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Pick Pony Condensed Report — Mountaineer Park, November 11, 2026

Partly cloudy and cool at post time, mid-40s with a northwest wind; main track expected fast, turf firm to good. Inside posts hold an edge in sprints; routes favor stalkers who can settle early. Check official track conditions 90 minutes before first post for any turf changes.

Race 1 — 1760f | Turf | Claiming $12,500

Cole's Valentine (1) gets the rail in a 14-horse turf mile and is one of two co-favorites at 2-1; the inside post is a genuine asset at this distance. Itza Kitty (2) stalks from Post 2 at 3-1 and is the logical exacta partner. Crafty Lawyer (5) at 6-1 and Temple City Taboo (7) at 9-1 are the longshots worth including in trifectas, with the latter carrying turf-bred appeal.

Race 2 — 1100f | Turf | Allowance $22,000

Duncan Idaho (1) draws the rail in a turf sprint at the allowance level and is co-favored at 2-1 with clean positional advantages from the gate. Kosher Cowboy (11) at 2-1 and You Bet A Fortune (9) at 4-1 round out the top of the ticket despite outside draws. Jimmy The Hat (7) at 7-1 draws ideally and is worth including in trifecta third slots.

Race 3 — 440f | Dirt | Claiming $7,500

Cash Customer (4) is the standout in the quarter-mile at 2-1, drawing favorably in Post 4 with strong trainer support. Where Ya At Vince (5) at 3-1 is the most likely exacta partner if the two hook up early. Remys Gunsmoke (1) at 7-1 from the rail is the best longshot inclusion.

Race 4 — 1100f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000

Mr Negativity (3) at 3-1 draws well in a sprint where post position matters and is preferred over the morning-line favorite. Gottagetitback (10) at 2-1 is the main threat despite the wide draw, and Alfie Solomons (1) at 6-1 from the rail is the value inclusion in trifectas.

Race 5 — 1760f | Dirt | Optional Claiming $10,000

Forge In Fire (6) at 3-1 is the top value play of the card, drawing inside the morning-line favorite at the one-mile route with an ideal stalking position. Mcmoney (8) at 2-1 is the most likely winner if the wide trip is handled cleanly. Winter's Ghost (2) at 6-1 from an inside draw adds barn confidence and trifecta depth.

Race 6 — 990f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000 | Fillies & Mares

Friendly Lucy (8) at 2-1 is the clearest top selection on the card despite the outside draw in a small eight-horse field. Stormy Cut (2) at 3-1 draws well and figures to press or lead, making the exacta box of these two the primary play. Spatula (4) at 4-1 is the logical trifecta closer.

Race 7 — 1100f | Dirt | Allowance $20,000

Wishful Thoughts (5) at 2-1 is the barn's preferred entry and the morning-line top choice in a dual-trainer matchup. A Single Glance (3) at 4-1 draws better than stablemate Arapaho Nation (8) at 3-1 and is preferred as the exacta underneath. Bonds Revenge (7) at 7-1 is the second Meyers entry and a trifecta inclusion worth noting.

Race 8 — 1760f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000 | Nightcap

Souper Justified (3) at 3-1 draws inside all three 2-1 co-favorites and is the best value play in the finale, where the win pool will be overloaded on Gun Policy (8), Averyz Day (11), and Mr. Colossal (12). Gun Policy (8) is the preferred co-favorite to use underneath given trainer activity throughout the card. Unaffected (9) at 6-1 is the best secondary longshot in a race where the exotics could pay handsomely.

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