Laurel Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Ratings Optional Claiming
BUSHIDO (1) finished a 2.5 lengths fifth on turf at Colonial Downs Inner Turf two back then followed up with a minor placing on dirt at this track over 1106m five weeks ago. Forest Boyce who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Well placed and should be in the finish. FIERCE AND STRONG (3) is a distance specialist who finished 1.1 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1106m at this track, an improvement on his fifth at Penn National Turf the run before. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. JUNGLE GLOW (7) is lining up for a winning hat-trick after scoring on turf over 1106m at Colonial Downs Turf two back then following up with a win on dirt over 1106m at Laurel more recently. Has a strong association with Martin Chuan who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Certainly one to consider. WHERE'S RAY (8) got home by 0.1 lengths on turf at this track two starts ago. Disappointed on dirt last time at Laurel over 1106m when 7 lengths from the winner in fourth. Has a good record here at this journey with six wins and three minor placings from 12 starts. Don't underestimate.

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on September 25 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Cybertime with 56kg at $2.20. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Shape Note with 55.5kg at $4.20. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 25/09/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $51,389.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:04.59 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $106,990.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 55.5kg | 1:03.91 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 29 | OCLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Forest Boyce | 55.5kg | 1:08.24 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2026 | 18 | OCLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:01.97 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $76,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:01.32 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $53,013.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 57kg | 1:01.44 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on September 13 over 1106m, 1.1 len behind Where's Ray carrying 56kg at $6.80. The run before that 5th of 8 at Listed level at Penn National Turf at Penn National Turf on August 14 over 1006m, 10 len behind Jean Valjean carrying 54kg at $7.80. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $47,021.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:02.84 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.80 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $106,990.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Angel R Rodriguez | 54kg | 0:55.32 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $7.80 |
| 4/4 | 18/07/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $142,653.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | SP | J Ferrer | 53.5kg | 1:05.25 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/4 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $69,735.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:56.23 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 29/05/2026 | 209 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:39.53 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:09.45 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.98 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run scored a big 3 len win at Laurel on October 18 over 1106m defeating Jamalamadingdong carrying 56kg at $3. The race before that won by 4 len at Colonial Downs Turf on September 5 over 1106m defeating Noah Chance with 55.5kg at $2.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/10/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $71,487.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:05.51 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:02.40 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $102,710.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:04.26 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 15 | OCLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:08.24 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.60 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $50,073.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:02.33 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 101 | CLM 3U | $36,485.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 1:02.74 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Laurel on October 18 over 1106m, 7 len behind Change My World with 57kg at $7.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track on September 13 over 1106m defeating Call Me Andy with 56kg at $3.50. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/10/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,764.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 57kg | 1:04.40 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $47,021.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | J S Jr Rocco | 56kg | 1:02.84 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | 1:01.70 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $10.10 |
| 5/9 | 08/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $43,541.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Y | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 0:57.72 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:01.70 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/4 | 29/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $78,212.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | 1:04.39 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf March 27 over 1006m, 2 len behind Souper Quest with 53.5kg at $5. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Turfway Park March 12 over 1207m, 8 len behind Possiblemente with 56kg at $7.17. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 219 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 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,354.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 0:55.93 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | 313 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $148,876.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:09.67 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.17 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 209 | LR OPEN 4U | $234,375.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:07.53 | 7-10-10 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $187,861.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:01.82 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.56 |
| 10/12 | 07/09/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,941,176.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:14.20 | 5-5-10 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $6.81 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $230,415.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Good | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:02.87 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $14.40 |