Laurel Park

17:10 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HIGH VIEW is fancied for this. She bids for a second course success. Buckin' Right, Kobe's Hope and My Dear Antonia are also respected.

1st	5. Kobe's Hope	2/1
2nd	7. High View	5/2
3rd	4. My Dear Antonia	7/2

Kobe's Hope

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 824581

2/1

Comment: Opened account at the sixth attempt when scoring by 7l last Friday in a maiden claimer; has taken a step forward the last twice; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	73/10	-
27/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	301/5	-
13/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	129/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	24/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	76/5	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	68/5	-

High View

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 173

5/2

Comment: Went close when third in an optional claimer in June; a course winner; lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	103/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	17/10	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	34/5	-

My Dear Antonia

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 252534

7/2

Comment: Was fourth of six, beaten 11l, over 6f here (claimer) last month; may be involved with a bit more luck as excuses last time and the longer distance is likely to help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	78/5	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	13/2	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	71/5	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-

Fabia

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 17246

9/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten just under 5l in sixth) last month in an optional claimer; first-time blinkers; capable of making an impact if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/10	-
15/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	34/5	-
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	123/10	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	91/10	-

Urban Star

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-9828

9/1

Comment: Finished last of eight (Presque Isle Downs) in August on debut for new trainer in an allowance race; a few rivals look in good form so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	247/5	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	57/10	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	31/5	-
28/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	659/10	-
06/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	99/5	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	87/10	-

Rehoboth Avenue

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 963516

12/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; good effort when beaten into sixth by half a length in a claimer at Delaware Park 22 days ago; others have posted better speed figures recently so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	99/10	-
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	4/1	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	42/5	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	142/5	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	279/10	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	249/5	-

Buckin' Right

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 624815

14/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth over 5½f here (optional claimer) a week ago; has won here; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; possibilities if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and she won a maiden claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	197/10	-
06/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	343/10	-
11/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	8/5	-
07/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	32/5	-

Lady Lena

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 956721

16/1

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; got across to lead from a wide draw in a maiden claimer (Delaware Park), breaking her duck at the seventh time of asking when springing a surpise to score by 2l (went off 28-1) last month; not hard to look beyond her as a bit to find on the evidence of recent speed figures.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	137/5	-
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	27/2	-
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	57/10	-
06/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	407/10	-

Laurel Park

17:44 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OUTDOOR CAT is a confident pick. He is a winner and has been a winner over the trip, while Wiffleball and Brindano could also have a role to play.

1st	6. Outdoor Cat	2/1
2nd	5. Wiffleball	8/11
3rd	4. Preacha Meyers	7/1

Wiffleball

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 13

8/11

Comment: Close up third in an optional claimer at Parx last month; lightly raced (this just his third race); represents a powerful trainer; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F		-	3 / 8	4/1	-
13/08/25	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	1 / 4	19/5	-

Outdoor Cat

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 615

2/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (6l) in a starter allowance at Churchill Downs in June; not had much racing - fourth outing here; capable if in the mood so he needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	71/25	-
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	16/25	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	74/25	-

Preacha Meyers

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 614222

7/1

Comment: Finished runner-up of five here over 1m½f (claimer) last month; producing fairly consistent form; C&D has proven suitable before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	18/5	-
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	21/5	-
19/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/1	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	343/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	36/5	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	723/10	-

Blo By'em

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 215625

12/1

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Delaware Park (beaten 8l) in an optional claimer in July; reunited with Ismerio Villalobos who gets on well with him; likely player if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/10	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	161/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/1	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	99/2	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	197/10	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	83/5	-

Brindano

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-71443

25/1

Comment: Good effort when beaten into third by 1½l (lunged at the start) six weeks ago at Timonium in a claimer; has won at this course; in for a $20k tag so up in class ($16k last time); capable if in the mood so has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	367/10	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	53/5	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	71/5	-
18/06/24	Parx / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	24/5	-

Breezing Up

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 683145

33/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth at Charles Town last month in an allowance race; first attempt at a claimer; this looks a decent race so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	81/10	-
16/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	21/1	-
02/08/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
06/07/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	43/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	218/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	143/2	-

Laurel Park

18:16 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: POTCAKE should be forgiven a modest latest run and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Madefromliona, Punxsutawney Phil and Midnight Fog could also have a say.

1st	12. Punxsutawney Phil	5/2
2nd	2. Oxford Union	13/2
3rd	8. Midnight Fog	10/1

Punxsutawney Phil

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5-

5/2

Comment: Finished fifth and beaten 13l first time out (over 7f here, in blinkers) at 16-1 in December; claiming value now drops to $25k; layoff to overcome; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	159/10	-

Potcake

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 30-723

11/4

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (3½l) at Colonial Downs four weeks ago in a maiden special weight; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so in with big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	52/5	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	41/10	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 10	15/2	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	38/5	-

Dats Tap

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 364252

6/1

Comment: A respectable second of nine over 1m½f here (maiden claimer) when ahead of a couple of these last month; still winless and defeats stacking up (16 on the bounce); may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
30/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	83/10	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	3/2	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	23/5	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	58/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	71/5	-

Madefromliona

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 62453

6/1

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; respectable effort (sloppy track) at Delaware Park when dropped to 6f last month in a maiden claimer; if he can build on his latest effort then capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/09/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-
28/08/25	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	227/10	-
24/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	249/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	93/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	155/2	-

Oxford Union

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 4-3723

13/2

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (13 on the bounce); ran encouragingly when just over 2l third here over 1m½f (maiden claimer, split Dats Tap and Kitty's Son, bumped at the start) last month; up in class (in for $25k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	67/10	-
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	51/5	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	33/2	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	29/5	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-

Midnight Fog

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

10/1

Comment: Solid debut run at Delaware Park at 16-1 last month; related to Stakes winner Corinna; claiming tag rises from $16k last time; some claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 11	161/10	-

Wicked Boss

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 7-54454

10/1

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth, finished ahead of Rar last month in a maiden claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $25k); he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	117/5	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	41/5	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 4	287/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	26/1	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	203/10	-

Kitty's Son

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 25435

14/1

Comment: No impression when fifth of nine last month in a maiden claimer; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 18; record suggests he is usually one to take on for win purposes so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	51/10	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	76/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	72/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	71/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	109/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	62/5	-

Rar

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 6645

50/1

Comment: Behind Wicked Boss last month upped to 1m½f when beaten 19l (fifth of six) in a maiden claimer; related to Stakes winner Fierce And Strong but yet to manage better than fourth in his four races; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/2	-
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	493/10	-
07/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	152/5	-
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	263/10	-

Albert Finnigan

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2/46-5

50/1

Comment: Without a win in six attempts although has finished second and remains far from exposed; unable to land a blow when fifth of six over 6f here (maiden special weight) last month; dropping in class but others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	139/10	-
15/03/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	38/5	-
07/01/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
03/12/23	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	69/5	-
29/10/23	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	129/5	-
15/10/23	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	357/10	-

Brother Bobo

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 39

Comment: Just his third outing so still early days; last of nine last month in a maiden special weight; tackling an extra 1f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	531/10	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 4	53/5	-

Tell 'Em I'm Comin

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 424542

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 26 and hasn't been able to quite get his neck in front; comfortably beaten finishing second in a maiden claimer last month; runs off the same tag as last time ($30k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/10	-
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	241/10	-
09/08/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	43/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	34/1	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-

Oligarch

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5

Comment: Beaten on his debut with blinkers applied at Penn National at 25-1 last month; now over an extra 2f; tag unaltered from last time ($25k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/09/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 6	25/1	-

Laurel Park

18:52 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NOTABLE EXCHANGE is top of the list. She appeals based on the strength of her latest effort and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Casa Juanita, Hidden Presence and My Ronda are also shortlisted.

1st	6. Hidden Presence	13/8
2nd	1. Casa Juanita	9/2
3rd	5. Honorable Chill	25/1

Hidden Presence

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 711727

13/8

Comment: Disappointed when seventh of 12 in a claimer at Colonial Downs 45 days ago; has scored over C&D; grade looks suitable; prospects as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and she knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	27/10	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	24/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
26/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 11	4/1	-

Gourmet

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 1-31222

9/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late; good second at 25-1 last month (Penn National) in an allowance race; by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	251/10	-
15/08/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
02/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	61/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-

Casa Juanita

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 1-31222

9/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late; good second at 25-1 last month (Penn National) in an allowance race; by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	251/10	-
15/08/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
02/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	61/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-

Heaven's Promise

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 161584

11/2

Comment: Producing consistent form; respectable effort in defeat (beaten 2l) in an allowance race (Colonial Downs) last month; meeting some horses in good form and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	46/1	-
06/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	227/10	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/5	-
25/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	111/5	-
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	123/10	-

Lakeside Getaway

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2-P478

11/2

Comment: Has scored over C&D; not won for some time now; eighth beaten 9l last month (Colonial Downs) in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	71/5	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	99/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	16/5	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 9	37/5	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	21/2	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	209/10	-

My Ronda

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 32-191

12/1

Comment: Successful twice in her last three starts; won by 1l in an optional claimer at Delaware Park three months ago; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	487/10	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	159/50	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 11	1047/100	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	67/10	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	569/10	-

Princess Clemmie

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 9-68161

20/1

Comment: Narrow 28-1 winner last month in an optional claimer; successful twice in her last three starts; claiming tag rises from $16k last time; despite that Laurel Park success, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	283/10	-
14/08/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	14/1	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	221/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	21/2	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	208/5	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	45/2	-

Honorable Chill

Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 9-74617

25/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when seventh in a claimer at Delaware Park three weeks ago; notable rider booked; facing a testing assignment and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	17/1	-
09/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	123/10	-
25/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	11/2	-
03/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	246/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	85/2	-

Stress Reliever

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 421027

Comment: Behind Gourmet at Delaware Park over 1m (optional claimer) when last of seven (bumped at the start) two months ago; looks for her third career victory; eased in class with tag standing at $25k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/5	-
18/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	223/10	-
24/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
17/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/20	-

Notable Exchange

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 244222

Comment: Narrowly beaten and favourite over 1m here (optional claimer) last month; string of consistent efforts of late; leading claims as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
21/08/25	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
06/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	42/5	-
19/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	53/10	-
29/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	247/10	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	113/10	-

Laurel Park

19:24 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GOT GAME is hard to look beyond. She may be capable of extending her winning run further and is proven at the trip. Lord's Lady is one to take seriously.

1st	6. Synergism	9/4
2nd	1. Tres Aries	6/1
3rd	2. Lord's Lady	9/1

Got Game

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 5-311

4/6

Comment: Looked good when winning by 10l two weeks ago (Parx) in an optional claimer; bids for hat-trick and two from four in her career so far; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/09/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	8/5	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	9/1	-

Synergism

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 18-714

9/4

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last five; from a top stable; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 4l) in an optional claimer with Fitness just behind last month; trainer going well a plus; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
07/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	38/5	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	357/10	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	6/1	-
11/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	15/2	-

Tres Aries

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 111255

6/1

Comment: Creditable fifth three months ago at Delaware Park in an optional claimer; running consistently; has winning C&D form to her name; could be telling that she is in for a lower tag so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	41/10	-
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	5/1	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	48/5	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-

Lord's Lady

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 3311

9/1

Comment: Ready success at Penn National over 1m (optional claimer) three months ago; attempts to land a hat-trick and winner of two of her six runs to date; has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	197/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	53/5	-

Fitness

Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 618326

25/1

Comment: Finished behind Synergism here over 1m (optional claimer) when beaten a long way three weeks ago; drops to a $16k tag from $20k; could be an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/2	-
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
01/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/2	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	94/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/2	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	71/5	-

Feelin So Lucky

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 443454

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just over 5l at Timonium 34 days ago in an optional claimer; has won here before; Yedsit Hazlewood a notable jockey booking.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/1	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/1	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	77/5	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	61/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-

Laurel Park

19:54 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LADY MEIS rates a strong recommendation. She should be able to confirm placings with Skittliedat and based on her most recent run, looks the form pick.

1st	6. Skittliedat	9/1
2nd	4. Hop to It	16/1
3rd	10. Lady Meis (IRE)	4/9

Lady Meis (IRE)

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 634442

4/9

Comment: Favourite and only narrowly beaten three weeks ago with Skittliedat just behind in a maiden claimer; improved form the last twice; holds major claims if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
03/08/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	47/10	-
18/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	79/20	-
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	103/10	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	71/5	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	316/25	-

Pharoah's Marc

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-8767

9/1

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the sixth time of asking; finished last of seven in a maiden special weight (Colonial Downs) 37 days ago; first run in a claimer; might find this company a little easier but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	107/10	-
25/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	601/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	263/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 12	206/5	-

Song Time

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 7-0334

9/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of seven over 5½f here (maiden claimer) 29 days ago; stepped up on her last two starts; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	87/2	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	25/2	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 13	789/10	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	68/5	-

Skittliedat

Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 673323

9/1

Comment: Finished just behind Lady Meis when third posting a respectable effort last month in a maiden claimer; consistent performer and seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; only ride on the card for Matilda Burnham; she has a shout if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	151/10	-
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	46/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	47/10	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	57/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	363/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	73/5	-

Hit Song

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 307524

10/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice but yet to open her account after 16 starts; solid run when fourth at Colonial Downs last month in a maiden claimer; claiming value now rises to $45k; record suggests she is usually one to take on for win purposes so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	81/10	-
15/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	213/10	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	28/1	-
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 11	246/5	-
07/06/25	Evangeline Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 11	69/10	-

Hop to It

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3B

16/1

Comment: Failed to complete (Penn National) last month in a maiden claimer; not had much racing - third outing here; now moved up in the grades (in for $36k); is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	B / 8	19/5	-
03/09/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	94/5	-

Paraiba Blue

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-59693

25/1

Comment: Finished fourth but subsequently promoted to third at Penn National three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; has found improvement of late but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at eight; in for a $36k tag here, up from $25k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	258/5	-
24/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	245/4	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	393/4	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	169/2	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	26/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	67/1	-

Audemars

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 0

25/1

Comment: Held on her debut over 5½f at Saratoga sporting blinkers at 28-1 45 days ago; claiming debut; could improve from her debut but will need to despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	117/4	-

Beshareit

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 7

40/1

Comment: Some way behind the fourth, Song Time, (over 5½f here) 29 days ago sporting blinkers when beaten a fair way on first start (sluggish); possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	58/1	-

Churning Berni

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 322275

Comment: Fair effort over 1m at Churchill Downs (maiden special weight) last month; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 21 and has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win; drops in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	509/100	-
08/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 11	94/25	-
26/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	163/100	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	91/20	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	41/20	-

Laurel Park

20:25 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MELANCIA looks the one to back. She likes to stalk the early speed. Whatta World and Anotherhope should also be taken seriously.

1st	3. Anotherhope	11/4
2nd	5. Bond's Belle	25/1
3rd	2. Whatta World	11/4

Curl N Rod

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-P5124

5/2

Comment: Has scored over C&D; on target twice in her last five outings; not far behind Anotherhope when fourth 21 days ago in a claimer; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
01/09/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/10	-
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	371/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 7	21/2	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-

Whatta World

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 255735

11/4

Comment: Disappointed backers when fifth last month on first run for her current trainer at Parx in an optional claimer; has won at this track; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; failed to impress last time, although was third in August and poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
03/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/10	-
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	12/5	-
09/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	33/10	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-

Anotherhope

Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 421713

11/4

Comment: Good effort when beaten into third by just under 2l over 5½f here (claimer) three weeks ago; managed two wins in her last four outings; has won over C&D; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	51/5	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	138/5	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-

Corri Felice

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 147423

5/1

Comment: Normally pretty consistent; respectable effort (beaten just over 2l) at Timonium over 6½f (claimer) 43 days ago; calmer waters here (in for $12.5k, $16k tag last time); capable if in the mood so likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
31/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
12/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/2	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	117/10	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

Melancia

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 135331

8/1

Comment: Easy claimer winner 36 days ago at Timonium upped to 6½f; managed two wins in her last six outings; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $16k); a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	1/2	-
16/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	123/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-

South Pacific

Age/Wt: 6/8-2 F: 0-7761

12/1

Comment: First success for some time when in front by 3½l last month in a claimer; others more likely despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	127/10	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	553/10	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	717/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	27/2	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/5	-

Bond's Belle

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 022313

25/1

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Timonium (beaten 6l) in a claimer on debut for this handler (not far behind Curl N Rod) last month; higher claiming tag here so up in class; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	48/5	-
07/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/1	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	2/1	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	83/1	-

Just the Thing

Age/Wt: 4/7-11 F: 155666

40/1

Comment: Last of six upped to 6½f five weeks ago at Timonium in a claimer; regularly runs here; subpar since successful in a claimer at Delaware Park four months ago; in for a $10k tag here, up from $5k last time; shown nothing recently so not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	192/5	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/1	-
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	107/10	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	187/5	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-

Laurel Park

20:55 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: J Z'S LAST SCHANCE could cash in if the leaders go too fast and can't be faulted for consistency. Lady Ensign and Sporting Lady should also be in the mix.

1st	4. Lady Ensign	11/2
2nd	10. Chantico	6/1
3rd	8. Waittilmidnitehour	1/1

Waittilmidnitehour

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-21722

1/1

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; string of consistent efforts of late; had a couple of these behind her when second here in an allowance race last month; she shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	23/10	-
21/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/1	-
21/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
23/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/1	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	29/10	-

Lady Ensign

Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 18553

11/2

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; produced a good effort to finish third in an allowance race last month; has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	46/5	-
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	13/2	-
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	27/5	-
16/07/25	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	11/2	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	27/10	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	87/10	-

Sporting Lady

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-22221

6/1

Comment: Shed maiden status at the seventh time of asking when winning by three-quarters of a length at Colonial Downs 43 days ago in a maiden special weight; stepped up on her last two starts; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	1/1	-
30/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	29/10	-

Chantico

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9-80541

6/1

Comment: Snapped losing streak in a claimer on debut for this trainer at Colonial Downs five weeks ago, scoring by 2½l; steps up in grade so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	44/5	-
10/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	29/2	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	454/5	-
20/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	9/1	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	23/5	-

Wellareyouhappynow

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-13332

12/1

Comment: Runner-up, beaten just under 4l, last month in an allowance race; generally consistent.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
17/08/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	21/5	-
08/08/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
18/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	10/1	-
28/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	76/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-

Sweeterthanwhiskey

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-2252

12/1

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up last month in an optional claimer; last C&D win was seven attempts back; now up to allowance level so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	181/10	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	84/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	433/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/5	-

Obliging

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 427621

14/1

Comment: Got the job done by 2½l at Monmouth Park over 6f (claimer) last month; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	77/10	-
29/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/1	-
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	11/10	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	24/5	-

Martynas' Joy

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3515-6

14/1

Comment: First-time blinkers had no impact at Delaware Park over 1m (allowance optional claimer) when beaten 7l 50 days ago on debut for this trainer; represents a powerful trainer and this is her grade; likely to go well if in the same form she showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 11	179/10	-
08/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	38/5	-
22/06/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-
23/05/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 4	11/5	-

J Z's Last Schance

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 422232

Comment: Recent runs have been consistent; better was expected when beaten just over 3l last week in an optional claimer; respected despite having more on her plate and she has shown signs of promise recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
03/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	37/10	-
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	6/1	-

Wunderkind

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 7451

Comment: Gained narrow success in a maiden claimer at Colonial Downs when getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking 36 days ago; others more likely despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	47/10	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	173/10	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	14/5	-

Crusader Rabbit

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 14-

Comment: From respected yard; lightly raced (this just her third race); far from disgraced (beaten just under 4l) in an allowance optional claimer last April; long absence to overcome.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	13/5	-
01/03/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	1 / 8	12/5	-

Laurel Park

21:25 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MR FLOWERS looks the form pick on the strength of his latest effort and has been very consistent of late. Lazlo and Mickey Shillelagh also have claims.

1st	1. Lazlo	5/2
2nd	2. Ruddy Buddy	15/2
3rd	6. Mr Flowers	11/10

Mr Flowers

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1-2312

11/10

Comment: On target twice in his last five outings; producing consistent form; went down by a nose over 1m at Colonial Downs (claimer) five weeks ago; lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here so big run on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
17/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	47/20	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	63/5	-

Lazlo

Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 12235

5/2

Comment: Has won at this course; normally pretty consistent; left punters frustrated after going off favourite when fifth in an allowance race upped to 1m4f two weeks ago; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to the winners' enclosure and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	6/5	-
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	32/5	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	87/10	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-

Mickey Shillelagh

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-6355

4/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable; far from disgraced (beaten just under 2l) over 1m at Meadowlands (allowance race) two weeks ago; knows how to win so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/25	Meadowlands / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	5/2	-
04/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	151/25	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	49/10	-
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	24/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	61/10	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	117/5	-

Ruddy Buddy

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 58-895

15/2

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten a fair way over 1m½f at Colonial Downs (handicap) last month; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	5 / 7	263/5	-
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	9 / 9	1059/10	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	503/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	341/10	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	195/2	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	96/1	-

Hyteck Prince

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-82617

10/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of ten at Colonial Downs six weeks ago in an allowance race; has won here before; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	77/10	-
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	8/1	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	321/5	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	39/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	233/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	22/5	-

Transactional (GB)

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 65569

33/1

Comment: Held when ninth of 11 over 5½f here (optional claimer) last month; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	1017/10	-
11/09/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/2	-
24/08/25	Timonium / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	351/10	-
19/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	42/5	-
26/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	59/10	-
02/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	24/1	-

Just for Luck

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-3645

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 2½l, Belmont At The Big A) 23 days ago in an optional claimer; not been able to get his head in front lately so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	589/50	-
17/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	13/2	-
17/07/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	69/10	-
21/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	61/5	-
31/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/1	-
29/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	-

Joe the Jet

Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 6-32561

Comment: Ended losing run when in front by just over 3l in June in an optional claimer; takes a step up in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	191/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/10	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	139/10	-
29/03/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	62/5	-