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In which we pick the races from Laurel Park each day…

Post time: 12:10 p.m.

Carryovers: 
Chesapeake Jackpot Pick 6 (races 3-8) — $1,845
Jackpot Super High 5 (race 6) — $0
Late Pick 5 (races 4-8) — $0

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RACE 1: CLAIMING $12,500 (N/W2L), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, FILLIES AND MARES, 6 FURLONGS

5-1-6-2

#5 Mucho Tigger (9-5) didn’t show much first off an 11-month break last out at Colonial Downs, but drops in class second off the bench, and should benefit from the race under her belt. She ran brisnet figures in the low/mid-70s last year, the kind of marks that would win this race. #1 Dine and Dash (8-1) is the only one in the field who hasn’t lost a non-winners of two claiming race. She crushed the field at second asking last out, and now drops to a more realistic level after facing allowance foes at Colonial last out. #6 Lady Mosler (3-1) makes her first local appearance of the year, and might be able to commandeer the pace in a race without a ton of quality early speed.

RACE 2: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT, 3-6-YEAR-OLDS, 1 MILE

2-3-1-4

#2 Let’s Go J J (7-2) improved to a 78 in his second start last out, finishing behind a pair of solid rivals in Coringa and Pilote Comete. He’s proven he can steadily run the type of figures needed to win this race, and will likely be the best price of my top three picks. #3 Griffin’s Wharf (9-5) flattened out after a wide trip first off the bench at Aqueduct last out. He should appreciate the cutback from 1 1/8 miles, but Tom Morley hasn’t been that successful with his shippers down here as of late. Still, his usual race at least contends with these. #1 Committee Games (7-5) is a Brittany Russell-trained firster, which means he’s bound to take loads of action. He’s a half-brother to Santa Anita Derby winner Practical Move, who took three tries to break his maiden (though he did do so going a mile).

RACE 3: CLAIMING $25,000 (N/W3L), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, FILLIES AND MARES, 7 FURLONGS

5-2-1-7

#5 Society Ball (3-1) didn’t do much first off a six-month break last out, but should benefit from having a race this year and taking a further drop from the $40,000 level. #2 Cluck Cluck (5-2) was an impressive winner against non-winners of two types last out, and looks bound to sit a great stalk-and-pounce trip. She’s been a busy bee; this will be her third start in 16 days. #1 Bossy Kate (7-2) closed well against better last out at Parx, and went gate-to-wire on that track three starts ago. She has enough early speed to make the early lead if Dexter Haddock wants it.

RACE 4: MAIDEN CLAIMING $25,000, 3-6-YEAR-OLDS, 1 MILE

3-4-2-1

#3 Myluckeyvalentine (9-2) made decent ground off of very mild factions last out with a career-best 76. He adds blinkers today and gets a rider switch to Jaime Rodriguez. #4 Key Stat (1-1) has burned a lot of money in his last few starts, and you’ll have to take another short price on him today. Still, he has a big figure edge on these, having run at least a 76 in each of his last four races, and looks like he’ll be able to control the early tempo. #2 Nancie’s Boy (6-1) ran a much-improved race first off a four-month break last out at Colonial, battling on the lead and holding second.

RACE 5: ALLOWANCE (N/W1X), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 1 1/8 MILES

2-4-7-3

#2 Runandscore (3-1) ran a career-best 92 second off a six-month break at Penn National. He made a bit of a premature move and faded to second, but he’s coming in here in great form, and should have a pace advantage on his rivals. #4 Deadpan (7-5) was a solid-chasing second in his dirt debut last out at Colonial. He’ll have to improve a few points off of that race to win this one, but he looks more than capable of doing so for the powerhouse Brittany Russell barn. #7 Collection Day (8-1) faded after getting caught up in fast fractions last out, but lasted a long way after a more moderate tempo two races ago. He’ll be a longshot threat as long as things don’t get too contentious early on.

RACE 6: CLAIMING $7,500 (CONDITIONED), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, 1 MILE

6-2-1-5

#6 Energy Efficient (9-2) lost all chance after a terrible break last out, but he almost wired a similar bunch first off a three-month layoff two races ago, and stands an excellent chance to take this field gate-to-wire as well. #2 I Am That I Am (10-1) has run an improved figure in each of his last three races, and staged a well-timed rally to win last out at Charles Town. He should pack a solid late punch in his local debut. #1 Captain Cardo (6-1) has been consistently solid all year long, and faces a softer-than-usual field in which he could make an impact.

RACE 7: ALLOWANCE (N/W1X), 3-YEAR-OLDS AND UP, MD-RESTRICTED, 6 FURLONGS

2-5-4-6

#2 Elvis Himself (9-5) faded after getting caught up in a duel last out. He’s now facing an easier field at this condition, and he looks fast enough to set a loose lead. #5 Jaisel (7-2) rallied well to grab third in his first start of the season on January 24. While he hasn’t raced since then, he’s put in two recent bullet workouts, and should make a late impact. #4 Heard On Thestreet (3-1) has finished behind Elvis Himself in his last two tries, but ran an improved race when saving ground last out.