a minor trifecta spot.
Race 8 — Clm 4000n2x | 1320f
Siljim (3) at 4-1 is the best value play on the card, offering the Silva-Negron combination at the most generous odds they carry all night in a favorable route draw. Nun Gimel Hay Po (4) at 2-1 is a solid counter, and Pour Me A Drink (10) at 6-1 is a credible closer in the eleven-horse field. Joia Rara (2) at 10-1 from a strong inside post is worth adding to trifecta and superfecta coverage.
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