Laurel Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MACLEAN'S ROOK (7) went forward last start over 1609m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt) and held on well for third, beaten 0.8 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. CERTIFIED LOVERBOY (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1710m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. INDY CHARGES ON (8) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 3 lengths over 1811m at this track (Dirt) as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three starts. Among the leading players again. HAGRID'S FLAME (1) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 17 lengths at Parx (Dirt) over 1609m. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Well placed to atone. Something for the Multiples: OMAHA OMAHA (4)

Jockey: Matilda Burnham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Parx on January 14 over 1609m, 33 len behind Warp Nine with 53kg at $105.10. Before that 4th of 7 at Parx on November 25 over 1609m, 6 len behind Hoku carrying 53.5kg at $46.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,728.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 53kg | 1:37.81 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $105.10 |
| 4/7 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $53,435.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 53.5kg | 1:37.95 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $46.20 |
| 5/8 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,962.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | I Beato | 55.5kg | 1:37.37 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $29.20 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | I Beato | 55kg | 1:09.46 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $38.30 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Yabriel O Ramos | 56kg | 1:42.71 | 3-9-9 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $64.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $60,465.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | I Beato | 55.5kg | 1:43.95 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Raul Mena
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind National Law carrying 56kg at $5.70. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on December 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Worcester with 55.5kg at $7.80. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,970.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:45.45 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,695.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Raul Mena | 55.5kg | 1:38.93 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.80 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2025 | 169 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $80,916.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Raul Mena | 55kg | 1:46.62 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $9.40 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN 3 | $311,042.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Fast | Raul Mena | 53.5kg | 1:43.57 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $26.10 |
| 9/10 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,198,083.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:48.15 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 23.3L | $27.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $792,393.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:46.41 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start led but faded 2nd of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind National Law carrying 56kg at $3.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at Aqueduct on December 27 over 1609m, 10 len behind Be You carrying 55kg at $22.20. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,970.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:45.45 | 1-1-D1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,825.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:37.03 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $22.20 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:47.68 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.19 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,615.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | M | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:51.32 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.83 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 56kg | 1:48.19 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:37.05 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 9 len behind National Law with 56kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on September 29 2023 over 1408m, 17 len behind Seven's Eleven with 53.5kg at $8.60. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 27 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 | 17/01/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,970.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:45.45 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $17.70 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,893.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:45.93 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.90 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:44.73 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
| 5/6 | 02/10/2025 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55kg | 1:39.03 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.10 |
| 4/6 | 14/09/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,480.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 52.5kg | 1:45.11 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:41.80 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Quint's Brew with 55.5kg at $3.70. The race before that won by 7 len at this track December 6 over 1710m defeating Indy Charges On with 56.5kg at $2.40. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $149,477.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 55.5kg | 1:37.37 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $83,323.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56.5kg | 1:45.14 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $73,059.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:38.27 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $76,453.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:42.22 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:36.58 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:03.36 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track December 27 over 1811m defeating Group Ticket carrying 53kg at $2.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on December 6 over 1710m, 7 len behind Maclean's Rook carrying 53kg at $2.80. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $75,038.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:53.27 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $83,323.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:45.14 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 65 | HCP 3U | $40,061.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.5kg | 1:38.36 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2025 | 46 | CLM 3U | $96,330.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1:44.01 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.14 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | 52 | CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1:38.03 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.34 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $107,309.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Sophie Doyle | 53.5kg | 1:43.52 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.39 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Parx on January 6 over 1609m, 4 len behind Awesome Flay carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Parx on December 22 over 1673m, 14 len behind Latta carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $52,317.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56.5kg | 1:41.42 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.10 |
| 8/11 | 22/12/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $79,632.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:43.86 | 6-9-8 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $16.10 |
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $84,227.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:36.41 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $3.96 |
| 4/6 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $5.40 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:56.74 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.19 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $58,869.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:41.62 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |