Laurel ParkSat, February 10, 2024

DERBYNESS (3) is back from a lay-off of nine weeks. Closed last prep with a eighth, beaten 21 lengths, over 1m1/2f at this track. Leading player. OMAR COMIN (7) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when 11th over 1m at Oaklawn Park, beaten 55 lengths. Finds the right race this time and can return to winning ways. EL DE LARRY (4) scored by 1.5 lengths last start at this track (Dirt) over this distance after he was in contention on the turn. Is yet to miss the frame from four starts at this distance, including two wins. Has a formidable combination with Jeiron Barbosa who has been aboard for his last two wins. One of the contenders. WHATAHARDMANFIDEAD (6) brings the right form to this race after taking out a 1m contest at this track last time out by 1.75 lengths. Deserves serious consideration.