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MOUNTAINEER PARK — APRIL 26, 2026 CONDENSED HANDICAPPER REPORT

Mild spring evening, fast sealed track, speed-favoring bias in sprints with inside posts carrying an edge at short distances. Routes favor pace stalkers over deep closers.

RACE 1 — OClm 10000 | 1320f

Washington's Union (2) is the top choice from a prime inside post with early speed to control or press the pace; Stomping Moon (4) fills the place spot as the stable companion stalking behind. Grimes (1) at 10-1 is the only longshot worth a second look given the barn's history of hitting at prices.

RACE 2 — Clm 4000n2x | 1210f

Noble Soul (6) gets the nod over co-favorite Swervin Mervyn (5) on the strength of a superior tactical rider; Game Maker (2) at 4-1 is the preferred third wheel in exacta structures. Eliminate No Authority (3) at 20-1.

RACE 3 — Clm 12500b | 990f

Sweet Queen Bee (4) is the controlling selection from an ideal post in a short, sharp sprint where the Stansbury barn holds tactical advantage; Wedding March (6) at 4-1 offers legitimate value sweeping from outside if the pace heats up early. Leave Drama Behind (5) rounds out trifecta tickets, and Take Wings (2) at 9-1 merits a minor look if showing early speed.

RACE 4 — Clm 7500b | 1320f

Absolute Grit (5) is the clear top selection from a flexible mid-field post against an honest expected pace; Jedi's Way (6) at 4-1 is the preferred Bernardini stalker and best exacta partner, with Bohemian Style (4) rounding out the trifecta. Some R Blessed (1) at 8-1 is worth a small inclusion if the barn fires its secondary entry.

RACE 5 — OClm 25000b | 1320f — FEATURE

Fivefive Six Champ (2) is the card's standout top selection from post 2 in the richest race of the night; Captivated Drama (8) at 4-1 is the primary alternative if the pace becomes honest and she angles in from the outside. Gone Boy (3) at 5-1 is the best value play on the entire card and merits a straight win bet alongside exacta coverage over Fivefive Six Champ (2).

RACE 6 — Clm 17500n3l | 1320f

Miss Serafina (6) controls this fillies-and-mares affair from the outside while stablemate Alien Princess (1) sets the pace; Snatched (3) at 4-1 is a strong alternative and the top exacta threat to the Bernardini entry. Legacy Trail (5) at 4-1 and Super Honey Timber (4) at 10-1 are both worth trifecta inclusion given the Ramgeet barn's dual coverage.

RACE 7 — Clm 4000n2y | 1210f

Datttsafancyfox (4) at 2-1 is the clear top pick from a perfect mid-field post in this six-mare field; Hello Sweets (1) at 4-1 on the rail with a top rider is the best exacta alternative, with Revenue Train (3) rounding out trifecta positions. Dominant Stranger (6) at 10-1 is the night's longshot of note — watch the board for late support.

RACE 8 — Clm 4000n2x | 1760f

Rackataptap (8) is the morning-line favorite in the ten-horse route and the primary win selection; Brown Liquor Man (7) at 5-1 with an elite route rider is the most compelling alternative and a strong exacta partner. Boldness (6) at 6-1 and Cool Quartet (10) at 9-1 are the preferred trifecta and superfecta fill options in a wide-open closer.

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