Laurel Park Race 11 - Race 11 - Claiming
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT (1) went forward last start over 1609m at this track (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 2 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SHOT FOR THE MOON (5) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 1710m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. BJORN (2) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 11 lengths when well in the market. Can feature in the finish. MAUPANSANT (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4 lengths away in third over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be about the money again.

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 2 len behind Albert Finnigan carrying 57kg at $2. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.1 len at this track January 16 over 1710m defeating Imperial Spy with 55.5kg at $4.40. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $35,235.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Ismerio Villalobos | 57kg | 1:43.05 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,846.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 55.5kg | 1:47.97 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,325.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 55kg | 1:48.83 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:40.66 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,237.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:47.00 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2025 | 106 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,601.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:39.76 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after eight months eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1207m, 11 len behind Firmantown carrying 57kg at $4.70. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Delaware Park Turf on June 14 over 1710m, 18 len behind Warning Signs carrying 53kg at $46.60. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 236 | HCP 4U | $37,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge F Hernandez | 57kg | 1:12.81 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.70 |
| 9/9 | 14/06/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $68,429.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 53kg | 1:44.49 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 18.2L | $46.60 |
| 5/5 | 03/05/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $75,000.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 53.5kg | 1:42.55 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $13.20 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $78,905.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 55kg | 1:39.92 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $4.70 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $83,556.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55kg | 1:39.28 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2024 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $77,388.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | SP | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 1:49.39 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 4 len behind Albert Finnigan with 57kg at $6.30. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Dats My Pharaoh carrying 55.5kg at $7.90. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $35,235.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:43.05 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:49.46 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.90 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $38,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:41.30 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $11.70 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $38,473.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | 1:43.81 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 102 | HCP 3U | $43,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:43.88 | 3-7-2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $71.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | 83 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,357.00 | Penn National | 1710m | M | A R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:49.71 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Matilda Burnham
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Albert Finnigan with 55.5kg at $15.70. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1710m, 12 len behind Dats My Pharaoh carrying 55.5kg at $51.60. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $35,235.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Andres Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:43.05 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.70 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | 1:49.46 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $51.60 |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $38,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | 1:41.30 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $57.30 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $36,064.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | 1:27.20 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $32.40 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $38,473.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Brinton Arnold | 52.5kg | 1:43.81 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $32.20 |
| 7/7 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $47,252.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Brinton Arnold | 52.5kg | 1:25.29 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $64.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1710m, 6 len behind Dats My Pharaoh with 52kg at $5.30. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track January 9 over 1106m defeating Twelve Nelson with 54kg at $5.70. Everything points towards a big run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:49.46 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,457.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:07.43 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
| 7/7 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $46,708.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 56.5kg | 1:12.87 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Christian Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1710m, 8 len behind Dats My Pharaoh carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Twice Gold carrying 55.5kg at $21.10. Needs plenty of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:49.46 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $38,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:41.30 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $21.10 |
| 3/11 | 12/12/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $41,041.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | W Meeks | 50.5kg | 1:45.68 | 10-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $60.39 |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $40,152.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Cesar Gonzalez | 52kg | 1:03.26 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $51.10 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $39,939.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:09.68 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $78.90 |
| 5/10 | 14/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $40,887.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Matilda Burnham | 52kg | 1:03.52 | 10-10-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $66.10 |