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Laurel Park Picks & Predictions — June 19, 2026

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Race 17Lucky LisML 2/112:00 PM EDT

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Laurel Park rolls out an eight-race Friday card under partly cloudy skies and a comfortable 76°F — about as clean a racing day as you'll get in Maryland in mid-June. No rain in the picture means the turf should be firm and consistent, and that matters a lot today because five of the eight races are run on the grass. Speed figures earned on similar firm turf are going to carry real weight in our analysis.

The card leans heavily on the sprint distances, with several races going 5½ furlongs on the turf — a distance that rewards sharp early movers and catches closers napping if they break a step slow. We've got a mix of maiden claiming, straight claiming, and allowance optional claiming action, giving bettors a range of class levels to attack. Three races are open to all TrackWiz readers, and our top-rated horse across the entire card checks in at an 88.54 TrackWiz Rating — a number that appeared three times today, so competition at the top is real.

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Race 1

12:00 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

A wide-open maiden claiming turf sprint where morning-line favorites rarely tell the whole story — TrackWiz ratings reveal a clear top horse flying under the public's radar.

win7Lucky LisML 2/1

Lucky Lis draws the seven hole and earns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 88.54 — a full 17 points clear of the next-best horse. She's trained by Jose J. Magana and handled by Jean Gregor Briceno, who knows this Laurel turf course well. Her average speed figure of 55 leads all horses in this maiden field with published numbers, and at 2/1 on the morning line, she's not a giveaway but still worth backing as the best-qualified horse in the field.

place4Common SenseML 8/5

Common Sense comes in as the morning-line chalk at 8/5 with a TrackWiz rating of 71.12 and the second-best average speed figure in the field at 54. Trained by A. Ferris Allen III and piloted by Mychel J. Sanchez, she's clearly well-regarded by connections and the oddsmakers — but our ratings suggest Lucky Lis has the edge, making Common Sense a solid place play rather than an all-in win bet.

show1Butler RoadML 5/1

Butler Road, the #1 for trainer Timothy L. Keefe with Angel Cruz up, posts a rating of 59.54 that puts her solidly in the middle tier of this field. Her average speed figure of 52 is modest but she does have the benefit of actual published figures, which several rivals lack. At 5/1, she's an honest price for a show ticket and offers some exotic coverage in a race where the top half of the field is bunched together.

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Race 2

12:39 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning-line favorite looks vulnerable in this 6-furlong dirt claimer — two rivals with superior TrackWiz ratings are offering much better value at the windows.

win4I'm a Lil WickedML 5/1

I'm a Lil Wicked (4/1 on the morning line — wait, rather 5/1) earns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 84.17, edging out the well-regarded Ready for Magic by less than three points. Trained by Annette M. Eubanks and ridden by Jose E. Vargas, she carries a 9% career win rate and an average speed figure of 52 that matches the field median. The key story here is that she rates higher than the 4/5 morning-line favorite Tipmanee, making this a genuine overlay worth attacking in win pools.

place3Ready for MagicML 3/1

Ready for Magic checks in with a 81.79 TrackWiz rating and is handled by Tais Lyapustina for trainer Somraj Singh. At 3/1 on the morning line, she's a fair price and her profile suggests a horse capable of running big on this Laurel dirt surface. With a 3% career win rate, she may not have dominated, but our ratings suggest she's set up for a strong effort here — a strong place candidate in a race where the two top-rated horses should both have their noses in front.

show5TipmaneeML 4/5

Tipmanee is the public's choice at 4/5, carrying a 12% career win rate — the second-best in the field. Trainer Jose Corrales has her fit, and there's a reason the oddsmakers installed her as the heavy favorite. However, our ratings (68.82) suggest she's slightly overbet relative to her two rivals above. She's likely to hit the board, making her a logical show horse to complete any exacta or trifecta combination.

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Our three free-preview races span both surfaces and offer a nice cross-section of today's card. Lucky Lis opens the day in Race 1 — a maiden claiming sprint on the turf — carrying the morning line favoritism at 2/1 and our top TrackWiz Rating of 88.54. Over in Race 2, we're off the grass and onto the main track for a six-furlong claiming bout where I'm a Lil Wicked draws our attention as a 5/1 morning line price — that's the kind of number that gets our attention when the underlying rating (84.17) suggests the horse belongs. Race 3 brings us back to the turf with Saxton in an Allowance Optional Claiming sprint, sitting at a very playable 3/1 on the morning line.

The thread connecting these three free looks: firm turf conditions favor horses with proven grass form, and on the dirt in Race 2, pace scenario shapes everything at six furlongs on Laurel's one-turn layout. If the early pace collapses, closer types get buried — check post positions carefully before pulling the trigger on exotics in that one.

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Race 3

1:18 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

An allowance optional claiming turf sprint featuring legitimate class with multiple horses boasting 20%-plus career win rates — the pace scenario and ratings point toward a top-end exacta.

win1SaxtonML 3/1

Saxton is our top selection here, earning an 87.08 TrackWiz rating while carrying a 25% career win rate — that's a horse who knows how to get to the wire first. The Sheldon Russell/Brittany T. Russell barn combination is always one to respect on the Laurel turf, and Saxton's average speed figure of 56 is competitive in this group. At 3/1 on the morning line, there's real value here against a field that includes a 2/1 favorite (Isivunguvungu) rated a full 30 points below him.

place2Where's RayML 5/2

Where's Ray brings the standout career win percentage in this field at 29% — nearly one in three career starts results in a win, which is elite. Trainer Megan Salzman sends her out with Jevian Toledo, one of the sharper turf riders in the mid-Atlantic, and her average speed figure of 57 is the second-highest in the field. The 5/2 morning line is fair, and she's the most likely horse to run Saxton down if he gets loose on the front end.

show7IsivunguvunguML 2/1

Isivunguvungu is the 2/1 morning-line favorite for Hall of Fame trainer H. Graham Motion, but our ratings (57.30) suggest the market is ahead of reality here. That said, the average speed figure of 58 — best in this field — cannot be ignored, and Motion rarely sends a horse postward without a live chance. He's worth including in exotics despite being a price you'd rather beat than back.

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Race 4

1:51 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A one-mile dirt maiden claimer where the TrackWiz model sees clear separation at the top, even as the betting public gravitates toward a different horse — a prime opportunity to find value.

win1Vekoma VelocityML 3/1

Vekoma Velocity tops our TrackWiz ratings at 87.08 despite being installed at 3/1 on the morning line — behind the 9/5 chalk Bigshot Ness. Trained by Marcial Cornejo and handled by the capable Sheldon Russell, Velocity shows an average speed figure of 52 in a field where many rivals are clustered at or below that mark. Russell is no stranger to getting maiden winners home at Laurel, and this rating edge at a playable price makes Velocity the race's best value play.

place6ModranachML 5/2

Modranach draws the six-hole at 5/2 on the morning line with a strong TrackWiz rating of 79.06, the second-best in the field. Trained by Hugh I. McMahon and guided by Mychel J. Sanchez, this horse has an average speed figure of 53 and clearly has the talent to be competitive going a flat mile on the Laurel dirt. If Vekoma Velocity hits any trouble in the early going, Modranach is the horse most likely to steal the exacta.

show2Divine SwaggerML 4/1

Divine Swagger is only a hair behind Modranach in the ratings at 78.75, making this a tight three-horse grouping at the top of the field. Trainer Anthony Aguirre, Jr. sends him out from the two-hole with Jean Gregor Briceno aboard, and his average speed figure of 53 gives him a real shot to close the gap late in a one-mile trip. At 4/1 on the morning line, he's worth a place in trifecta tickets for anyone looking to diversify across the top three rated horses.

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Race 5

2:21 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

This maiden claiming turf sprint has a dominant top-rated horse, but the rest of the field is tightly bunched — setting up a good win bet at the top with exotic opportunities beneath.

win5Dandy VandyML 2/1

Dandy Vandy is the standout in Race 5, posting the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.54 — a number that matches the top horse from Race 1. Trainer Jamie Ness is a skilled conditioner in this region and Yedsit Hazlewood gets the call, a pairing worth noting. Her average speed figure of 54 ranks among the better marks in this field, and at 2/1 on the morning line, she checks every box as a legitimate win play rather than a lay-against candidate.

place6Tiz ComplexML 5/1

Tiz Complex represents a solid place alternative at 5/1 morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 65.80, the third-best in this field. Paco Lopez — a big-meet rider who routinely finds the winner's circle — takes the mount for trainer Cathal A. Lynch. Her average speed figure of 52 is modest, but with Lopez steering and a solid rating edge over the lower half of this field, she's the most logical horse to complete the exacta behind Dandy Vandy.

show9Kentucky MuleML 5/2

Kentucky Mule draws the nine-hole at 5/2 on the morning line under Jevian Toledo for trainer Lacey Gaudet. Her TrackWiz rating of 57.50 and average speed figure of 54 suggest she has enough raw ability to be competitive, and the outside draw on a turf course isn't always a disadvantage at Laurel. She makes a fine show ticket and trifecta inclusion for bettors looking to spread a little at a price that offers decent return.

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Race 6

2:52 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 1/8 mi · Turf

A 10-horse turf route claimer at 1 1/8 miles with two horses clustered at the very top of the ratings — this one could come down to pace and positioning in the final turn.

win1Endless VowML 2/1

Endless Vow leads our TrackWiz ratings at 88.26 for trainer Horacio De Paz, who sends out Angel Cruz as the pilot. She owns a 7% career win rate in what appears to be a long and varied career, and her average speed figure of 53 keeps her right in the mix at this distance. At 2/1 on the morning line, she's the public's choice too — but unlike many favorites, the ratings back up the market here, making her a confident top selection.

place6Risk and RegretML 7/2

Risk and Regret is right on Endless Vow's heels with an 86.35 rating, and Paco Lopez in the irons for trainer Tim Woolley is a tough combination to dismiss. She also carries a 7% career win rate and averages 53 in speed — nearly identical numbers to our top pick on the surface. The 7/2 morning line is fair value, and this looks like a genuine one-two punch at the top that should dominate the exotics.

show9HystericsML 6/1

Hysterics enters at 6/1 morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 78.92 — meaningfully clear of the rest of the field outside the top two. Trainer A. Ferris Allen III sends her out with Yedsit Hazlewood, and her average speed figure of 52 is in range for this turf route. She's the logical third wheel in the trifecta, especially at a price that rewards bettors willing to look past the top pair.

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Race 7

3:25 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Three horses with elite ratings pack the top of this allowance optional claiming sprint on the dirt — the tightest top-three separation of the card makes this race a handicapper's puzzle.

win2Prince of JerichoML 2/1

Prince of Jericho earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.54 and sports a solid 26% career win rate — meaning more than one in four career starts end in the winner's circle. The Sheldon Russell/Brittany T. Russell combination fires again here, a barn that's already on our card in Race 3. His average speed figure of 56 is the best among the three top-rated horses and gives him a legitimate pace edge going six furlongs on the Laurel dirt.

place3CybertimeML 7/2

Cybertime is just behind at 83.78 with a remarkable 72% career win rate — the highest in today's entire card by a wide margin. Trainer Anthony Farrior sends him out under Jevian Toledo, and his average speed figure of 55 is strong. A 72% win rate demands respect regardless of context, and if Prince of Jericho gets into a speed duel, Cybertime's tactical versatility could see him closing strongly for the place or even the win.

show1Intrepid's LegacyML 3/1

Intrepid's Legacy rounds out the top three at an 82.37 rating with an impressive 30% career win rate for trainer Gary Capuano — one of the region's more accomplished conditioners. Yedsit Hazlewood gets the call, and the average speed figure of 54 is within range of the two horses above him. At 3/1 on the morning line, he's well-priced and provides trifecta coverage in what should be a competitive sprint among three legitimate horses.

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Race 8

3:56 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

The morning-line favorite faces a serious ratings challenge in this turf claiming sprint — two overlooked horses top our model and offer genuine win value at prices the favorite can't match.

win6Jungle GlowML 5/1

Jungle Glow is our top pick here at 5/1 morning line, earning an 84.17 TrackWiz rating — significantly ahead of the 7/5 public favorite Alexis Zorba (62.14). Trainer Suzanne Stettinius gives Jorge Ruiz the mount, and Jungle Glow's 12% career win rate shows she gets the job done on occasion. The gap between her rating and the chalk is among the widest we see on this card, making her a prime overlay candidate in the win pool.

place8Red SpitfireML 6/1

Red Spitfire is the most intriguing profile in this race — a 33% career win rate (tied for best in the field with Mo Missile) combined with a 79.98 TrackWiz rating gives trainer Phillip Capuano a legitimate contender. Yedsit Hazlewood is aboard, and her average speed figure of 54 pairs nicely with that win percentage for a horse that clearly knows the feel of the winner's circle. At 6/1 on the morning line, she's a genuine overlay for exacta and place bettors.

show4Alexis ZorbaML 7/5

Alexis Zorba will attract the most money in this race at 7/5 on the morning line, and Mychel J. Sanchez is no stranger to winning on the Laurel turf. Trainer Bruce R. Brown has her fit, and the average speed figure of 56 is the best in this field. Our ratings (62.14) suggest she's slightly overvalued at 7/5 relative to the top two, but she's fast enough to hit the board — making her a reasonable show anchor while our top picks offer better win value.

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Bottom line: it's a turf-dominant card at Laurel with ideal conditions and some legitimate value angles scattered throughout. Lucky Lis, I'm a Lil Wicked, and Saxton headline the free analysis, while Prince of Jericho and Endless Vow are among the headliners in our premium breakdown. Good luck at the windows — and if you want the complete picture for all eight races, our full-card analysis is waiting for you at /pricing.

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