Laurel Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
LANNISTER (3) drops back to 1207m after a tough 1710m run and looks suited, having bolted in here over this trip on 28 Mar. NEVERWORKEDADAY (6) is ultra reliable at 1207m and was 3rd here on 26 Apr, beaten 3.8L. ZIO LINO (1) maps well from the rail and brings recent Laurel form, including a Maiden win on 4 Feb and a 2nd over 1106m on 22 Feb. CLAVIN (5) is a last‑month Maiden winner at 1106m and can improve returning to sprint trip.

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up off an 81-day break after a solid 2nd at Laurel Park over 1106m on 22 Feb, beaten 3.75L on heavy going at $3.90. Won the prior start at Laurel Park over 1106m on 4 Feb (Maiden Claiming), rolling forward and scoring as the $2.50 pick. Draws barrier 1 with Horacio Karamanos for Damon R. Dilodovico; 4yo gelding with 1 win and 2 seconds from 5 starts, all here. Can feature with the right run from the rail.
Last Starts 82 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | HEAVY | Jose E Vargas | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.75L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FIRM | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 11.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Xavier Perez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54-day break after finishing 4th of 5 at Charles Town over 905m on 21 Mar, beaten 6.5L on FT with 54kg at $4.75. Prior Laurel Park runs include a close 4th over 1207m on 11 Oct (FAST), then 5th in an AOC 84 over 1106m at $3.40. Won his maiden at Laurel over 1106m on 26 Sep leading throughout. Draws barrier 2 with Xavier Perez and drops 0.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 55 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Xavier Perez | 54kg | - | 5-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.75 |
| 8/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | GD | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Xavier Perez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 10L | $3.40 |
| 4/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FAST | Xavier Perez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 13 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Xavier Perez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1207m after a tough last start 6th of 6 at Laurel Park over 1710m on 25 Apr, beaten 28.3L with 57kg. Prior run was sound, 4th of 10 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 12 Apr, beaten 1.3L on FM. Won his only try at 1207m here on 28 Mar, leading and scoring easily. Blinkers on; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/04/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | - | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 57kg | - | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | MY | Sheldon Russell | 57kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 57kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 17L | $2.62 |
| 6/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hunter Rea
Weight: 50.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 6 at Laurel Park over 1710m on 25 Apr, beaten 12.3L in Starter Optional Claiming 84 with 49.2kg. Won prior at Laurel Park over 1106m on 29 Mar in Maiden Claiming 72 after settling 3rd/2nd, scoring at $2.05. Three-year-old gelding for Kieron Magee; Hunter Rea rides with 50.5kg and adds blinkers. Can improve back to sprinting with the gear change.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Jose E Vargas | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | - | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $2.05 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Laurel Park, placing in 4 of 6 overall. Last start 3rd of 5 after settling back at Laurel Park over 1207m on 26 Apr, beaten 3.8L in Starter Optional Claiming 75 with 52.7kg. Earlier won a 1207m Maiden Claiming on 6 Dec at $1.95. Consistent at this trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $1.90 |