Laurel Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
PACO THE TACO MAN (5) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on April 26 over 1207m when he got home by 2 lengths. Winning rider Mychel J Sanchez retains the mount. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. SURGICAL PRECISION (1) resumed last time out and finished second over 1408m at Colonial Downs, beaten 3.5 lengths. Race sets up well for him. FEAR NOTHING (2) has been racing in great heart with three top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when he was handy all the way. Will relish the drop in class so he is perfectly placed to score. JOLLY BY GOLLY (3) lines up on the back of a 5 length fourth over 1609m at this track. This sets up nicely.

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start. Strong on debut ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track February 23 2025 over 1207m defeating Suremeanttoobe with 56kg at $1.60. Returned from break 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs on March 13 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Keewaydin with 56kg at $4.40. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 63 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 | 13/03/2026 | 383 | ALLOW 3U | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:21.57 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $79,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:12.31 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind Wickeddivine with 53.5kg at $11. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 15 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Prado Road carrying 54kg at $5. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $83,210.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:10.52 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/03/2026 | 37 | ALLOW 4U | $74,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $71,662.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:11.51 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $72,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52.5kg | 1:11.80 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $75,038.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:05.33 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $10.40 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $42,511.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:11.79 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on April 19 over 1609m, 5 len behind Majorca with 53.5kg at $8.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on March 22 over 1207m, 5 len behind Freeze The Fire carrying 57kg at $16.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $73,493.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:41.61 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | ALLOW 4U | $50,843.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:11.51 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $16.10 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $112,360.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:21.57 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $14.40 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $41,341.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:40.22 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $46,241.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:26.29 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $5.70 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $50,704.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | 1:39.85 | 1-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1207m, 8 len behind Wickeddivine carrying 53.5kg at $6.20. Previously second-up won by a 0.3 len at this track October 17 over 1207m defeating Mr Bogan with 54.5kg at $1.60. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/04/2026 | 103 | ALLOW 3U | $83,210.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:10.52 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $49,005.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54.5kg | 1:20.43 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 25/11/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $48,855.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.5kg | 1:11.09 | 9-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $46,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:11.35 | 6-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | 112 | HCP 3U | $45,872.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:10.44 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $96,423.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:22.31 | 7-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.84 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track April 26 over 1207m defeating Creed's Vision with 56kg at $3.40. The start before that won by 3 len at this track April 11 over 1207m defeating Don't Wait Up carrying 53.5kg at $3.90. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $69,869.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:11.63 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $59,891.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:11.44 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $67,416.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Jose E Vargas | 52.5kg | 1:11.64 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $45,713.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52.5kg | 1:05.57 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $72,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:11.80 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $75,038.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:05.33 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Keeneland on April 15 over 1710m, 18 len behind Rothko with 53.5kg at $10.33. Before that won by 3.5 len at Aqueduct March 8 over 1408m defeating Fateful Lightning carrying 57kg at $1.52. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 30 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 | 15/04/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 4U | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:44.71 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $10.33 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $112,360.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:23.84 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.52 |
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | 41 | MDN 4U | $114,123.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:19.58 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.22 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:11.75 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.78 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $12.30 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2025 | 54 | MDN 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:35.12 | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $24.79 |