Laurel Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Ratings Optional Claiming
GORDIAN KNOT (6) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on three consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1673m at Penn National. Reunites with Mychel J Sanchez who has six wins from 16 rides. Should be in the finish. RAMPAGIUS (5) returns from a break of three months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1207m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. PETINGAS TWIN (7) ran well below his best last time over 1207m at Thistledown (Dirt), beaten 10 lengths into fifth at $3.40. Record at this track is strong. One of the main contenders. TENEBRIS (8) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1308m at Timonium. No surprise to see him in contention.

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
Weight: 56kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 38 days. Last start 6th of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 6 over 1207m, 12 len behind Benji Star carrying 55.5kg at $114. At only start last preparation ran second last of 9 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 10 2025 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mister Abarrio with 56kg at $47.90. Needs more time.
Last Starts 37 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 | 06/08/2026 | 392 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:08.45 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $114.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/07/2025 | 257 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:35.94 | 6-6-8 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $47.90 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $71,098.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | 1:36.51 | 8-4-6 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $28.60 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2024 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $71,471.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 54kg | 1:23.74 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $7.10 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2024 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $84,762.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 53.5kg | 1:46.66 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $113,293.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 53.5kg | 1:23.93 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Penn National on August 14 over 1207m, 9 len behind Band Camp with 56kg at $3.10. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Penn National on July 30 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Heard On Thestreet with 56.5kg at $6.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $38,516.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Chiappe | 56kg | 1:09.50 | 2-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $47,896.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Chiappe | 56.5kg | 1:09.75 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $24,673.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Chiappe | 56.5kg | 1:09.74 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/4 | 08/06/2026 | 38 | HCP 3U | $41,841.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Yabriel O Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:11.24 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $9.20 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,469.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Yabriel O Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:11.92 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $17.40 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $46,579.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:09.91 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Andy Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Delaware Park on July 8 over 1207m, 7 len behind Pride's Prince with 55kg at $26.20. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 7 at Parx on March 3 2025 over 1308m, 4 len behind Young Squire carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 66 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 | 08/07/2026 | 196 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,215.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 55kg | 1:10.61 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $26.20 |
| 9/9 | 24/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $64,319.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Andy Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:18.30 | 2-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $9.70 |
| 5/10 | 28/11/2025 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $64,122.00 | Parx | 1207m | Good | Andy Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.86 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/9 | 29/09/2025 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $79,511.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Andy Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.42 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Andy Hernandez | 55kg | 1:09.74 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.30 |
| 2/5 | 31/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $59,633.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Andy Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.75 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at Timonium on August 28 over 1308m, 12 len behind Woodline carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs on March 15 2025 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Eastbostonbenny carrying 56kg at $6.40. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/08/2026 | 196 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,307.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Wesley Ho | 55.5kg | 1:17.13 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.30 |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $68,474.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $61,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:05.18 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $12.30 |
| 6/6 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $73,282.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 52.5kg | 1:12.26 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $14.60 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $75,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:10.50 | 8-5-7 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $20.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $85,053.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:11.13 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track June 14 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Suremeanttoobe carrying 56kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 9 len win. This track December 28 over 1207m defeating Sincerito with 56kg at $5.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 90 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 | 14/06/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,470.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:10.95 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $81,215.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:42.28 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $76,257.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 57kg | 1:24.66 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 4U | $71,662.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:11.51 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 144 | CLM 3U | $36,830.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:11.08 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 06/08/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $53,488.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:36.75 | 5-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Penn National on July 31 over 1673m, 7 len behind Movisitor carrying 55kg at $1.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field in Listed grade at Parx at Parx on July 18 over 1673m, 6 len behind Bartlett with 54.5kg at $4.70. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,635.00 | Penn National | 1673m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:42.45 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 18/07/2026 | 11 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | 1:43.77 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $79,826.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $6.40 |
| 2/6 | 02/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $75,472.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:17.57 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,626.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:10.05 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:09.78 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Thistledown on July 28 over 1207m, 10 len behind Devil's Tower carrying 54kg at $3.40. Before that ran second last in a small field in Listed grade at this track at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 15 len behind Hymn carrying 54.5kg at $10.70. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/07/2026 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $47,170.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:10.26 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $244,073.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:11.51 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $10.70 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $54,330.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 1:26.06 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/4 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $93,350.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:10.29 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $285,307.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 55.5kg | 1:23.14 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $19.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $149,477.00 | Laurel Park | 1308m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:17.09 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Timonium on August 28 over 1308m, 4 len behind Woodline with 55.5kg at $5. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Delaware Park on July 29 over 1207m, 10 len behind Shane's Wonder carrying 55kg at $31.10. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,307.00 | Timonium | 1308m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55.5kg | 1:17.13 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $68,215.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Carol Cedeno | 55kg | 1:10.15 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $31.10 |
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $58,933.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Emanuel Rosario | 52.5kg | 1:10.92 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,470.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:10.95 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $36.70 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $58,862.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:11.42 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $14.80 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,614.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:12.09 | 2-9-9 | 4 |
| 27.6L | $27.90 |