Laurel Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
BAYTOWN BRUISER (6) resumed last time out and finished third over 1308m at Turfway Park, beaten 2.75 lengths. Leading player. PARTY WITH SMARTY (5) proved too strong two runs ago at Aqueduct. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 1207m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. TELL 'EM I'M COMIN (1) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by 35 lengths. Shaping up nicely and he is a great chance to go back-to-back. BRIGHTY (2) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing eighth and beaten 20 lengths. Nicely placed to bounce back.

Jockey: Matilda Burnham
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 35 len at this track February 28 over 1609m defeating Under The Rug with 57kg at $1.10. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1609m, 5 len behind Albert Finnigan with 57kg at $2.50. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,980.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 57kg | 1:41.01 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,419.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 57kg | 1:40.99 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,846.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 57kg | 1:47.97 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $46,708.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:12.87 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/11/2025 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:40.66 | 9-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 9/9 | 16/11/2025 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,214.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Andres Chavez | 57kg | 1:37.06 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $28.00 |

Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on February 5 over 1609m, 20 len behind Who's The King with 57kg at $7.20. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on December 27 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Wyoming Class carrying 57kg at $4.50. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $39,629.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 57kg | 1:38.33 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $7.20 |
| 2/3 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $45,942.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 57kg | 1:40.92 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $41,409.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 57kg | 1:27.67 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 15/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $47,252.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 57kg | 1:25.29 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.30 |
| 5/10 | 24/10/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $48,706.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 57kg | 1:35.89 | 10-9-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2025 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,294.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Jose R. Betancourt
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len this track November 27 over 1609m defeating Dats My Pharaoh carrying 57kg at $49.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Laurel Turf November 2 over 1609m, 16 len behind Wicked Boss carrying 57kg at $18. Might need the run.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | J R Betancourt | 57kg | 1:40.66 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $49.50 |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 381 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,252.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | J R Betancourt | 57kg | 1:38.15 | 12-11-10 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/10/2024 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,792.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Raul Mena | 54.5kg | 1:41.51 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 42.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $88,235.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 55kg | 1:07.34 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $19.60 |

Jockey: Maicol J. Inirio
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Parx on February 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Keeping The Faith with 56.5kg at $18.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at Parx on January 6 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Cap Steak Robbery with 56.5kg at $14.20. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $35,663.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 56.5kg | 1:11.42 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $18.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 54 | HCP 4U | $37,369.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 56.5kg | 1:20.83 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $14.20 |
| 4/7 | 13/11/2025 | 119 | HCP 3U | $30,534.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 55.5kg | 1:10.53 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $18.60 |
| 3/4 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $35,168.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 55kg | 1:10.01 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $16.90 |
| 5/5 | 26/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 54.5kg | 1:38.41 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $26.60 |
| 6/7 | 29/05/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $45,000.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | J D Acosta | 53.5kg | 1:26.88 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1207m, 4 len behind Firmantown with 57kg at $2.80. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Aqueduct December 26 over 1308m defeating Seeker's Hope with 56kg at $5.22. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $37,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:12.81 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,599.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:19.60 | 11-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.22 |
| 4/5 | 16/11/2025 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $65,649.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:36.97 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $12.48 |
| 3/9 | 06/11/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,435.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Katie Davis | 56kg | 1:24.71 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $13.04 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $65,449.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.33 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Christian Maragh | 53kg | 1:56.58 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $110.87 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Turfway Park on February 28 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Utopian carrying 56.5kg at $8.33. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on May 1 over 1609m, 2 len behind Gamblers Tail with 56kg at $24.67. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 7 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 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:17.79 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.33 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.76 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:43.86 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $20.93 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $94,368.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:45.37 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.82 |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:10.46 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $7.69 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:36.69 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.70 |