Laurel Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
MOPO (2) turned in a fine effort to score by one length at this track and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. WAITTILMIDNITEHOUR (7) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1106m at this track (Turf) last time. Has a good record here at this journey. Jorge Ruiz who has two wins when partnering stays on. Bold showing expected. SHARMIN (3) has struggled to recapture her best form in two runs, the latest when tenth over 1609m at this track (Turf). Looks well placed here and can do much better. CHANTICO (10) finished second at this track and distance at her last appearance six-and-a-half months ago. One to consider.

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track November 21 over 1106m, 3 len behind Jessica's Eyes carrying 54kg at $3.90. On debut second of 9 at Colonial Downs Turf August 6 over 1106m, 2 len behind Karina Anna with 54kg at $6.40. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 196 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 | 21/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $84,954.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:03.10 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $77,801.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 55.5kg | 1:03.81 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:02.52 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $135,659.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:04.90 | 4-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track May 2 over 1106m defeating Big Earn with 56kg at $2.90. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Laurel on March 7 2025 over 1207m, 9 len behind Sassafrassness carrying 56kg at $6.20. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 34 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 | 02/05/2026 | 168 | ALLOW FM 3U | $67,095.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:01.65 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $81,229.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55kg | 1:48.41 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $73,282.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55kg | 1:42.94 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 44 | ALLOW FM 3U | $74,924.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 54kg | 1:02.63 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2025 | 38 | ALLOW F 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:42.50 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2025 | 44 | ALLOW FM 3U | $80,101.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 52.5kg | 1:46.63 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1710m, 6 len behind Coach Mazzula with 53.5kg at $4.70. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on May 16 over 1609m, 7 len behind I Love Giraffes with 56kg at $13. Ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $86,592.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:35.25 | 3-2-10 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 134 | ALLOW FM 3U | $77,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:40.75 | 1-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $4.70 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $77,695.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Gokhan Kocakaya | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 46.1L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $73,282.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:42.94 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 11/10/2025 | 29 | HCP FM 3U | $77,656.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | 1:42.29 | 6-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | HCP FM 3U | $50,000.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:36.56 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Xavier Perez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 8 len at Laurel April 26 over 1106m defeating Butler Road with 56kg at $3.20. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Laurel on April 4 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Panchita with 56kg at $1.70. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM F 3 | $60,218.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:07.03 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM F 3 | $60,699.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:13.23 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 11 | MDN F 3 | $131,671.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Good | X Perez | 55.5kg | 1:11.41 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $72,654.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:06.60 | 6-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 78 | MDN F 3 | $79,126.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:06.38 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $6.40 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $77,040.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | X Perez | 55.5kg | 1:13.49 | 8-4-7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 7 at Parx on May 12 over 1308m, 7 len behind More Than Grace carrying 53kg at $6.20. The race before that 4th of 7 at Charles Town on April 17 over 1408m, 4 len behind Xanthe carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 24 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 | 12/05/2026 | 25 | HCP FM 3U | $44,693.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:17.50 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.20 |
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,636.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | 1:28.26 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 23 | CLM FM 4U | $30,899.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:06.34 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | CLM FM 4U | $30,899.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | SP | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:12.09 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/01/2026 | 40 | CLM FM 4U | $38,191.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:13.55 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.40 |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2025 | 275 | HCP FM 3U | $48,775.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 56.5kg | 1:13.73 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Sara Hess
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after eight months 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 12 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Sunna carrying 57kg at $10.70. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on September 3 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Boujee Bubblez carrying 53.5kg at $3.90. Others have her measure.
Last Starts 54 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 | 221 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Sarah Hess | 57kg | 0:55.51 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.70 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW FM 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:01.49 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2025 | 83 | ALLOW FM 3U | $54,264.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Jomar Torres | 53.5kg | 0:55.98 | 6-1-D1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.10 |
| 10/10 | 17/05/2025 | 218 | ALLOW FM 3U | $93,844.00 | Pimlico | 1006m | Good | Flavien Prat | 52kg | 1:00.61 | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $5.20 |
| 8/11 | 11/10/2024 | 48 | G3 OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 0:59.21 | 1-1-8 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
| 14/16 | 24/08/2024 | 8 | LR OPEN 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 56kg | 0:58.18 | 2-8-14 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Clawless Brit with 56kg at $3.20. The race before that won by a nose at Gulfstream Park All Weather March 12 over 1006m defeating Boot's On The Moon with 55kg at $3. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $84,279.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:02.51 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 0:57.48 | 5-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 81 | ALLOW FM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 1:03.74 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $77,863.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:03.27 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.30 |
| 5/9 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $77,099.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:02.91 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $84,320.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:02.44 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Laurel on April 25 over 1207m, 16 len behind Rerun Table with 55kg at $5.80. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Santa Anita Turf in LR on February 7 over 1308m, 14 len behind Light Won Up carrying 54.5kg at $62.10. Improver with definite claims.
Last Starts 41 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 | 25/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $80,983.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $5.80 |
| 11/11 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:12.85 | 6-8-11 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $62.10 |
| 7/8 | 11/01/2026 | 98 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | 1:09.08 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $32.90 |
| 7/8 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:35.40 | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $44.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:37.71 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:38.39 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on May 7 over 1710m, 7 len behind Turner's Charm carrying 53.5kg at $56. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at Colonial Downs Inner Turf August 30 over 1609m defeating American Tapit carrying 54kg at $1.80. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 29 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 | 07/05/2026 | 250 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:41.40 | 1-5-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $56.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 5/12 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | Good | D E Centeno | 54kg | 0:57.82 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 9 at Turfway Park on January 9 over 1609m, 10 len behind Dame Laura carrying 53.5kg at $44.74. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at Colonial Downs Turf September 12 over 1106m defeating Lady Valor with 54kg at $11.30. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 147 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 | 09/01/2026 | 76 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 53.5kg | 1:38.75 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $44.74 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $77,626.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $34.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $77,936.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:02.58 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $13.30 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $84,098.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:04.13 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.30 |