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Laurel Park Race 8 - Maryland Sprint S. Stakes

HAILEYSFIRSTNOTION (4) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 7 lengths when resuming last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. FLOODLITES (5) showed good pace and went on to score by 4 lengths when resuming last time out over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SLAM NOTION (8) is having his first run since February 14. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from three starts, the latest over 1408m at this track at the start of last prep. Has ability and should be right in the finish. CELTIC CONTENDER (6) did well to score by 3 lengths first-up in a weaker race last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Will be better for that latest run and is worth including.

Race Time:6:48 PM

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Bring The Smoke (1)312

Trainer: D Whitworth Beckman 12 mths 3: 1-1-1

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Weight: 54.5kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: PRESERVATIONIST (USA)

Dam: COVEY TRACE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Stevie Wonderboy

Stats

Prize Money$82,360.00

Avg $$27,453.33

Win %33.33%

Place %100.00%

Career3: 1-1-1

Track2: 1-0-1

Distance3: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm2: 0-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 12 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Senior Officer carrying 56kg at $7.89. The run before that scored a big 18 len win at this track February 21 over 1207m defeating My Military Hero carrying 57kg at $1.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last Starts 35 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	12/04/2026	50	ALLOW 3U	$174,672.00	Keeneland	1207m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	56kg	1:09.72	4-2-2	5	1. Senior Officer 2. Bring The Smoke 3. Long Pour	2.3L	$7.89
1/4	21/02/2026	57	MDN 3U	$67,047.00	Laurel Park	1207m	M	Forest Boyce	57kg	1:12.43	3-1-1	2	1. Bring The Smoke 2. My Military Hero 3. Karma's Inthehouse	18.3L	$1.60
3/8	26/12/2025	-	MDN 3U	$75,666.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Forest Boyce	56.5kg	1:11.14	5-3-3	1	1. Lonesome Road 2. Stanza 3. Bring The Smoke	9.3L	$7.10

Faster Gator (2)x12741311x

Trainer: Anthony Farrior 12 mths 9: 5-1-1

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Weight: 54.5kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: VEKOMA (USA)

Dam: COMFORTER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Nobiz Like Shobiz

Stats

Prize Money$545,567.00

Avg $$60,618.56

Win %55.56%

Place %77.78%

Career9: 5-1-1

Track2: 2-0-0

Distance4: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 2-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm7: 3-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

First-up. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Mahoning Valley LR November 24 over 1207m defeating Tough Catch with 53kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track March 7 2025 over 1106m defeating Slam Notion carrying 55kg at $3.20. May need the run.

Last Starts 174 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	24/11/2025	34	LR OPEN 3	$458,015.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	53kg	1:10.46	1-1-1	9	1. Faster Gator 2. Tough Catch 3. Souper Tuscan	1.8L	$3.40
1/6	21/10/2025	60	ALLOW 3U	$48,554.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jeiron Barbosa	55kg	1:10.22	4-1-1	2	1. Faster Gator 2. My Buddy B 3. Rainbow's Pride	2.5L	$1.30
3/8	22/08/2025	34	LR OPEN 3	$775,194.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	53.5kg	1:26.39	2-1-3	1	1. Barbadian Runner 2. Neoequos 3. Faster Gator	3.0L	$8.10
1/7	19/07/2025	19	ALLOW 3U	$50,153.00	Charles Town	1308m	M	Arnaldo Bocachica	52.5kg	1:17.75	1-1-1	3	1. Faster Gator 2. Classic Joke 3. Radar Alert	6.0L	$1.30
4/7	30/06/2025	44	LR OPEN 3	$155,521.00	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	53.5kg	1:08.92	5-3-4	5	1. Golden Afternoon 2. Big Vince 3. Good Directions	2.8L	$4.80
7/11	17/05/2025	28	LR OPEN 3	$234,375.00	Pimlico	1207m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	53.5kg	1:11.27	4-6-7	7	1. Retribution 2. Touchy 3. Ancient World	6.9L	$7.10

Faust (3)7338344311

Trainer: Steven Asmussen 12 mths 16: 3-0-7

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Grey/Roan H

Sire: VOLATILE (USA)

Dam: WHISTLING STRAITS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

Stats

Prize Money$478,760.00

Avg $$29,922.50

Win %18.75%

Place %62.50%

Career16: 3-0-7

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance11: 3-0-5

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm20: 5-4-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at Oaklawn Park April 17 over 1207m defeating Max Got Excited with 56.5kg at $1.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by 7 len at Oaklawn Park March 20 over 1207m defeating Invictus carrying 55kg at $1.90. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

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
1/7	17/04/2026	28	ALLOW 3U	$181,951.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	56.5kg	1:09.39	1-1-1	6	1. Faust 2. Max Got Excited 3. Perfect Force	4.0L	$1.40
1/7	20/03/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$175,562.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	55kg	1:09.01	3-1-1	3	1. Faust 2. Invictus 3. Innovator	7.8L	$1.90
3/8	01/03/2026	13	ALLOW 3U	$175,562.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	56kg	1:08.76	3-3-3	7	1. Zero Sugar 2. Senior Officer 3. Faust	2.8L	$11.50
4/9	16/02/2026	59	ALLOW 4U	$178,317.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	53.5kg	1:37.74	5-3-4	4	1. Gun Runner Charlie 2. Viking 3. Expect The Best	3.6L	$6.90
4/8	19/12/2025	22	LR OPEN 3	$206,738.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	55.5kg	1:09.10	7-5-4	8	1. Dreaminblue 2. Amorosa 3. Kalahari Dreams	8.0L	$6.80
3/10	27/11/2025	14	ALLOW 3U	$193,893.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	53.5kg	1:09.64	8-4-3	5	1. Pursuitneversleeps 2. Stiglets 3. Faust	2.5L	$31.70

Haileysfirstnotion (4)31122123x1

Trainer: G Capuano (USA)12 mths 12: 6-3-2

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas

Weight: 54.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: GREAT NOTION (USA)

Dam: HAILEY'S FLIP (USA)

Dam's Sire: Archarcharch

Stats

Prize Money$411,312.00

Avg $$34,276.00

Win %50.00%

Place %91.67%

Career12: 6-3-2

Track9: 4-2-2

Distance9: 4-3-2

Tr / Dist7: 3-2-2

1st Up3: 2-0-1

2nd Up2: 2-0-0

Firm8: 3-3-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield and won by 7 len at this track May 1 over 1207m defeating Intrepid's Legacy with 53.5kg at $1.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track March 23 2025 over 1106m defeating Elvis Himself with 57kg at $2.50. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	01/05/2026	202	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$83,687.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jose E Vargas	53.5kg	1:09.19	2-1-1	1	1. Haileysfirstnotion 2. Intrepid's Legacy 3. No Easy Days	7.8L	$1.40
3/8	11/10/2025	27	LR OPEN 3U	$152,207.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Mychel J Sanchez	54.5kg	1:10.17	2-3-3	7	1. Slam Notion 2. Twisted Ride 3. Haileysfirstnotion	1.5L	$2.50
2/5	14/09/2025	46	ALLOW 3U	$152,905.00	Delaware Park	1207m	Fast	Jean Gregor Briceno	56.5kg	1:10.28	1-1-2	4	1. Howgreatisnate 2. Haileysfirstnotion 3. Spikezone	0.1L	$2.80
1/5	30/07/2025	31	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$73,394.00	Delaware Park	1207m	Fast	Jean Gregor Briceno	55kg	1:10.37	4-1-1	1	1. Haileysfirstnotion 2. Khozeiress 3. Sir Wellington	2.3L	$1.60
2/7	29/06/2025	23	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$91,477.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jean Gregor Briceno	56kg	1:10.07	3-2-2	5	1. Bouncer 2. Haileysfirstnotion 3. Karan's Notion	0.3L	$1.80
2/6	06/06/2025	41	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$89,705.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jean Gregor Briceno	57kg	1:10.55	2-1-2	5	1. On The Mark 2. Haileysfirstnotion 3. Radical Right	0.1L	$1.80

Celtic Contender (5)2123x323x1

Trainer: Hamilton A Smith 12 mths 18: 6-3-6

Jockey: Forest Boyce

Weight: 54.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut H

Sire: IRISH WAR CRY (USA)

Dam: CELTIC KATIE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Posse

Stats

Prize Money$590,719.00

Avg $$32,817.72

Win %33.33%

Place %83.33%

Career18: 6-3-6

Track14: 6-3-3

Distance5: 2-1-2

Tr / Dist4: 2-1-1

1st Up3: 1-0-2

2nd Up2: 1-1-0

Firm15: 6-2-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after eight months came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track March 28 over 1207m defeating Petingas Twin with 56kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on June 28 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Subrogate carrying 54.5kg at $3. Don't underestimate.

Last Starts 50 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	28/03/2026	245	ALLOW 4U	$93,350.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Forest Boyce	56kg	1:10.29	2-1-1	1	1. Celtic Contender 2. Petingas Twin 3. S S Sinatra	3.3L	$3.00
3/8	26/07/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$152,905.00	Colonial Downs	1408m	Fast	V Carrasco	55.5kg	1:21.01	2-2-3	5	1. Patriot Spirit 2. Inveigled 3. Celtic Contender	4.5L	$9.50
2/4	28/06/2025	42	LR OPEN 3U	$272,162.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	V Carrasco	54.5kg	1:10.53	2-1-2	2	1. Subrogate 2. Celtic Contender 3. Caramel Chip	1.0L	$3.00
3/5	17/05/2025	64	G3 OPEN 3U	$234,375.00	Pimlico	1207m	Fast	V Carrasco	54.5kg	1:10.39	3-3-3	2	1. Booth 2. Epic Ride 3. Celtic Contender	7.8L	$7.70
3/3	14/03/2025	27	ALLOW 4U	$240,770.00	Colonial Downs	1408m	Fast	V Carrasco	55kg	1:20.03	2-2-3	2	1. Book'em Danno 2. Repo Rocks 3. Celtic Contender	3.0L	$3.30
2/6	15/02/2025	56	LR OPEN 4U	$322,061.00	Laurel Park	1408m	M	V Carrasco	55.5kg	1:23.76	3-3-2	3	1. Quint's Brew 2. Celtic Contender 3. Prince Of Jericho	5.5L	$5.30

Slam Notion (6)181711x14x

Trainer: W R Bailes (USA)12 mths 13: 7-2-0

Jockey: Jevian Toledo

Weight: 54.5kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: GREAT NOTION (USA)

Dam: BALESTRA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Prize Money$536,467.00

Avg $$41,266.69

Win %53.85%

Place %69.23%

Career13: 7-2-0

Track9: 5-2-0

Distance4: 3-0-0

Tr / Dist3: 3-0-0

1st Up3: 2-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm9: 3-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at this track in the LR February 14 over 1408m, 8 len behind Point Dume with 55.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track LR December 20 over 1408m defeating Quint's Brew with 56kg at $4.60. Looks a key runner.

Last Starts 92 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	14/02/2026	56	LR OPEN 4U	$285,307.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	55.5kg	1:23.14	2-4-4	7	1. Point Dume 2. Blue Kingdom 3. Quint's Brew	8.0L	$4.00
1/5	20/12/2025	70	LR OPEN 3U	$153,139.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:24.51	3-1-1	3	1. Slam Notion 2. Quint's Brew 3. Bold Diversion	3.0L	$4.60
1/8	11/10/2025	31	LR OPEN 3U	$152,207.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	54kg	1:10.17	5-1-1	5	1. Slam Notion 2. Twisted Ride 3. Haileysfirstnotion	1.3L	$3.60
1/7	10/09/2025	42	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$122,324.00	Colonial Downs	1408m	M	Jevian Toledo	54.5kg	1:22.50	4-2-1	3	1. Slam Notion 2. Bouncer 3. Con Compania	2.3L	$5.90
7/8	30/07/2025	18	ALLOW 3	$113,150.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	FM	Jg Torrealba	53.5kg	1:02.66	7-7-7	4	1. Warheart 2. Saxton 3. Bucaro	4.3L	$5.80
1/8	12/07/2025	56	LR OPEN 3	$191,131.00	Colonial Downs	1408m	Good	Jg Torrealba	55.5kg	1:21.44	1-1-1	8	1. Slam Notion 2. Barbadian Runner 3. Re Markably	2.0L	$7.70

S S Sinatra (7)9446451833

Trainer: Kerry Hohlbein (USA)12 mths 28: 5-6-7

Jockey: Raul E. Mena

Weight: 54.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: DESERT PARTY (USA)

Dam: S S FACTOR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scipion

Stats

Prize Money$451,157.00

Avg $$16,112.75

Win %17.86%

Place %64.29%

Career28: 5-6-7

Track15: 4-4-4

Distance12: 1-2-3

Tr / Dist7: 1-2-2

1st Up3: 1-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-2

Firm22: 4-5-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run in a small field at this track on March 28 over 1207m, 8 len behind Celtic Contender carrying 56kg at $10.40. Before that in a small field at this track in LR on March 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind Quint's Brew with 55.5kg at $18.60. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.

Last Starts 50 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/4	28/03/2026	21	ALLOW 4U	$93,350.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Ismerio Villalobos	56kg	1:10.29	1-3-3	2	1. Celtic Contender 2. Petingas Twin 3. S S Sinatra	8.5L	$10.40
3/4	07/03/2026	49	LR OPEN 4U	$140,449.00	Laurel Park	1207m	M	Jevian Toledo	55.5kg	1:11.53	3-3-3	3	1. Quint's Brew 2. Blue Kingdom 3. S S Sinatra	5.8L	$18.60
8/9	17/01/2026	50	ALLOW 4U	$149,477.00	Laurel Park	1308m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	52.5kg	1:17.09	7-6-8	1	1. Point Dume 2. Chipotle 3. Petingas Twin	6.5L	$27.60
1/6	28/11/2025	40	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$93,191.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:11.23	5-1-1	6	1. S S Sinatra 2. Northern Flame 3. Saxton	0.1L	$2.40
5/7	19/10/2025	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$85,997.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:09.89	4-2-5	5	1. Petingas Twin 2. Paradise Valley 3. Sunny Breeze	7.5L	$4.80
4/10	21/09/2025	11	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$97,676.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:10.04	10-6-4	4	1. Rominski 2. Twisted Ride 3. Heard On Thestreet	5.1L	$8.20