Laurel Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
ALEXIS ZORBA (4) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just two times from 24 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when tenth over 1207m at Aqueduct Turf, beaten 12 lengths. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. TWIRLING EXPRESS (7) started at $5.60 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 7 lengths at Penn National Turf (Turf) over 1006m. Will enjoy a drop in class so he can find the winners' list. THE COUNT IS ON (5) finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 6 lengths when sixth over 1106m at this track seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. WATCH OUT WORLD (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a seventh over 1106m at this track (Turf). Faces an easier assignment so he can return to the winners' list.

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track November 21 over 1106m, 3 len behind Uncle Dar carrying 54kg at $37. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Pimlico Turf May 16 2025 over 1006m, 6 len behind Fierce And Strong with 56kg at $74.20. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $41,802.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | 1:02.20 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $37.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $40,489.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:03.39 | 2-6-10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $14.40 |
| 3/10 | 12/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $40,152.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:03.78 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $8.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $32,110.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | X Perez | 55kg | 0:56.21 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $6.10 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $66,860.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 55.5kg | 1:02.22 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.90 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $53,488.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 55.5kg | 1:04.28 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at this track on June 6 over 1106m, 4 len behind Noah Chance with 54kg at $31.70. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 3 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind My Life Story carrying 57kg at $4.40. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $47,643.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | 1:02.09 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $31.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $38,436.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Matilda Burnham | 57kg | 1:03.32 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $56,587.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 55kg | 1:02.66 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $7.90 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2026 | 121 | ALLOW 3U | $77,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 53.5kg | 1:01.86 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $30.70 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $62,611.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:46.09 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 52.0L | $69.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $74,809.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:03.56 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Charles Town on June 12 over 1308m, 12 len behind Vex carrying 51.5kg at $10.40. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Laurel September 13 over 1106m defeating Golden Sand with 55.5kg at $2.10. Fitter but others appeal more.
Last Starts 7 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 | 12/06/2026 | 147 | CLM 3U | $32,218.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jahnxander Raspaldo | 51.5kg | 1:18.49 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $10.40 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 56 | CLM 3 | $50,713.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:05.82 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $4.90 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $82,305.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 52.5kg | 1:13.54 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $10.30 |
| 1/4 | 10/10/2025 | 27 | CLM 2 | $45,662.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:12.89 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,437.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:06.56 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $47,969.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 54.5kg | 1:19.67 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on May 15 over 1207m, 12 len behind Bite And Strike with 57kg at $24.23. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 17 2025 over 1106m, 8 len behind Surf City carrying 56kg at $14.51. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/05/2026 | 184 | HCP 3U | $97,765.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 57kg | 1:08.69 | 4-5-10 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $24.23 |
| 8/10 | 12/11/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $99,237.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:09.84 | 8-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $12.68 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $98,935.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:08.28 | 2-6-8 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $8.23 |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $99,388.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:08.65 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.70 |
| 1/12 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $77,519.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:02.39 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 08/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $97,674.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:01.75 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1106m, 6 len behind Kohoutek with 55.5kg at $9. Before that ran second last in a small field at Laurel on March 20 over 1207m, 8 len behind Firmantown with 55.5kg at $10.10. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $56,587.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:02.66 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/03/2026 | 43 | HCP 4U | $36,517.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 55.5kg | 1:12.10 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $10.10 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $39,629.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 57kg | 1:38.33 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $37.10 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 50 | HCP 4U | $40,777.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | J S Jr Rocco | 57kg | 1:51.12 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $21.20 |
| 8/12 | 21/11/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $41,802.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 8-9-8 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $18.20 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 81 | HCP 3U | $40,152.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 56kg | 1:03.26 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Parx March 10 over 1673m, 0.5 len behind Union Purrfection with 53kg at $2. Previously first up; second of 8 at Monmouth Park Turf May 26 2025 over 1006m, a nose behind Big Z Og with 53kg at $6.60. Prefer others.
Last Starts 101 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 | 10/03/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $29,494.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:45.45 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/02/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $32,183.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:12.99 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $4.90 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $41,854.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52kg | 1:16.21 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $8.90 |
| 8/9 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:22.48 | 6-9-8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $16.74 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $99,237.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:24.78 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $31.57 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Martin Chuan | 52kg | 0:55.54 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Francisco Martinez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 2 len at this track April 24 over 1106m defeating Frye Island with 55.5kg at $7.90. Last start ran second last of 8 at Penn National Turf on June 3 over 1006m, 7 len behind Kalahari Not Sorry carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/06/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $51,604.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Francisco Martinez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 114 | CLM 3U | $43,901.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | 1:01.88 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $7.90 |
| 9/12 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,159.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 53kg | 1:48.16 | 4-10-9 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $12.10 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Kendry Rivera | 52kg | 1:13.66 | 3-7-6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $11.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $48,092.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:03.50 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $17.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/11/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $39,725.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 1:03.09 | 9-10-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.70 |