Laurel Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
FIDDLING FELIX (5) was below his best last time, finishing seventh and beaten 19 lengths over 1609m at Saratoga (Dirt). Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. MASTER SCHEMER (2) is racing very well and has two wins on end, most recently getting the prize by one length over 1509m at Colonial Downs (Dirt). Has a strong association with H Karamanos who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Should be in the finish. LOOKIN AT MAC (1) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into ninth over 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf. Strips fitter and can bounce back. MARCAN LOVE (3) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 23 lengths at Penn National (Dirt) over 1673m. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time.

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Parx on September 1 over 1308m, 10 len behind Trotsky carrying 54kg at $9.30. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Parx on July 13 over 1609m defeating Point Barrow carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/09/2026 | 50 | HCP 3U | $42,796.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:17.33 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.30 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $40,639.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | 1:40.56 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $60,669.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.5kg | 1:42.17 | 3-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $62,849.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Good | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:43.82 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,693.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:26.71 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.22 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Colonial Downs on August 29 over 1509m defeating Colt Forty Seven with 54kg at $4.30. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Colonial Downs on August 2 over 1710m defeating Night Of Magic carrying 53.5kg at $6.70. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $35,663.00 | Colonial Downs | 1509m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | H Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1:42.39 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.70 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $49,492.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | M | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:19.00 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $13.10 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $60,669.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | 1:42.17 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $33.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $48,815.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:38.41 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | CLM 3 | $45,342.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:40.03 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Penn National on July 22 over 1673m, 23 len behind Wish Carefully with 54.5kg at $7.40. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Delaware Park on July 11 over 1710m, 3 len behind Honor Mags carrying 53kg at $2.10. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $31,930.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | D Cora | 54.5kg | 1:41.37 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $7.40 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $31,930.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Good | Angel Cruz | 53kg | 1:45.89 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $71,444.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:47.19 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $69,791.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:46.58 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $7.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $53,701.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 69 | MDN CLM 3 | $42,023.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:40.56 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Delaware Park Turf on July 29 over 1673m, 5 len behind Ready As Ever carrying 54kg at $1.70. Before that scored a big 5 len win at Laurel Turf on June 26 over 1811m defeating Boss Lily carrying 54kg at $5.10. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 29/07/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $37,736.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | M | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:43.84 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $39,498.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | J S Jr Rocco | 54kg | 1:48.95 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 14/05/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $47,196.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | 1:40.95 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 10/10 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $77,176.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | J S Jr Rocco | 53.5kg | 1:01.86 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $28.50 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | 169 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $74,670.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.20 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:40.22 | 1-6-4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Angel R. Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 4th of 7 at Saratoga on August 12 over 1308m, 6 len behind Classic Time with 56kg at $11.43. Second-up ran last of 7 at Saratoga on September 3 over 1609m, 19 len behind Fateful Lightning carrying 57kg at $11.34. Should be near his top.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $111,270.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:36.79 | 2-7-7 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $11.34 |
| 4/7 | 12/08/2026 | 94 | CLM 4U | $108,417.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:16.54 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.43 |
| 6/6 | 10/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $122,905.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:34.24 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $11.71 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 58 | ALLOW 3U | $87,336.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:36.64 | 3-5-D1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $16.45 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $85,592.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Gokhan Kocakaya | 56kg | 1:25.31 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $28.27 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $74,738.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:39.38 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.25 |

Jockey: Leandro M. Briceno
Weight: 50.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Timonium on September 5 over 1308m, 13 len behind The Count Is On with 52kg at $23.50. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track on June 28 2025 over 1106m, 7 len behind Heat Check carrying 54.5kg at $7.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 91 | CLM 3U | $34,094.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Leandro M Bricenio | 52kg | 1:17.31 | 1-6-5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $23.50 |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3 | $40,446.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge F Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:11.65 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $28.60 |
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $67,039.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | SP | Jorge F Hernandez | 52kg | 1:24.54 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $22.40 |
| 2/5 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3 | $45,342.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jorge F Hernandez | 55kg | 1:40.03 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 27 | CLM 3 | $51,623.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge F Hernandez | 56kg | 1:13.67 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3 | $64,045.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jorge F Hernandez | 53kg | 1:40.97 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Delaware Park on August 20 over 1673m, 7 len behind Magical Ways carrying 52kg at $37.40. Before that ran last of 10 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 18 over 1710m, 16 len behind Gas Alley with 53.5kg at $59.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/08/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $67,047.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 52kg | 1:44.83 | 7-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $37.40 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 53.5kg | 1:40.91 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $59.80 |
| 2/6 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $71,444.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54.5kg | 1:47.19 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.80 |
| 6/8 | 31/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $69,791.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 52kg | 1:46.58 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $19.50 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $83,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 53kg | 1:39.51 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $17.10 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $67,095.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 52kg | 1:45.17 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Delaware Park on July 23 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Develop Product with 54.5kg at $8.80. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Delaware Park on July 11 over 1207m defeating Kitty's Son with 53.5kg at $10. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $29,028.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:12.27 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $8.80 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $24,673.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Good | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:12.90 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | 6 | CLM 3U | $31,939.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 54kg | 1:38.63 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $19.50 |
| 6/10 | 30/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $40,726.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Good | Forest Boyce | 53.5kg | 1:50.43 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $7.70 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $55,822.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1:41.93 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $20.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 3 | $64,338.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 53kg | 1:47.50 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $16.90 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 11 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 28 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Reckless with 54kg at $26.20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on January 2 over 1710m, 10 len behind Western Warrior with 55.5kg at $4.70. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/08/2026 | 68 | OCLM 3U | $59,914.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | 1:35.01 | 6-8-9 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $26.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $71,444.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:47.19 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $48,815.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.5kg | 1:38.41 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 18/05/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,313.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:38.38 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 2-8-8 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $16.70 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:46.88 | 3-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |