Laurel Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
FUTILE GESTURE (10) boxed on to finish second last start over 1106m at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf), beaten 0.3 lengths when resuming. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. HAREWOOD (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1106m in stakes class at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf). Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the chocolates. MONTOUR (9) got the job done in grand style last start, scoring by 0.8 lengths over this journey at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf) after stalking the lead. Solid winning hope. PRINCE OF PEACE (11) registered his first win last start over 1106m at Colonial Downs (Dirt), getting home by 3 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. J Lopez was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Tougher task this time but expected to be competitive again. Something for the Multiples: METALLICAN (12) JOKE TELLER (7) PARKRIDGE (3)
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.0 len at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 16 over 1106m defeating Duval carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 5th of 7 at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on September 7 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Omaha Spirit carrying 53.5kg at $26.60. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $173,611.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:03.21 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $26.60 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:03.40 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 54kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, won by a 0.3 len at Monmouth Park Turf on July 12 over 1006m defeating Justintimeformusic with 53.5kg at $7.30. Last start ran last of 8 in Listed grade at Saratoga Turf at Saratoga Turf on August 27 over 1106m, 12 len behind Wood Island with 55.5kg at $29.07. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 46 | LR OPEN 2 | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:02.36 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $29.07 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $54,427.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 0:59.02 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 10 at Saratoga on July 31 over 1207m, 22 len behind Fullcup carrying 56kg at $15. Last start scored a big 3 len win at Saratoga on August 20 over 1207m defeating Boer War carrying 56kg at $4.16. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 31 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 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $71,327.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:13.07 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.16 |
| 10/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Good | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:11.06 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Yomar Orlando Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, eased back early on 5th of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 30 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Fridaynightclub carrying 51.5kg at $6.90. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Colonial Downs on August 21 over 1106m defeating Golden Faith carrying 54kg at $39.80. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $79,886.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Y O Ortiz | 54kg | 1:04.34 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $39.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $81,277.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:11.27 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $6.90 |
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Claiming his maiden victory on debut; scored a big 4 len win at Parx on August 25 over 1106m defeating Cannonbury carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $71,327.00 | Parx | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start. Strong on debut tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Laurel on June 6 over 905m defeating Baru with 54.5kg at $2.70. Returned from break raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on August 29 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Moneta Agenda carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/08/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 2 | $178,317.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $57,538.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 0:54.21 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 0.5 len at Timonium on September 4 over 805m defeating Engaged Is Better with 54.5kg at $2.40. Facing a more difficult assignment this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $44,165.00 | Timonium | 805m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 0:46.71 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |