Laurel Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
HAPPY ENCOUNTER (2) On a short turnaround. Picked up nicely to win last time at the track and gets a favourable alley. Will be hitting the line strongly. Solid career start. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. BETTER EVERY DAY (3) Flew home to win last run at Meadowlands but up against a more competitive field. Jockey Camila Hargrove rates highly aboard. The large claim from Camila Hargrove helps. Looks to be value. CAN AM WINNER (5) Won by a huge margin of 4L last time at Delaware Park but testing ability against stronger contenders. Jose A Batista and Edward T Allard are usually competitive together. Right in this. GREAT DESTINY (8) Faded to finish 5th last time around here. Capable of bouncing back but facing a stronger group of contenders. Large claim helps. One of the major players.

Jockey: Camila Hargrove
Weight: 50.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Romped home to win last run at Meadowlands but racing against tougher rivals. Jockey Camila Hargrove is highly regarded. Large claim helps. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 50 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 | 18/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | - | 4-3-5-10 | 8 |
| 25L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | MY | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and performed below standard when 6th last start at Delaware Park but facing weaker opposition. Should come to hand quickly. Looks good for a place at least.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 905m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FT | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Spaced the field to win by 4L last time at Delaware Park but competing in a more challenging grade. Good chance of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Jose A Batista | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Carol Cedeno | 54kg | - | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Gerardo Rabadan
Weight: 49.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $23.00 and lost ground in the run home when 6th last run around here and racing in stronger company. Likely to get back. Gerardo Rabadan takes a large claim. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/10/2026 | - | Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Leandro M Briceno | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/09/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Leandro M Briceno | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $0.00 | Timonium | 804m | FAST | Leandro M Briceno | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Raul E Mena | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FT | Raul E Mena | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | SY | Yomar Orlando Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 5-5 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | FT | Yedsit Hazlewood | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 5-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $18.00 lacked competitiveness when 5th last run here and facing stiffer opposition. Prefer to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 04/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | MY | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Timonium | 805m | FT | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |