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Laurel Park Picks & Predictions — May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 202614 racesLaurel Park

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 14-race card at Laurel Park. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 14 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-16T14:30:00

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

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

win2Boujee BubblezML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 1. Career win rate of 22% shows consistency. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood, trained by Hugh I. McMahon. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.82 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 5 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 5 1/2 fur. Has not raced in 182 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.00 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 5 races on Turf tracks. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 11/14/2025. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place7Epic StyleML 8/5

Rating board at 84.4 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Jose L. Ortiz. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.77 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races.

show8Gift of GabML 6/1

Rating board at 78.5 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Jevian Toledo. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.65 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

Race 2

2026-05-16T15:05:00

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win1ABlue KingdomML 6/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.7 for Race 2. Career win rate of 21% shows consistency. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood, trained by Jamie Ness. For past year, Jockey has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 32% win rate and finished in the money in 76% of races. 6 wins and placed in 18 of 23 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 4 of 5 races at 6 fur. 2 wins and placed in 13 of 19 races at Laurel Park. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 11.94 sec/furlong. Horse won last time it raced. 05/01/2026. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place1Call Me AndyML 6/5

Rating board at 83.5. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood. For past year, Jockey has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 32% win rate and finished in the money in 76% of races.

show3WickeddivineML 6/1

Rating board at 78.2. Ridden by Jeiron Barbosa. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.98 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 7 of 11 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 3

2026-05-16T15:41:00

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

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

win1LimoML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 81.1 for Race 3. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood, trained by Michael Stidham. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.41 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.15 sec/furlong. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

⚡ Longshot10Drive by JohnnyML 12/1

Rating board at 41.7. 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 58% of races.

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 4

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win2Passage EastML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 4. Career win rate of 53% shows consistency. Ridden by Sheldon Russell, trained by Hugh I. McMahon. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.93 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. 7 wins and placed in 14 of 14 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 14 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. Has 4 wins and placed in 5 of 5 races at 6 fur. 3 wins and placed in 6 of 6 races at Laurel Park. Jockey & Horse combo has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

Race 5

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

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

win15DevastatingML 10/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 73.3 for Race 5. Ridden by Jose L. Ortiz, trained by W. Robert Bailes. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at 1 mi. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races on Turf tracks.

place7Mambo QueenML 5/1

Rating board at 72.8 • 30% career wins. Ridden by Sheldon Russell. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 37% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races.

show10BuzzawayML 15/1

Rating board at 67.2 • 23% career wins. Ridden by Carlos Eduardo Lopez. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races.

Race 6

Stakes · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

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

win2Big CuddleML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 6. Career win rate of 100% shows consistency. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood, trained by Gary Capuano. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.97 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 48% win rate and finished in the money in 92% of races. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 3 races. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 2 races at Laurel Park. Jockey & Horse combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place5Falcon JetML 10/1

Rating board at 66.9. Ridden by Sheldon Russell. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.99 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races.

show7Reagan's HonorML 7/5

Rating board at 59.4 • 66% career wins. Ridden by Jose L. Ortiz. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races.

Race 7

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win6Shane's WonderML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 7. Career win rate of 100% shows consistency. Ridden by Mychel J. Sanchez, trained by Alfredo Velazquez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.89 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. 3 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 3 races. Has 3 wins and placed in 3 of 3 of Sprint races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.61 sec/furlong. Has WON 3 races in a row! More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 04/22/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place4ObliterationML 6/5

Rating board at 84.9. Ridden by Jose L. Ortiz. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.84 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races.

⚡ Longshot3Buds NotionML 12/1

Rating board at 51.5 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Jose E. Vargas. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races.

Race 8

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

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

⚡ Longshot1Bring the SmokeML 10/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 61.9 for Race 8. Career win rate of 50% shows consistency. Ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, trained by D. Whitworth Beckman. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 3 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at 6 fur. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 2 races at Laurel Park. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 11.95 sec/furlong.

Race 9

Stakes · 1 mi · Turf

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

win2ThebabeslayerML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 9. Ridden by Jose L. Ortiz, trained by Steven M. Asmussen. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.90 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 32% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 of Medium Distance races. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 6 races on Turf tracks.

place1My Favorite BirdML 10/1

Rating board at 67.7 • 22% career wins. Ridden by Flavien Prat. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. Has placed in the last 7 races.

⚡ Longshot7Jessica's EyesML 30/1

Rating board at 31.1 • 66% career wins. Ridden by Xavier Perez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.58 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

Race 10

Stakes · 1 1/8 mi · Turf

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

win3Cruise the NileML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 10. Career win rate of 75% shows consistency. Ridden by Jorge Ruiz, trained by H. Graham Motion. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.74 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 36% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 5 races. Has 4 wins and placed in 4 of 4 of Medium Distance races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races. 3 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races on Turf tracks. Has WON 4 races in a row! Horse won last time it raced. 04/18/2026. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place6Dresden RowML 7/5

Rating board at 80.2 • 40% career wins. Ridden by Flavien Prat. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.93 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races.

show5A Bourbon for TobyML 12/1

Rating board at 49.3. Ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr.. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races.

Race 11

Stakes · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

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

win8Awesome CzechML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 11. Career win rate of 31% shows consistency. Ridden by Ricardo Santana, Jr., trained by Horacio De Paz. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. Has placed in the last 8 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. Has 5 wins and placed in 6 of 8 races at 1 1/16 mi. Jockey & Horse combo has a 16% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Has not raced in 112 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.96 sec/furlong. 6 wins and placed in 12 of 16 races on Turf tracks. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place2RibaltagaiaML 6/1

Rating board at 80.9. Ridden by Junior Alvarado. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.96 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

⚡ Longshot6Cheetah LadyML 12/1

Rating board at 56.0 • 27% career wins. Ridden by Jose L. Ortiz. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races.

Race 12

Stakes · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

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

win1Run Curtis RunML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 12. Ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, trained by Michael J. Maker. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.34 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 10 of 11 races at 5 1/2 fur. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.40 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 17 of 25 races on Turf tracks.

place8Outlaw KidML 5/1

Rating board at 78.5 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Jorge Ruiz. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.49 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

show4Chasing LibertyML 3/1

Rating board at 74.0 • 40% career wins. Ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr.. For past year, Jockey has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races.

Race 13

Stakes · 1 3/16 mi · Dirt

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

win1Taj MahalML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 13. Career win rate of 100% shows consistency. Ridden by Sheldon Russell, trained by Brittany T. Russell. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 37% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. 3 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 3 races. 3 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at Laurel Park. Jockey & Horse combo has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Has WON 3 races in a row! Horse won last time it raced. 04/18/2026. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

⚡ Longshot14Pretty Boy MiahML 15/1

Rating board at 57.4 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Ricardo Santana, Jr.. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.23 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 14

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win1Funky See Funky DoML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 61.0 for Race 14. Ridden by Junior Alvarado, trained by Chad Summers. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.75 sec/furlong.

place6Grant the GreatML 3/1

Rating board at 56.7. Ridden by Paco Lopez. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races.

show4BrunoML 4/1

Rating board at 55.0. Ridden by Jevian Toledo. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

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