RACE 4: SPECIAL WEIGHT GIRL, 3 YEAR OLDS, FIRMS, 1 MILE 5-4-1-6 #5 Watch me shine (9-5) has already crossed the wire first. She did this two starts ago with an impressive score of 77, but was disqualified for causing disruption in the course. She has had some time off since finishing in third place […]
RACE 4: CLAIM $7,500, 4 year olds and up to 7 furlongs 5-4-2-3 #5 Woodline (4-1) has gone gate to wire against similar fields in his last two starts. There is some speed in his immediate outside on Daifuske Island, but no one with his sprint speed is drawn to his inside, so he should […]
Three valuable Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifiers take place this weekend: the Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct racecoursethe Fountain of Youth (G2). Gulfstream Parkand the rebel (G2) op Oaklawn Park. Let’s dive in and handicap all three races: Gotham (G3) There are a few proven horses registered in the Gotham, including number 1 Balboa (6-1), […]
RACE 4: STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING $30,000, 4 YEARS AND MORE, 7 FURLONGS 1-7-6-2 #1 Devil’s Cay (7-2) faded last after a wide two-turn trip, after wins in Pennsylvania two and three starts back. Pulling in further and turning back about one turn should help his case. #7 Union Fleet (5-1) rallied well for second after […]
At a time of year when Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls are focusing on two-round preparations and qualifying points, the Feb. 28 Gotham Stakes Aqueduct offers something different. The Gotham is contested over a one-turn mile, with the winner receiving 50 qualifying points for a starting spot in the Kentucky Derby. 1. Balboa (6-1 odds on […]
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RACE 4: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIM (N/W2X), 4 YEARS AND OLDER, 6 FURLONS 5-3-2-4 #5 The Legacy of Intrepid (6-5) hasn’t looked his usual self in his last two starts but gets Yedsit Hazlewood back on board and faces an easy field for this level. He had issues during the break in his last few starts. […]
The Road to the Kentucky Derby will detour to an all-weather track on February 21 for the running of the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial S. Turfway Park. The John Battaglia Memorial, held over 1 1/16 miles at Tapeta, is a relatively new addition to the Kentucky Derby course and has been part of the qualifying […]
Johannes Piassek February 19, 2026 Where we pick the races from Laurel Park every day… First post time: 12:00 PM transfers: Chesapeake Jackpot Pick 6 (Races 2-7) – $3,514Jackpot Super High 5 (race 6) – $7,677Early Pick 5 (Races 1-5) — $0Late Pick 5 (races 3-7) — $7,097 This article contains affiliate links. If you […]
RACE 4: ALLOWANCE (N/W1X), 4 year olds and up, 1 1/16 MILES 2-7-1-3 #2 Tony Eclipse (5-2)the winner of the 2024 Maryland Juvenile, had a rather rude return to the final race. On his first start after a ten-month layoff he was unlucky to meet Lonesome Road, who destroyed the field. This achieved a respectable […]