Laurel Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SKY'S NOT FALLING (8) brings current fitness and tactical speed after a 4th at Laurel over 1609m, beaten 2.5L, and a March win at Gulfstream over 1710m when leading throughout. SIEGE OF BOSTON (2) appeals back to Laurel after a decisive win here over 1710m two starts ago before tackling stronger company at Gulfstream. JACK'S LEGEND (5) is a Laurel mile winner who led throughout two back and wasn’t far away behind SIEGE OF BOSTON here next start. MIRANDA RIGHTS (1) maps well from the inside and was 4th at Keeneland over 1710m last time, 5.5L off the winner.

Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43-day break after finishing 4th at Keeneland over 1710m on 16 Apr, beaten 5.5L on firm with 53.5kg after settling back. Earlier this year was well held 8th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 27 Feb at $16 with 56kg. Best recent effort was a narrow 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 18 Oct, beaten 0.1L at $26. Draws barrier 1 for Michelle Nihei with Daniel Centeno up and rises to 56kg; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:41.62 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.67 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 110 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $16.92 |
| 4/6 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,267.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:34.32 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.25 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:41.03 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $41.79 |
| 5/11 | 21/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:41.70 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.89 |
| 3/4 | 29/05/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.93 |

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 125 days. Last start 11th of 12 at Gulfstream Park over 1674m on 24 Jan, beaten 14.8L on FT, with 54.5kg at $18. Won prior at Laurel Park over 1710m on 15 Nov by 1.8L, $4.20, and owns a strong 4:2-1-0 track record there. Can improve back to a suitable scenario with fitness on the rise.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $149,477.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:39.56 | 8-10-11 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $17.20 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $306,279.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 1:43.42 | 3-7-8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $47.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:40.12 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:41.03 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $10.89 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,324.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:35.03 | 6-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3U | $158,140.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | V Carrasco | 53.5kg | 1:42.02 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 188 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Laurel Park over 1811m on 22 Nov, beaten 59.8L on MY, with 54.5kg at $16. Ran 2nd at Monmouth Park over 2414m on 13 Sep, beaten 0.8L by Dripping Gold at $6.50. Proven at Laurel Park (3 wins) and draws barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 188 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 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | M | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:53.40 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 59.8L | $12.70 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $228,311.00 | Far Hills | 3219m | Good | Kevin Gomez | 65.5kg | 3:34.80 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 41.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Monmouth Park | 2414m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 2:33.39 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/5 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $193,798.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:40.67 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,324.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:49.23 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $14.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/06/2025 | 342 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,331.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:36.53 | 8-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 89-day break after a solid 4th at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 1 Mar, beaten 3.5L in Claiming 101 after racing handy at $9 with 56kg. Prior run he was 10th of 10 there in an Allowance Optional Claiming 104 over 1609m on 24 Jan, beaten 11.8L at $51. Won an Allowance at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 28 Sep 2025 when leading throughout at $2.90. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $57,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | 1:39.15 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.10 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $130,045.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:34.11 | 3-9-10 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $68.60 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:40.73 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $29.60 |
| 7/11 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:38.37 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:42.82 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.15 |
| 4/12 | 04/09/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $305,810.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:13.32 | 9-7-4 | 12 |
| 3.2L | $14.13 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 195 days. Last start 5th of 6 after leading late at Laurel Park over 1710m on 15 Nov, beaten 4.1L by Siege Of Boston, with 57kg at $6. Won two of previous four, including Laurel Park 1609m on 24 Oct by 1.3L at $4.20 under Jevian Toledo. Laurel Park record 6: 1-1-2; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 195 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 | 15/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,496.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,633.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $190,259.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | 1:47.82 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $139,535.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:35.07 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 31/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $137,615.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:35.49 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2025 | 587 | ALLOW 3U | $76,516.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:02.18 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 291 days. Last start 5th of 7 at Presque Isle Downs over 1674m on 11 Aug, beaten 2.4L in Stakes grade with 55kg at $10. Prior won at Laurel Park over 1609m on 21 Jun, leading and scoring with 56kg at $17. Track record 8:3-0-1 and reunites with Sheldon Russell; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 291 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/08/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,039.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:41.01 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $9.60 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $183,486.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:34.21 | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $20.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/06/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,331.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:36.53 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $24.30 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2025 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $98,094.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:43.31 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $16.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $90,177.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:47.01 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $94,515.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 55.5kg | 1:45.60 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 195 days. Last start 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct over 1811m on 15 Nov, beaten 3L on firm with 55kg at $26, behind Ohana Honor. Prior runs included close 2nds at Saratoga over 2213m, one by 0.1L to Zverev. Consistent type with 8 wins from 38; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:48.23 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $54.67 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $167,428.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:41.29 | 5-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $19.89 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $134,557.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 2:14.70 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.55 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 2:16.25 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.45 |
| 2/6 | 30/07/2025 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $183,486.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | K Carmouche | 56kg | 2:13.54 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $22.40 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $103,976.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:42.93 | 2-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark; last start 4th of 12 at Laurel Park over 1609m on 15 May, beaten 2.5L on FM, carrying 56kg after racing handy behind King Size. Prior run 7th at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 24 Apr, 4.1L on FM, after leading mid-race. Two wins from last five, including Gulfstream Park 1710m on 1 Mar when leading throughout with 56.5kg at $4.20. Track record at Laurel reads 13:3-4-1; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,385.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:34.61 | 7-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $103,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:32.46 | 9-3-7 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $11.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $57,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:39.15 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 24/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $149,477.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53kg | 1:39.56 | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $28.90 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $61,256.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:33.07 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,633.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.20 |