Laurel Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
DON'T WAIT UP (4) returns after a spell of ten weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1207m at Delaware Park. Sure to make his presence felt. PACO THE TACO MAN (6) turned in a strong run two starts ago at this track (Dirt) then failed to back it up over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time, beaten 7 lengths into seventh. Looks better placed over this shorter trip so worth another chance. EL DIVINO NINO (7) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just three times from 35 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1408m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. KERNESS K (5) ran a better race last start, finishing 5 lengths away in fourth over 1408m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Matilda Burnham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1408m, nose behind Aztec with 56kg at $29. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on December 6 over 1609m, 24 len behind Joe The Jet carrying 56.5kg at $10.90. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/01/2026 | 48 | HCP 4U | $46,241.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 56kg | 1:26.29 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $67,534.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56.5kg | 1:39.52 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $10.90 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $152,672.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:24.65 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $53.10 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,893.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55kg | 1:45.93 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $36.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,192.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54.5kg | 1:25.03 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $65.90 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $50,917.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52kg | 1:37.27 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Justin Lewis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at Charles Town on February 4 over 905m, 6 len behind Hey Boots with 55.5kg at $10.60. The start before that 4th of 8 at Charles Town on January 14 over 905m, 5 len behind Restless with 55.5kg at $19.20. Others preferred at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $39,515.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 55.5kg | 0:52.41 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.60 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $41,405.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 0:52.04 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.20 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $49,939.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:11.82 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $68.10 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2025 | 421 | HCP 3U | $62,527.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 54kg | 1:11.00 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $61.30 |
| 9/10 | 12/10/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $147,399.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | 1:02.04 | 4-9-9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $81.10 |
| 5/6 | 15/09/2024 | 63 | HCP 3U | $59,309.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:24.16 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $36.40 |

Jockey: Andres Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track January 23 over 1106m defeating Paralegal with 57kg at $9.30. Before that second last of 7 at this track on December 13 over 1207m, 10 len behind Fear Nothing carrying 53kg at $64.40. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $34,469.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 57kg | 1:06.77 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.30 |
| 6/7 | 13/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $42,511.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yan Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:11.79 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $64.40 |
| 5/5 | 04/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $32,159.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:10.99 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $35,969.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:05.80 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $38,843.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:02.46 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $24.80 |
| 6/6 | 05/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $45,872.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:10.44 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track December 7 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Goodbye Note with 56kg at $1.50. Previously first up; third of 7 at Delaware Park August 1 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Borracho with 56kg at $18. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 68 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 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $62,527.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $59,626.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:38.64 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $44,901.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:24.85 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $45,008.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:11.16 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $14.80 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $41,860.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Y O Ortiz | 56kg | 1:05.29 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $8.20 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2025 | 78 | CLM 3U | $41,860.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Y O Ortiz | 56kg | 1:11.83 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1408m, 5 len behind Uncle Cat carrying 53.5kg at $6.20. Before that ran last of 7 at Aqueduct on December 31 over 1207m, 12 len behind Re Markably carrying 54.5kg at $2.34. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $47,541.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:26.32 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $6.20 |
| 7/7 | 31/12/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:12.57 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $2.34 |
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $83,832.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:11.57 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 308 | ALLOW 3U | $74,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | 1:10.04 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2024 | 63 | CLM 2 | $69,784.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:05.32 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2024 | 31 | LR OPEN 2 | $144,509.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.57 | 5-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Jose Vargas
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Fear Nothing with 56kg at $3.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on December 26 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind All The Hardways with 56kg at $4.90. A better showing than last start is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $72,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:11.80 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $75,038.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:05.33 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $75,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:10.50 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $74,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:10.04 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $85,053.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.13 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $12.20 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $41,284.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Yan Rodriguez | 52kg | 1:11.44 | 5-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Uncle Cat carrying 54kg at $10. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on December 12 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Brother Conway carrying 56kg at $2.40. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $47,541.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Gokhan Kocakaya | 54kg | 1:26.32 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $38,315.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:26.58 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $46,466.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $75,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:10.50 | 1-8-9 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $11.90 |
| 6/11 | 11/10/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $62,100.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 52.5kg | 1:24.66 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.70 |
| 2/6 | 31/08/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $68,217.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:19.03 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.10 |