Laurel Park Picks & Predictions — June 27, 2026

Liam's Gem (No. 3) rates second in our model at 57.50 and goes for trainer Michael Stidham, who has a good track record placing debut runners competitively. No average speed figure is available — suggesting a first-time starter — but the 5/2 morning line indicates Stidham's connections have confidence. Yedsit Hazlewood is a capable pilot for the grass, and at that price there's solid place value.

Everyday's a Bonus (No. 5) clocks in at 55.83 in our ratings under the Brittany T. Russell-Sheldon Russell combination, which is a stable angle that's been delivering at Laurel. Also listed without a recorded speed figure, suggesting a debut, but Russell's first-off-the-bench runners on turf have shown up ready. At 7/2, this one rounds out a competitive show play in an unpredictable maiden field.

Mirror in the Sky (No. 5) is the 2/1 morning-line favorite despite rating second in our model at 58.33 — indicating the public may know something about this one's morning workouts or trainer Gary Capuano's stable form. No speed figure on record suggests a debut runner, but Capuano consistently gets maiden dirt sprinters ready first out. Yedsit Hazlewood is one of the better dirt sprint jockeys in the Mid-Atlantic region, and this one's positional speed should keep it in contention.

Peace Before Chaos (No. 7) rates a close 57.75 and is the only other horse in the field besides Kiss Me Mo and Mirror in the Sky with a posted average speed figure — clocking a 53. Trainer Timothy L. Keefe puts Forest Boyce in the irons, and at 8/1 on the morning line there's legitimate longshot show value here. In a race where the top two have question marks, a horse with actual measured speed could easily sneak into the money.

Jack's Legend (No. 8) is the 7/5 public favorite with a 74.42 rating and a 30% career win rate — legitimate credentials for a claiming turf miler. Jeiron Barbosa rides for trainer Kenneth M. Cox, and the horse's average speed figure of 55 is among the best in the field. The catch here is that the short price compresses the place value, but Jack's Legend's consistency makes it a reliable piece in exactas and trifectas.

Won an Award (No. 2) rates 55.50 in our model and posts the joint-best average speed figure in the race at 55, matching Jack's Legend. Trainer Kieron Magee sends out Vincent Cheminaud at a reasonable 7/2 morning line. The 15% career win rate is modest, but this horse's speed figure profile suggests it can keep up with the pace of a turf mile and hit the board — making it a worthwhile show play in a race we like going deeper on.

Under the Rug (No. 9) is our top value play in this race, rating 69.58 — second in the field — but going off at 15/1 on the morning line. Trainer Eveline Kjelstrup sends out Tais Lyapustina, and while the 50 average speed figure is the lowest among rated horses, the overall rating suggests there's more to this horse's profile than raw speed alone. At a price like 15/1, hitting the place spot in a wide-open maiden claimer is a genuinely exciting ticket.

Gordito (No. 5) sits at 69.51 in our ratings — virtually tied with Under the Rug for second in the field — and goes for trainer Gina Perri with Carol Cedeno in the irons at 4/1. The average speed figure of 53 puts this one right in the pack, and the morning-line price suggests connections have confidence. As a show play in a wide-open turf route for maiden claimers, Gordito's combination of rating and price makes it a logical exotic anchor.

Maida (No. 9) is no pushover, rating 85.82 with an eye-popping 60% career win percentage — the highest in the field by a wide margin. Sheldon Russell rides for Brittany T. Russell at 3/1, and this barn has already shown up multiple times today with live runners. The average speed figure of 55 matches Grammy Girl, setting up a potential one-two punch at the top of the stretch. Place tickets on Maida are nearly automatic.

Bam's Bliss Kiss (No. 5) brings a 44% career win rate — second only to Maida in this field — and rates 75.53, making it a legitimate contender against stakes-level rivals. Yedsit Hazlewood rides for the Jorge R. Abreu barn, which also sends Jody's Pride, suggesting Abreu has confidence in multiple runners today. At 4/1 on the morning line, Bam's Bliss Kiss is a comfortable show play and a key piece in trifecta tickets.

Warp Nine (No. 3) rates 70.48 — second in this field by a significant gap — and goes for trainer Harold Wyner with Frankie Pennington up at 8/1 on the morning line. The 14% career win rate is modest, but in a stakes field where most of the money will funnel to the even-money shot, Warp Nine offers outstanding place value at the price. The horse's average speed figure of 53 keeps it competitive in the pace scenario at the 1 1/8-mile distance.

Cadet Corps (No. 9) rates 47.34 and carries a 31% career win rate — among the better win percentages in the field outside of Barbadian Runner. Vincent Cheminaud rides for Kelly J. Breen, and the 15/1 morning line is an attractive price for a horse with that kind of winning pedigree. In a race dominated by a heavy favorite, show exotics including Cadet Corps could pay well if this one rallies from the back.

Thundering (No. 8) is our most interesting secondary play of the afternoon at 10/1 — rating a very strong 76.88 while being sent off at a double-digit price. Trainer Derek S. Ryan sends out Yedsit Hazlewood, and this horse's average speed figure of 55 is among the best in the field. A 14% career win rate suggests Thundering has been competitive against tough spots, and at 10/1, the place payoff on this horse in a nine-horse stakes field could be genuinely profitable.

Truly Quality (No. 3) is the 3/2 morning-line favorite, rating 76.71 — nearly identical to Thundering — under trainer Jonathan Thomas with Sheldon Russell aboard. The 33% career win rate is the best of our top three picks in this race, and an average speed figure of 54 is solid for a turf route. Show play at 3/2 might seem like thin value, but Truly Quality's consistency makes it the kind of horse you need in the third slot of a trifecta no matter what.

Wickeddivine (No. 2) is our value play of the race, rating 69.58 at a 15/1 morning line — this is the kind of price discrepancy that TrackWiz analysis is built to find. Jeiron Barbosa rides for Kenneth M. Cox, and a 33% career win rate in what appears to be stakes-level company is genuinely impressive. The average speed figure of 55 keeps this horse within striking range of the pace, and at 15/1, even a place finish here represents outstanding ROI.

Petingas Twin (No. 7) rates 68.57 and carries a 29% career win rate with Yedsit Hazlewood up for trainer Anthony Farrior at 10/1. The average speed figure of 54 suggests this one will be sitting mid-pack early in a field with some legitimate speed at the front. When the pace gets honest in a sprint stakes, closers and stalkers like Petingas Twin can fly late — and at 10/1, the show payoff in a race like this could be meaningful.

Madefromliona (No. 4) rates second in the race at 73.69 and is one of the more well-regarded runners in the field at 3/1 on the morning line. Yedsit Hazlewood picks up the mount for trainer Carl Doran, and the 54 average speed figure is competitive at this 5.5-furlong turf distance. If Transquaking gets the win, Madefromliona is the most logical horse to run it down for second — the exacta combining these two is our preferred bet to close the card.

Farooq (No. 7) rates 69.59 — third in the field — and goes for trainer Katharine M. Voss with Jeiron Barbosa, one of the busiest and most reliable jockeys on the Laurel circuit today. The 53 average speed figure is consistent with the pace of the field, and at 6/1, Farooq offers show value with a real shot to hit the board. In a 10-horse maiden claimer on turf, any horse with a sub-70 rating and a capable rider can sneak into the money.