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Laurel Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming

CLOSE THE GATE (1) continues to race well with a win two back at Colonial Downs (Dirt) before finishing a nose away in second last time over 1207m at Delaware Park (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Best figures should see him run well. BIKER BALEY (3) was an effortless winner last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 9 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Will play a major role. BOLD FACT (2) scored by one length over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last start. Form here strong boasting two wins from three starts. One of the contenders. MARCAN LOVE (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.5 lengths at this course and distance last start in a far better run. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration.

Race Time:7:20 PM

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1408m

Close The Gate (1)1233822212

Trainer: John E Salzman Jr 12 mths 11: 2-6-2

Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.

Weight: 54.5kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: ENGAGE (USA)

Dam: BETHAVEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Prize Money$249,003.00

Avg $$22,636.64

Win %18.18%

Place %90.91%

Career11: 2-6-2

Track7: 1-4-1

Distance4: 1-3-0

Tr / Dist3: 1-2-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm7: 1-5-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Delaware Park on September 19 over 1207m, nose behind Rocketeer carrying 55.5kg at $1.30. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at Colonial Downs on August 14 over 1207m defeating Tocik Hall carrying 54.5kg at $1.60. Knocking on the door.

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
2/3	19/09/2026	36	HCP 3U	$36,111.00	Delaware Park	1207m	Fast	J S Jr Rocco	55.5kg	1:12.49	3-3-2	2	1. Rocketeer 2. Close The Gate 3. Party On Rufus	0.1L	$1.30
1/5	14/08/2026	34	ALLOW 3	$128,388.00	Colonial Downs	1207m	Fast	J S Jr Rocco	54.5kg	1:08.95	5-2-1	4	1. Close The Gate 2. Tocik Hall 3. State Conceal	0.3L	$1.60
2/8	11/07/2026	27	LR OPEN 3	$181,422.00	Colonial Downs	1408m	Fast	J S Jr Rocco	53.5kg	1:21.86	4-2-2	1	1. Pont Aven 2. Close The Gate 3. Magic Wallet	0.1L	$3.60
2/7	14/06/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$68,452.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	J S Jr Rocco	53.5kg	1:24.37	2-2-2	7	1. And Sum 2. Close The Gate 3. Dolice Vita	5.3L	$2.80
2/6	15/05/2026	27	ALLOW OCLM 3	$83,338.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	J S Jr Rocco	55kg	1:39.51	4-1-2	5	1. No More Calls 2. Close The Gate 3. Tartabull	0.5L	$3.30
8/10	18/04/2026	37	LR OPEN 3	$218,341.00	Laurel Park	1811m	Fast	J S Jr Rocco	53.5kg	1:52.92	2-8-8	6	1. Taj Mahal 2. Wild Warrior 3. Let's Go Lando	28.5L	$21.80

Bold Fact (2)771x2241

Trainer: W R Bailes (USA)12 mths 7: 2-2-0

Jockey: Jevian Toledo

Weight: 54.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: CURLIN (USA)

Dam: TRUE ROYALTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Yes It's True

Stats

Prize Money$89,499.00

Avg $$12,785.57

Win %28.57%

Place %57.14%

Career7: 2-2-0

Track3: 2-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm5: 2-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track on October 10 over 1207m defeating Caseofthemondays with 56kg at $3.30. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on September 27 over 1106m, 10 len behind Barbados Buzz with 54kg at $3.70. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

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
1/7	10/10/2026	13	HCP 3U	$47,198.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:11.53	7-3-1	4	1. Bold Fact 2. Caseofthemondays 3. Bolton Hill	1.0L	$3.30
4/7	27/09/2026	42	ALLOW 3U	$69,472.00	Laurel Park	1106m	SP	Kevin Gomez	54kg	1:04.44	4-5-4	7	1. Barbados Buzz 2. Laysen 3. Spring Decision	10.1L	$3.70
2/6	16/08/2026	29	OCLM 3U	$59,914.00	Colonial Downs	1207m	Fast	Sonny Leon	53.5kg	1:09.55	1-3-2	1	1. Captain Mercury 2. Bold Fact 3. Richeztoo	0.1L	$6.00
2/5	18/07/2026	64	CLM 3U	$59,914.00	Colonial Downs	1308m	Fast	Sheldon Russell	53.5kg	1:15.55	4-2-2	4	1. Mr Randy 2. Bold Fact 3. Zio Lino	1.0L	$2.30
1/8	15/05/2026	48	MDN CLM 3U	$62,884.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	53.5kg	1:12.67	5-4-1	7	1. Bold Fact 2. J C's Boys 3. Regency Tale	1.3L	$4.50
7/8	28/03/2026	28	MDN 3	$117,978.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	55.5kg	1:38.35	5-7-7	3	1. Sovereign Law 2. Bourbon Dream 3. Lost Money	36.6L	$19.50

Biker Baley (3)17x3371

Trainer: Hugh I McMahon (USA)12 mths 6: 2-0-2

Jockey: Charlie Marquez

Weight: 54.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: IRISH WAR CRY (USA)

Dam: FAST FIONNUALA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Verrazano

Stats

Prize Money$81,882.00

Avg $$13,647.00

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Career6: 2-0-2

Track3: 2-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm4: 1-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at this track on September 19 over 1207m defeating Zio Lino with 55.5kg at $1.90. The start before that 7th of 9 at Colonial Downs on September 4 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Bruno with 54.5kg at $7. Hard to beat again.

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
1/7	19/09/2026	15	HCP 3U	$49,375.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	55.5kg	1:10.77	4-1-1	6	1. Biker Baley 2. Zio Lino 3. Railroad Inn	9.5L	$1.90
7/9	04/09/2026	28	ALLOW 3	$128,388.00	Colonial Downs	1207m	Fast	Jareth Loveberry	54.5kg	1:09.87	5-6-7	5	1. Bruno 2. Tocik Hall 3. Sohandsometome	5.5L	$7.00
3/8	07/08/2026	40	ALLOW 3U	$128,388.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	FM	Jareth Loveberry	53.5kg	1:02.73	4-1-3	6	1. Knockanara 2. Jessica's Eyes 3. Biker Baley	1.3L	$7.30
3/9	28/06/2026	170	ALLOW 3U	$125,523.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	Soft	Jareth Loveberry	53.5kg	1:02.53	2-2-3	9	1. Wheneveruremember 2. Gramp's Legacy 3. Biker Baley	2.5L	$35.10
7/7	09/01/2026	56	ALLOW OCLM 3	$75,090.00	Laurel Park	1106m	Fast	J S Jr Rocco	55kg	1:05.47	6-7-7	7	1. Awesome Andy 2. Sculcos Folly 3. Spidey Man	22.3L	$3.80
1/9	14/11/2025	-	MDN CLM 2	$43,359.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Yedsit Hazlewood	53kg	1:11.75	4-1-1	4	1. Biker Baley 2. No More Calls 3. Gonzalo	15.3L	$2.60

Mister Monday Nite (4)611753

Trainer: Jamie Ness 12 mths 6: 2-0-1

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez

Weight: 54.5kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: ENTICED (USA)

Dam: HAPPY REFRAIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Not For Love

Stats

Prize Money$118,596.00

Avg $$19,766.00

Win %33.33%

Place %50.00%

Career6: 2-0-1

Track2: 0-0-1

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm5: 2-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on September 18 over 1207m, 7 len behind Great Quality carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Before that ran second last in a small field at Listed level at Parx at Parx on August 18 over 1308m, 10 len behind Mailata with 55kg at $15.70. Can't see him troubling these.

Last Starts 42 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	18/09/2026	31	ALLOW 3U	$66,667.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jamie Rodriguez	55.5kg	1:10.39	5-3-3	3	1. Great Quality 2. Superfractor 3. Mister Monday Nite	7.0L	$3.40
5/6	18/08/2026	17	LR OPEN 3	$106,990.00	Parx	1308m	M	Yedsit Hazlewood	55kg	1:17.99	3-5-5	4	1. Mailata 2. Flyin Hawaiian 3. Unwritten Rule	10.4L	$15.70
7/7	01/08/2026	22	LR OPEN 3	$142,653.00	Colonial Downs	1609m	Fast	Samuel Marin	53.5kg	1:35.24	4-7-7	3	1. Sabino Canyon 2. Bravaro 3. Exosome	14.8L	$21.10
1/6	10/07/2026	19	ALLOW 3	$104,499.00	Colonial Downs	1408m	Fast	Mychel J Sanchez	55.5kg	1:21.75	3-1-1	6	1. Mister Monday Nite 2. Antrax 3. Bruno	1.0L	$6.20
1/8	21/06/2026	36	MDN 3U	$69,735.00	Parx	1207m	Fast	Mychel J Sanchez	54.5kg	1:12.99	1-1-1	8	1. Mister Monday Nite 2. Wholelotoftrouble 3. Ragatony	7.0L	$2.90
6/10	16/05/2026	-	MDN 3	$80,391.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Mychel J Sanchez	56kg	1:10.90	6-7-6	9	1. Grant The Great 2. Love Yourself 3. Bruno	12.1L	$14.20

Foggy Dew (5)36147x5x48

Trainer: Eveline Kjelstrup (USA)12 mths 11: 2-1-2

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: IRISH WAR CRY (USA)

Dam: BRIDLED ASSURANCE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Stats

Prize Money$116,648.00

Avg $$10,604.36

Win %18.18%

Place %45.45%

Career11: 2-1-2

Track6: 1-1-2

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm10: 1-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran second last in a small field at Timonium on September 7 over 1308m, 6 len behind Easy Action carrying 56kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell ran second last of 9 at Laurel Turf on October 9 over 1106m, 11 len behind World On Fire carrying 57kg at $28.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	09/10/2026	32	ALLOW 3U	$73,333.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Tais Lyapustina	57kg	1:02.80	4-8-8	8	1. World On Fire 2. Chimney Sweep 3. Big Bolton	11.5L	$28.60
4/5	07/09/2026	85	ALLOW 3U	$61,111.00	Timonium	1308m	Fast	Tais Lyapustina	56kg	1:17.09	1-2-4	4	1. Easy Action 2. Railroad Inn 3. Fayes Heart	6.6L	$8.30
5/7	14/06/2026	239	ALLOW 3U	$68,452.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Tais Lyapustina	57kg	1:24.37	1-4-5	6	1. And Sum 2. Close The Gate 3. Dolice Vita	13.3L	$15.40
7/8	18/10/2025	48	ALLOW 3U	$74,581.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	V Carrasco	57kg	1:10.04	4-6-7	3	1. Kerness K 2. Paco The Taco Man 3. Cattivo Ragazzo	11.3L	$22.50
4/6	31/08/2025	24	ALLOW 3U	$68,217.00	Timonium	1308m	Fast	X Perez	57kg	1:19.03	3-4-4	1	1. The Wolfman 2. El Divino Nino 3. Medagooch	5.3L	$4.10
1/8	07/08/2025	29	ALLOW 3U	$49,147.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	X Perez	54.5kg	1:26.99	5-1-1	4	1. Foggy Dew 2. Key Stat 3. Mr Dumbledore	3.0L	$4.70

Very Volatile (6)6x16x1666

Trainer: G Capuano (USA)12 mths 7: 2-0-0

Jockey: Emanuel Rosario

Weight: 52kgs

3 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: VOLATILE (USA)

Dam: MAKE A SCENE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mineshaft

Stats

Prize Money$90,186.00

Avg $$12,883.71

Win %28.57%

Place %28.57%

Career7: 2-0-0

Track3: 2-0-0

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 2-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm5: 2-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 at Delaware Park on September 18 over 1673m, 13 len behind Embrace My Uncle carrying 51kg at $6.10. The run before that ran last in a small field at Listed level at Parx at Parx on August 18 over 1710m, 14 len behind Micanopy with 55kg at $14.30. Can do a lot better than that last run.

Last Starts 42 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	18/09/2026	31	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$65,278.00	Delaware Park	1673m	Fast	Emanuel Rosario	51kg	1:42.91	3-6-6	2	1. Embrace My Uncle 2. Omaha Omaha 3. Happy Offering	13.4L	$6.10
6/6	18/08/2026	17	LR OPEN 3	$285,307.00	Parx	1710m	Good	Yedsit Hazlewood	55kg	1:43.78	6-5-6	5	1. Micanopy 2. Ponder And Dream 3. Freedom's Echo	14.3L	$14.30
6/7	01/08/2026	41	LR OPEN 3	$142,653.00	Colonial Downs	1609m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	53.5kg	1:35.24	7-6-6	1	1. Sabino Canyon 2. Bravaro 3. Exosome	9.8L	$24.00
1/6	21/06/2026	176	ALLOW OCLM 3	$71,444.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	Yedsit Hazlewood	52.5kg	1:47.19	2-1-1	3	1. Very Volatile 2. No More Calls 3. Marcan Love	2.8L	$3.60
6/6	27/12/2025	28	LR OPEN 2	$153,139.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Yedsit Hazlewood	55.5kg	1:27.06	5-6-6	4	1. Hollywood Import 2. Probably Dreaming 3. Red Zone Runner	72.5L	$4.20
1/9	29/11/2025	65	MDN 2	$74,046.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Yedsit Hazlewood	53kg	1:26.81	3-1-1	8	1. Very Volatile 2. Awesome Andy 3. King Of Salsa	2.5L	$3.40

Marcan Love (7)2x11733561

Trainer: Troy Robb 12 mths 15: 3-2-3

Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: TACITUS (USA)

Dam: SWAMP PASS ALLEY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quality Road

Stats

Prize Money$121,127.00

Avg $$8,075.13

Win %20.00%

Place %53.33%

Career15: 3-2-3

Track6: 3-0-1

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-1

Firm12: 2-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track on October 3 over 1408m defeating Master Schemer with 56kg at $6.60. The race before that ran second last of 7 at this track on September 12 over 1710m, 12 len behind Majestic Blue carrying 55.5kg at $6. This is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 27 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	03/10/2026	21	HCP 3U	$48,204.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Good	Angel Cruz	56kg	1:24.85	5-3-1	4	1. Marcan Love 2. Master Schemer 3. Divine Child	1.5L	$6.60
6/7	12/09/2026	52	HCP 3U	$48,750.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	Forest Boyce	55.5kg	1:43.94	5-6-6	2	1. Majestic Blue 2. Master Schemer 3. Fiddling Felix	12.0L	$6.00
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	1. Wish Carefully 2. Shallus 3. Bonafide	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	1. Honor Mags 2. K Paz 3. Marcan Love	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	1. Very Volatile 2. No More Calls 3. Marcan Love	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	1. Guaponess 2. Roll On Jesse 3. Dolice Vita	4.2L	$7.30

Elvis Himself (8)587x624x57

Trainer: M P Salazar (USA)12 mths 22: 2-5-1

Jockey: Kevin Gomez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: GOLDEN LAD (USA)

Dam: MOSTLY ELVIS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Peace Rules

Stats

Prize Money$247,648.00

Avg $$11,256.73

Win %9.09%

Place %36.36%

Career22: 2-5-1

Track8: 0-3-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-2-0

Firm16: 2-4-1

Good2: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 46 days. First-up ran last in a small field at Timonium on September 4 over 805m, 7 len behind Kosher Cowboy with 55.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Laurel Turf on September 13 over 1106m, 6 len behind Where's Ray with 53.5kg at $11.40. Not one of the top selections.

Last Starts 47 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/9	13/09/2026	9	HCP 3U	$47,021.00	Laurel Park	1106m	Good	Emanuel Rosario	53.5kg	1:02.84	2-7-7	3	1. Where's Ray 2. Call Me Andy 3. Cactus	5.8L	$11.40
5/5	04/09/2026	89	HCP 3U	$44,223.00	Timonium	805m	Fast	X Perez	55.5kg	0:46.09	4-4-5	1	1. Kosher Cowboy 2. Laysen 3. Watch Out World	7.8L	$6.50
4/11	07/06/2026	42	ALLOW 3U	$81,492.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Y O Ortiz	56kg	1:01.73	1-1-4	7	1. Cactus 2. Firmantown 3. Virtuosity	2.0L	$10.90
2/8	26/04/2026	14	CLM 3U	$56,587.00	Laurel Park	1106m	Good	X Perez	57kg	1:02.66	1-1-2	5	1. Kohoutek 2. Elvis Himself 3. Bucaro	0.3L	$2.90
6/10	12/04/2026	113	ALLOW 3U	$77,176.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	X Perez	56kg	1:01.86	2-2-6	2	1. Contemplation 2. Built By Khozan 3. Without Borders	1.8L	$20.00
7/7	20/12/2025	43	ALLOW 3U	$82,557.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	X Perez	56kg	1:25.61	7-7-7	2	1. Intrepid's Legacy 2. Winning Trip 3. Gluckstadt	32.6L	$20.80