Laurel Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
AKAYLA (4) lines up for the first time since January 14. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1710m at Aqueduct. Now under the care of new trainer Brittany Russell. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. FOR ARROGATE (2) is a three-year-old filly by Arrogate out of Forever Together on debut for the Jonathan Thomas stable. Looks a definite contender, particularly if the money comes. THIS COUNTRY (1) is back from a spell of four months. Closed last prep with a sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1509m at Gulfstream Park. Deserves serious consideration. CANDY DOLL (3) had support when resuming last time out but never threatened when a disappointing fifth, beaten 10 lengths, over 1207m at Pimlico (Dirt). One of the contenders at her second run back with blinkers added.
Jockey: V Carrasco
Weight: 54kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on February 25 over 1509m, 6 len behind Hello Hollywood with 53.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at this track on October 22 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Scorpia with 55.5kg at $2.80. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/02/2024 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $135,053.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:28.33 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/12/2023 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $105,581.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:34.35 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/10/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,016.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:03.87 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Jamie Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Arrogate out of Forever Together. Should be the focus of punters' attention.
Jockey: Mychel J Sanchez
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nine months second last in a small field at Pimlico on May 26 over 1207m, 10 len behind Popover Gal carrying 56kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 10 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Sheilahs Warcloud carrying 54kg at $6.60. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/05/2024 | 269 | MDN F 3 | $74,021.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:13.14 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2023 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $89,820.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:25.38 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2023 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $112,275.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:11.98 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 7/13 | 13/07/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $112,275.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:04.82 | 11-11-7 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $9.40 |
Jockey: Fergal Lynch
Weight: 57kgs
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Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Gulfstream Park January 14 over 2213m, 5 len behind War Princess with 56kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Aqueduct September 16 over 1710m, 7 len behind Rhiannon carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/01/2024 | 37 | MDN FM 4U | $130,499.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 2:15.68 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 08/12/2023 | 33 | MDN FM 3U | $79,940.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 55kg | 1:43.89 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2023 | 50 | MDN FM 3U | $133,648.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Eric Cancel | 55kg | 1:42.89 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $7.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2023 | 329 | MDN FM 3U | $139,104.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:40.83 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/10/2022 | 55 | MDN F 2 | $146,605.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:44.56 | 8-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2022 | - | MDN F 2 | $150,215.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:44.36 | 8-10-9 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Delaware Park on June 5 over 1609m, 8 len behind Distorted D'oro with 56kg at $41.30. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/06/2024 | - | MDN FM 3U | $60,423.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 1:39.34 | 1-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $41.30 |
Jockey: Jomar Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by War Front out of Guilia. Maybe later.
Jockey: Jorge F Hernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 9 at this track on October 22 over 1106m, 18 len behind Scorpia carrying 55.5kg at $8.40. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 252 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/10/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,016.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:03.87 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $8.40 |
Jockey: Andres Chavez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-starter by Union Rags out of Silk And Satin. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Uncle Mo out of Curlin's Fox. Sure to be better for this run.