Track: Laurel Park — Laurel, Maryland
Surface: Turf Distance: 5½ Furlongs Purse: $100,000 Eligibility: 3‑year‑olds & up
Scheduled Post Time: 3:22 PM ET
Expected Weather Conditions (Inference)
No weather information was provided in the sourced material. Inference: Mid‑April in Maryland typically brings mild temperatures (55–70°F) with variable cloud cover. Turf sprints at Laurel often run on firm to good ground unless rain occurs.
TRACK CONDITIONS
The race is scheduled for 5½ furlongs on turf. No official going (firm/good/yielding) was provided.
FIELD & HORSE‑BY‑HORSE ANALYSIS
POST 1 — Eamonn
Pedigree: Pioneerof the Nile – Super Espresso
Age/Sex: 8‑year‑old Horse
Weight: 124 lbs
Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Trainer: Joseph F. Orseno
Owner: Robert Cotran
Breeder: B. Flay Thoroughbreds
Recent Finish: 3rd in 2026 Silks Run Stakes (LS)
Analysis: A seasoned turf sprinter with strong late pace. Reliable but may need a perfect trip from the rail.
POST 2 — Prince of Jericho
Pedigree: Munnings – Golden Review
Age/Sex: 6‑year‑old Horse
Weight: 124 lbs
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
Owner: Michael Dubb & Morris Bailey
Breeder: Edward Seltzer
Recent Finish: 2nd in Laurel AOC (3/15/26)
Analysis: Sharp recent form and a top local jockey/trainer combo. Major win threat.
POST 3 — King Covee
Pedigree: Animal Kingdom – Regal Roma
Age/Sex: 6‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Trainer: Phil Schoenthal
Owner: Kingdom Bloodstock
Breeder: Christopher Kuhn
Recent Finish: 2nd in Laurel SOC (11/27/25)
Analysis: Lightly raced recently but has tactical speed. Needs improvement to contend.
POST 4 — Had to Have Him
Pedigree: Force the Pass – Success At Sunup
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 124 lbs
Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Trainer: John E. Salzman Jr.
Owner: Gracie Mae Stables & Great Lake Stable
Breeder: Wes Carter
Recent Finish: Winner of Maryland Million Turf Sprint Stakes
Analysis: Comes in off a stakes win. Dangerous speed and strong local connections.
POST 5 — Doncho
Pedigree: Mo Town – Sassy Redhead
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 126 lbs (Highweight)
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Trainer: Michelle Lovell
Owner: JAL Racing
Breeder: Susan Young
Recent Finish: 7th in 2025 Woodford Stakes (G2)
Analysis: Classy sprinter with graded‑stakes experience. Highweight assignment shows respect.
POST 6 — Outlaw Kid
Pedigree: Violence – Calling Rhy Rhy
Age/Sex: 7‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Trainer: George Weaver
Owner: R. A. Hill Stable & SGV Thoroughbreds
Breeder: Robert G. Harvey
Recent Finish: 4th in 2025 Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship
Analysis: A consistent turf sprinter with strong back class. A live contender.
POST 7 — Incinerator
Pedigree: Flameaway – Pieces of Speight
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Horse
Weight: 122 lbs
Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Trainer: Jose J. Magana
Owner: Pepe Stable & JLM Jacona Stable
Breeder: Rosilyn Polan
Recent Finish: 4th in Turfway AOC (1/14/26)
Analysis: Solid mid‑pack runner but may be outclassed here.
POST 8 — Chasing Liberty
Pedigree: Constitution – Peaceful
Age/Sex: 4‑year‑old Colt
Weight: 122 lbs
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Trainer: Rob Atras
Owner: Twin Creeks Racing Stables & CMNWLTH
Breeder: Twin Creeks Farm
Recent Finish: 5th in 2025 Franklin‑Simpson (G1)
Analysis: Youngest horse in the field with high‑end graded experience. Upside play.
POST 9 — Fore Harp
Pedigree: Weigelia – Katarica Disco
Age/Sex: 8‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 124 lbs
Jockey: Abner Adorno
Trainer: Robert E. Reid Jr.
Owner: LC Racing, James Bonner & Robert Reid Jr.
Breeder: St. Omer’s Farm
Recent Finish: 6th in Laurel AOC (11/23/25)
Analysis: Veteran sprinter with local experience. Needs a form reversal.
POST 10 — Schwarzmeier
Pedigree: Liam’s Map – Mayfair Lady
Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old Horse
Weight: 122 lbs
Jockey: James Graham
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Owner: David A. Bernsen LLC
Breeder: Iapetus Racing
Recent Finish: Winner of Fair Grounds AOC (2/16/26) with a 150 speed rating
Analysis: Explosive last‑out figure makes him a major threat if he repeats.
POST 11 — Determined Kingdom
Pedigree: Animal Kingdom – Filia
Age/Sex: 7‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
Owner: Estate of R. Larry Johnson
Breeder: Audley Farm Equine
Recent Finish: 5th in Keeneland Allowance (10/18/25)
Analysis: Capable but inconsistent. Lopez is a strong turf sprint rider.
POST 12 — Jean Valjean
Pedigree: Uncle Lino – Lady’s Tale
Age/Sex: 7‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 120 lbs
Jockey: Jomar Torres
Trainer: Elizabeth M. Merryman
Owner: Hasting Farm
Breeder: Hasting Farm
Recent Finish: 3rd in 2024 Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship
Analysis: Long‑shot closer who needs a pace meltdown.
POST 13 — Whenigettoheaven (AE)
Pedigree: Street Magician – Heaven Knows What
Age/Sex: 7‑year‑old Gelding
Weight: 126 lbs
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Trainer: Nolan Ramsey
Owner: Kenneth L. Ramsey
Breeder: R. Larry Johnson
Status: Also‑Eligible (needs a scratch)
Analysis: Highweight AE with strong Maryland pedigree. Dangerous if he draws in.
PACE & RACE SHAPE (Inference)
Early Speed: Had to Have Him, Doncho, Outlaw Kid
Pressers: Prince of Jericho, Schwarzmeier
Closers: Eamonn, Jean Valjean
