Laurel Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
TWICE GOLD (3) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when second over 1710m at this track, beaten 11 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Likely improver with strong prospects. LUCKED IN (5) finished fourth two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten only half a length. Jg Torrealba gets the best out of this six-year-old gelding. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SPEEDY ALEX (6) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fifth over 1106m at this track. Has been in the money at each second up start. Fitter so expect a better run this time. STRATEGIST (1) missed the frame last time when sixth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Form at this track is solid. Cannot be underestimated.

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1710m, 39 len behind Amazing Bernie with 52.5kg at $4.30. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1609m, 4 len behind Happy Jaunt with 57kg at $3. Form doesn't read well but he is a genuine contender.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $35,621.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 52.5kg | 1:47.09 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 39.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $37,922.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | 1:41.19 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $34,548.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:47.54 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $36,585.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 53.5kg | 1:40.70 | 8-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,763.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Good | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | 1:27.18 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $39,542.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 55.5kg | 1:45.12 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on March 13 over 1207m, 12 len behind Ellinger carrying 55.5kg at $20.40. The start before that in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 9 len behind Albert Finnigan carrying 55.5kg at $27.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $31,671.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Jorge F Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:12.68 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $20.40 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $35,235.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | 1:43.05 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $27.80 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $35,007.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 51kg | 1:13.76 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $13.80 |
| 6/9 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $38,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 19/12/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Andres Chavez | 57kg | 1:51.74 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $38,733.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | A Delgado | 57kg | 1:40.39 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1710m, 11 len behind Amazing Bernie with 53kg at $4.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track January 9 over 1609m defeating Dats My Pharaoh with 55.5kg at $10.40. Can take this out.
Last Starts 37 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 | 12/02/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $35,621.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:47.09 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $38,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:41.30 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.40 |
| 3/5 | 19/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:51.74 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $38,473.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:43.81 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $38,733.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:40.39 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.70 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $34,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:11.88 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Paul A. Luna
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on February 28 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Hawkstone carrying 57kg at $20.90. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Turfway Park January 9 over 1609m defeating Nice Shot Doug with 55kg at $8.44. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $33,076.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Paul Luna | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $20.90 |
| 1/11 | 09/01/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $40,060.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J Mckee | 55kg | 1:40.70 | 9-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.44 |
| 9/11 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $52,833.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J Mckee | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 11-10-9 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $46.87 |
| 10/10 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $52,833.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55kg | 1:37.51 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $13.74 |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $54,962.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:46.82 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $9.83 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $36,697.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:40.38 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $66.30 |

Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on February 28 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Hawkstone with 53kg at $4.20. The race before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1710m, 15 len behind Amazing Bernie with 55.5kg at $5. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $33,076.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:40.71 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $35,621.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:47.09 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $37,922.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:41.19 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $18.90 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $36,585.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:40.70 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $38,733.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:40.39 | 7-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.60 |
| 7/7 | 13/09/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $34,495.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | 1:26.07 | 6-7-PU | 7 |
| 99.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Jorge F. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last in a small field at this track on March 1 over 1106m, 6 len behind Artist Mark with 55.5kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Uncle Grey carrying 53.5kg at $10.80. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/03/2026 | 64 | CLM 4U | $30,744.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:06.23 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $12.50 |
| 7/7 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $34,548.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 53.5kg | 1:47.54 | 2-7-7 | 3 |
| 37.1L | $27.90 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $50,766.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 53.5kg | 1:25.98 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $49.70 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $36,585.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Andres Chavez | 53.5kg | 1:40.70 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.60 |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $36,473.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 53kg | 1:11.98 | 6-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $37,352.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 54kg | 1:38.75 | 7-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $30.00 |