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Laurel Park Picks & Predictions — June 27, 2026

Saturday, June 27, 202611 racesLaurel Park

Laurel Park is running 11 races on Saturday, June 27, and the weather is already playing storyteller. Rain is falling at 77°F, and that means the turf is a question mark heading into post time — five of today's races are carded on the grass, so track management decisions on surface switches could scramble morning-line odds in a hurry. Stay locked into TrackWiz for any late-breaking surface changes before you finalize your tickets.

Despite the wet conditions, this is a genuinely exciting card. Four stakes races anchor the second half of the afternoon, highlighted by what looks like a sharp dirt-track battle in Race 8 and a turf route in Race 9 that has value written all over it. From maiden specials to graded-style stakes competition, there's something here for every kind of player — casual pick-one bettor or multi-race sequence grinder.

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Race 1

4:00 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A deep 12-horse turf field at 1 1/16 miles with a clear top-two in the ratings — but morning-line prices suggest the public will spread the money wide, making exotics potentially lucrative.

win9Oracle of BeaufortML 7/2

Oracle of Beaufort tops our TrackWiz ratings at 85.82 and brings an elite 33% career win rate — the best in this field by a wide margin. Sheldon Russell gets the call, and the Russell-Russell trainer-jockey connection (Brittany T. Russell trains) is a sharp stable angle worth noting. At 7/2 on the morning line, there's genuine value for a horse that clearly profiles as the class of this Starter Optional Claiming turf field. The 1 1/16-mile distance on grass suits closers, and this one has the numbers to run them down.

place10Vaya JeffeML 5/1

Vaya Jeffe (No. 10) rates a close second in our model at 84.17 and carries a 16% career win percentage — solid for a field of this type. Jeiron Barbosa is a reliable pilot, and at 5/1 on the morning line there's real place value here if Oracle of Beaufort gets the job done up front. The nearly identical average speed figure to the top pick means this horse can keep pace throughout the trip.

show5Wicked BossML 4/1

Wicked Boss (No. 5) slots in at a 76.89 TrackWiz rating, third-best in the race, and trainer Madison F. Meyers has this one pointed right at the turf route distance. The 4/1 morning line makes it a fair price, and at 12% career wins this horse has shown enough ability to hit the board consistently. A solid exotic anchor in the show slot.

Race 2

4:27 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Six sprinters going 6 furlongs on dirt with a tight pace scenario shaping up between two well-backed runners — the favorite is clear on paper but the second choice could make this a fight all the way to the wire.

win2Tammy's CruiserML 9/5

Tammy's Cruiser tops this six-horse claiming field with an 88.83 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark in the race by a meaningful margin. Trainer Jamie Ness sends this one out with Yedsit Hazlewood in the irons, and the 9/5 morning line reflects public confidence. The 10% career win rate is a bit modest, but in the context of claiming company at this distance, the speed figure advantage is what matters most.

place1Probable AngleML 4/1

Probable Angle (No. 1) is the most intriguing secondary play in this race, posting a strong 28% career win percentage — best in the field — and a TrackWiz rating of 78.32. Jeiron Barbosa picks up the mount and the inside post is a distinct advantage in a sprint. At 4/1, there's genuine place value if the favorite hits any trouble breaking from the gate.

show6Barbados BulldogML 8/5

Barbados Bulldog (No. 6) comes in at 76.05 in our ratings and carries an 18% career win rate, which is respectable for a claimer. Trainer Jose Corrales sends this one out at 8/5 — a surprisingly short price given it rates third — but the show position is safe territory. A pace-pressing style should keep this one in striking range at the top of the stretch.

Race 3

4:56 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

Wide-open maiden special weight on the turf at 5 1/2 furlongs — several horses are first-time starters with no speed figures on record, making this a handicapper's puzzle where trainer reputation and workout patterns carry extra weight.

win7VinaliaML 2/1

Vinalia (No. 7) leads this maiden field with a 72.14 TrackWiz rating and goes for the high-profile barn of H. Graham Motion — one of the premier turf trainers in the country. Jeiron Barbosa takes the mount, and the 2/1 morning line makes this the clear public choice. With an average speed figure of 55 among those with recorded times, Vinalia has the tools to handle this short turf sprint, and Motion's grass debut runners are always worth following.

place3Liam's GemML 5/2

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.

show5Everyday's a BonusML 7/2

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.

TrackWiz is giving every reader a free look at Races 1, 2, and 3 to kick off the afternoon. Oracle of Beaufort (R1, 7/2 ML) draws our eye in the Starter Optional Claiming mile-and-a-sixteenth on the turf — assuming the grass stays open, the pace scenario sets up perfectly for a closer. In the dirt sprint that is Race 2, Tammy's Cruiser tops our ratings at 88.83 and opens as the 9/5 morning-line favorite — the wet dirt actually plays into her profile based on our pace and surface analysis. And in the 5½-furlong turf maiden in Race 3, Vinalia (2/1 ML) earns a solid 72.14 TrackWiz rating in a wide-open field where maiden races can produce real overlays.

The rain-soaked track is the common thread tying these free picks together. Wet dirt tends to favor horses with early speed or demonstrated all-weather ability, while soft turf rewards horses that can handle give in the ground. Keep that bias in mind as you build your early tickets.

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Race 4

5:29 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A seven-horse maiden special weight sprint on dirt where every horse carries a 0% career win rate — several are likely first-time starters, so pace setup and jockey experience in the gate become critical factors.

win2Kiss Me MoML 7/2

Kiss Me Mo (No. 2) leads this maiden field with a 77.54 TrackWiz rating, the highest score in the race by nearly 20 points. Trainer Kerry Hohlbein sends out Yomar Orlando Ortiz, and the 7/2 morning line reflects solid but not overwhelming public support. An average speed figure of 53 gives Kiss Me Mo a real benchmark in a field where several rivals have no recorded times at all — that measurable form edge is a significant advantage.

place5Mirror in the SkyML 2/1

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.

show7Peace Before ChaosML 8/1

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.

Race 5

6:01 PM EDT

Rating Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A Rating Optional Claiming mile on the turf with a coupled entry from the Jamie Ness barn and a 7/5 morning-line favorite facing a TrackWiz top-rated value play — the pace scenario favors closers on this surface.

win4Nate the GreatML 6/1

Nate the Great (No. 4) is our top-rated horse at 82.71 despite going off at 6/1 on the morning line — a genuine overlay play. The career win rate of 40% is the best in this field among non-coupled entries, and Denis Vicente Araujo picks up the mount. An average speed figure of 54 matches the top competitive benchmark in this turf mile field, and at double-digit morning-line odds, TrackWiz analysis strongly identifies this as the best value bet on the card for this race.

place8Jack's LegendML 7/5

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.

show2Won an AwardML 7/2

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.

Race 6

6:31 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A full field of 12 maiden claimers going 1 1/16 miles on turf — every horse in the field is winless, and with two legitimate value plays lurking beneath the radar, this race screams exacta and trifecta opportunity.

win12Plenty On TapML 6/1

Plenty On Tap (No. 12) tops our TrackWiz ratings at 81.32 in a field where no one has ever won — that's a significant edge in a maiden claimer. Trainer Tim Woolley drops this one into the turf route with Mychel J. Sanchez aboard, and the 6/1 morning line offers genuine win value for the class of the field. The average speed figure of 53 is consistent with the competitive mid-range of this group, and Woolley is a trainer worth trusting when he spots a horse into a maiden claimer.

place9Under the RugML 15/1

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.

show5GorditoML 4/1

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.

Race 7

7:10 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Stakes action at 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt with a loaded upper half — Grammy Girl and Maida both rate in the mid-to-high 80s, but a 44% career win horse lurking underneath could shake up the exotics.

win6Grammy GirlML 2/1

Grammy Girl (No. 6) is our top-rated horse in the race at 88.54 and the 2/1 morning-line favorite for trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. — one of the most dynamic conditioners in the mid-Atlantic right now. Mychel J. Sanchez rides, and the combination of a 35% career win rate and a 55 average speed figure in stakes company is exactly what you want to see. This filly or mare profiles as the controlling speed or the early presser in a 6.5-furlong dirt sprint, and Joseph's barn doesn't ship to Laurel unless they mean it.

place9MaidaML 3/1

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.

show5Bam's Bliss KissML 4/1

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.

Race 8

7:44 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/8 mi · Dirt

A nine-horse dirt stakes at 1 1/8 miles headlined by a near-even-money shot that dominates the ratings — but a well-connected closer at 8/1 and a 15/1 show play make this race worth digging into beyond the heavy favorite.

win6Barbadian RunnerML EVN

Barbadian Runner (No. 6) enters as the overwhelming TrackWiz top choice at a 90.00 rating — the highest mark of any horse on today's entire card — and goes as the morning-line favorite at even money. Forest Boyce rides for Henry Walters, and the 38% career win rate in stakes company tells you this horse has been here before and delivered. An average speed figure of 53 across the field is relatively level, which means the edge goes entirely to Barbadian Runner's superior rating. At even money in a stakes race, the question isn't whether to bet this horse — it's how much.

place3Warp NineML 8/1

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.

show9Cadet CorpsML 15/1

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.

Race 9

8:19 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/8 mi · Turf

Three horses within a whisker of each other in the ratings make this a genuine three-way battle in the turf stakes at 1 1/8 miles — and a 10/1 runner in the mix means the exotics could get very interesting.

win5A Bourbon for TobyML 5/2

A Bourbon for Toby (No. 5) leads our TrackWiz model at 83.63 and goes for trainer Thomas Morley at a fair 5/2 on the morning line. Forest Boyce, who's had a strong book today, picks up this mount and the pairing is worth noting in a turf stakes where trip and pace management matter. The 14% career win rate is actually the lowest among our top three picks, which gives this one some upside — horses that have competed at a high level without always winning can deliver sharp performances when conditions align just right.

place8ThunderingML 10/1

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.

show3Truly QualityML 3/2

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.

Race 10

8:49 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

A loaded 10-horse dirt stakes at 6 furlongs with a dominant top-rated runner drawing mixed public support — a massive longshot value play at 15/1 and a 10/1 pace contender make this the best exotic race of the night.

win3HaileysfirstnotionML 2/1

Haileysfirstnotion (No. 3) rates 85.08 — the class of this stakes field on paper — and goes for trainer Gary Capuano at 2/1 on the morning line. The 42% career win rate and a 56 average speed figure both rank near the top of the field, and this horse looks like exactly the kind of front-runner that can dictate terms in a 6-furlong sprint. Note that the jockey is currently listed as TBD, which is worth monitoring — a late rider change won't change our rating, but it's something to check at the windows.

place2WickeddivineML 15/1

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.

show7Petingas TwinML 10/1

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.

Race 11

9:19 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

The nightcap is a 10-horse maiden claiming sprint on the turf — a classic setup where our top-rated horse offers genuine overlay value and two additional plays provide excellent exotic coverage to close out the card.

win8TransquakingML 8/1

Transquaking (No. 8) tops this maiden field with a 79.79 TrackWiz rating despite going off at 8/1 on the morning line — one of the clearest overlays on today's card. Trainer Robert P. Klesaris puts Jose E. Vargas in the irons, and this horse's rating leads the field by over 6 points. In a maiden claiming sprint on turf, a horse that grades this far above the field at double-digit odds is exactly the type of play that makes the TrackWiz model worth trusting. Back this one confidently.

place4MadefromlionaML 3/1

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.

show7FarooqML 6/1

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.

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Today's card is headlined by four stakes races, a rain-soaked surface that demands respect, and some genuine value angles scattered across the card. Tammy's Cruiser in Race 2, Oracle of Beaufort in Race 1, and Vinalia in Race 3 are your free best bets to get the day started. For the complete picture — including Barbadian Runner, Grammy Girl, and our full exotic ticket strategy — the full-card breakdown is waiting for TrackWiz subscribers. See our plans at /pricing and make today count.

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