Laurel Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
EL PAPACITO (4) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1106m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. LAYSEN (3) stepped out on his debut over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago and finished fourth, beaten 23 lengths. Expected to be in the finish with the addition of blinkers. U CROCS (1) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of A Pecoraro. By Cupid from Enhancement. Watch for a betting push. SWEET SPY (2) drifted back on debut last start and failed to come on, finishing eighth over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Will take a lot from that hitout and should do much better.
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Cupid out of Enhancement. Market will go a long way to showcasing his chances.
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1408m, 24 len behind Close The Gate carrying 56kg at $22.90. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 36 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $22.90 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, in a small field at Aqueduct on January 1 over 1207m, 23 len behind Wonder Mist carrying 55.5kg at $9.06. Expected to be more prominent this time.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:12.64 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $9.06 |
Jockey: Darwin Rodriguez
Weight: 51.5kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Sugar On Fire carrying 56kg at $64. The race before that second last of 7 at this track on November 30 over 1106m, 16 len behind Hoppetosse with 53.5kg at $6.90. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,957.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:07.03 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $64.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/11/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,832.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Tais Lyapustina | 53.5kg | 1:08.17 | 1-3-6 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $6.90 |
| 10/11 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $45,297.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:07.53 | 1-9-10 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $8.10 |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $71,919.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yan Rodriguez | 51.5kg | 1:40.91 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 51.3L | $18.30 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $76,628.00 | Usa - Laurel Turf | 1106m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:04.47 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 2 | $61,674.00 | Timonium | 805m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | 0:48.03 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Irish War Cry out of Ready It. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Jean Briceno
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Blofeld out of Pearl Gem. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.