Laurel Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Claiming
ENGAGED IS BETTER (2) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. GIRVINSKI (9) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1207m at Delaware Park (Dirt), finishing second and beaten 6 lengths. Leading player with plenty of improvement in store. KING XISCO (1) is a seven-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent appearance over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Expected to feature in the finish this time. CECILTON (10) turned in a much better run at his second appearance last time out when 4 lengths from the winner in third over 1207m at Delaware Park (Dirt). Progressing well and is among the chances.
Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on September 26 over 1710m, 16 len behind Baru carrying 52kg at $8.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1006m, 7 len behind Monster Mitch carrying 55.5kg at $54.70. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $74,583.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Leandro M Bricenio | 52kg | 1:50.63 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $8.40 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 2 | $64,243.00 | Laurel Park | 1006m | Good | Wilfredo Corujo | 55.5kg | 0:59.04 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $54.70 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $34,237.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Leandro M Bricenio | 51.5kg | 1:13.50 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | MDN CLM 2 | $34,237.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:05.38 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $15.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Y | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | 1:04.66 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $31.40 |
| 7/9 | 08/07/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 2 | $46,444.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54.5kg | 0:59.48 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $30.60 |
Jockey: Leandro M. Briceno
Weight: 52kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on October 9 over 1106m, 12 len behind Aruba Ariba carrying 52kg at $4.10. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Monster Mitch with 52kg at $6. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $63,585.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Leandro M Bricenio | 52kg | 1:04.81 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 2 | $64,243.00 | Laurel Park | 1006m | Good | Leandro M Bricenio | 52kg | 0:59.04 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $44,165.00 | Timonium | 805m | Fast | Leandro M Bricenio | 51.5kg | 0:46.71 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at this track on October 9 over 1106m, 18 len behind Aruba Ariba carrying 55.5kg at $33.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $63,585.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 55.5kg | 1:04.81 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $33.50 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding who is first starter by Mitole out of Estival. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Xavier Perez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Delaware Park on September 12 over 1207m, 16 len behind Nazeer with 54.5kg at $6.40. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on September 25 over 1207m, 21 len behind Winslow carrying 55.5kg at $30.40. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $72,465.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:12.35 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 21.5L | $30.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $66,667.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:12.13 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on October 9 over 1106m, 14 len behind Aruba Ariba with 55.5kg at $15.60. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $63,585.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:04.81 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $15.60 |
Jockey: Yomar Orlando Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First start ran second last of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1006m, 14 len behind Seven's Nitro with 54.5kg at $30.40. Returned from break ran last of 9 at Listed level at this track at this track on October 24 over 1207m, 26 len behind Futile Gesture carrying 53kg at $92.60. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/10/2026 | 126 | LR OPEN 2 | $145,115.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Raul Mena | 53kg | 1:11.08 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $92.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $61,722.00 | Laurel Park | 1006m | Fast | Raul Mena | 54.5kg | 1:00.13 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $30.40 |
Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Delaware Park on October 9 over 1207m, 6 len behind Eclipseness carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $34,483.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Ajhari Williams | 54.5kg | 1:12.53 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Emanuel Rosario
Weight: 53kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 9 at Delaware Park on October 9 over 1207m, 11 len behind Eclipseness carrying 54.5kg at $24.60. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Delaware Park on October 16 over 1207m, 4 len behind Coopers Run carrying 52kg at $7.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 2 | $25,862.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Marvin Fernandez | 52kg | 1:13.20 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.20 |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $34,483.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Paul Luna | 54.5kg | 1:12.53 | 5-9-5 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $24.60 |