Laurel Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming
GREAT IDEA (1) comes here off a last-start fourth, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1207m at this track. Has sound form here at this trip with four wins and seven minor placings from 14 runs. Should be in this for a long way. WHERE'S RAY (5) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.3 lengths at today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. MAYA PRINCE (3) was in the firing line on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1106m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. JAVA BUZZ (11) lifted strongly to salute by 0.3 lengths three runs back at Aqueduct (Turf) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has a win and six minor placings at this journey from nine starts and has solid claims.

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on October 26 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Saxton with 53.5kg at $4.50. The start before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track in LR on October 11 over 1106m, 0.9 len behind Had To Have Him carrying 54.5kg at $18.80.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,714.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:09.54 | 10-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,207.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:02.47 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $18.80 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:09.20 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $34.90 |
| 7/7 | 02/08/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:02.82 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/06/2025 | 6 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 15/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,947.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:01.83 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Julio Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on October 25 over 1106m, 5 len behind Where's Ray with 56kg at $6.40. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track September 19 over 1106m defeating Vamos Viejo with 56kg at $1.90.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $61,050.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:02.57 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $6.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $44,985.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:02.65 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/5 | 27/08/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $77,519.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | A R Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 0:56.60 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FM | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:40.46 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | A R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:02.82 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/9 | 05/07/2025 | 232 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | A R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:01.03 | 1-4-7 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on October 12 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Where's Ray with 56kg at $5.40. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on September 28 over 1106m, 6 len behind Tidewater with 56kg at $6.10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $46,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:02.63 | 4-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |
| 7/8 | 28/09/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,862.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:02.38 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:02.34 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,295.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.44 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $23.40 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2025 | 75 | HCP 3U | $111,621.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:01.33 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2025 | 168 | LR OPEN 3U | $159,744.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:02.40 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Jorge Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on October 12 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Where's Ray carrying 56kg at $9.10. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind One Whirlwind Ride carrying 56kg at $1.80.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $46,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:02.63 | 2-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.10 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $39,786.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:02.97 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $44,985.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:02.65 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $44,343.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Good | Johan Rosado | 56.5kg | 0:57.61 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $77,519.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Eswan Flores | 56.5kg | 0:56.60 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $44,343.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Good | Angel Cruz | 56.5kg | 0:57.44 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track October 25 over 1106m defeating Cactus with 56kg at $2.70. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at this track October 12 over 1106m defeating Noble Jon with 56kg at $1.70.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $61,050.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:02.57 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $46,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:02.63 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,862.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:02.38 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:09.20 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $27.60 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $44,343.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Good | Kevin Gomez | 55kg | 0:57.44 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:01.93 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Carlos Lopez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on October 25 over 1106m, 5 len behind Where's Ray with 54.5kg at $23.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at Colonial Downs September 10 over 1106m defeating American Wind with 53.5kg at $2.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $61,050.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 54.5kg | 1:02.57 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $23.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $52,752.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:02.99 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | 77 | CLM 3U | $42,636.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53kg | 1:03.39 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 17/05/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $117,188.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 0:54.65 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $479,233.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | SP | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:04.35 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $3.07 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2025 | 72 | LR OPEN 3 | $182,250.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 0:55.26 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Matilda Burnham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at this track on October 12 over 1106m, 24 len behind Backnthewoods with 52.5kg at $17. The race before that second last of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1710m, 15 len behind Bodecream carrying 54kg at $43.80.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $28,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 52.5kg | 1:05.91 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $37,492.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:44.33 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $43.80 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $31,008.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Matilda Burnham | 51.5kg | 1:35.91 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $26.60 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $32,110.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Good | Matilda Burnham | 51.5kg | 1:40.81 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $36.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/06/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $39,844.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Yan Rodriguez | 51kg | 1:02.91 | 9-8-9 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $36.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $129,609.00 | Pimlico | 1006m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 0:56.93 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $59.90 |

Jockey: Jose Vargas
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on October 25 over 1710m, 12 len behind King's River carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Delaware Park on October 4 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Billionaires Row carrying 55.5kg at $6.10.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $85,457.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:42.34 | 2-10-10 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $70,015.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Jose A Batista | 55.5kg | 0:56.46 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $44,343.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Good | Jeiron Barbosa | 56.5kg | 0:57.61 | 7-4-7 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $8.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:57.72 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 23/07/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $32,110.00 | Penn National | 1006m | Y | Dexter Haddock | 56kg | 0:58.02 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 22/06/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $35,303.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Dexter Haddock | 55kg | 1:03.01 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years got back early 8th of 10 at this track on October 25 over 1106m, 7 len behind Where's Ray with 56kg at $16.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Gulfstream Park on December 1 2023 over 1006m, 7 len behind No Nay Hudson with 54.5kg at $22.50.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/10/2025 | 663 | HCP 3U | $61,050.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:02.57 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $16.70 |
| 7/8 | 01/01/2024 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $134,897.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:41.31 | 7-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $20.70 |
| 11/12 | 01/12/2023 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $108,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 0:54.60 | 11-5-11 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $22.50 |
| 10/10 | 27/10/2023 | 265 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $158,140.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:08.73 | 4-8-10 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $5.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2023 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $248,227.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:40.22 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/01/2023 | 98 | LR OPEN 3 | $147,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:34.71 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on October 24 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Take A Hint carrying 56kg at $7.70. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Timonium on August 30 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Heard On Thestreet with 56kg at $4.70.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $63,668.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:09.96 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $80,155.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:18.76 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,217.00 | Timonium | 1609m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:41.52 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,056.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Darwin L Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:27.57 | 1-7-7 | 3 |
| 50.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $44,790.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Darwin L Rodriguez | 52kg | 1:18.28 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $45,000.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | M | Darwin L Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:25.55 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Julio Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind War Humor carrying 56kg at $6.80. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Meadowlands on October 4 over 1006m, 1.3 len behind Skyloft with 56kg at $3.50.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $81,634.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:03.42 | 5-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56kg | 0:55.54 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $99,388.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:08.65 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $105,426.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:02.35 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $21.70 |
| 8/10 | 17/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $114,679.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:35.43 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $42.50 |
| 7/7 | 27/06/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $101,089.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:07.62 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $2.60 |