Laurel Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Claiming
CHRISTMAS JONES (11) rates on exposed turf sprint form, including 2nd at Laurel over 1106m beaten 0.1L and a close 4th there in a Maiden Special Weight, and was 5th of 11 last start. SNOW BELLA (8) has been around the mark with 4th of 6 at Laurel over 1207m, beaten 3.8L, and can be in the mix. STERLING CAT (1) resumes off a single run when 8th of 8 at Laurel over 1106m and needs to lift.
Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-up after 117 days and drops 4.5kg to 51.5kg. Last start 8th of 8 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 17 Jan, beaten 23.3L in MSW 75 at $14 after settling last. Moves from barrier 6 to 5 and stretches out in trip. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 118 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 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Andres Chavez | 56kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up 3yo filly who was 4th of 6 at Laurel Park over 1207m on 4 Apr, beaten 3.8L on FT, after settling back; carried 56kg. Prior Colonial Downs efforts were 4th of 4 (beaten 30L) and 5th of 10 when sent out $51. Drops 2.5kg here and draws wider from barrier 8 after the rails last time; up 502m in trip. Can improve with a cleaner run early.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Forest Boyce | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 30L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Johan Rosado | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second at Laurel Park over 1106m on 13 Sep 2025, beaten 0.1L after leading throughout at $3.90. Last start 5th of 11 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 5.1L on firm going with 53kg after racing handy. Consistent place record early in career and returns after 26 days with a slight weight rise to 53.5kg and a wider gate. Can feature with a clean jump and positive ride from Paco Lopez for Keri Brion.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53kg | - | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Victor R Carrasco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 55.5kg | - | 3-6-8 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 2-1-7 | 1 |
| 23L | $5.00 |