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Will Rogers Downs — April 21, 2026 Condensed Handicapper Report

Fast track expected all day on a partly cloudy afternoon in Claremore; speed and pace-pressers favored on the short-stretch five-eighths oval. David Cabrera and Leandro R. Goncalves are the jockeys to follow, with Mark W. Buehrer and Steve F. Williams the most active trainers on the card.

Race 1 — 1210f | Clm 7500n2l

Charming Oakie (5) is the clear top choice with tactical flexibility to stalk and pounce in this seven-horse sprint. Bar Room Buddy (4) and The Kween's King (3) are the logical exacta and trifecta fill-ins. Even Terms (2) at 12-1 is the only longshot worth a sprinkle in deeper exotics.

Race 2 — 1320f | Md 7500

Cool Okie (4) is the controlling speed from a prime post and the win play if uncontested early. Magical Max (5) and Rugged Sawyer Lee (3) are the main threats, with Kaluki (1) at 6-1 worth including given the Goncalves advantage from the rail.

Race 3 — 1210f | Alw 26000n1x

Queen Clancy (3) gets the slight edge over co-favorite Ghostly Night (1) based on post position and the Cabrera booking in this five-horse filly and mare allowance. Miss Escapade (5) is a credible third option from the outside. Pop Chart (2) at 4-1 offers stalker value if the two favorites press each other.

Race 4 — 1210f | Clm 5000

Love Me A Sunset (5) is a confident win play with the Buehrer-Cabrera combination from a clean middle post. Bold Appeal (2) with Goncalves from the inside is the main danger, and Sara's Sapphire (1) at 5-1 rounds out the trifecta. No longshots are compelling enough to recommend.

Race 5 — 1760f | Alw 30000nc

Sabres (3) gets the narrow nod in a wide-open three-way co-favorite scenario based on the Goncalves riding edge. Catale Winemixer (1) at 5-1 is the best value play on the card with the rail advantage at a mile and a genuinely competitive price. Gottotry Mischief (2) completes the trifecta coverage alongside co-favorite Salagadoola (4).

Race 6 — 1760f | Md 7500

Aroa (6) is the top selection in this nine-horse maiden route, lifted by the Goncalves assignment over stablemate Saddle Mountain (5). Osage Express (3) and Mazarn (8) are the other 4-1 morning line contenders worth including in trifecta coverage. No longshots stand out as live in this unpredictable full-field maiden claimer.

Race 7 — 1760f | MreThnEvn50k — FEATURE

Letta's Legacy (6) is the top selection in the $50,000 feature, with Cabrera in the irons the decisive edge over co-favorite Eireann (2). So Jordan (5) at 3-1 is the best value among the three market leaders. Caleb's Finest (3) at 12-1 with Goncalves is the most attractive longshot on the entire card and belongs in all trifecta tickets. Imamidnightspecial (1) at 6-1 offers front-running value from the rail.

Race 8 — 1760f | Clm 7500n2l

Bee Bluff (6) is the win selection as the clear morning line favorite with Cabrera closing out a strong book. Moon Crater (7) at 5-1 with Goncalves is the best closing-race value and the recommended exacta back against the favorite. Little Iris (3) and Palmilla's Bet (4) round out the trifecta at competitive prices, with no longshots meriting serious consideration.

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