Charles Town 10 September 2026
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Dam won at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 17l behind Crystal Veil when fifth of 6 at 70-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Struggled in recent outings
Dam won at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 17l behind Crystal Veil when fifth of 6 at 70-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Struggled in recent outings
Half-sister to Weather Map, won twice at 6f. Hard to assess on debut
Half-sister to Weather Map, won twice at 6f. Hard to assess on debut
Half-sister to Polish The Diamond, won twice at 4f and 6f. Well beaten at 35-1 behind Crystal Veil when last of 6 on her racecourse debut at Charles Town over 4f last month. Unlikely to improve significantly
Half-sister to Polish The Diamond, won twice at 4f and 6f. Well beaten at 35-1 behind Crystal Veil when last of 6 on her racecourse debut at Charles Town over 4f last month. Unlikely to improve significantly
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Could surprise at first attempt
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Could surprise at first attempt
Half-sister to Daydreaming, won seven times between 6f and 1m 1f. Difficult to judge newcomer
Half-sister to Daydreaming, won seven times between 6f and 1m 1f. Difficult to judge newcomer
Half-sister to Blazing Tyreek, won at 6f. Third of 6 behind Crystal Veil beaten 10l at 16-5 on her racecourse debut at Charles Town over 4f last month. Has shown promise previously
Half-sister to Blazing Tyreek, won at 6f. Third of 6 behind Crystal Veil beaten 10l at 16-5 on her racecourse debut at Charles Town over 4f last month. Has shown promise previously
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 10l behind Crystal Veil when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Best to avoid on recent evidence
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 10l behind Crystal Veil when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Best to avoid on recent evidence
ON A PEDESTAL looks the one to beat as the heavily backed newcomer with strong market support. Far Out West and Ghost Busta also merit consideration.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m. Well beaten at 60-1 behind Atlas Strong when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Hard to recommend on recent efforts
She has won three times from 7f to 1m. Well beaten at 60-1 behind Atlas Strong when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Hard to recommend on recent efforts
She has won three times at 1m. Third of 6 behind Hockey beaten 10l at 16-10 on her latest outing at Timonium over 1m last month. Capable of contending after recent third
She has won three times at 1m. Third of 6 behind Hockey beaten 10l at 16-10 on her latest outing at Timonium over 1m last month. Capable of contending after recent third
She has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 7l behind Ready To Rocknroll when sixth of 8 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Has C&D experience but form concerns
She has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 7l behind Ready To Rocknroll when sixth of 8 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Has C&D experience but form concerns
Winner of five races from 4f to 7f. Finished 6l behind Slanderous when fifth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in June. Course winner but lengthy absence worry
Winner of five races from 4f to 7f. Finished 6l behind Slanderous when fifth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in June. Course winner but lengthy absence worry
She has won four times from 7f to 1m. Beaten a neck by Atlas Strong when second of 8 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Recent runner-up here merits respect
She has won four times from 7f to 1m. Beaten a neck by Atlas Strong when second of 8 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Recent runner-up here merits respect
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f. Beaten 10l by Hockey when second of 6 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Timonium over 1m last month. Could improve after recent placed effort
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f. Beaten 10l by Hockey when second of 6 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Timonium over 1m last month. Could improve after recent placed effort
She has won three times at 7f. Finished 6l behind Ready To Rocknroll when fourth of 8 at 19-2 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Unlikely to trouble the principals
She has won three times at 7f. Finished 6l behind Ready To Rocknroll when fourth of 8 at 19-2 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Unlikely to trouble the principals
CHILL BEAN won at Delaware Park two starts back and finished a placed third the last time out despite weakening late. Dame Catherine was a game runner-up over C&D last time and Unicycle also merits consideration.
Successful twice at 6f. Third of 7 behind Grandpa Joe beaten 9l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Could go well dropping back to level
Successful twice at 6f. Third of 7 behind Grandpa Joe beaten 9l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Could go well dropping back to level
He has won three times from 6f to 7f. Finished 10l behind Yankee Doodle Kid when fifth of 9 at 55-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Unlikely to trouble the judge
He has won three times from 6f to 7f. Finished 10l behind Yankee Doodle Kid when fifth of 9 at 55-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Unlikely to trouble the judge
He has won three times at 7f. Finished 8l behind Hurricane Alert when fifth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in July. Has potential stepping down in grade
He has won three times at 7f. Finished 8l behind Hurricane Alert when fifth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in July. Has potential stepping down in grade
He has won three times from 6f to 7f. Finished 18l behind Audible Storm when sixth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Capable of better in easier company
He has won three times from 6f to 7f. Finished 18l behind Audible Storm when sixth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Capable of better in easier company
He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 7l by Grandpa Joe when second of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Stands chance after recent placing
He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 7l by Grandpa Joe when second of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Stands chance after recent placing
He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Finished 10l behind Yankee Doodle Kid when sixth of 9 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Worthy of consideration after recent win
He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Finished 10l behind Yankee Doodle Kid when sixth of 9 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Worthy of consideration after recent win
He has won three times at 7f. Finished 11l behind Grandpa Joe when fourth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Difficult to recommend on recent runs
He has won three times at 7f. Finished 11l behind Grandpa Joe when fourth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Difficult to recommend on recent runs
He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Finished 12l behind Grandpa Joe when sixth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Best to avoid on current evidence
He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Finished 12l behind Grandpa Joe when sixth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Best to avoid on current evidence
BULL RIDER drops in class after winning over C&D two starts back and could prove hard to beat. Grandpa Joe and Arie Ferrari also merit consideration.
She has won three times from 4f to 6f. Well beaten at 60-1 behind Overnight Pow Wow when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Could benefit from class drop
She has won three times from 4f to 6f. Well beaten at 60-1 behind Overnight Pow Wow when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Could benefit from class drop
She has won three times at 4f. A winner at 6-1 at Charles Town over 4f on her latest outing last month, beating Chelsea's Dream by 1l. Recent winner with solid claims
She has won three times at 4f. A winner at 6-1 at Charles Town over 4f on her latest outing last month, beating Chelsea's Dream by 1l. Recent winner with solid claims
A winner at 4f, but that win was over five years ago. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dream Street Rose when second of 10 at 35-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in December last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Lenworth Sewell. Hard to assess after long absence
A winner at 4f, but that win was over five years ago. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dream Street Rose when second of 10 at 35-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in December last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Lenworth Sewell. Hard to assess after long absence
She has won three times from 4f to 6f. Finished 9l behind Sweet N Tricky when sixth of 8 at 30-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in July. Capable of bouncing back here
She has won three times from 4f to 6f. Finished 9l behind Sweet N Tricky when sixth of 8 at 30-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f in July. Capable of bouncing back here
She has won four times from 4f to 6f. Third of 6 behind Lil Miss Honkytonk beaten 9l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Has shown recent improvement
She has won four times from 4f to 6f. Third of 6 behind Lil Miss Honkytonk beaten 9l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Has shown recent improvement
A winner at 1m. Finished 13l behind Lil Miss Honkytonk when fifth of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
A winner at 1m. Finished 13l behind Lil Miss Honkytonk when fifth of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
She has won four times at 6f. Finished 10l behind Lil Miss Honkytonk when fourth of 6 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Stands chance with easier task
She has won four times at 6f. Finished 10l behind Lil Miss Honkytonk when fourth of 6 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Stands chance with easier task
She has won four times from 6f to 7f. Finished 12l behind Tina's Back when fifth of 6 at 9-5fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f (good) in June. Worthy of consideration despite gap
She has won four times from 6f to 7f. Finished 12l behind Tina's Back when fifth of 6 at 9-5fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f (good) in June. Worthy of consideration despite gap
MODEST KAY drops in class after a disappointing effort in stakes company the last time out and has won twice over C&D. Lovely Odds has been consistent at this level with four C&D wins to her name. Moon Rox also drops in grade following a poor showing in allowance company.
A winner at 6f. Finished 20l behind Just Deeds when fifth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Capable of better in this class
A winner at 6f. Finished 20l behind Just Deeds when fifth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Capable of better in this class
A winner at 7f. Beaten 4l by Willy Willy when second of 6 at 19-2 on his latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Could go well with recent placings
A winner at 7f. Beaten 4l by Willy Willy when second of 6 at 19-2 on his latest outing at Penn National over 6f last month. Could go well with recent placings
A winner at 7f. Finished 4 1/2l behind York Tavern when fourth of 7 at 16-10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Has good potential dropping down
A winner at 7f. Finished 4 1/2l behind York Tavern when fourth of 7 at 16-10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Has good potential dropping down
A winner at 7f. Finished 11l behind York Tavern when fifth of 7 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Unlikely to repeat course win
A winner at 7f. Finished 11l behind York Tavern when fifth of 7 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Unlikely to repeat course win
A winner at 6f, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten by Lomax when second of 6 at 13-5 on his latest outing at Timonium over 1m last month. Stands chance after recent second
A winner at 6f, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten by Lomax when second of 6 at 13-5 on his latest outing at Timonium over 1m last month. Stands chance after recent second
A winner at 4f. Beaten 11l behind Blameitonmyroots at 25-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Best to avoid on poor form
A winner at 4f. Beaten 11l behind Blameitonmyroots at 25-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Best to avoid on poor form
A winner at 6f. Finished 5l behind Let Fly when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 5f (firm) in July. Worthy of consideration stepping down
A winner at 6f. Finished 5l behind Let Fly when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Colonial Downs over 5f (firm) in July. Worthy of consideration stepping down
A winner at 6f. Beaten behind Abdicate at 9-5fav when Disqualified but disqualified and placed 9th of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Likely contender with C&D advantage
A winner at 6f. Beaten behind Abdicate at 9-5fav when Disqualified but disqualified and placed 9th of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Likely contender with C&D advantage
A winner at 1m. Beaten 15l behind Tactics at 18-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m (good) in July. Difficult to assess recent struggles
A winner at 1m. Beaten 15l behind Tactics at 18-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m (good) in July. Difficult to assess recent struggles
CAT FAST drops in class and should appreciate the return to this level after a respectable fourth last time out. Hamdoun and Axel Foley also merit consideration.
She has won three times from 4f to 7f. Won on her latest outing when 7-10fav at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month, beating Tina's Back by 1/2l. Strong contender after recent C&D win
She has won three times from 4f to 7f. Won on her latest outing when 7-10fav at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month, beating Tina's Back by 1/2l. Strong contender after recent C&D win
She has won three times from 6f to 7f. Finished 9l behind Jeannette The Jet when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Capable but recent efforts concerning
She has won three times from 6f to 7f. Finished 9l behind Jeannette The Jet when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Capable but recent efforts concerning
She has won four times from 4f to 7f. Third of 4 behind At A Premium beaten 12l at 33-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. Could benefit from class drop today
She has won four times from 4f to 7f. Third of 4 behind At A Premium beaten 12l at 33-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. Could benefit from class drop today
A winner at 4f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Our Memories when fourth of 8 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Hard to fancy on recent showings
A winner at 4f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Our Memories when fourth of 8 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Hard to fancy on recent showings
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. A winner at 14-5 at Charles Town over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Candy Tricks by 1/2l. Has potential after last win here
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. A winner at 14-5 at Charles Town over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Candy Tricks by 1/2l. Has potential after last win here
A winner at 5f. Third of 7 behind Langleyswaterfall beaten 1 1/2l at evens fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Consistent but lacks winning edge
A winner at 5f. Third of 7 behind Langleyswaterfall beaten 1 1/2l at evens fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f (good) last month. Consistent but lacks winning edge
She has won four times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 1 3/4l by Game Energy when second of 6 at 9-5fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Worthy of consideration on recent form
She has won four times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 1 3/4l by Game Energy when second of 6 at 9-5fav on her latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Worthy of consideration on recent form
She has won four times from 6f to 1m. A winner at 9-2 at Charles Town over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Johanna by a short head. Likely to go well after latest success
She has won four times from 6f to 1m. A winner at 9-2 at Charles Town over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Johanna by a short head. Likely to go well after latest success
Winner of five races from 4f to 7f. Well beaten at 35-1 behind Bellofthebluegrass when last of 8 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Difficult to assess on poor efforts
Winner of five races from 4f to 7f. Well beaten at 35-1 behind Bellofthebluegrass when last of 8 on her latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Difficult to assess on poor efforts
OUR MEMORIES looks the one to beat after winning over C&D the last time out with a strong rally despite bobbling at the start. Maskedandmummed drops in class after finishing third in stakes company and Full Of Charm was runner-up over C&D recently.
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f. Third of 6 behind Sharpasadiamond beaten at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Elizabeth Meehan in United States. Capable of better with solid C&D record
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f. Third of 6 behind Sharpasadiamond beaten at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Elizabeth Meehan in United States. Capable of better with solid C&D record
He has won three times from 4f to 7f, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Beau Dutton when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Unlikely to trouble the judge lately
He has won three times from 4f to 7f, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 9l behind Beau Dutton when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Unlikely to trouble the judge lately
Has won ten races from 4f to 1m. Third of 5 behind Big Joe B beaten 3/4l at 33-10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in May. Has good potential after lengthy break
Has won ten races from 4f to 1m. Third of 5 behind Big Joe B beaten 3/4l at 33-10 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in May. Has good potential after lengthy break
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m. A winner at 3-1 at Mountaineer Park over 6f (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Out Of Cents by a neck. Could struggle stepping up in grade
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m. A winner at 3-1 at Mountaineer Park over 6f (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Out Of Cents by a neck. Could struggle stepping up in grade
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Finished 7l behind I'm Not Catty when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. Difficult to recommend on recent efforts
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Finished 7l behind I'm Not Catty when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. Difficult to recommend on recent efforts
Has won 13 races from 6f to 1m. Finished 2 1/4l behind Yankee Doodle Kid when fourth of 8 at 11-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in June. Best to avoid on current trajectory
Has won 13 races from 6f to 1m. Finished 2 1/4l behind Yankee Doodle Kid when fourth of 8 at 11-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in June. Best to avoid on current trajectory
He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Finished 12l behind Brother Conway when last of 5 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Hard to assess without recent spark
He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Finished 12l behind Brother Conway when last of 5 at 30-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 1m last month. Hard to assess without recent spark
Winner of five races from 4f to 7f. Finished 3l behind Sharpasadiamond when fourth of 6 at 13-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ernest Haynes. Worthy of consideration at this level
Winner of five races from 4f to 7f. Finished 3l behind Sharpasadiamond when fourth of 6 at 13-5 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ernest Haynes. Worthy of consideration at this level
Has won 11 races from 4f to 7f. Finished 4l behind I'm Not Catty when sixth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Stands chance despite poor recent runs
Has won 11 races from 4f to 7f. Finished 4l behind I'm Not Catty when sixth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f last month. Stands chance despite poor recent runs
ROYAL PAIN finished third over C&D the last time out and looks the one to beat with consistent placed efforts. Logstradamus and Youthinkthatsfunny also merit consideration.
Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 13l behind Montie White Shoes when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on its latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in June. Hard to fancy after poor recent runs
Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 13l behind Montie White Shoes when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on its latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in June. Hard to fancy after poor recent runs
Dam won at 4f. Unknown quantity on debut
Dam won at 4f. Unknown quantity on debut
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by King Uni when second of 6 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in June. Could improve after recent second
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by King Uni when second of 6 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in June. Could improve after recent second
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 9l behind Knight Sage when sixth of 8 at 70-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Unlikely to trouble the judge
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 9l behind Knight Sage when sixth of 8 at 70-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Unlikely to trouble the judge
Dam won five times between 6f and 1m. Difficult to assess on debut
Dam won five times between 6f and 1m. Difficult to assess on debut
Placed twice in nine starts. Beaten 16l behind Audible Storm at 4-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. Has shown ability in this grade
Placed twice in nine starts. Beaten 16l behind Audible Storm at 4-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. Has shown ability in this grade
Placed once in three starts. Finished 8l behind Mille Parole when fifth of 8 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in July. Capable of better dropping in class
Placed once in three starts. Finished 8l behind Mille Parole when fifth of 8 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f in July. Capable of better dropping in class
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 9l behind Knight Sage when fifth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Needs to find significant improvement
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 9l behind Knight Sage when fifth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Needs to find significant improvement
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 17l behind Audible Storm at 11-2 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. May benefit from easier assignment
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 17l behind Audible Storm at 11-2 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 7f in July. May benefit from easier assignment
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 140-1 behind Saucy Ham when last of 11 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) in October last year. Best to avoid after long absence
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 140-1 behind Saucy Ham when last of 11 on his latest outing at Delaware Park over 1m (good) in October last year. Best to avoid after long absence
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 15l behind Knight Sage at 75-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Likely to struggle again
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 15l behind Knight Sage at 75-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f last month. Likely to struggle again
ROCK N'OPPORTUNITY finished a game second over C&D when last seen in claiming company and looks the one to beat. Moonlight Candy and Sound Of Freedom also merit consideration.
