Laurel Park Race 9 - Laurel Futurity Stakes
FULLCUP (2) Tidy run when 3rd last time at Saratoga and facing a rise in trip. Should jump out and bowl along. Been in the money each start this campaign. Expect to go close. COAST HIGHWAY (7) Picked up nicely to win last start at Colonial Downs and fitter for debut run. Shows good early pace. Jorge Ruiz and H Graham Motion are an appealing combination. Strong claims. HOWARD'S HOPE (1) Ran over the top of them when winning last run at Saratoga and having second career run. Will be hitting the line strongly. Has the ideal barrier. Right in this. PERFECT DREAM (6) Peaked on the run when 3rd beaten by 4 1/2L last time at Saratoga and dropping in class. Should muster plenty of early speed. Good career start. Each way hopes.
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Flew home to win last run at Saratoga and was on debut last time. Has good closing speed. Has minimal work to do from the barrier. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 8-8-8-5 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at Saratoga and going up in trip. Likely to be well placed early. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Odds of $36.00 and finished 8th last start at Colonial Downs and up in class. Might be ridden for luck. Can't have today.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 10-10-11-8 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
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Was eating up the ground late when winning last time at Colonial Downs and going over extra ground. Yedsit Hazlewood is a suitable booking and getting better in recent performances. Sharp improvement needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 74 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | MY | Raul E Mena | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | FT | Denis Vicente Araujo | 54.5kg | - | 5-5 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | FT | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54.5kg | - | 5-5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.50 and ran 4th last run at Saratoga but was a debutant last start. Up against a higher level of opposition. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Grabbed towards the finish when 3rd beaten by 4 1/2L last time at Saratoga and stepping down to a lower level. Has early speed and positions nicely. Promising career start. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last start at Colonial Downs and having second race start. Displays good tactical speed. Jorge Ruiz is in good form for this stable. Rising in trip. Solid chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |