Laurel Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BUDS NOTION (3) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when second, beaten 4 lengths. Rates highly and expected to atone. SLAY SADIE SLAY (2) changes rider since being well held last time in fifth over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt) on February 27. Well placed to make amends. CASEOFTHEMONDAYS (4) has returned in good order this preparation. Collected his maiden win first-up at this track (Dirt) then backed it up with a solid second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) at the latest outing. Goes well over this trip, filling a placing at all four starts, including a win and should be involved in the finish. PALACIOS (5) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by 2.5 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Will be better for that latest run and cannot be ruled out.

Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track February 22 over 1106m defeating Love Yourself with 56kg at $2. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 6 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Caseofthemondays with 56kg at $5.20. Others favoured.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,933.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | SP | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:06.93 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,384.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:12.53 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at Aqueduct on February 27 over 1609m, 12 len behind No Bees with 56kg at $3.08. Before that won by 0.8 len at Aqueduct January 18 over 1308m defeating Frankie Coffeecake carrying 55.5kg at $2.78. Poor run last time but he is better than that.
Last Starts 28 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 | 27/02/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:40.49 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.08 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 39 | MDN OCLM 3 | $104,634.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:19.70 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.78 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $107,198.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:13.01 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $6.59 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut as favourite; won by 5.5 len at Delaware Park September 20 over 1207m defeating Power Grid with 54kg at $2.80. Went for a spell before returning 2nd in a small field at this track on February 28 over 1106m, 4 len behind Cairo Surprise with 52.5kg at $1.40. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | 161 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $69,508.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.5kg | 1:04.69 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:12.68 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.1 len at this track February 6 over 1207m defeating Finny with 56kg at $2. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on March 8 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Palacios with 56kg at $3.40. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | CLM 3 | $57,584.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.45 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,384.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:12.53 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $68,702.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:12.04 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $70,776.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:12.82 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $72,298.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:25.93 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $6.30 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $68,570.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:05.40 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Matilda Burnham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on March 8 over 1207m, 4 len behind Palacios with 56kg at $2.40. The run before that won by 2.25 len at this track February 6 over 1207m defeating Prince Of Darkness carrying 56kg at $1.90. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | CLM 3 | $57,584.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:11.45 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | 40 | CLM 3 | $63,623.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:13.14 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 2 | $68,453.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:11.85 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | CLM 2 | $69,372.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:41.41 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:27.23 | 1-8-7 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $26.60 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $84,954.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 5-9-9 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $44.20 |