Venue: Laurel Park — Laurel, Maryland
Scheduled Post Time: 2:52 PM ET
Purse: $100,000
Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
Conditions: Fillies & Mares, 3‑years‑old and up; Lasix prohibited within 48 hours per HISA rules
Expected Weather Conditions (Inference)
No weather data was provided in the retrieved sources.
Typical early‑April Maryland conditions:
52–60°F, partly cloudy
Light winds
Laurel’s main track generally plays FAST unless rain intervenes
(Weather is an inference; not sourced.)
Field Overview (6 Fillies & Mares)
PP #1 — Complexity Jane
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old filly
Weight: 126 lbs
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
Pedigree: Complexity – Bestinthebusiness (by Ghostzapper)
Owner: Golden Lion Racing
Analysis:
A well‑bred filly with strong one‑turn mile pedigree. Brittany Russell is one of Maryland’s highest‑percentage trainers, and Sheldon Russell excels on Laurel’s main track. Complexity Jane brings tactical speed and should secure a ground‑saving trip from the rail. A major win contender.
PP #2 — Ms Notion
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old filly
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Forest Boyce
Trainer: Phillip Capuano
Pedigree: Great Notion – Talkin Smack (by Not For Love)
Owner: Mopo Racing
Analysis:
A Maryland‑bred with strong local form. Great Notion progeny excel at Laurel, and Boyce is a reliable rider with Capuano. Ms Notion has tactical speed and consistency, making her a top‑three threat.
PP #3 — Boutwell Time
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old filly
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: (Not listed in BloodHorse entry)
Trainer: Juan Carlos Guerrero
Pedigree: Not This Time – Del Mar May (by Jimmy Creed)
Owner: Jeremy Sussman, Ten Striking Racing & Cory Moelis Racing
Analysis:
A lightly raced filly with upside. Not This Time offspring often improve with age and distance. Guerrero is a sharp conditioner, but the jockey assignment was not listed in the sourced entries. A value play for exotics.
PP #4 — Kissedbyanangel
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old mare
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Mario E. Verge
Trainer: Joanne Shankle
Pedigree: Golden Lad – Angelinthemorning (by Street Sense)
Owner: Joanne Shankle
Analysis:
A mare with solid local experience. Golden Lad progeny are durable and effective at Laurel. Kissedbyanangel has mid‑pack running style and needs a clean trip. A fringe contender.
PP #5 — Atlantis Queen
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old filly
Weight: 124 lbs
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Trainer: Gary Capuano
Pedigree: Mitole – No Hayne No Gayne (by Haynesfield)
Owner: Pocket 3’s Racing LLC
Analysis:
A filly with strong sprint‑to‑mile versatility. Mitole offspring show excellent early speed, and Hazlewood is riding well at Laurel. Atlantis Queen projects to be forwardly placed and is a serious upset candidate.
PP #6 — Takethemoneyhoney
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old mare
Weight: 126 lbs
Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Trainer: Michael M. Moore
Pedigree: Golden Lad – Goodonehoney (by Great Notion)
Owner: Kasey K Racing Stable LLC, Michael R. Day & Final Turn Racing
Analysis:
A proven stakes mare who already owns a Laurel stakes victory earlier in the year. She brings strong late‑running ability and top‑level experience. With 126 lbs, she spots weight to several rivals but remains a top win threat.
Recent Finishes (Sourced)
Only Takethemoneyhoney has a recent stakes win explicitly referenced in the sources:
Takethemoneyhoney — Won a Laurel stakes on Jan. 17, 2026
Other runners’ recent finishes were not provided in the retrieved entries.
Track Conditions
Laurel Park’s dirt track is expected to be FAST unless rain occurs (inference).
One‑mile configuration favors tactical speed and inside posts.
Exacta Recommendations
1 over 2, 5, 6
6 over 1, 2
Trifecta Structure
1 / 6, 5 / 2, 3, 5, 6
6 / 1 / 2, 5, 3
