Laurel Park

17:10 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BISCUITWITHTHEBOSS can be excused her most recent run and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Ithinkiloveyou and Sweeterthanwhiskey could also have a role to play.

1st	3. Biscuitwiththeboss	5/2
2nd	5. Sweeterthanwhiskey	9/2
3rd	6. Ithinkiloveyou	9/4

Ithinkiloveyou

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 621413

9/4

Comment: Ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length at Colonial Downs last month on debut for new trainer in a claimer; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; needs considering as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 11	11/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	21/10	-

Biscuitwiththeboss

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 18-336

5/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing sixth at Colonial Downs over 5½f (allowance race) last month; went close in a stakes in June and represents top trainer; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	52/5	-
12/07/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	32/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	17/2	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	511/50	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	81/10	-

She's No Uncle

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 493411

4/1

Comment: Bids to pull off a hat-trick; successful by 1½l at Colonial Downs over 5½f (claimer) when getting across to lead early from a wide stall three weeks ago; she can make a bold bid as recent win points to her being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/10	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/2	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	67/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	267/10	-

Wise and Elegant

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 317-88

9/2

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten a fair way at Colonial Downs over 5½f (allowance race, broke in air at the start) last month; has won here; can be a player at this level; must go on the shortlist if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	43/5	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	17/2	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	129/10	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	13/5	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	41/5	-

Sweeterthanwhiskey

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 78-225

9/2

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; she meets the required standard ability wise; fair effort when beaten just under 4l, finishing fifth of eight here over 5½f (allowance race) last Sunday; she has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	181/10	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	84/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	433/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/5	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	141/5	-

Police Woman

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 765443

25/1

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 2½l to finish third at Delaware Park last week in a claimer; producing fairly consistent form; perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	54/5	-
20/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	171/5	-
03/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	163/5	-
24/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-
05/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	16/1	-

T C Neigh

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 43-878

33/1

Comment: Has winning form at this track; last of eight in an optional claimer (Delaware Park) 52 days ago; a big ask as latest efforts leave a lot to be desired.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	483/5	-
03/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	93/5	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	58/5	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	18/1	-
04/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	87/10	-
13/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	183/10	-

Air One

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 82324

Comment: Useful in this grade; respectable effort to finish fourth, beaten 2l when close behind Ithinkiloveyou two weeks ago (Colonial Downs) in a claimer; should be on the premises if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/2	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	13/5	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/5	-
26/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	182/5	-
27/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	63/5	-

Laurel Park

17:38 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: UNIWINNER rates a strong recommendation. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is a one-time course winner. Kissling looks best of the rest.

1st	7. Kissling	6/4
2nd	2. Uniwinner	5/2
3rd	4. Bigtonten	12/1

Kissling

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 164111

6/4

Comment: Won by just under 4l in a claimer last month at Timonium upped to 6½f; suited by this C&D; bagged a hat-trick last time; likely to be in contention as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
25/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	27/10	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/2	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	38/5	-

Uniwinner

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1-6282

5/2

Comment: Beaten narrowly over 6f at Colonial Downs (claimer) on debut for new trainer two weeks ago; possesses winning form at this track; produced a string of consistent efforts; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	69/10	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	333/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/10	-

Little Bit Risky

Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 795312

4/1

Comment: Finished a decent second of seven at Timonium over 6½f (claimer) behind Kissling two weeks ago; has won at this course; $10k claiming tag this time (up from $5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
06/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	24/5	-
05/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	77/10	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	37/10	-

Win No Joke

Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 212-24

8/1

Comment: Has hit the frame in several recent runs; has scored over C&D; last of four in a claimer at Timonium two weeks ago; drops to a $12.5k tag from $16k; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	27/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	56/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	67/10	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	46/5	-

Stormy Hollow

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 312145

10/1

Comment: No impression when fifth of six at Charles Town over 7f (claimer) 30 days ago; C&D has proven suitable before; has chalked up two wins from his last five; deeper waters here (in for $12.5k here, $10k tag last time); this is competitive and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	64/5	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	44/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	61/10	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/5	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-

Bigtonten

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 434180

12/1

Comment: Finished last of 11 in a claimer (Colonial Downs) on first run for this trainer behind Uniwinner, last month; down in class now, dropping from a $16k tag; he shouldn't be far away if reproducing form of his win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	237/5	-
10/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	9/2	-
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/5	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-

My Handsome Man

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 236488

16/1

Comment: Finished last of eight in an allowance race at Charles Town last Friday; wins infrequently and achieved each of his two career wins at Charles Town; makes limited appeal as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	969/10	-
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1411/10	-
15/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/1	-
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	196/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	59/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	109/10	-

Laurel Park

18:06 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EL PAPACITO looks set for a big run. He likes to stalk the early speed and can confirm superiority with Flatter My Dad and Garage Beers who were behind him when last seen.

1st	5. Parkes	10/1
2nd	3. Flatter My Dad	11/2
3rd	6. Garage Beers	10/3

Rudiobus

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 3

3/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on his debut at Penn National at 13-5 last month; sire does get winners on the turf; the trainer is going well; must be respected as shown signs of ability in his exercise and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	13/5	-

Garage Beers

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 4

10/3

Comment: Creditable debut, finishing fourth, beaten 8l when behind two of these over 4f at Timonium at 11-5 15 days ago; Mendelssohn gets turf winners; related to Stakes winner Alla Breve; hard to dismiss if giving a more streetwise showing and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	11/5	-

Hop On Top

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 5

9/2

Comment: Creditable debut, finishing fifth, beaten 7l (4f, Timonium) at 3-1 two weeks ago; related to Stakes winner Fierce And Strong; sire does get winners on the turf; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	31/10	-

Flatter My Dad

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 3

11/2

Comment: Far from disgraced, finishing third, on his debut (Timonium, 4f) at 10-1 two weeks ago; should not be far away despite this step up in class and his first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 6	103/10	-

El Papacito

Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 7342

11/2

Comment: Creditable effort to finish second last month with Flatter My Dad and Garage Beers behind at Timonium in a maiden claimer; more on his plate but holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
13/08/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 4	13/10	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	15/1	-

Mister Roscoe

Age/Wt: 2/8-3 F: 4964

9/1

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) in a maiden claimer at Timonium last month; sire gets turf winners; faces a tougher assignment this time so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/5	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	71/5	-
10/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 12	339/10	-
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	23/2	-

Parkes

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

10/1

Comment: Related to 5f winner Guaicaipuro; pedigree suggests he may get better with age; sire gets turf winners; hasn't shown much in his trackwork so a look at the betting is advised.

Forget the Rules

Age/Wt: 2/8-10

14/1

Comment: Stable know the time of day; related to Midnight Regret, winning form over 4½f-7f; the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; plenty of trackwork in the book.

Laurel Park

18:34 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ANTONACCI GIRL is the pick of these. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast and takes the eye from a recent form perspective.

1st	2. Princess Lucia	14/1
2nd	6. Ade	3/1
3rd	7. Anotherhope	7/4

Anotherhope

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 242171

7/4

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) at Colonial Downs over 6f (claimer) when winning by just under 2l dropped back in distance three weeks ago; on target twice in her last three outings; has won at this track; likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	51/5	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	138/5	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-

Antonacci Girl

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 123421

2/1

Comment: Had two of these in arrears when winning by 1½l at Timonium last month in a claimer; successful three times in her last seven starts; lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
26/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/1	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-

Ade

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 552644

3/1

Comment: Behind Antonacci Girl when finishing fourth three weeks ago on her debut for new trainer (Timonium) in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; drops to a $12.5k tag from $16k; can be on the premises as it's a positive she's dropping back to 5½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	23/10	-
24/07/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	169/5	-
07/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/10	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	589/10	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	48/5	-

Curl N Rod

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1-P512

8/1

Comment: Ran well to finish second (beaten just over 4l) at Timonium 13 days ago in a claimer; successful twice in her last four starts; has won previously at this course; claiming value rises from $10k last time; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/10	-
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
02/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	371/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 7	21/2	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
13/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	183/5	-

Princess Lucia

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 935-13

14/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when third of six in a claimer in February; has won here before; returning from a layoff here; stable is ticking along nicely; should be in the mix if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	83/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	223/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	76/5	-
17/08/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	96/5	-

Frosty Maya

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 854235

16/1

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; held at Timonium 22 days ago by Antonacci Girl when finishing last of five in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $10k); others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	71/10	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/2	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	53/5	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/1	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	33/10	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	27/5	-

Arrivedercci

Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 455113

33/1

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 3l) over 4f at Timonium (claimer) just ahead of Just The Thing last month; managed two wins in her last three outings; claiming value rises from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
04/08/25	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/20	-
15/06/25	Fort Erie / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/20	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 5	5/2	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-

Just the Thing

Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 155666

Comment: Last of six in a claimer upped to 6½f at Timonium last month; runs here a lot; not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Delaware Park in June; claiming tag now upped to $10k; unlikely to make a serious impact given lifeless performances of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	192/5	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/1	-
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	107/10	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	187/5	-
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-

Laurel Park

19:09 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GREAT ARTIST is a strong pick. He is a one-time winner at this track and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Corrected Pedigree, Blessings Bestowed and Agent Kelly can give the selection something to think about.

1st	2. Tiger Paw (IRE)	40/1
2nd	10. Great Artist	8/1
3rd	3. Go to Bingo	15/2

Blessings Bestowed

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 334-61

9/4

Comment: Looked good when winning by 8l in a maiden claimer (Colonial Downs) last week; signs of improvement on last two runs; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	323/10	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	16/5	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	17/2	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	143/10	-

Agent Kelly

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2-13545

3/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fifth of nine in a claimer at Colonial Downs 31 days ago; has proven competitive in a race of this nature and has a couple of solid recent course efforts to his name; capable if in the mood so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	21/10	-
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	133/10	-
10/07/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/5	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	8/5	-

Corrected Pedigree

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 20-432

4/1

Comment: Beaten a head when runner-up over 5f at Penn National (claimer) last month; has scored over C&D; in for a $12.5k tag so up in class ($10k last time); likely to be in contention as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	59/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	101/5	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	56/5	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	19/5	-
23/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-

Tik Tok Daddy

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 7-2333

5/1

Comment: Finished third last month albeit only beaten 4l at Delaware Park (muddy track) on first run for this trainer, finished ahead of Salvo Trigger in an optional claimer; has generally shown a liking for this venue of late; brings winning C&D form to the table; easy enough to take on as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/2	-
29/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/5	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	122/5	-

Go to Bingo

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 9-57212

15/2

Comment: Improved form the last twice; beaten half a length over 5f at Colonial Downs (claimer) last month; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	44/5	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	67/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	136/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	41/5	-
06/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	127/5	-

Great Artist

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 61665

8/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of eight at Delaware Park over 7½f (claimer) last month; has winning track form; has strong claims if replicating the best of his form and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/10	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	64/5	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	61/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	97/10	-

Salvo Trigger

Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 7-44106

25/1

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; problems at the start (bumped) at Delaware Park over 5f (optional claimer, muddy track, behind Tik Tok Daddy) when last of six last month; in for a $12.5k tag so down in class ($35k last time); hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	787/10	-
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	51/1	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	10/1	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	87/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	151/2	-
01/09/24	Timonium / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	109/2	-

Spy Wars

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6016

25/1

Comment: Just his fifth outing so still early days; beaten 6l in sixth over 7½f at Delaware Park (claimer) four weeks ago; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $16k); he's an attractive contender if duplicating the form of his most recent win and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	447/10	-
17/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 3	13/5	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	51/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	137/10	-

Tiger Paw (IRE)

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-758

40/1

Comment: Last of eight upped to 1m5f last month at Fair Hill in a starter allowance; shown nothing recently so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Fair Hill / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	11/2	-
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	97/5	-
30/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	86/5	-
17/05/25	Malvern / Maiden, Optional Claiming / H	-	P / 10	-	-
20/04/25	Morven Park / Claiming, Maiden / H	-	6 / 10	-	-
12/04/25	Blue Ridge / Maiden, Special Weight / H	-	P / 8	-	-

Grey Flannel Boss

Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 559492

40/1

Comment: One win to his name was achieved a fair way back; went down by half a length at Timonium (bumped at the start) last month in a claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	229/5	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	141/10	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	139/5	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	127/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	139/5	-

Lou's Birthday

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 106576

Comment: Slumped a bit since winning a maiden special weight at Penn National in February; respectable effort in a claimer in June.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/10	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/5	-
28/05/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	109/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	367/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-

Rocket Science

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 624657

Comment: Was held in seventh in an allowance race (Charles Town) last month upped to 7f; largely disappointing since successful in a maiden special weight at Charles Town in February; now running on turf for the first time; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	55/2	-
09/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	76/5	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	137/5	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	43/10	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	12/1	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	501/10	-

Can't Stand Disco

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 1494U4

Comment: Subpar since successful in a maiden special weight at Finger Lakes in April; not beaten too far when fourth of eight in a claimer dropped down to this distance at Colonial Downs, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw last week on debut for this trainer; runs off the same tag as last time ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	231/10	-
23/07/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	U / 7	56/5	-
15/07/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/1	-
17/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	107/4	-
19/05/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	167/10	-
28/04/25	Finger Lakes / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	37/2	-

Shear Magic

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 349-41

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; won by just over 2l, breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking last month (Colonial Downs) in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	14/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	7/2	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	73/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	18/5	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	671/25	-

Collected Dreams

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 17-076

Comment: Can be a player at this level; last of seven in a claimer at Colonial Downs upped to 1m last month; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	14/5	-
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	241/5	-
08/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	129/1	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	129/5	-
20/07/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	13/5	-
16/06/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-

Laurel Park

19:41 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PUMP IT UP is unexposed with scope to progress and is of interest if excusing his most recent run. Ataturk, Pico Plat and Gung Ho are interesting.

1st	2. Fielding	20/1
2nd	6. Tell 'Em I'm Comin	3/1
3rd	9. Gung Ho	3/1

Tell 'Em I'm Comin

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 042454

3/1

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 25; not beaten that far in fourth (8l) in a maiden special weight (Delaware Park) upped to this distance 25 days ago; now drops in class but hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	241/10	-
09/08/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	43/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	34/1	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	89/10	-

Gung Ho

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 554

3/1

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by More Than Ready); solid run when fourth in a maiden special weight, managing to get across to lead from stall ten upped to 1m½f at Colonial Downs 45 days ago; now switched to dirt for the first time; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 11	73/5	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	21/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	53/5	-

Artist Mark

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 693852

9/2

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement but still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); good effort when beaten into runner-up by three-quarters of a length at Timonium last month (dropped to 4f) in a maiden claimer; claiming tag rises from $16k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	1/1	-
18/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	38/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	53/5	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	61/5	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	108/5	-

Pump It Up

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2-3226

11/2

Comment: First-time blinkers didn't work over 6f at Parx (maiden special weight) when beaten 11l (sixth of eight) 52 days ago; although a maiden, he has shown ability and not many miles on the clock; has strong claims given he was second (albeit some way back) two starts ago and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Parx / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	79/10	-
15/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	51/10	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
07/03/24	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	3/1	-
16/09/23	Pimlico / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	191/10	-

Ataturk

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 85

7/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 10l into fifth) at Belmont At The Big A in June in a maiden claimer; this son of Kantharos looks the part on breeding; tag has been dropped to $20k; should not be far away as jockey does well from inner gates here and his breeding catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	63/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 12	37/5	-

Pico Plat

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 038534

8/1

Comment: Bumped at the start in a claiming maiden at Colonial Downs four weeks ago when fourth of six on debut for this trainer; has shown some recent improvement; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $30k) so down in class; has shown some ability on occasion and has a decent shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
08/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	387/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	473/10	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	34/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 12	103/5	-

Task Force

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 625

9/1

Comment: Winless in three starts but has shown promise with second his top showing; finished last of five over 1m½f at Pimlico (maiden special weight) four months ago on debut for this trainer; returns from a layoff here; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 5	51/5	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	179/50	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 11	1077/50	-

Fielding

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 0

20/1

Comment: Broke slowly at the start at Colonial Downs at 4-1 four weeks ago; class riser as runs for a $25k tag here; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	12 / 12	19/5	-

Apolaustic

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 56

33/1

Comment: Found life tough when 12l back in sixth two weeks ago at Colonial Downs in a maiden special weight; first attempt at a claimer; passed over despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	152/5	-
25/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	5 / 7	223/10	-

Laurel Park

20:11 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CORINGA looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can rebound from a modest last run. Coronova, Nothingbutbluesky and Juniper Juice must be on the shortlist.

1st	10. Coringa	4/7
2nd	9. Zevon	20/1
3rd	5. Nothingbutbluesky	6/1

Coringa

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 212424

4/7

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when fourth despite odds of 7-4 in an allowance optional claimer at Colonial Downs two weeks ago; has won here previously; grade looks suitable; needs to be taken seriously if replicating the best of his form and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/10	-
06/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/5	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/5	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	4/1	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-

Nothingbutbluesky

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 62154

6/1

Comment: A winner over this C&D; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Colonial Downs (beaten 5l) in an allowance race last month; warrants respect if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	87/10	-
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	49/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	23/10	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	349/10	-

The Last Scip

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 27-233

15/2

Comment: Not beaten far when third 51 days ago (yielding) at Penn National in an allowance race; possesses winning form at this track; been struggling to get his head in front recently so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	59/10	-
09/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	53/10	-
08/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	84/5	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	63/10	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	2 / 12	43/10	-

Carvellian Quest

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2-63223

9/1

Comment: Could not manage better than third over 1m at Delaware Park (optional claimer) two weeks ago; has hit the frame in several recent runs; shown all winning form at Laurel Park (three successes); up in class to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/10	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	57/5	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	62/5	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
21/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-

Juniper Juice

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-36465

10/1

Comment: Held when fifth beaten just over 5l at Colonial Downs 29 days ago in an allowance race; C&D has proven suitable before; she is the only filly in this; shouldn't be too far away in this lower-class event and she has shown signs of promise in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	69/2	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	84/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	2/1	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	17/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	37/10	-

Grey Biggsy

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 645331

14/1

Comment: Won a maiden claimer by 2½l at Delaware Park 52 days ago, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt; may find this tougher stepping up from maiden claiming level others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	131/10	-
04/07/25	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 4	9/10	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	19/2	-
27/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	42/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	21/5	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-

Zevon

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 24-531

20/1

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; shed maiden tag in a maiden special weight (Colonial Downs) 53 days ago upped to 1m2f; despite that Colonial Downs success, not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	33/10	-
22/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	57/5	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
05/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
25/07/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	111/5	-

Crab Daddy

Age/Wt: 3/8-0 F: 424594

25/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth in a bumper (Penn National) two weeks ago; others more appealing despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Penn National / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
09/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	79/2	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	13/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	17/2	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	1/2	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	19/5	-

Bold Diversion

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 722153

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third in an allowance race at Colonial Downs last month; has scored over C&D; covers an extra 2½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	41/10	-
12/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	167/5	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	29/5	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/1	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	161/5	-

All the Hardways

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1-2153

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; respectable effort (beaten just over 5l) when back to 6½f at Timonium last month in an allowance race; tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	33/2	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-

Roll On Jesse

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 434115

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; managed two wins in his last three outings; failed to land a blow when fifth of six over 1m1f here (allowance race) in June.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	52/5	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	87/10	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	32/5	-

Coronova

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1-6451

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; gained narrow success in a claimer at Delaware Park two weeks ago; respected despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
13/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	81/10	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	139/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	117/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	17/10	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	29/10	-

Laurel Park

20:43 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SECRET ZIPPER could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is no stranger to the winners' enclosure. Duke Of Gloucester and Hittheroadjak are also of interest.

1st	1. Duke of Gloucester	3/1
2nd	5. Hittheroadjak	5/6
3rd	3. Secret Zipper	6/1

Hittheroadjak

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 235136

5/6

Comment: Held in sixth in May at Delaware Park in an allowance optional claimer; three wins from 11 here; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-
18/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	23/5	-

Duke of Gloucester

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 576114

3/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Parx (beaten 6l) in an allowance race last month; better than this level in his prime and useful at this level; could have less on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	53/5	-
24/07/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
14/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
10/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/2	-
18/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	-
05/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-

Secret Zipper

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-1165

6/1

Comment: Bumped at the start when fifth beaten 5½l (Timonium) last month in an allowance optional claimer; has a good C&D record (three wins from four runs); form of the trainer is a plus and good record with J G Torrealba, who is restored to the saddle here; a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Timonium / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	59/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	17/5	-
27/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-

Goodbye Note

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 796415

8/1

Comment: Last of five in an allowance optional claimer (Delaware Park) four weeks ago; now down in class (in for $55k from $62.5k); others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	101/10	-
24/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/2	-
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	93/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	271/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	277/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	191/5	-

Crossland

Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 343832

10/1

Comment: Ran a good race in defeat when a close runner-up in an allowance optional claimer at Colonial Downs 45 days ago; specialist here with four wins but may not have any more improvement left; not been able to get his head in front lately so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/10	-
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	88/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	729/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	217/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	208/5	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	219/10	-

Ain't Da Beer Cold

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 5507-7

14/1

Comment: Last of seven in June in an allowance optional claimer; has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 15 runs); his best looks to be behind him and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	377/10	-
29/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	162/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	128/5	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	137/10	-
23/08/24	Timonium / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	14/5	-
28/07/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	97/10	-

Laurel Park

21:17 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRIGHTY looks the one to back. He was behind Kitty's Son last time but can now turn that form around.

1st	5. Brighty	11/10
2nd	3. Dats Tap	9/2
3rd	6. Oxford Union	14/1

Brighty

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 32-326

11/10

Comment: Finished just behind Kitty's Son when sixth over 1m1f at Colonial Downs (maiden claimer) 50 days ago; wasn't at his best last time out following some good runs and can be a player at this level; tag drops from $40k to $30k here; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	14/5	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
15/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	8/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	53/10	-
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	33/2	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	46/5	-

Dats Tap

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 436425

9/2

Comment: Still seeking a first success after 15 starts but has a couple of solid recent course efforts to his name; finished last of five (dropped to 4f, bumped at the start, Timonium) 15 days ago in a maiden claimer; claiming value now drops to $25k; can give it a good shot if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	83/10	-
22/08/25	Timonium / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	3/2	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	23/5	-
11/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	58/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	71/5	-
08/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	24/5	-

Kitty's Son

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 92543

11/2

Comment: Improved form the last twice; comfortably beaten despite finishing third 50 days ago (Colonial Downs) in a maiden claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $30k here; he shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	76/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	72/5	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	71/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	109/5	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	62/5	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	41/10	-

Basic Miles

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 7-4835

11/2

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; solid run when fifth at Delaware Park last month (soft) in a claiming maiden; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	103/10	-
13/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	75/2	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	283/10	-
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	53/2	-
14/06/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	209/5	-

Kohoutek

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 67

15/2

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; just his third outing so still early days; last of seven in a maiden special weight last month (Parx) on debut for this trainer; he can be taken on despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	127/10	-
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	211/50	-

Chocolate Brownie

Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 8

14/1

Comment: Finished well behind the fifth, Basic Miles over this distance at Delaware Park when beaten 7l on his debut at 20-1 29 days ago; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	39/2	-

Oxford Union

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 24-372

14/1

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in a maiden claimer at Delaware Park when 5l second 22 days ago; has shown some recent improvement; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $16k tag last time); could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	51/5	-
30/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	33/2	-
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	29/5	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-
03/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-

Band Tour

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 8-6255

33/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth last month (Colonial Downs) in a maiden claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	47/10	-
27/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	87/10	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	63/5	-
22/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	176/5	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	282/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	431/10	-

Fiery Debut

Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 0765

50/1

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); failed to land a blow when fifth of six at Timonium dropped down to 4f last month in a maiden claimer; claiming value rises from $12.5k last time; hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	59/2	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	437/10	-
20/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	541/10	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	567/10	-