Laurel Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
JOKE TELLER (7) Dictated terms in front when winning by 4L last time Parx At Philadelphia and having second career run. Has shown early pace in races to date. Must be considered. METALLICAN (12) Made all to win by 1/2L last run at Timonium and was on debut last time. Should muster plenty of early speed. Racing over a longer distance. Worth consideration. PARKRIDGE (3) Thrashed the field when winning by 3 1/4L last start at Saratoga and gets a favourable draw. Change in trainer but competing at a higher level of competition. One of the major players. ONE TIME (5) Led and controlled the pace when winning by a margin of 4 3/4L last run at Penn National but racing in stronger company. Will be competitive. Something for the Multiples: CALL IT (6)
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started $14.00 and weakened to finish 5th last time at Colonial Downs and testing ability against stronger contenders. Jockey Jaime Rodriguez and trainer Jamie Ness are a formidable team. Keep safe.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 54kgs
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Started $23.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 8th last run at Saratoga but drawn the rails. Taking on stronger rivals. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 24 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 | 27/08/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Luis R Rivera Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Shot clear to win by 3 1/4L last start at Saratoga and drawn nicely. First start for a new trainer but up against stronger opponents. Has good finishing speed. Has definite claims.
Last Starts 31 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 | 20/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | GD | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yomar Orlando Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Charged home to win last time at Colonial Downs but facing formidable opponents. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 30 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Yomar Orlando Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was much too speedy in front when winning by 4L last time Parx At Philadelphia and fitter for debut run. Displays good tactical speed. Up against tougher competition. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 26 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 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last start at Colonial Downs but challenged by more formidable competitors. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 74 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Led from start to finish when winning by 1/2L last run at Timonium and was a debutant last start. Has early speed and positions nicely. Racing over extra ground. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 16 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 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Timonium | 805m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |