Laurel Park Race 9 - Spectacular Bid S. Stakes
HOLLYWOOD IMPORT (4) showed good speed over 1408m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt) and led throughout to score. Should be ridden positively again and should prove tough to beat. CODE OF SILENCE (1) was on a winning run of two races but last time out finished third over 1609m at this track. Can return to his winning form. AWESOME ANDY (3) got the job done last start by 0.8 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts two wins and two placings. Should be involved in the finish. TRENDSETTER (7) resumed last start over 1308m in stakes class at Turfway Park (Synthetic) and showed little early speed, settling well back but hitting the line hard to finish second, beaten 1.3 lengths. Will find this much easier. Well placed and expected to measure up. Among the top-three hopes.

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on January 10 over 1609m, 6 len behind Let's Go Lando with 55kg at $3.40. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at this track LR December 6 over 1408m defeating G Q Worthy with 55.5kg at $2.90. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $83,132.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Angel Cruz | 55kg | 1:41.32 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:27.23 | 9-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $68,702.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:12.04 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/13 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,312.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:12.10 | 13-10-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:11.30 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $15.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54kg | 1:12.78 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track December 14 over 1710m defeating Bala De Plata with 53kg at $2.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1609m, 6 len behind Power Grid carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $75,038.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:50.18 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $75,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:39.30 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $11.70 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $77,817.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:47.26 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:42.53 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track January 9 over 1106m defeating Sculcos Folly with 54kg at $3.80. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track December 20 over 1408m defeating Ballinaclash with 53kg at $2. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $75,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:05.47 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $72,741.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:27.04 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $74,046.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:26.81 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $74,809.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:11.27 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54kg | 1:12.31 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track LR December 27 over 1408m defeating Probably Dreaming with 55.5kg at $10.60. The race before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1609m, 6 len behind Power Grid carrying 51.5kg at $2. No reason he cannot salute again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:27.06 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.60 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $75,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.5kg | 1:39.30 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/11/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | 1:11.87 | 7-8-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.5kg | 1:12.31 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Turfway Park on December 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind No Joke Joe with 52kg at $25.97. Before that won by 1.3 len at Churchill Downs November 23 over 1609m defeating Versed carrying 54kg at $1.99. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 52kg | 1:39.08 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $25.97 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:39.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.99 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:37.40 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:34.04 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 53.5L | $34.74 |

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start won by 2.25 len at Parx December 24 over 1308m defeating Bootleg Runner carrying 54kg at $5.80. Before that 8th of 10 at this track in LR on November 8 over 1207m, 11 len behind Balboa carrying 55.5kg at $45.70. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/12/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $76,570.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | A R Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:20.12 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 8/10 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:11.87 | 9-4-8 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $45.70 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Eliseo Ruiz | 54kg | 1:40.22 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $12.70 |
| 1/12 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:18.55 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park in LR on January 3 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Hometown Bound with 55.5kg at $5.72. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Colonial Downs LR August 2 over 1106m defeating Power Grid carrying 54.5kg at $2. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 90 | LR OPEN 3 | $186,846.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:18.27 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.72 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:02.28 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $58.33 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,550,388.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:14.83 | 7-9-7 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $29.51 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:04.88 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:04.83 | 9-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1106m, 6 len behind Rhodes with 55.5kg at $14.50. Second-up came from midfield and won by 9 len at this track January 10 over 1408m defeating Pont Aven with 56kg at $6.40. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $6.40 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $47,397.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 55.5kg | 1:06.83 | 5-7-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $14.50 |