Laurel Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
EDELWEISS (3) returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Ready for a bold run. RAILROAD INN (1) has been in the money seven times including last start on February 28 when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has a solid record here with six top-three finishes to his name. Great chance to break through. KITTY'S SON (5) is a 21-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 23 lengths when fifth over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. SOO HANDSOME (2) resumes from a spell of three months after closing off last preparation with four consecutive minor placings. Wilson Esteban Vargas has been in the money at the last three rides. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Andres Chavez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 2 len behind Manseeyasway carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1207m, 5 len behind Run Tzu with 55.5kg at $9.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 20 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 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,826.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:12.44 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,551.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:13.08 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.30 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,419.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:40.99 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,457.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 57kg | 1:07.43 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,654.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 56.5kg | 1:07.23 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $17.90 |
| 9/9 | 27/11/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 53kg | 1:40.66 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Wilson Esteban Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track December 19 over 1710m, 11 len behind Dats My Pharaoh carrying 55kg at $32.10. On debut sixth of 8 at Delaware Park July 11 over 1006m, 6 len behind Minister carrying 54kg at $18.30. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 91 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 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,064.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Wilson Esteban Vargas | 55kg | 1:50.96 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $32.10 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Penn National | 1710m | Fast | Wilson Esteban Vargas | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | Wilson Esteban Vargas | 56kg | 1:47.46 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,831.00 | Penn National | 1609m | SP | Jose E Vargas | 52.5kg | 1:40.79 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.10 |
| 5/11 | 16/10/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:14.28 | 6-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,407.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:42.00 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $13.80 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53kgs
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Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track January 16 over 1710m, 7 len behind Christmas Spirit with 55.5kg at $36.40. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at this track June 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Preacha Meyers with 55.5kg at $10.20. Winning hope.
Last Starts 63 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 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,846.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:47.97 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $36.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,325.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Jeiron Barbosa | 56.5kg | 1:48.83 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 22.3L | $7.40 |
| 6/9 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:40.66 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,237.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52kg | 1:47.00 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,601.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Yan Rodriguez | 51.5kg | 1:39.76 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $10.40 |
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,538.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:13.91 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $8.80 |
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1609m, 23 len behind Albert Finnigan with 57kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on May 4 over 1609m, 9 len behind Lionel with 56kg at $22.80. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 117 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,419.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:40.99 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,601.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:39.76 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/10 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:37.03 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.20 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2025 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,294.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Andres Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:43.60 | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $6.10 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | 1:50.18 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $16.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $77,216.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Denis Vicente Araujo | 54kg | 1:42.17 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.40 |