Track: Laurel Park — Laurel, Maryland
Surface: Turf Distance: 1 Mile Purse: $100,000 Guaranteed Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3‑years‑old and up
Scheduled Post Time: 2:52 PM ET
Expected Weather Conditions (Inference)
No weather data was provided in the sourced material. Inference: Mid‑April in Maryland typically brings mild temperatures (55–70°F) with variable cloud cover. Turf conditions at Laurel Park this time of year often range from good to firm, depending on rainfall.
TRACK CONDITIONS
The entries list the race as One Mile (Turf), but no official going (firm/good/yielding) was provided.
FIELD & HORSE‑BY‑HORSE ANALYSIS
POST 1 — Calamity
Pedigree: Gun Runner – Mighty Moon
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old Filly
Weight: 122 lbs
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
Owner: Calumet Farm
Breeder: Drumkenny Farm & American Equistock Inc.
Analysis: A well‑bred filly by Gun Runner with tactical speed. Walsh is excellent with turf milers, and Cruz fits front‑end types well. A major pace presence and win contender.
POST 2 — Sheila’s Lion
Pedigree: Persian King (IRE) – Last Kitten
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old Filly
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux
Owner: T Zach Racing LLC & Brad Allshouse
Breeder: SF Bloodstock LLC
Analysis: A lightly raced filly with strong European‑influenced pedigree. Russell is one of Maryland’s most reliable turf riders. A live upset candidate.
POST 3 — Princess Javoncia
Pedigree: Animal Kingdom – Dancinginthestreet
Age/Sex: 9‑year‑old Mare
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Not listed
Trainer: Elizabeth M. Merryman
Owner: Greyledge Thoroughbreds & Elizabeth Merryman
Breeder: Blackstone Farm LLC
Analysis: A seasoned veteran with deep turf experience. Lacks recent top‑level form but brings consistency. More likely to hit the bottom of exotics.
POST 4 — Ribaltagaia
Pedigree: Blame – Silk Assassin
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Mare
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
Owner: Frassetto Stables LLC
Breeder: Mr. Wilbert Tan
Analysis: Motion excels with turf mares, especially at Laurel. Ribaltagaia has a strong closing kick and should benefit from a contested pace. A major win threat.
POST 5 — Summerintahoe
Pedigree: Tapit – Tossup
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Mare
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Trainer: Michael Ann Ewing
Owner: Tier Racing LLC
Breeder: Fred W. Hertrich III & Tapit Syndicate
Analysis: Tapit mares often excel at middle distances. Summerintahoe has tactical speed and could sit a perfect stalking trip. A value play.
POST 6 — Curlin’s Angel
Pedigree: Curlin – Sabrina’s Angel
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Mare
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Jorge R. Abreu
Owner: Parkland Thoroughbreds
Breeder: Parkland Thoroughbreds
Analysis: Lopez is aggressive and may send early. Curlin mares often improve with age. A dangerous pace‑pressing type.
POST 7 — Storm Miami (IRE)
Pedigree: Blue Point (IRE) – Cosmic Love (GB)
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Mare
Weight: 124 lbs (Highweight)
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Trainer: Amelia J. Green
Owner: EGL‑One Racing
Breeder: JC Bloodstock & Goodwill Bloodstock
Equipment Change: Blinkers Off
Analysis: The highweight and only horse with an equipment change. Blue Point progeny are fast and classy. A major contender if she relaxes without blinkers.
POST 8 — Mahra’s Love (IRE)
Pedigree: Dark Angel (IRE) – Rosadora (IRE)
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old Filly
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Trainer: Michelle Nihei
Owner: Tropical Racing
Breeder: Grangemore Stud
Analysis: A European‑bred filly with strong turf credentials. Cheminaud is a world‑class turf rider. A live longshot with upside.
POST 9 — Amie’s Symphony
Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Amie’s Legend
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Mare
Weight: 122 lbs
Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
Owner: Country Life Farm
Breeder: Two Legends Farm & Sycamore Hall Thoroughbreds LLC
Analysis: Karamanos is lethal on the Laurel turf. Mendelssohn offspring often show strong late kicks. A major player in the stretch.
PACE & RACE SHAPE (Inference)
Likely front‑runners: Calamity, Curlin’s Angel
Pressers: Summerintahoe, Sheila’s Lion
Mid‑pack stalkers: Ribaltagaia, Storm Miami
Closers: Amie’s Symphony, Princess Javoncia
Expect a moderate early pace, with the race decided in the final furlong.
