Laurel Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
FORWARD MOVE (9) ran below expectations last time at Parx (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 8 lengths starting at $4.30. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. EL DIVINO NINO (7) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths starting at $4.50. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. PUDGE BOY PALACE (4) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1408m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Has the class to take this out. MASAKADO (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Nicely placed to find winning ways.

Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1408m, 16 len behind Uncle Cat with 56kg at $15.20. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1106m, 8 len behind Medagooch with 56kg at $4.10. The inside gate brings him right into contention.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $47,541.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:26.32 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $15.20 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $61,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:05.18 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,381.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:11.71 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.40 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,870.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:10.33 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $63,668.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:09.96 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $48,706.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jomar Torres | 56.5kg | 1:11.23 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Raul E. Mena
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on January 16 over 1408m, 4 len behind Pit Stop Man with 56kg at $29.80. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on December 12 over 1408m, 17 len behind Brother Conway carrying 55.5kg at $89.50. Latest form makes this a pretty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $29,387.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:25.01 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $29.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $38,315.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Raul Mena | 55.5kg | 1:26.58 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $89.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $36,473.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.98 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $16.90 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $39,084.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:11.15 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $54.60 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $44,901.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:24.85 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $25.80 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $39,755.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:12.36 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months didn't finish the race at this track February 5 over 1106m. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on October 31 over 1207m, 3 len behind Freeze The Fire carrying 52.5kg at $27. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 97 | CLM 4U | $27,304.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:05.30 | 8-8-LR | 7 |
| 99.0L | $9.10 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $41,918.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Gonzalez | 52.5kg | 1:11.97 | 5-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/10/2025 | 498 | ALLOW 3U | $74,581.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 57kg | 1:10.04 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $66.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,822.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Andres Chavez | 53.5kg | 1:10.12 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $32.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/05/2024 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $91,850.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:10.51 | 7-6-9 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $23.90 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2024 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $74,194.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 57kg | 1:04.90 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start in a small field at this track on February 20 over 1408m, 6 len behind Crab Daddy carrying 56kg at $19.60. The run before that won by 2 len at this track February 5 over 1207m defeating Seven's Eleven carrying 57kg at $7.40. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $70,599.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | SP | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $29,957.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:12.99 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.40 |
| 5/7 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $29,387.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 54kg | 1:25.01 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $31,700.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:12.35 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 27/11/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $28,870.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:12.61 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,107.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 51.5kg | 1:40.99 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Brittany Scampton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track December 26 over 1609m, 12 len behind Dolice Vita with 54kg at $31.80. Previously first up; third of 9 at Penn National November 28 over 1609m, 2 len behind Omar Comin with 55kg at $25.20. Will need this run.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $50,704.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 54kg | 1:39.85 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $31.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $33,588.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Raul Mena | 55kg | 1:39.04 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $25.20 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $53,517.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56.5kg | 1:36.87 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $5.70 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $32,558.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55kg | 1:38.23 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $50,153.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | M | Tais Lyapustina | 54.5kg | 1:17.75 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $43.30 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $33,639.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55kg | 1:38.16 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on January 16 over 1710m, 4 len behind Work Hard carrying 52.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on December 13 over 1811m, 7 len behind Fan Club with 53.5kg at $2.40. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $35,692.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52.5kg | 1:46.73 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $36,753.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:53.94 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $29,221.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 51.5kg | 1:47.12 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $32,359.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Raul Mena | 56kg | 1:39.81 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $31,963.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Raul Mena | 55kg | 1:43.75 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2025 | 53 | CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Raul Mena | 55kg | 1:40.76 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1106m, 7 len behind Paco The Taco Man carrying 56kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Uncle Cat with 54kg at $10. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $45,713.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:05.57 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $47,541.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Gokhan Kocakaya | 54kg | 1:26.32 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $38,315.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:26.58 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $46,466.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | 1:10.72 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $75,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:10.50 | 1-8-9 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $11.90 |
| 6/11 | 11/10/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $62,100.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 52.5kg | 1:24.66 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Parx on January 13 over 1308m, 8 len behind Get Set with 55.5kg at $4.30. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Penn National on December 11 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Amusing Mischief carrying 55kg at $3.10. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 13/01/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:17.45 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $35,222.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:10.29 | 4-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $38,962.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:12.51 | 7-8-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $38,052.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:11.67 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 30/09/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $27,523.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Ajhari Williams | 56.5kg | 1:16.19 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $29,327.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:11.26 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |