It's still a good player's card at Laurel Park today, although scratches have taken a toll on several of the seven stakes.

The Grade 3, $250,000 De Francis Dash was hardest hit with three defections, leaving a field of four. With Struth, Mr. Jordan, and Favorite Tale out of the race, Whitmore looms a very, very short-priced favorite.

If he wins, it will be trainer Ron Moquett's second De Francis victory in the last three years.

Blu Moon Ace, who was cross-entered in the De Francis and the Laurel Dash, will start in the De Francis.

In the $150,000 All Along, a 1 1/16-mile turf race for fillies and mares, the scratch of Gianna's Dream works to the advantage of West Coast shipper Juno, who may now be the lone speed.

On Leave, who ships in from New York after being beaten only 3 1/4 lengths by Lady Eli in the Grade 2 Ballston Spa, will be favored in the All Along.

The scratch of Ginger N Rye makes Miss Ella a strong favorite in the Sensible Lady Turf Dash.

Similarly, The price on Infinite Wisdom in the 1 1/2-mile Laurel Turf Cup will drop due to the defection of Manitoulin.

The six-furlong De Francis is the only stakes on the main track. There are four $100,000 turf sprints, the All Along, and the $100,000 Laurel Turf Cup.

Temperatures at Laurel are forecast to be in the lower 80's today. The main track is fast and the turf is firm.

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