Laurel Park Race 13 - George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan S. Stakes
BRAKEN POPPA (5) sets a strong standard after four wins from five, including a dominant 5.5L stakes win at Fair Grounds over 1674m when leading throughout. IVY GIRL (2) is a key chance off back-to-back stakes wins at Laurel Park and Parx, latest closing from last to score over 1710m. A. P.'s Girl (9) was a narrow 2nd at Laurel over 1710m after a 5.25L Fair Grounds win and maps to be handy again. HOLLY'S HOLIDAY (3) comes in off an Oaklawn Park stakes win over the mile and prior 1710m success, and MY MISS MO (10) brings solid Gulfstream Park form with consecutive runner-up finishes at 1710m and 1609m. Leading hopes: Braken Poppa (5), Ivy Girl (2), A. P.'s Girl (9), Holly's Holiday (3), My Miss Mo (10). Something for the Multiples: HOLLY'S HOLIDAY (3) MAJESTIC LUCIA (8) BRAKEN POPPA (5) IVY GIRL (2)
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to 1 mile and drops 2.5kg after a 4th of 8 at Laurel Park over 1710m on 18 Apr, beaten 5.1L in Stakes 80. Prior won the Stakes 87 at Laurel over 1609m on 21 Mar by a nose at $4.80 with 53.5kg from barrier 1. Also scored two back at 1710m in AOC 71 by 2.3L at $2.75. From barrier 1 with John R. Velazquez up, can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Raul E Mena | 56kg | - | 6-7-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Raul E Mena | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SY | Raul E Mena | 55kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 6-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a Laurel Park Stakes 80 win over 1710m on 18 Apr by 0.5L, closing from last with 56kg. Won the prior start at Parx over 1710m on 3 Mar on SY going by a neck at $7.50, beating Halo Hottie. Draws barrier 2 and drops 1.5kg with blinkers on; Carrasco sticks for Amelia J. Green. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 56kg | - | 8-8-8-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Stakes 74 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1710m | SY | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 7-6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FIRM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.25L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off back-to-back wins at Oaklawn Park, latest on 18 Apr over 1609m in Stakes 89 by 1.8L after settling midfield. Prior scored over 1710m on 26 Mar at $8.50. Three-year-old filly by Maxfield; Flavien Prat rides for Kenneth G. Mcpeek from barrier 3 with 55.5kg. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 3-4-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-3-2 | 7 |
| - | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-5-3-8 | 6 |
| 23L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a strong win at Parx over 1609m on 13 Apr, leading throughout to score by 4.8L with 54kg (FT). Two wins from her past five, including a 1408m Maiden at Parx by 4.8L on 4 Nov. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 4 with Mychel J. Sanchez riding for Uriah St. Lewis. In with a chance if she controls the speed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Dexter Haddock | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Dexter Haddock | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Frankie Pennington | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Sonny Leon | 53kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Sonny Leon | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Sonny Leon | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 55kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, winning four straight before a 55-day freshen. Last start won after leading throughout at Fair Grounds over 1674m on 21 Mar by 5.5L on FT, with 55.5kg at $1.15, beating Thrill Seeker. Prior scored by 9.5L over 1609m on 28 Feb at $1.70 in Stakes grade. Drops 2kg and draws barrier 5; can feature with a similar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 27‑day break after a solid 3rd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 18 Apr in Stakes company, beaten 5L after settling back and improving into 2nd mid-race. Prior form strong with back‑to‑back Delaware Park Stakes wins over 1207m last Aug–Sep, scoring by 4.3L and 3.8L at short odds. Steps out for Andrew L. Simoff with Luis Saez up and adds blinkers. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-2-2 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | Stakes 76 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | GD | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FAST | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 41-day break after winning an Allowance Optional Claiming 85 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1646m on 4 Apr by 0.3L, settling 3rd/4th before taking over late with 54.5kg. Won the prior start at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 27 Feb by 8.3L in Maiden Optional Claiming 66 at $4 after racing handy. Carries 53.5kg here with a 1kg drop and draws barrier 8; Junior Alvarado rides for Victor Barboza Jr. Progressive filly who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 27‑day break after a close 2nd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 18 Apr, beaten 0.5L in Stakes grade after taking over late. Won the prior two at Fair Grounds over 1710m, including a dominant win on 16 Mar by 5.25L at $2.45. Irad Ortiz Jr. takes over for Peter Eurton from barrier 9 with 53.5kg. Can feature with a similar run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 5.25L | $2.45 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 8-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 3 |
| 10L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FAST | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 12-11-11-9 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 12-12-11 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day let-up after a solid 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 28 Mar, beaten 2.8L in Stakes 86 after leading early, with 55.5kg at $7.50. Prior run 2nd there over 1609m on 28 Feb in class 03, beaten 6L by She Be Smooth at $22 with 54kg. Draws wider today after an 8-barrier shift and drops 2kg; consistent profile this prep for Saffie Joseph Jr with Tyler Gaffalione aboard. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 6L | $22.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 6-8-5 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 12L | $1.22 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |