Laurel Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
BE BETTER (2) is struggling to find the winners' circle but has been around the mark, last start finishing third over 1811m at this track (Dirt). In-form seven-year-old gelding so a well-deserved win is on the cards. WALK AWAY JOE (10) finished 11 lengths behind the winner in seventh place when resuming over 1710m last start at this track (Dirt). Has a decent second up record. Expected to run well. YOUR ANALYSIS (5) was in contention on the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1710m at this track (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. SELF TAUGHT (1) started at $3.30 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 4 lengths, at this track over 1710m. Can atone.

Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on April 10 over 1710m, 4 len behind White Series with 56kg at $3.30. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1811m, nose behind Hay Chief carrying 56kg at $6.90. Gets the inside stall so deserves respect.
Last Starts 23 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 | 10/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $29,796.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:47.99 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $28,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:54.37 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.90 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $26,882.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:47.41 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.90 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $26,591.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:47.67 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $50,704.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54kg | 1:39.85 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $17.30 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $38,315.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:26.58 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1811m, 5.5 len behind Hay Chief with 56kg at $2.80. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1710m, 3 len behind Mistical Curlin with 56kg at $5. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $28,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:54.37 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $26,882.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:47.41 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $26,591.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:47.67 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.40 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $35,692.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:46.73 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/11 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $32,848.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:40.31 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $47,893.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:46.77 | 8-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at this track on March 29 over 1207m, 15 len behind Kerness K carrying 56kg at $5.10. Second-up second last of 7 at this track on April 10 over 1710m, 27 len behind White Series with 56kg at $6.10. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $29,796.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:47.99 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | 323 | HCP 4U | $39,382.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:11.07 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/6 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $40,875.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 57kg | 1:45.38 | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $35,214.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 57kg | 1:47.52 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 12/12 | 01/03/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $131,621.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:18.65 | 9-12-12 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $12.14 |
| 5/7 | 16/01/2025 | 19 | CLM 4U | $79,032.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:17.51 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Penn National April 16 over 1609m defeating What Does It Take with 54.5kg at $5.10. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind Pudge Boy Palace carrying 56kg at $7.10. Prepared to just watch today.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $26,201.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | 1:40.41 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/5 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $29,985.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:40.36 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.10 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $28,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:54.37 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 103 | CLM 4U | $26,591.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:47.67 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $4.90 |
| 10/10 | 01/11/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $39,725.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:39.36 | 1-10-FF | 6 |
| 99.0L | $7.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $31,193.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:46.34 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 7 at this track on April 10 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind White Series carrying 53.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 12 over 1710m, 13 len behind Rigel with 56kg at $22. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 23 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 | 10/04/2026 | 244 | CLM 3U | $29,796.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:47.99 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/7 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $41,860.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:43.41 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $5.40 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Good | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:43.42 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $22.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,663.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | 1:37.46 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/04/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $59,105.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:45.64 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2025 | 68 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $94,308.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:45.97 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Raul E. Mena
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on April 10 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind White Series with 54kg at $4.90. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1811m, 12 len behind Hay Chief with 56kg at $5.60. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 23 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 | 10/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $29,796.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Raul Mena | 54kg | 1:47.99 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $28,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:54.37 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $26,882.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Raul Mena | 54kg | 1:47.41 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.70 |
| 10/12 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $30,157.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:39.63 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $20.20 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $31,779.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52.5kg | 1:48.37 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $50,704.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:39.85 | 6-9-6 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $35.60 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track April 12 over 1207m defeating Searcy with 55.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 6 len behind Ecumenical with 55.5kg at $9.90. Not going well enough to win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $37,700.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Raul Mena | 55.5kg | 1:12.56 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $39,621.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Y O Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:12.06 | 2-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $9.90 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $30,744.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Y O Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:06.23 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 15/02/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Y O Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:12.99 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $34,469.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Y O Ortiz | 57kg | 1:06.77 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.40 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $36,830.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:11.08 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at this track March 21 over 1710m defeating Enough Already with 53kg at $2.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1710m, 11 len behind Amazing Bernie carrying 53kg at $4.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 43 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 | 21/03/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $35,407.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:49.33 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 7 at this track on March 28 over 1710m, 11 len behind Masakado with 56kg at $10.20. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on December 3 2023 over 1811m, 14 len behind Ace Nine Nine carrying 56kg at $9.50. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 262 | HCP 4U | $36,236.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:47.63 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $10.20 |
| 2/6 | 09/07/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $30,581.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:37.80 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $31,250.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:40.19 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $40,875.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:45.38 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $41,534.00 | Parx | 1811m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:53.50 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/03/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $32,520.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:47.70 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |