Laurel Park

17:10 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MYSUNSHINEGIRL is a confident pick. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast. Persian, Frappart and Ballycurrin also merit consideration.

1st	1. Frappart	15/8
2nd	5. Mysunshinegirl	13/2
3rd	6. Ticklers	15/2

Frappart

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-

15/8

Comment: Finished fourth 12 months ago on her debut albeit only beaten 4½l over C&D; returns from a layoff; warrants respect given she should have learnt plenty from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	138/5	-

Persian

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 274-

7/2

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) in November in a maiden claimer; returns from a break here; looks likely to be involved as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	102/5	-
21/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-

Ballycurrin

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 542644

4/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth (Colonial Downs) two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($30k from $40k) so down in class; could have a say as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	36/5	-
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	34/5	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	143/10	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	15/1	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	206/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	24/1	-

Not Cuz It's Easy

Age/Wt: 3/8-10

6/1

Comment: Hard Spun gets winners on the turf; sire can produce useful types; plenty of trackwork in the book; record of the trainer offers some encouragement.

Mysunshinegirl

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 745

13/2

Comment: Yet to manage better than fourth in her three races; held when fifth beaten 9l a week ago on debut for new trainer in a maiden claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $25k); every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	81/10	-
13/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	329/10	-
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	31/10	-

Ticklers

Age/Wt: 3/8-10

15/2

Comment: Sibling of Valhalla (6f winner); remains to be seen whether she'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - the betting may be the best guide.

Need a Miracle

Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 350776

25/1

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 12; not beaten too far when sixth of nine in a maiden claimer at Penn National five weeks ago; notable rider booked; claiming tag rises from $22.5k last time; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	39/2	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	341/5	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	129/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	193/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	168/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	343/10	-

Far Away Eyes

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 9

33/1

Comment: Finished last of nine on her debut at Colonial Downs over 5f at 16-1 last month; down in class now, dropping from a $40k tag; might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	81/5	-

Ladsfirstlove

Age/Wt: 5/9-0

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; makes competitive race debut; unconvincing workout history so requires market confidence to make her of interest.

Nit Witness

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 29

Comment: Well held ninth when favourite for 13-runner event over 6½f at Parx (claiming maiden, muddy track) last month; tag drops from $30k to $25k here; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Parx / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	9 / 13	9/5	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	3/2	-

Laurel Park

17:38 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: YOUR ANALYSIS is hard to look beyond. He has a fine record at this trip and his trainer is going well at present. Running River and Uncle Irish could also have a say.

1st	1. Goodluckchuck	8/11
2nd	4. Uncle Irish	5/2
3rd	3. Running River	7/2

Goodluckchuck

Age/Wt: 9/9-0 F: 544481

8/11

Comment: Back in the winners' enclosure over 1m at Timonium (claimer) when a cosy winner with Midnight Renegade (sixth) and Speak Unity (seventh) behind last month; specialist here with three wins and has managed 13 wins from 57 career runs; in for a $7.5k tag so up in class ($5k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	111/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	38/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/5	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-

Uncle Irish

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 112763

5/2

Comment: Quick away to lead from a wide draw (Parx, muddy track) 26 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag rises to $7.5k here; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 14	127/10	-
23/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/10	-
01/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	9/5	-
09/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/5	-
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
03/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-

Running River

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 47-602

7/2

Comment: Achieved three wins at this venue; got across to lead early from a wide draw (muddy track) in January when a comfortably beaten runner-up in a claimer; returning from a layoff here; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	49/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	417/10	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	98/5	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	527/10	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	139/5	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	65/1	-

Midnight Renegade

Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 376536

16/1

Comment: Behind Goodluckchuck when finishing sixth at Timonium 15 days ago in a claimer; has lacked consistency of late; in for a $7.5k tag here, up from $5k last time; is passed over as has a lot on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	443/10	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	36/5	-
26/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	41/5	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	74/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	147/10	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-

Speak Unity

Age/Wt: 6/7-11 F: 735-47

25/1

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 24l by Goodluckchuck (Timonium) two weeks ago in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so up in class; this looks a fair heat so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	409/5	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	61/10	-
07/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / H	-	7 / 8	223/5	-
24/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / H	-	8 / 9	221/10	-
02/11/24	Montpelier / Allowance / F	-	-	-	-
22/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/2	-

Your Analysis

Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 5-65466

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 15l, at Delaware Park last month in a claimer; multiple course winner and useful in his prime; drops to a $7.5k tag from $20k; clear chance as trainer is in excellent health and he has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	22/5	-
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/1	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	10/1	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/10	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	3/1	-

Laurel Park

18:06 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: NO MO MUFFINS will be worth noting if the subject of support in the betting. Speedy Trial, Christmas Jones and Clawless Brit are among the dangers.

1st	10. Covered in Crystal	4/1
2nd	2. Christmas Jones	10/3
3rd	4. Kittyup	9/1

Christmas Jones

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 83

10/3

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a maiden special weight (Colonial Downs) 44 days ago; related to Stakes winner Admiral Abe; most recent trackwork a positive and should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 11	71/10	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 10	47/10	-

Clawless Brit

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

10/3

Comment: Trainer excels with debutants here; this daughter of Mshawish looks the part on breeding; bred to improve with age; should give it a bold bid as some good aspects to her profile and yard is in good order.

No Mo Muffins

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

4/1

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; trainer has a good record with newcomers here; big run on the cards with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her yard is an obvious plus.

Covered in Crystal

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

4/1

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; Michael Trombetta can ready one to strike at the first time of asking; this daughter of Quality Road looks the part on breeding; likely to be a threat as some good aspects to her profile and the hot form of the trainer is a bonus.

Speedy Trial

Age/Wt: 2/8-3

15/2

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; been active in workouts; needs to be respected with signs of encouragement in profile.

Back Wall Bandit

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 5

15/2

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut at Delaware Park at 14-5 44 days ago; needs to make above-average progress with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	14/5	-

Kittyup

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 4

9/1

Comment: Well beaten behind the runner-up, Tipmanee, with blinkers fitted when held on her debut (Timonium, 6½f) at 7-1 last month; this demands more than last time so will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	7/1	-

Curlene's Spirit

Age/Wt: 2/8-3

Comment: Workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; sire's progeny have a good record in sprints; related to Curl N Rod (winner from 4f up to 6f); stable is operating at a respectable strike-rate; trainer form is a plus.

Disney Belle

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 6

Comment: Beaten on her debut (6f, Delaware Park) at 16-1 16 days ago; might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	33/2	-

Tipmanee

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 22

Comment: Finished second of six in a maiden claimer (Timonium) upped to 6½f three weeks ago; steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	12/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 7	89/5	-

Laurel Park

18:35 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TYSON'S DELIVERY is the recommendation. He was behind Regalo Perfetto latest but can now overturn placings and is going for his second course success.

1st	1. Owhatanite	14/1
2nd	3. Tyson's Delivery	9/4
3rd	6. Sneaking Suspicion	16/1

Bourbon Outlaw

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 344862

7/4

Comment: Beaten narrowly (Colonial Downs) just ahead of Just For Giggles last month in a claimer; competitive shout as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	4/1	-
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	111/5	-
26/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	202/25	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	61/10	-
20/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	13/1	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-

Tyson's Delivery

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 232146

9/4

Comment: Has won here previously; close up behind Regalo Perfetto when sixth over 1m at Colonial Downs (allowance race) last month; shown he can get his head in front so warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	547/10	-
01/08/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/2	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	74/5	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	209/10	-

Just for Giggles

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 515505

9/2

Comment: Behind Bourbon Outlaw in a claimer at Colonial Downs when fifth of 12 two weeks ago; a winner over C&D; subpar since successful in a maiden claimer at Laurel Park in June; this looks a fair heat so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	277/10	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	187/5	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	337/10	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	6/1	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	39/10	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	33/5	-

Gotta Have a Guy

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 190-50

8/1

Comment: Last of ten over 1m at Colonial Downs (claimer) last month; his best form stacks up so poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	83/10	-
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	191/10	-
25/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	27/1	-
28/09/24	Laurel Park / / F	-	9 / 9	91/5	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	7/1	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	257/10	-

Mr. Mendelslew

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 857626

10/1

Comment: Generally struggled with a record of 1-15; last of six when favourite (Timonium) two weeks ago (dropped back to 6½f) behind Sneaking Suspicion, in a claimer; claiming value rises from $8k last time; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	1/1	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	18/5	-
01/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/5	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	18/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	16/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	274/5	-

Owhatanite

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 227371

14/1

Comment: Won by just under 2l in a maiden claimer at Delaware Park getting his head in front six weeks ago; claiming tag now upped to $12.5k; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	14/5	-
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	13/2	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	33/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	9/2	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	1/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	46/5	-

Sneaking Suspicion

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 755383

16/1

Comment: Has winning track form; possible that there's no more in the locker; far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) over 6½f at Timonium (claimer) when ahead of Mr. Mendelslew last month; claiming tag rises to $12.5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	247/10	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	67/10	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	103/5	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	137/10	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	67/10	-

Robert's Moon

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 932258

16/1

Comment: Finished last of eight (dropped to 5½f) at Colonial Downs two weeks ago in a claimer; managed just one success in his career to date; a lot on his plate here and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	102/5	-
01/08/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2/1	-
10/07/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	4/1	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	161/5	-

Brewmaster

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-51358

66/1

Comment: No impression when eighth of ten at Charles Town upped to this distance in April in a claimer; first attempt on turf; layoff to overcome; easy to oppose as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	27/2	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	103/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	53/5	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	19/2	-

Regalo Perfetto

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 06175

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; found life tough when 6l back in fifth over 1m at Colonial Downs (allowance race) last month; winner three starts back and too soon to write him off; could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	97/2	-
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	62/1	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	171/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 10	126/5	-

Tiger Paw (IRE)

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 65-758

Comment: Finished last of eight in a starter allowance at Fair Hill upped to 1m5f 14 days ago; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Fair Hill / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	11/2	-
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	97/5	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	86/5	-
17/05/25	Malvern / Maiden, Optional Claiming / H	-	P / 10	-	-
20/04/25	Morven Park / Claiming, Maiden / H	-	6 / 10	-	-
12/04/25	Blue Ridge / Maiden, Special Weight / H	-	P / 8	-	-

If I Were You

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 023342

Comment: Missed out by a head over 1m1f at Delaware Park (claimer) when little between him and Tiger Paw (last) last month; claiming value now drops to $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/2	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-
29/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	277/10	-

Vekoma Kid

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 9-7721

Comment: Gained a first success at the fifth time of asking in a maiden claimer at Delaware Park when easily winning last month; has found improvement of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
27/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	39/10	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	149/10	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	461/10	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 11	4803/100	-

Laurel Park

19:04 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IN HONOR OF JEFF has an obvious shout. He is taken to put his experience to good use against the newcomers and finished runner-up on his first start attempt.

1st	10. Mo Missile	5/4
2nd	8. Golden Sand	10/1
3rd	1. In Honor of Jeff	13/2

Mo Missile

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 2

5/4

Comment: Went down by 5l when runner-up at the first time of asking over 6½f at Timonium at 14-5 last month; claiming value now drops to $16k; likely to be in contention if building on initial performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	14/5	-

Duck Duck Goose

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

4/1

Comment: From the same family as Firenze Forever, a winner over 1m; having first race; warrants respect as some good aspects to his profile and the trainer is hot at the moment.

In Honor of Jeff

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 2

13/2

Comment: Ran respectably on his debut at Timonium (4-1) 21 days ago; closely matched with My Boy Bud on that result; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $15k tag last time); plenty of appeal if replicating initial run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	41/10	-

The Big Ben

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 762

15/2

Comment: Beaten 6l into runner-up (this trip) a week ago (Colonial Downs) in a maiden claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $16k here; first attempt on dirt; possible squeak.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
27/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	238/5	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	43/1	-

Stormy Brew

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

10/1

Comment: Regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; should go close as some good aspects to his profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.

Red Spitfire

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

10/1

Comment: Trainer often leaves something to work on; makes competitive race debut; market confidence needed to make him of interest given this is a fairly useful standard to aim at.

Golden Sand

Age/Wt: 2/8-3

10/1

Comment: Stable can ready one; needs considering.

No More Calls

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 36557

25/1

Comment: Without a win in five attempts although has finished third; finished seventh, beaten 11l, over 1m at Colonial Downs (maiden optional claimer) last month; now a lower claiming tag ($16k from $50k) so down in class; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	23/5	-
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	91/10	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 11	153/5	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	48/5	-

My Boy Bud

Age/Wt: 2/8-0 F: 645

33/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of six last month (behind In Honor Of Jeff, Timonium) in a maiden claimer; still searching for first win after three tries; tag has been raised to $20k; he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	151/10	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	23/5	-

Sugar On Fire

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

33/1

Comment: First start in public for this son of Friesan Fire; faces fairly tall order so overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Soul Sucker

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

Comment: Makes first racecourse appearance; pedigree shows he may improve with time; faces fairly tall order so might be best to watch the betting.

Laurel Park

19:33 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LIFELOVENLAUGHTER could cash in if the leaders go too fast and has won once over this C&D. Toupie and Flamingo Way should also be in the mix.

1st	7. Toupie	7/4
2nd	4. Lifelovenlaughter	4/1
3rd	6. Loon Cry	5/1

Toupie

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-1467

7/4

Comment: Has winning form at this track; grade looks suitable; not disgraced when seventh over 5½f at Saratoga (Grade 3) two months ago; needs considering based on the pick of her form and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	94/5	-
31/05/25	Woodbine / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 10	13/5	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	136/25	-
19/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	3/2	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-

Twirling Beauty

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1612

11/4

Comment: Has won two of her four career runs; sire gets turf winners; went down by 1l when runner-up (Presque Isle Downs) six weeks ago in a stakes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
07/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/1	-
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	121/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-

Lifelovenlaughter

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 5-7111

4/1

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance race 28 days ago at Colonial Downs upped to 1m½f; a winner over this C&D; completed her hat-trick last time; can have a big say now down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	63/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	114/5	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	43/2	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	7/2	-

Loon Cry

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 55-436

5/1

Comment: A winner over this C&D; she meets the required standard ability wise; finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (just under 4l, Woodbine) six weeks ago in a stakes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Woodbine / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	35/4	-
29/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/20	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	19/10	-
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	63/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	67/20	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-

Flamingo Way

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3214-1

9/1

Comment: Scored by just over 2l at Penn National over 5f (allowance optional claimer) on first run for her current trainer (yielding) 44 days ago; has chalked up four wins from her last seven; possibilities despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	67/10	-
05/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
10/09/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
26/08/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	8/5	-
08/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
20/05/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-

Alla Breve

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 14-255

16/1

Comment: She was in the money in a stakes in June and has been fairly consistent this year; finished fifth last month albeit only beaten 1½l when behind the reopposing Anaita at Penn National in an allowance race; reunited with Horacio Karamanos, the pair have built a good partnership; in with a shout despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	23/10	-
03/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	16/1	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/1	-
14/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	79/10	-

Sally's Gold

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 233111

25/1

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-12; scored narrowly in an optional claimer at Colonial Downs three weeks ago; others more appealing despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
08/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	99/10	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	51/10	-

Anaita

Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 555151

40/1

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance race when accounting for two of these (Penn National) last month; has chalked up three wins from her last seven; has won at this track; easy enough to take on despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	24/5	-
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/10	-
11/07/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	57/10	-
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	9/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	201/5	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	111/100	-

The Amazing Mizzen

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 317863

40/1

Comment: Not disgraced when third (Colonial Downs) last week in an allowance optional claimer; has won previously at this course; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	281/10	-
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	161/5	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	127/2	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	233/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	219/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	77/5	-

Discreet Ops

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 25-411

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (four from 13 to date) and out to complete a hat-trick; successful by 4½l at Timonium over 6½f (bumper) last month; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	1 / 4	21/10	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	77/10	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-

Fiona's Magic

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 80-522

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-10) and produced a string of consistent efforts; beaten half a length in an allowance race at Penn National behind Anaita last month; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
31/07/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	78/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	28/5	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Grade 1 / F	-	14 / 14	4051/100	-
30/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 9	157/10	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	91/10	-

Queen of the Mud (IRE)

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 21-278

Comment: Not far behind Loon Cry when eighth (Woodbine) last month in a stakes; proved competitive when hitting the board in a Grade 3 five months ago and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-11; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Woodbine / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	8/1	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
05/04/25	Santa Anita / Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
14/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	9/5	-
19/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-

Rileys Redemption

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3/015-2

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-19) and produced a string of consistent efforts; creditable effort to finish runner-up (Horseshoe Indianapolis, sloppy track) four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; covers an extra 1f here; class hike now; into allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-
18/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
08/04/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Handicap / F	-	11 / 11	129/10	-
16/11/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
09/11/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-

Laurel Park

20:02 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: NO SHOW SAMMY JO is a strong fancy. She likes to stalk the early speed and can rebound from a modest last run, while Mopo and Sirona also merit consideration.

1st	6. No Show Sammy Jo (GB)	8/15
2nd	1. Sirona (GER)	9/4
3rd	5. Venomous Vixen	12/1

No Show Sammy Jo (GB)

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 2-7624

8/15

Comment: Was held in fourth over 1m4f at Saratoga (Grade 2) 48 days ago; has scored over C&D; a major contender with return to this trip a plus and down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
26/05/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	737/100	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 11	17/10	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-

Sirona (GER)

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 212-46

9/4

Comment: Second of nine in the Prix Perth at Saint-Cloud last October; has proved to be something of a money spinner in Germany, France and Britain, winning four times from 20 runs; down in class; jockey does well from inside draws here so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Epsom / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 11	15/2	105
03/05/25	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	4 / 9	11/2	105
27/10/24	Saint-Cloud / Group 3 / F	-	2 / 9	67/10	-
27/09/24	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	1 / 5	6/4	105
01/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Listed / F	-	2 / 8	24/5	-
27/07/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 8	6/1	107

Venomous Vixen

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-53414

12/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth 52 days ago at Colonial Downs in an allowance race; has won here; yet to win a race of this value; a lot on her plate here and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	11/5	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-
28/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	194/5	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	118/5	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	43/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-

For Arrogate

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 42-543

14/1

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; produced a good effort to finish third last month at Del Mar in a maiden special weight; trainer going well a plus; now up to allowance level so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
19/07/25	Del Mar / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 12	73/5	-
08/06/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	8/1	-
21/07/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
28/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	49/10	-

Cut From Class

Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-63863

20/1

Comment: Creditable third, beaten 2l, of seven in an allowance race (Colonial Downs) last month; has won at this track; wins achieved at a lower level; now drops in class but others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	183/10	-
08/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	19/2	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	166/5	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	311/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	91/10	-

Chick's Shadow

Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 344826

20/1

Comment: Yet to win a race of this value; well held in the Grade 2 Beverly D. Stakes at Colonial Downs last month; very difficult to fancy despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 6	309/5	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	134/5	-
31/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	369/10	-
10/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	171/10	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	48/5	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-

Mopo

Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 262122

Comment: Consistent performer; ran encouragingly when just under 3l second at Colonial Downs over 1m½f (allowance race) five weeks ago; should figure despite moving up in class and her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 13	53/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	67/2	-
07/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	37/5	-

Laurel Park

20:33 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for LIVE HIGH LIVE LOW. He likes to stalk the early speed and has a healthy career strike-rate, while Had To Have Him is an interesting candidate.

1st	10. Had to Have Him	3/1
2nd	3. Mischievous Angel	5/2
3rd	7. Fierce and Strong	10/1

Mischievous Angel

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 16-274

5/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth at Saratoga dropped back in distance in July in a stakes; hit the bar in a stakes in April and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-10; drop in class is a positive and needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	77/10	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	161/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	31/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	49/20	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	227/50	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/10	-

Had to Have Him

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 49-132

3/1

Comment: Went down by a head over 5½f at Colonial Downs (stakes) five weeks ago; has winning track form; normally pretty consistent; class drop is a plus; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	53/5	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	87/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	16/5	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	483/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/1	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	121/10	-

Live High Live Low

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1224-1

7/2

Comment: Got home in front by three-quarters of a length 42 days ago at Monmouth Park in an optional claimer; wins have come at a lower level but career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-13); this looks tougher but must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / / F	-	4 / 11	54/5	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	23/1	-
29/09/24	Meadowlands / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/2	-

Fore Harp

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 2-17971

5/1

Comment: Had a couple of these behind in an allowance race (Penn National) when winning by half a length last month; boasts winning form over C&D; now up to allowance level so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
19/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	71/5	-
06/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	25/2	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	141/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	79/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-

Fierce and Strong

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 7-1114

10/1

Comment: A good record at this level; just under 3l fourth to the reopposing Fore Harp at Penn National four weeks ago in an allowance race; Jomar Torres a notable jockey booking; he shouldn't be far away despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/5	-
19/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	121/10	-
27/06/25	Penn National / Handicap / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	97/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	13/5	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	33/10	-

Boltage

Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5-16634

10/1

Comment: Has won twice in his career; useful at this level; could not manage better than fourth at Penn National over 1m½f (allowance race) last month on debut for this trainer; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	34/5	-
11/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	77/10	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	421/100	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	32/5	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	34/5	-

Where's Ray

Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 723263

16/1

Comment: Found two too strong when beaten half a length six weeks ago at Delaware Park in an optional claimer; a previous winner here; all his wins have been at a lower level; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	87/10	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	38/5	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	39/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	66/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	269/10	-

Great Idea

Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3-6347

20/1

Comment: Last of seven over 5½f at Colonial Downs (allowance optional claimer, not far behind Swill) last month; all his victories have been gained at a lower level but winner of five races at this venue; he should go close if replicating best previous efforts and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	31/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	21/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	25/2	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	13/2	-

Smooth B

Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 5-2413

25/1

Comment: Has recorded plenty of wins at this level; 1l behind the winner, Fore Harp, at Penn National last month in an allowance race; warrants respect despite having more on his plate and he has won in classy company before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	53/10	-
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	31/10	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
02/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	17/5	-
21/09/24	Parx / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 5	33/10	-

Hunter Joe

Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 21-47P

33/1

Comment: Failed to finish in an allowance race last month at Colonial Downs upped to 1m½f; boasts a creditable four from ten record at this track but yet to win a race of this value; unlikely to make a serious impact as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	P / 5	112/5	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	19/1	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	53/10	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	1 / 12	7/10	-
18/08/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	34/5	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	56/5	-

Swill

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 444132

Comment: Went down by half a length over 5½f at Colonial Downs (allowance optional claimer) last month; has won at this course; has been consistent of late; should not be far away despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	27/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	13/1	-

Worcester

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-12155

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth 49 days ago at Colonial Downs in a stakes; season-ticket holder here with three wins and a winner of a stakes here in April; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	18/5	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	11/1	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
27/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-

Laurel Park

21:05 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: STRATEGIST gets a firm vote. He has won here once before and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick, while Bad Boy Blaze and Strand Road also warrant respect.

1st	2. Strategist	8/11
2nd	3. City Panda	11/2
3rd	4. Uncle Georgy	33/1

Strategist

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 434421

8/11

Comment: Improved form the last twice; did it nicely here over 1m½f (maiden claimer) on first run for his current trainer last Friday; plenty of appeal as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
09/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	176/25	-
13/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	203/50	-
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	283/20	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	249/20	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	1889/50	-

Lucked In

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 072-01

7/2

Comment: Registered first success at the fifth time of asking two months ago at Colonial Downs when springing a surprise to win at 12-1 upped to 1m in a maiden claimer; improved form the last twice; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	117/10	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	61/5	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	289/10	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	141/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	33/1	-

City Panda

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 577301

11/2

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; scored by just over 3l when off the mark on debut for this trainer 12 days ago at Timonium in a maiden claimer; in for a $10k tag here, up from $5k last time; Move up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	18/5	-
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	447/10	-
18/07/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	31/5	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	181/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	377/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	217/10	-

Strand Road

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 184456

13/2

Comment: Beaten 10l (sixth) over 1m½f at Monmouth Park (claimer, bobbled at the start) two months ago; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $16k); hard to ignore as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/10	-
21/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	27/2	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	78/5	-
03/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	5/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	49/5	-

Ifeelbadforyouson

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 173353

14/1

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Timonium (beaten 8l) last month in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	18/5	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	17/5	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	4/1	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-

Uncle Georgy

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 673744

33/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth over 1m½f at Timonium (claimer) last month; knocking at the door recently; generally struggled with a record of 1-22; claiming value rises from $5k last time; this looks a decent race so hard to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	52/5	-
25/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/2	-
11/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/2	-
19/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/1	-
24/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/2	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	233/10	-

Bad Boy Blaze

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 275482

33/1

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up at Timonium over 6½f (claimer) three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; has won here; tag has been raised to $12.5k; has a chance as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	79/10	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	29/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/5	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	21/2	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	61/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-