Laurel Park Race 9 - Hilltop S. Stakes
ULTIMATE LOVE (2) returns to her preferred Laurel Park with a strong profile, having won her last two here including a 1609m allowance by 6.8L before a stakes win over 1710m; her Del Mar 1609m 5th since reads well. COACH MAZZULA (3) brings current fitness after a 1710m Laurel win by 2.3L and was a 1609m maiden winner here. SIOUXSE (4) resumes off a decisive 1710m Aqueduct win and was 2nd at Laurel over 1609m prior. USE ME (1) is progressive, last-start 1609m MSW winner at Keeneland by 2L. These look the key chances.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Won last start at Keeneland over 1609m on 12 Apr, settling 5th before finishing 3rd in-run and scoring by 2L on firm going with 54.5kg. Prior run 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on firm, beaten 1.5L by Vekoma View at $5.50 after settling back. Draws barrier 1 now with Tyler Gaffalione up again for Brendan P. Walsh and drops 1kg. Can feature with the rail draw and proven mile form.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 196 days. Last start 5th of 12 at Del Mar over 1609m on 31 Oct, beaten 3.1L with 55.5kg at $4.60 behind Balantina. Won prior two at Laurel Park (FM), including a Stakes 99 over 1710m by 4L at $2.75. Track record 2-from-2 at Laurel Park suggests she can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 4L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Horacio Karamanos | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 27-day break after winning at Laurel Park over 1710m on 18 Apr by 2.3L, sitting handy throughout with 52.5kg. Prior Fair Grounds runs were solid: 2nd over 1609m on 3 Jan (beaten 1.3L at $9.50) then 3rd over 1710m on 31 Jan (beaten 1.4L at $4.33). Strong Laurel Park record (4:2-1-1) and consistent overall (6:2-2-2). Drops to 1609m with blinkers on and 53.5kg; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 181 days. Last start won at Aqueduct over 1710m on 15 Nov by 3.25L on firm, sitting 4th early before taking over, at $3.75 with 54kg. Prior run 2nd at Laurel Park over 1609m on 12 Oct, beaten 0.8L at $3.60. Progressive filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up off a 76-day break after an 8th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 7.1L with 54.5kg at $26. Prior run was a solid 3rd in the Gulfstream Stakes 90 over 1710m on 31 Jan, beaten 4.3L at $12. Won her maiden two back over 1710m at Gulfstream on 24 Dec after settling handy. Can improve back to 53.5kg and with recent stakes placing on the page.
Last Starts 76 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to 1609m after a solid 2nd at Aqueduct on 18 Apr in Allowance 80, beaten 1.3L after running on from 6th, with 54.5kg on FM. Previously won a Maiden Special Weight at Aqueduct over 1207m on 22 Nov as $2.25 fave. Distance record shows 1 run for 1 placing, and she draws barrier 6 with Jose L. Ortiz now riding and 53.5kg, 1kg less. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 11L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |