Laurel Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
TRANSQUAKING (4) looks the one to beat after leading and sticking on for 2nd over 1106m here last start, beaten 2.5L. RIVER CITY RUNNER (7) is a key chance off his latest 2nd over 1710m at this track, with earlier 3rd at the mile. DIVINE SWAGGER (3) has multiple recent placings at Laurel and wasn’t far away when 3rd over 1106m in February. HOORAW (1) brings a last-start 3rd over 1609m at Delaware Park, beaten 2.5L, and can figure.
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Delaware Park over 1609m on 16 May, beaten 2.5L in Maiden Claiming 67 after closing from well back. Prior run was 7th at Penn National over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 15L. Carries 51.5kg here, down 2.5kg, with Jeiron Barbosa riding for Kevin C. Boniface from barrier 5. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 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 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54kg | 1:44.00 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,140.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 51kg | 1:36.23 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $7.40 |
| 12/12 | 26/04/2026 | 175 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,501.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jean Gregor Briceno | 52kg | 1:03.03 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $29.30 |
| 6/10 | 02/11/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 2 | $55,038.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 53.5kg | 1:45.10 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $76,728.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:04.40 | 10-8-7 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $24.70 |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,682.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:40.27 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $10.30 |
Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Has been around the mark at Laurel Park with two thirds from five starts. Last start 7th of 10 after settling handy at Laurel Park over 1710m on 19 Apr, beaten 3.3L, with 48.7kg. Prior run 3rd of 6 over 1106m on 3 Apr on MY going, beaten 11.3L. Barrier 1 again and carries 51.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,590.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 51kg | 1:44.27 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $11.20 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 83 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | M | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:07.07 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $13.20 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,921.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 61 | MDN CLM 2 | $39,418.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:54.17 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $52,664.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:12.49 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $15.40 |
Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip 301m after a 6th of 9 at Charles Town over 1408m on 16 May, beaten 14.8L in MSW company after settling back. Prior Laurel Park efforts included 4th of 12 over 1106m on 26 Apr in Maiden Claiming, beaten 6L. Best recent figure was 3rd at Laurel over 1106m on 4 Feb, beaten 1.5L at $13. Draws barrier 2 and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $45,950.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Christian Maldonado | 57kg | 1:26.88 | 1-8-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $24.40 |
| 4/12 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,501.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:03.03 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,329.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:13.14 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | M | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:25.08 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 193 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,290.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:06.89 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $18.50 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:10.24 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 50.5kgs
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Comes off a 2nd at Laurel Park over 1106m on 10 May, led throughout and was beaten 2.5L by Gallo on a Fast track with 51.7kg. Prior run was 12th of 12 over 1207m there on 12 Apr, beaten 28.1L in Maiden Claiming 71. Drops 1.2kg and draws barrier 3 for Emanuel Rosario for Suzanne Stettinius. Can feature with a similar front-running effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $34,274.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:06.26 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.40 |
| 12/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $70,240.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:11.92 | 5-11-12 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $81.10 |
Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 33-day break. Last start 6th of 12 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 26 Apr, beaten 6.3L in Maiden Claiming 64 after settling back from gate 10 with 53kg. Draws better here from barrier 4 and carries 53.5kg for Tais Lyapustina for trainer Suzanne Stettinius. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $48,501.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Tais Lyapustina | 53kg | 1:03.03 | 6-8-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $27.10 |
Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding for Michael J. Trombetta, drawn barrier 6 with Ismerio Villalobos at 53.5kg. Debuted 20 days ago at Laurel Park over 1710m on firm, finished 8th of 9 from gate 9, beaten 26L behind Freedom Glider, settling last throughout. Drops back in trip and moves to a better barrier. Can improve with race experience.
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 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $39,342.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 53.5kg | 1:43.29 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 26.0L | $8.60 |
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 33-day break after a solid 2nd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 26 Apr, beaten 2.5L in Maiden Claiming 54 after running last early. Earlier finished 12th of 12 there over 1609m on 19 Apr, but had placed 3rd over 1609m on 13 Mar at $8.50 in Maiden Claiming 63. Three-year-old gelding for Michael J. Trombetta, drawn barrier 7 with Mychel J. Sanchez and 53.5kg. Can feature with a similar run to last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,785.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:52.54 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 12/12 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $63,777.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Angel Cruz | 53kg | 1:37.02 | 9-11-12 | 10 |
| 19.0L | $8.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,191.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | M | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:42.72 | 4-6-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.80 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $66,384.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:12.53 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Taylor Kingsley
Weight: 54kgs
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Has been around the mark without placing from 5 starts and returns 20 days after Laurel Park. Last start 9th of 10 at Laurel Park over 1710m on 9 May, beaten 21.5L on firm, with 50.8kg after settling back throughout. Best run was three back when 5th of 10 over 2213m here, beaten 3.5L at $8.50. Needs to lift but can improve with a smoother run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,229.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 54kg | 1:43.17 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $32.90 |
| 0/6 | 11/04/2026 | 160 | MDN OCLM STPLE 4U | $29,112.00 | Blue Ridge | 3219m | FM | Luke Carberry | 65kg | 3:46.40 | 4-6-LR | 3 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/11/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,252.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:38.15 | 11-9-7 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $9.20 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2025 | 328 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,089.00 | Laurel Park | 2213m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 2:18.22 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.10 |
| 10/12 | 27/10/2024 | 39 | MDN 2 | $173,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:42.29 | 10-10-10 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $44.36 |
| 7/11 | 18/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $135,294.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:35.65 | 11-8-7 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $14.72 |