Laurel Park Picks & Predictions — June 5, 2026

Edelweiss is a fascinating second-choice at 6/1 with the highest rating in the field at 77.80 — yet she's carried just a 5% career win rate, hinting at a horse that has been close many times without converting. That profile often translates to a reliable place horse, and Jeiron Barbosa is a capable handler. If the pace gets hot early, look for Edelweiss to be finishing hard in the stretch.

Cat Fast has the best average speed figure in the race at 53 and owns an 11% career win rate that shows competitive consistency. Emanuel Rosario picks up the mount for trainer Horacio De Paz, and at 6/1, Cat Fast fits neatly as a show hedge — especially if Market Watch and Edelweiss battle each other and leave a gap for a closer.

Magic Wallet is the most credible threat at 5/2, posting a 69.67 rating and an average speed of 54 that matches Falcon Jet on pure figure terms. The 50% career win rate — albeit in a limited sample — signals a horse that knows how to get to the wire in front. Jose E. Vargas takes the mount, and if Falcon Jet hits any trouble in the early going, Magic Wallet is positioned to capitalize.

Mo's Glitter checks in at 56.67 on our ratings and brings a 50% career win rate to a field where that kind of conversion rate stands out. The average speed figure of 55 is actually the best in the race, which is an interesting data point worth noting. Mychel J. Sanchez rides for the respected Michael J. Trombetta operation, and at 3/1, Mo's Glitter is a legitimate show-ticket inclusion.

Poker Joker is the most striking value angle in the race, posting a 40% career win rate — by far the highest in a deep field — and a 66.75 TrackWiz rating that puts him solidly in the mix. At 5/1 on the morning line, you're getting a horse with a legitimate winner's pedigree at a price that doesn't demand a heroic performance. Jose E. Vargas aboard keeps the quality of the booking high.

Sell Something comes in at a 58.96 rating and posts an average speed figure of 54 — tied for best in the field along with several other horses. Trainer Horacio De Paz has horses running on both cards today, showing a stable in good form. At 12/1, Sell Something is worth tossing into multi-race tickets as a price-play show selection in what figures to be a pari-mutuel scramble.

Kiss Me Mo is quietly interesting at 10/1, sitting third in our ratings at 60.49 with a respectable average speed figure of 52. Trainer Kerry Hohlbein isn't a household name at Laurel, which may be why the oddsmakers have her priced this long — but our analysis says she belongs in the mix. In a field full of first-time starters and unproven quantities, a horse with any demonstrated form at that figure level stands out.

Themis brings a recognizable trainer angle — Arnaud Delacour is one of the sharper conditioners in the Mid-Atlantic region — and Jorge Ruiz picks up the mount at 7/2. Her 55.83 rating is solid for a maiden, though the 50 average speed figure is the lowest among the horses who have recorded a figure. The blue-chip connections offset that concern, and at a square price, she's a logical show inclusion if the pace gets messy in this big field.

Vanilla is the most eye-opening secondary profile on the card today — a 60% career win rate is remarkable, and paired with an 81.29 TrackWiz rating, she demands respect in any ticket. Trainer Jamie Ness puts Mychel J. Sanchez aboard, a reliable combo, and at 7/2, you're getting legitimate talent at a price that reflects the presence of On a Proud Note rather than Vanilla's own limitations.

La Chismosa sits third in our ratings at 77.75 and owns a 37% career win rate that signals she rarely runs a bad race. Jeiron Barbosa picks up the mount for Renaldo Richards, and the average speed figure of 55 is the best in the entire field. At 4/1, La Chismosa is too good to leave off the show ticket — if the top two get tangled up, she's the horse most likely to swoop in.

Mopo opens at 7/5 for a reason — trainer Phillip Capuano sends out a horse with a 76.49 rating and an average speed figure of 56, both of which are competitive at this level. Forest Boyce is a capable pilot who knows the Laurel turf course well. Even if Waittilmidnitehour has the edge on our ratings, Mopo is too consistent to leave off the exacta.

The Magic Ofmovies is a live longshot play at 12/1 despite carrying the second-lowest rating among our three picks — the 64.21 score is boosted significantly by a 25% career win rate and the best average speed figure in the entire race at 56. Trainer Trombetta clearly has the horse's form in a good place if he's entered twice in the same race, and Horacio Karamanos has ridden well at Laurel. At 12/1, the show price could be very attractive.

Buckin' Right checks in at 73.54 on our ratings and carries an average speed figure of 53 that's competitive for a six-furlong dirt sprint. Trainer Joanne Shankle puts Raul E. Mena on the call, and at 4/1, there's clear value here relative to the top pick. An 11% career win rate is modest, but the TrackWiz rating says the raw ability is there — this could be a horse that runs big at an overlaid price.

Yes Picnic brings a jaw-dropping 50% career win rate to the race — tied for the best of any horse anywhere on today's card — and a 65.94 TrackWiz rating that puts her firmly in the mix. Jose E. Vargas rides for trainer Jamie Ness, a barn that has been active all day. At 7/2 on the morning line, Yes Picnic is a show-ticket lock, and she may well beat Maidstone outright if she gets a clean trip from the gate.