Laurel Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
ROBERT'S MOON (11) started at $4.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths at Penn National (Dirt) over 1207m. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. BUCARO (1) comes here off a break of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1106m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. KOHOUTEK (3) resumes in a similar race to his last run five months ago when second, beaten 3 lengths. Makes plenty of appeal. THE COUNT IS ON (9) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1207m at Laurel, beaten 8 lengths into fifth. Well placed to bounce back.

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track November 15 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Jolly Boss carrying 56kg at $3.70. Previously first up; third of 8 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf July 30 over 1106m, 0.6 len behind Warheart carrying 53.5kg at $5.10. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 163 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/11/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $74,809.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:03.56 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.70 |
| 5/5 | 15/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $62,405.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | P Morales | 54.5kg | 1:08.80 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $67,278.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:16.34 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2025 | 210 | ALLOW 3 | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:02.66 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $5.10 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $266,129.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:39.17 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2024 | 47 | LR OPEN 2 | $175,038.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:27.06 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Penn National Turf August 27 over 1710m, 32 len behind Pretorian Gold carrying 55kg at $13.90. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Delaware Park Turf June 4 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Massif carrying 54.5kg at $36.10. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/08/2025 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FM | D Cora | 55kg | 1:41.20 | 3-8-8 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $13.90 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,318.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Soft | A R Rodriguez | 55kg | 0:58.19 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $23.50 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | D Cora | 55kg | 0:57.25 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $116,641.00 | Penn National | 1710m | Y | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:41.29 | 4-10-10 | 8 |
| 41.8L | $28.90 |
| 5/7 | 04/06/2025 | 335 | ALLOW 3U | $71,540.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Good | A R Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:45.53 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $36.10 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $46,617.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:34.60 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track November 21 over 1106m, 3 len behind Uncle Dar carrying 55kg at $4.90. On debut sixth of 8 at Ellis Park July 5 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ship Ship Hooray carrying 52kg at $5.22. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $41,802.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Raul Mena | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $38,843.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:02.46 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,437.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:03.63 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $8.30 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,294.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Forest Boyce | 55.5kg | 1:43.60 | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $12.20 |
| 7/7 | 25/08/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $77,519.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | F Pennington | 54.5kg | 1:12.14 | 2-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $13.70 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 52kg | 1:09.75 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.22 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1106m, 4 len behind Contemplation carrying 53.5kg at $30.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1106m, 5 len behind Bourbon Boss with 55.5kg at $7.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 121 | ALLOW 3U | $77,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:01.86 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $30.70 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $62,611.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:46.09 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 52.0L | $69.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $74,809.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:03.56 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $8.40 |
| 4/12 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $81,634.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:03.42 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $54.70 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $76,104.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:02.69 | 2-6-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $28.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $74,159.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Matilda Burnham | 52.5kg | 1:02.26 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Xavier Perez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Contemplation with 56kg at $20. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on November 30 2024 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind He Has It All carrying 55.5kg at $3.45. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/04/2026 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $77,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 56kg | 1:01.86 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $82,557.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:25.61 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 32.6L | $20.80 |
| 8/12 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $81,634.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 56kg | 1:03.42 | 1-3-8 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $29.30 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $85,053.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:11.13 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.5kg | 1:11.54 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.20 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 55.5kg | 1:02.69 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Laurel on April 12 over 1207m, 5 len behind City Panda with 55kg at $4.80. Before that ran last in a small field at Charles Town on March 27 over 1308m, 7 len behind Masterwork with 54kg at $26.10. Might need easier race.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $37,700.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 55kg | 1:12.56 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/4 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,854.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:19.73 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $26.10 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $31,671.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:12.68 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $35,007.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:13.76 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $36,428.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:14.98 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $34,595.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Matilda Burnham | 54.5kg | 1:14.44 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Laurel on March 20 over 1207m, 8 len behind Firmantown carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. The run before that 4th of 8 at Laurel on February 5 over 1609m, 15 len behind Who's The King with 57kg at $37.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/03/2026 | 43 | HCP 4U | $36,517.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 55.5kg | 1:12.10 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $10.10 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $39,629.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 57kg | 1:38.33 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $37.10 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 50 | HCP 4U | $40,777.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | J S Jr Rocco | 57kg | 1:51.12 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $21.20 |
| 8/12 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $41,802.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 8-9-8 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $18.20 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 81 | HCP 3U | $40,152.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 56kg | 1:03.26 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $24.40 |
| 10/12 | 06/08/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $53,488.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.75 | 10-9-10 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at Penn National on April 16 over 1207m, 6 len behind Showtime Matinee with 55.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Laurel on March 20 over 1207m, 6 len behind Firmantown with 55.5kg at $6.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 11 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 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $32,023.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:11.22 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $36,517.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:12.10 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $37,612.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | 1:12.65 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $29,494.00 | Penn National | 1207m | SP | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:09.72 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $37,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | 1:12.81 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/3 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $45,942.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56.5kg | 1:40.92 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.80 |