Laurel Park Race 8 - Miracle Wood S. Stakes
BALBOA (6) really dug deep to get the prize by 5 lengths three runs back at Listed level at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Among the leading chances. G Q WORTHY (3) finds it hard to win with just one success from 10 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. CLOSE THE GATE (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 0.8 lengths away in second over 1408m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. LET'S GO LANDO (7) raced on the pace over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last time and went on to win by 6 lengths. Is going okay this campaign, recording two wins and four minor placings from eight starts. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start scored a big 7 len win at this track January 23 over 1609m defeating Master Schemer with 56kg at $4.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1408m, 20 len behind Close The Gate carrying 56kg at $43.40. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Last Starts 29 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 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,897.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:42.05 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/10 | 10/01/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $43.40 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $43,359.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:11.75 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $45,297.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:07.53 | 10-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,437.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:06.56 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $56.90 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2025 | 15 | MDN OCLM 2 | $85,271.00 | Colonial Downs Inner Turf | 1609m | FM | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:37.77 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 9 len at this track February 4 over 1609m defeating Virginia Gentry with 56kg at $3.60. The race before that second last in a small field at Parx in LR on December 30 over 1408m, 19 len behind Mailata carrying 53kg at $9.70. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 17 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 | 04/02/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $67,760.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:40.18 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/3 | 30/12/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,855.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 53kg | 1:27.20 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $9.70 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $76,336.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 54.5kg | 1:40.89 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $76,104.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 54.5kg | 1:39.60 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $59.80 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $31,050.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Francisco Martinez | 53.5kg | 1:38.85 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.50 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Luis M Ocasio | 53kg | 0:57.89 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $28.10 |

Jockey: Xavier Perez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on January 10 over 1609m, 7 len behind Let's Go Lando with 55kg at $5.30. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track in LR on December 6 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Code Of Silence carrying 55.5kg at $27.50. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $83,132.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55kg | 1:41.32 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:27.23 | 8-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $27.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $77,817.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | D E Centeno | 55.5kg | 1:47.26 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $7.30 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:40.22 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $31.20 |
| 1/3 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SP | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:42.11 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | D E Centeno | 55kg | 1:25.52 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track in LR on February 4 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Hollywood Import carrying 53.5kg at $6.30. The race before that came from midfield and won by 9 len at this track January 10 over 1408m defeating Pont Aven with 56kg at $6.40. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 17 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 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 53.5kg | 1:26.36 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $6.40 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $47,397.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 55.5kg | 1:06.83 | 5-7-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Claiming his maiden victory on debut; scored a big 4 len win at this track February 6 over 1207m defeating Sir George with 56kg at $2.50. Unlikely to be contesting the finish despite that strong debut.
Last Starts 15 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 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $68,053.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:12.42 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track January 10 over 1609m defeating Lundi Loot with 52.5kg at $4.20. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on December 14 over 1710m, 3 len behind Wild Warrior with 55.5kg at $6.10. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 42 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 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $83,132.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.5kg | 1:41.32 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 14/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $75,038.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:50.18 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $70,229.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:48.38 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:42.53 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $69,767.00 | Usa - Delaware Park Turf | 1509m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 53.5kg | 1:30.20 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.10 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54kg | 1:12.78 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |