Event Details
Venue: Laurel Park, Laurel, Maryland
Race: Dave’s Friend Stakes – Race 7
Post Time: 2:54 PM ET
Distance/Surface: 6 furlongs, dirt
Eligibility: 3yo+
Purse: $100,000 (1st: $63,000; 2nd: $20,000; 3rd: $10,000; 4th: $7,000)
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Prince of Jericho (Post 8, 5/2): Brittany Russell’s Munnings horse, sharp recent win and consistent stakes form. Sheldon Russell aboard. Top contender.
Maximus Meridius (Post 6, 4/1): Reid trainee, strong speed figures, multiple stakes tries. Sanchez rides. Major danger.
Subrogate (Post 1, 5/1): Duarte’s Arrogate horse, rail draw, tactical speed. Jevian Toledo aboard. Exotics player.
Petingas Twin (Post 2, 6/1): Farrior gelding, improving form, last‑out win. Value inclusion.
Twisted Ride (Post 3, 8/1): Moore’s gelding, consistent mid‑pack runner, strong local record. Exotics depth.
Showstopper Copper (Post 5, 6/1): Lingenfelter gelding, honest allowance/stakes form. Could surprise.
Sunny Breeze (Post 7, 8/1): Allard gelding, multiple stakes tries, but inconsistent. Outside chance.
Dean Delivers (Post 9, 15/1): Allard gelding, veteran sprinter, needs rebound. Longshot.
Uncle Cat (Post 4, 20/1): Singh gelding, modest form. Dismissed.
Track & Weather
Conditions: Dirt expected Fast; temps ~55°F, partly cloudy, light winds.
Impact: Laurel’s 6f chute favors tactical speed; rail draw often advantageous.
