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Laurel Park Picks & Predictions — May 8, 2026

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Race 13Sonic SassML 4/112:03 PM EDT

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Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Laurel Park. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

12:03 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Sonic Sass looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Sonic SassML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 81.5 for Race 1. Ridden by Jorge Ruiz, trained by Jonathan Maldonado. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Placed in 2 of 2 races at Laurel Park. Claiming Price Decreased from $30000 to $16000.

place10Back Wall BanditML 15/1

Rating board at 69.6. Ridden by Xavier Perez. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races.

show7Endless VowML 3/1

Rating board at 66.7. Ridden by Angel Cruz. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $16000 to $12500.

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Race 2

12:32 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Chestertown Jane looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Chestertown JaneML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 2. Ridden by Julio A. Hernandez, trained by Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.52 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 3 of the last 5 races. Placed in 2 of 3 races at Laurel Park. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.40 sec/furlong. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place6DivulgeML 8/5

Rating board at 77.7. Ridden by Jose E. Vargas. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.52 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

show3My Last DimeML 2/1

Rating board at 58.3. Ridden by Jevian Toledo. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races.

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Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 3

1:03 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Sugar Bee looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Sugar BeeML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 80.2 for Race 3. Career win rate of 27% shows consistency. Ridden by Jevian Toledo, trained by Milan Milosevic. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.77 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Laurel Park. Has not raced in 209 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.87 sec/furlong. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

place1Tuned to the MoonML 12/1

Rating board at 74.0 • 27% career wins. Ridden by Raul E. Mena. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

show8Casa JuanitaML 15/1

Rating board at 55.6. Ridden by Ricardo Chiappe. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.74 sec/furlong. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.03 sec/furlong.

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Race 4

1:30 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Runsweetly looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4RunsweetlyML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.5 for Race 4. Ridden by Raul E. Mena, trained by Michael E. Gorham. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.70 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 10 races on Dirt tracks. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.25 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $37500 to $20000.

⚡ Longshot6C C CommanderML 10/1

Rating board at 62.2. Ridden by Ismerio Villalobos. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races.

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Race 5

2:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Impressiveness looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5ImpressivenessML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 5. Career win rate of 22% shows consistency. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood, trained by Jamie Ness. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.61 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 68% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 31% win rate and finished in the money in 76% of races. 2 wins and placed in 6 of 10 races on Dirt tracks. Jockey & Horse combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 68% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $20000 to $16000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place4Master SchemerML 7/2

Rating board at 83.0. Ridden by Jose E. Vargas. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.01 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks.

show2Dancing DenaeML 3/1

Rating board at 69.9. Ridden by Jorge F. Hernandez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.89 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 10 of 16 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 6

2:30 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — The Last Scip looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win8The Last ScipML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 69.7 for Race 6. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood, trained by Suzanne Stettinius. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.23 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 68% of races. Has not raced in 188 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. 3 wins and placed in 14 of 25 races on Turf tracks. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place6Class PhotoML 9/2

Rating board at 68.6 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Forest Boyce. Has 3 wins and placed in 5 of 7 races at 1 mi. Has not raced in 188 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

show4MasenML 2/1

Rating board at 67.3. Ridden by Angel Cruz. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.28 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races.

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Race 7

3:01 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Wonder Girl looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win9Wonder GirlML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 7. Ridden by Horacio Karamanos, trained by Michael J. Trombetta. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.56 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. 3 wins and placed in 11 of 18 races on Turf tracks.

place10Lady ZetaML 9/2

Rating board at 84.9 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Forest Boyce. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.65 sec/furlong. Has 7 wins and placed in 17 of 24 races at 6 fur.

⚡ Longshot1Beautiful BoltML 15/1

Rating board at 56.0. Ridden by Mychel J. Sanchez. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races.

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Race 8

3:32 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Aztec looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3AztecML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.1 for Race 8. Ridden by Jorge Ruiz, trained by A. Ferris Allen III. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.56 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races. 7 wins and placed in 20 of 35 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 10 of 14 races at 1 mi. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Laurel Park. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

⚡ Longshot5Formal AffairML 12/1

Rating board at 35.1. Ridden by Angel Cruz. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races.

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Race 9

4:03 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Salty One looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win1Salty OneML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 83.5 for Race 9. Ridden by Jevian Toledo, trained by John E. Salzman, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.93 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. Has 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 5 1/2 fur. Horse won last time it raced. 04/25/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place7Serene SpiritML 9/5

Rating board at 68.4. Ridden by Carlos Eduardo Lopez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.08 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races.

show2Danni's RhythmML 12/1

Rating board at 66.4. Ridden by Jeiron Barbosa. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races.

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