R8 Laurel Park · Maiden Claiming $35,000

1. 1Amazing Gracer★M. Chuan · J. NessChuan · NessA73 79 89▼▼-8@trip 893-1Fair 7-221%▼▼ Big drop -873 79 89@trip 89A★ Best at the trip 891

   Card model 21% · Fair odds 7-2 · Our #1 · Tier A · Form ▼▼ Big drop -8 · Best fig at today's trip 89 (5 tries) · Last 3 figs 73 79 89

   ★ Best at the trip 89

   Jockey Martin Chuan 37% career 0-for-11 on turf this meet (0%) · Trainer Jamie Ness 41% career ★ 6-for-27 on turf this meet (22%) ★ hot

   Also today · Jockey R1: Ballykeefe 10-1, R3: Costa Amalfitana 10-1, R5: Mo Rewards 8-1, R9: Profound Change 9-5 +1 more · Trainer R3: Costa Amalfitana 10-1, R4: Mila Candy 8-1, R5: Mo Rewards 8-1

   New trainer: Jorge R Abreu had it last time, Jamie Ness now. Comes off a dirt start and tries the turf here.

   EVEN PACE With the front end pressed, the late run has something to run at.

   WORKS Routine prep: 1 work in 30d, last 12d ago

   RECORD Martin Chuan from post 1 here: 3 wins, 17 top-3 in 45 rides · 13% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/30	BEL	1 1/16 D	fsMd50000v	4th/11 -½L	73	1.0-1	L	Chased 2p; kept on
   8/21	SAR	1 1/16 T	fsMdSpWt	5th/8 -1½L	79	3.5-1	L	Fractious;rank8F;stdy
   7/19	SAR	1 1/16 T	fsMdSpWt	2nd/12 -1½L	89	3.4-1	L	Ins-2p;swung5p1/4;gain

2. 2Devilish Grin▲J. Toledo · A. GreenToledo · GreenA75 88 75▼-6@trip 884-1Fair 6-113%▼ Down -675 88 75@trip 88A▲ Last fig 75 at/above par 74

   Card model 13% · Fair odds 6-1 · Our #5 · Tier A · Form ▼ Down -6 · Best fig at today's trip 88 (7 tries) · Last 3 figs 75 88 75

   ▲ Last fig 75 at/above par 74

   Jockey Jevian Toledo 33% career 1-for-35 on turf this meet (3%) · Trainer Amelia J Green 29% career 0-for-3 on turf this meet

   Also today · Jockey R4: Turkish Breeze 30-1, R7: Prince Of Peace 5-2, R9: Hurrah 5-2

   CLASS DROP

   Figure of 88 on the record sits above the 74 par. Last out was 2nd, 4 lengths behind the winner, in a 10-horse maiden claiming $30,000 race at BEL.

   PACE HELPS Sits just off the speed with pace in front to run at.

   TROUBLED TRIP 5w upper; closed well last out; the speed figure already reflects it.

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 0 works in 30d, last one 41d ago

   RECORD Jevian Toledo from post 2 here: 34 wins, 88 top-3 in 187 rides · 16% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/14	BEL	1 1/16 T	MCL 30k	2nd/10 -4L	75	2.2-1	L	5w upper; closed well
   9/25	BEL	1 1/16 T	MCL 55k	2nd/10 -3½L	88	4.9-1	L	Ins;2p5/16;mvd out1/8
   8/22	SAR	1 1/16 T	MCL 55k	8th/10 -3¼L	75	6.8-1	b L	2-3p;behind foes late

3. 3Linette▲M. Sanchez · T. WoolleySanchez · WoolleyB78 68@trip 7810-1Fair 8-111%—78 68@trip 78B▲ Last fig 78 at/above par 743

   Card model 11% · Fair odds 8-1 · Our #3 · Tier B · Best fig at today's trip 78 (1 tries) · Last 3 figs 78 68

   ▲ Last fig 78 at/above par 74

   Jockey Mychel J Sanchez 37% career 7-for-49 on turf this meet (14%) · Trainer Tim Woolley 26% career 1-for-9 on turf this meet (11%)

   Also today · Jockey R3: Sticker Shocked 15-1, R4: Mila Candy 8-1, R5: El De Larry 8-5

   CLASS UP

   Beaten 6½ lengths for 3rd in an 11-horse maiden race at LRL. A 78 top number against a 74 par, so it fits the level.

   EVEN PACE Honest early fractions give a closer a fair shot late.

   WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 59 days ago

   RECORD Mychel J Sanchez from post 3 here: 19 wins, 51 top-3 in 113 rides · 16% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/10	LRL	1 1/16 T	MCL 35k	3rd/11 -6½L	78	8.1-1		Slow start;3w;mild bid
   9/13	LRL	1m T	MCL 16k	2nd/9 -1¾L	68	12-1		Stumble 5/8;4-6wd

4. 4Benevolent▼J. Briceno · S. DavisBriceno · DavisC54 6030-1Fair 50-12%—54 60C▼ Best fig 60 is 5+ under today's par 74

   Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #10 · Tier C · Last 3 figs 54 60

   ▼ Best fig 60 is 5+ under today's par 74

   Jockey Jean Gregor Briceno 28% career 1-for-16 on turf this meet (6%) · Trainer Samuel G Davis 33% career 0-for-4 on turf this meet

   Also today · Jockey R1: Lucky Lis 30-1, R5: Slippin Jimmy 15-1 · Trainer R10: Silverbullettwenty 30-1

   Last race was on the dirt; today it runs on the turf. Stretches out from 6 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles.

   EVEN PACE Honest early fractions give a closer a fair shot late.

   WORKS LIGHT Thin work schedule next to this field: 1 work in 30d, last one 23d ago

   RECORD Jean Gregor Briceno from post 4 here: 7 wins, 39 top-3 in 97 rides · 10% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/14	PRX	6f D	fsMdSpWt	5th/6 -9½L	54	9.6-1	b L	Never in contention
   8/18	PEN	6f D	fsMdSpWt	2nd/5 -6½L	60	4.9-1	b L	Urged;angl 5w;fin well

5. 5Panama CanalJ. Ruiz · H. MotionRuiz · MotionB64 71 67▼-6≡5-1Fair 7-112%▼ Down -664 71 67 ≡B

   Card model 12% · Fair odds 7-1 · Our #4 · Tier B · Form ▼ Down -6 · ≡ Steady figures 64–73 · Last 3 figs 64 71 67

   Jockey Jorge Ruiz 31% career 6-for-41 on turf this meet (15%) · Trainer H Graham Motion 35% career 3-for-14 on turf this meet (21%)

   Also today · Jockey R1: Light De Night 5-1, R3: Quadra 4-1, R5: Souper Crunchy 9-2, R6: Paynted By Nancy 15-1 +1 more · Trainer R7: Frost Rocket 15-1

   4 WORKS IN 30 DAYSJky 16/57 from post 5

   Class relief: maiden special weight last time, maiden claiming $35,000 today. A 55-day gap since its last race.

   PACE HELPS The pocket behind pressure is the useful spot, and this type fits it.

   TROUBLED TRIP Rank; took over; falterd last out; the speed figure already reflects it.

   WORKS SHARP Fit-looking prep next to these rivals: 4 works in 30d, last 6d ago

   RECORD Jorge Ruiz from post 5 here: 16 wins, 29 top-3 in 57 rides · 19% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/5	CNL	1m T	frMdSpWt	4th/8	64	1.3-1	b L	Rank;took over;falterd
   8/15	CNL	1m T	frMdSpWt	2nd/6 -2L	71	0.7-1	b L	2-3p;came4w;outfinishd
   7/2	CNL	1m T	frMdSpWt	2nd/6 -2L	67	3.1-1	b L	3-2p;4w upr;late rally

6. 6FirestreakJ. Batista · A. AliBatista · AliC53 66 69▼▼-17@trip 7930-1Fair 50-12%▼▼ Big drop -1753 66 69@trip 79C

   Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #8 · Tier C · Form ▼▼ Big drop -17 · Best fig at today's trip 79 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 53 66 69

   Jockey Jose A Batista 31% career 1-for-5 on turf this meet · Trainer Andrew Ali 18% career 0-for-2 on turf this meet

   Also today · Jockey R4: Drink This Cup 5-1

   Trending the wrong way on speed, 69 to 66 to 53. Still looking for the first win after 7 starts.

   PACE HELPS Stalks an honestly pressed pace from a good spot.

   WORKS LIGHT Few works lately, 0 works in 30d and the last 40 days ago

   RECORD 0 wins, 1 on the board from 4 starts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/18	LRL	1m D	MSW	6th/6 -21L	53	42-1	L	Mid-pack; empty late
   10/3	LRL	1m D	MCL 35k	5th/6 -7½L	66	3.5-1	L	Asked btwn; no rally
   8/13	DEL	-7½f T	Moc40000	3rd/8 -2¾L	69	1.8-1	L	4wd 1/4; mild rally;

7. 7Tiz My StandardsJ. Vargas · G. Williams Jr.Vargas · Williams Jr.C68 51 63▲+6↕30-1Fair 50-12%▲ Up +668 51 63 ↕C

   Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #9 · Tier C · Form ▲ Up +6 · ↕ Up-and-down figures 51–73 · Last 3 figs 68 51 63

   Jockey Jose E Vargas 29% career 3-for-26 on turf this meet (12%) · Trainer Gary L Jr Williams 31% career 0-for-1 on turf this meet

   Also today · Jockey R1: Pinky Swear 20-1, R6: Forty Seven Smoker 12-1, R7: Time To Groove 4-1

   Goes 1 1/16 miles after running 5½ furlongs last time. Gets a new rider, Jose E Vargas replacing Mychel J Sanchez.

   PACE CHALLENGE Leads into real pressure, so it has to earn the front and then hold it. (early-speed points: 8)

   WORKS SHARP Active work pattern for this group, 1 work in 30d and the last 3d back

   RECORD Jose E Vargas from post 7 here: 7 wins, 21 top-3 in 36 rides · 17% wins from all posts here

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   9/26	LRL	5½f T	MCL 35k	5th/8 -5L	68	5.8-1	b L	Rail;chased;weakened
   9/12	CT	6½f D	MSW	5th/7 -7L	51	9.7-1	b L	Prompted pace;weakened
   8/23	CNL	5½f T	MCL 40k	4th/8	63	13-1	b L	Duel turn;weakend late

8. 8One Bad Habit▲LSC. Hargrove · R. KeithanHargrove · KeithanC59 56 70►@trip 5930-1Fair 30-13%► Steady59 56 70@trip 59C▲ Lone speed on early paceLS

   Card model 3% · Fair odds 30-1 · Our #6 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · Best fig at today's trip 59 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 59 56 70

   ▲ Lone speed on early paceLS

   Longshot read: 30-1 on the morning line, and the model has it at 3% against a line of 2%. A read, not a bet.

   Jockey Camila Hargrove 14% career · Trainer Rachael Keithan 16% career

   Also today · Jockey R1: Satisfied Mind 20-1, R5: Belts 'n Brooks 30-1, R6: Adios Marilyn 15-1, R6: For Keeps 12-1 +1 more

   ★ FASTEST WORK

   Camila Hargrove takes over from Cesar Gonzalez in the saddle. Maiden through 7 starts.

   PACE CHALLENGE No running style on file yet, so the pace shape can't be applied to it.

   TROUBLED TRIP Ran into trouble last out (Shuffled back 5/16-1/4), and the figure already reflects it.

   WORKS SHARP Posted the morning's best 3F on Oct 11; 2 works in 30d

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   10/14	BEL	1 1/16 T	MCL 30k	7th/10 -12L	59	63-1	b L	Shuffled back 5/16-1/4
   9/18	BEL	1¼m T	MSW	9th/10 -8¼L	56	90-1	b L	Tracked 2-3w; tired
   8/30	SAR	1m T	MSW	10th/10 -6L	70	76-1	b L	Spurt;hard hold; tired

9. 9About and Around▼V. Cheminaud · P. DeCheminaud · DeB66 6910-1Fair 15-16%—66 69B▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 74

   Card model 6% · Fair odds 15-1 · Our #7 · Tier B · Last 3 figs 66 69

   ▼ Best fig 69 is 5+ under today's par 74

   Jockey Vincent Cheminaud 31% career 3-for-21 on turf this meet (14%) · Trainer Paz Horacio De 2-for-18 on turf this meet (11%)

   180D+ LAYOFFLASIX 1ST3 WORKS IN 30 DAYS

   Freshened 324 days, longer than anything else in the field. Watch how its recent works look. Switches from dirt to turf.

   PACE HELPS Stalks an honestly pressed pace from a good spot.

   WORKS SHARP Active work pattern for this group, 3 works in 30d and the last 8d back

   Last three races

   Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
   12/10	TP	1m D	MSW	3rd/11 -4½L	66	9.1-1	b	Inside run; no kick
   10/23	KEE	1m T	MSW	10th/12 -10L	69	67-1		Step slw;ins;no impact

10. 10High Anxiety▲S. Russell · B. RussellRussell · RussellA80 77@trip 802-1Fair 3-125%—80 77@trip 80A▲ Last fig 80 at/above par 742

    Card model 25% · Fair odds 3-1 · Our #2 · Tier A · Best fig at today's trip 80 (2 tries) · Last 3 figs 80 77

    ▲ Last fig 80 at/above par 74

    Jockey Sheldon Russell 39% career ★ 7-for-17 on turf this meet (41%), #1 of 30 · Trainer Brittany T Russell 43% career ★ 11-for-27 on turf this meet (41%), #1 of 27 ★ hot

    Also today · Jockey R3: Diva Ready 5-1, R5: Drilling For Gold 2-1, R7: Harewood 9-2 · Trainer R5: Drilling For Gold 2-1, R7: Harewood 9-2

    An 80 in its last five clears the 74 par for this level. 2nd last time, 4 lengths back, in a field of 11.

    PACE HELPS The pocket behind pressure is the useful spot, and this type fits it.

    WORKS SHARP Fastest work of the morning on Aug 7 (5F in 1:03.00), 1 work in 30d

    RECORD Sheldon Russell from post 10 here: 9 wins, 14 top-3 in 26 rides · 23% wins from all posts here

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    10/10	LRL	1 1/16 T	MCL 35k	2nd/11 -4L	80	0.7-1	L	4wd 1/4; rallied
    8/28	CNL	1 1/16 T	MSW	3rd/9 -3¾L	77	9.1-1	L	Rail; 6wd 1/4; rallied

11. 11Midwest Princess▼S. Gonzalez · B. DunnGonzalez · DunnC60 62 67►30-1Fair 50-12%► Steady60 62 67C▼ Best fig 67 is 5+ under today's par 74

    Card model 2% · Fair odds 50-1 · Our #11 · Tier C · Form ► Steady · Last 3 figs 60 62 67

    ▼ Best fig 67 is 5+ under today's par 74

    Jockey Silvestre Gonzalez 33% career · Trainer Benjamin J Dunn 30% career

    Was running in maiden special weight; today's maiden claiming $35,000 is an easier level on paper. Figures have slipped: 67, 62, 60 over its last three.

    PACE CHALLENGE Has early speed but company on the front end. (early-speed points: 4)

    WORKS Average work schedule for this field (1 work in 30d, last 6d ago)

    Last three races

    Date	Trk	Dist	Class	Finish	Fig	Odds	Eq	Trip
    10/6	PRX	6f D	fsMdSpWt	4th/6 -9L	60	6.1-1	b L	Passed fading rivals
    7/13	PRX	1 1/16 D	MCL 30k	3rd/7 by nk	62	5.6-1	b L	Led; vied; weakened
    4/13	PRX	1m D	MCL 40k	4th/6 -7L	67	10-1	b L	Steadied start

▲ / ▼ angle for / against · ★ best figure at the trip · LS longshot read · 1 2 3 = our top three · A B C tiers · ▲ ► ▼ form · ≡ ↕ steady / up-and-down. Tap a row for its notes, a name for the horse's page. Analysis only. Pace: fast and contested (5 early types). Helps stalkers and closers.