Laurel Park Race 6 - Sir Barton S. Sponsored By Connolly Family Foundation To Benefit The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes
FINAL STORY (4) impressed breaking his maiden at Keeneland over 1408m by 6L on speed and steps up in trip with upside. Let’s Go Lando (3) brings proven Laurel stakes form, including 3rd over 1811m last start and a narrow 2nd over 1609m prior. PONT AVEN (6) is progressing, winning back‑to‑back at Laurel over 1609m, the latest by 1.3L after controlling the race. BIG CUDDLE (2) returns to Laurel after a last‑start 2nd over 1106m and owns a prior local win; the rise in distance is the query but he’s consistent.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip with a 5‑point barrier improvement and 2.5kg less after a 10th of 12 at Aqueduct over 1811m on 4 Apr, beaten 11.3L on FAST. Prior run was a solid 2nd of 7 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 7 Mar in Stakes 88, beaten 5.8L by Sculcos Folly at $5. Blinkers on from gate 1, with Ricardo Santana Jr. back aboard for Amelia J. Green. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 7-7-11-11 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/08/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 31/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | MY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, with 2 wins and a 2nd from 3 starts. Last start 2nd of 6 after settling back at Laurel Park over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.8L by Buds Notion, with 50.2kg on FT. Previously won at Laurel Park over 1207m on 11 Oct by 0.75L at $1.73, and scored on debut at Delaware Park over 1106m by 2.5L. Up in weight to 53.5kg and draws barrier 2; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FAST | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | - | 10-8-5 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $1.73 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in his last three at Laurel Park. Last start 3rd of 10 at Laurel Park over 1811m on 18 Apr, beaten 9.5L in Stakes 92 with 53.5kg on FT after settling 3rd–4th; winner was Taj Mahal. Prior run 3rd of 5 over 1710m in Stakes 87 on 21 Mar at $2.70, beaten 1L by Wild Warrior. Track record is solid (8:2-2-4); can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FT | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | J G Torrealba | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4 | 1 |
| 1L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SY | Yedsit Hazlewood | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 6-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 14/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 4-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 54kg | - | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FIRM | J G Torrealba | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.55L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | FIRM | J G Torrealba | 54.5kg | - | 5-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 27-day break after a dominant Keeneland Maiden Special Weight 95 win over 1408m on 19 Apr, leading throughout to score by 6L on a fast track with 54.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 14 Mar, beaten 0.5L by Unsearchable at $4.33 after improving mid-race. Down 1kg and draws barrier 4 with Irad Ortiz, Jr. retaining the ride for Brad H. Cox. Progressive colt who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day let-up after breaking through at Laurel Park over 1207m on 4 Apr, leading late to win by 4L on FT with 53kg. Prior to that, placed in three straight including 3rd at Los Alamitos over 1308m on 6 Dec when $2.30 behind Greenwich Village. Now a 3yo colt by Justify for Brittany T. Russell, draws barrier 5 with Sheldon Russell up and adds blinkers. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 43 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 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 53kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FAST | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day let-up after back-to-back Laurel Park mile wins, latest on 29 Mar in Allowance Optional Claiming 90 by 1.3L on FT at $1.73 after taking over mid-race. Prior start bolted in a Laurel mile Maiden Special Weight on MY by 6.5L at $4.80 leading throughout. Carries 53.5kg today, down 2.5kg, and draws barrier 6 with Mychel J. Sanchez riding for Michael J. Trombetta. Progressive 3yo colt in with a chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | J G Torrealba | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | J G Torrealba | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | J G Torrealba | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | GD | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.35 |