Laurel Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
BJORN (6) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Form at this track is solid. Sure to go well. MINISTER (9) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when fifth in a 1207m contest at Penn National three weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. FREEDOM MAKER (2) lifted strongly to score last time with a 0.8 lengths win over 1673m at Penn National (Dirt), making it two straight wins. Looks a top challenger again. SPEEDY ALEX (5) showed good early dash before weakening to be beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1710m at this track (Dirt) last time out. Not to be underestimated.

Jockey: Brittany Scampton
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 16 len behind Ecumenical with 55.5kg at $15.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 28 over 1609m, 4 len behind Hawkstone carrying 57kg at $6.60. Nice draw but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $39,621.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:12.06 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $15.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $33,076.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 1-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 7/7 | 15/02/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 57kg | 1:12.99 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.70 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $34,469.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | 1:06.77 | 7-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $4.20 |
| 5/5 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $37,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 57kg | 1:11.83 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $42,511.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | 1:11.79 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1710m, 11 len behind Twice Gold carrying 57kg at $2.30. The run before that 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. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $35,407.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:49.33 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Penn National December 19 over 1710m, 16 len behind Wild Captain with 56kg at $2.10. On debut second last of 7 at Aqueduct March 2 2025 over 1609m, 14 len behind Outsource with 55.5kg at $13.50. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,377.00 | Penn National | 1710m | SP | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:50.54 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $16,845.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:40.97 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $16,794.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:47.14 | 4-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $31,963.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 53kg | 1:45.75 | 1-7-10 | 9 |
| 13.9L | $16.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,407.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:42.00 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1:37.95 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Jorge F. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track on March 1 over 1106m, 6 len behind Artist Mark carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1710m, 3 len behind Twice Gold carrying 55.5kg at $16.60. Forward showing expected.
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 | 21/03/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $35,407.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jorge F Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:49.33 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $16.60 |
| 4/5 | 01/03/2026 | 64 | CLM 4U | $30,744.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:06.23 | 3-5-4 | 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 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 4th in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1207m, 11 len behind Firmantown with 57kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track March 15 over 1710m defeating Christmas Spirit carrying 55kg at $2.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $34,691.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Paul A. Luna
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Twice Gold with 57kg at $9.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on February 28 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Hawkstone with 57kg at $20.90. Hard to imagine a top-three 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $35,407.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Paul Luna | 57kg | 1:49.33 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 8 len behind Tuff Luck carrying 57kg at $8. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Penn National on March 20 over 1207m, 9 len behind Confiscated with 54.5kg at $5.80. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 22 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 | 20/03/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $30,899.00 | Penn National | 1207m | M | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | 1:09.88 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/6 | 22/02/2026 | 79 | HCP 4U | $40,428.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | SP | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:49.26 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/12/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $41,409.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | 1:27.67 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $10.10 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:05.68 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $31,963.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:12.27 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $12.90 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $32,110.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 0:59.68 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on March 15 over 1710m, 18 len behind Mugatu carrying 57kg at $21.70. Before that second last in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 8 len behind Tuff Luck with 57kg at $22.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $37,065.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:48.44 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $21.70 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $40,428.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | SP | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:49.26 | 1-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $22.40 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:49.46 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $38,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | X Perez | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,064.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:50.96 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:40.66 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Twice Gold with 57kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on February 28 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Hawkstone carrying 53kg at $4.20. Needs to find extra to beat these.
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 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $35,407.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 57kg | 1:49.33 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 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 |