Laurel Park Race 9

Mdn Claiming

Prize Money: $42,674

ENGAGED IS BETTER (2) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. GIRVINSKI (9) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1207m at Delaware Park (Dirt), finishing second and beaten 6 lengths. Leading player with plenty of improvement in store. KING XISCO (1) is a seven-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent appearance over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Expected to feature in the finish this time. CECILTON (10) turned in a much better run at his second appearance last time out when 4 lengths from the winner in third over 1207m at Delaware Park (Dirt). Progressing well and is among the chances.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Muddy
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN CLM

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King Xisco (1) 3766254
Trainer: Joseph M Murphy()
Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $22,480
Win / Place: 0% / 28%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: HOPPERTUNITY (USA)

Dam: QUEEN FRANCIS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smoke Glacken

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Soft

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Dirt

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1710m

Comments

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on September 26 over 1710m, 16 len behind Baru carrying 52kg at $8.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1006m, 7 len behind Monster Mitch carrying 55.5kg at $54.70. Watch for sharp improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	26/9/26	Laurel Park	1710m	MDN 2	4	Leandro M Bricenio	52kg	Good	1:50.63	55.6 km/h	16.8L	5-5	$8.40	13	$74,583	$3,264	1. Baru 2. Toneacity 3. Molitor
5th of 10	13/9/26	Laurel Park	1006m	MDN CLM 2	3	Wilfredo Corujo	55.5kg	Good	0:59.04	61.3 km/h	7.8L	6-5	$55	24	$64,243	$1,542	1. Monster Mitch 2. Engaged Is Better 3. Aruba Ariba
2nd of 6	20/8/26	Delaware Park	1207m	MDN CLM 2	3	Leandro M Bricenio	51.5kg	Fast	1:13.50	59.1 km/h	9.0L	5-2	$9.50	20	$34,237	$8,559	1. Bearing Witness 2. King Xisco 3. Squared Circle
6th of 6	31/7/26	Delaware Park	1106m	MDN CLM 2	5	Angel Cruz	54.5kg	Fast	1:05.38	60.9 km/h	11.9L	5-6	$16	6	$34,237	$713	1. Snowhomish 2. Bearing Witness 3. Nazeer
6th of 8	25/7/26	Colonial Downs	1106m	MDN 2	7	Jean Gregor Briceno	54kg	Y	1:04.66	61.6 km/h	12.2L	6-7	$31	17	$101,597	$1,742	1. Intrude 2. Loyal Prince 3. Bombay
7th of 9	8/7/26	Delaware Park	1006m	MDN CLM 2	8	Jean Gregor Briceno	54.5kg	Fast	0:59.48	60.9 km/h	6.8L	9-8	$31	18	$46,444	$726	1. Lucky Siete 2. Midnight Ride 3. Road Cat

Engaged Is Better (2) 223
Trainer: John E Salzman Jr()
Jockey: Leandro M. Briceno (a3.2)
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $27,120
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: ENGAGE (USA)

Dam: SHE'S MO BETTER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Uncle Lino

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Distance Range Last 6 months

805m - 1106m

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on October 9 over 1106m, 12 len behind Aruba Ariba carrying 52kg at $4.10. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on September 13 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Monster Mitch with 52kg at $6. Strong chance from a low draw.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	9/10/26	Laurel Park	1106m	MDN CLM 2	7	Leandro M Bricenio	52kg	Fast	1:04.81	61.4 km/h	12.8L	2-2	$4.10	26	$63,585	$6,114	1. Aruba Ariba 2. Foolish Lover 3. Engaged Is Better
2nd of 10	13/9/26	Laurel Park	1006m	MDN CLM 2	4	Leandro M Bricenio	52kg	Good	0:59.04	61.3 km/h	1.5L	1-2	$6.00	9	$64,243	$11,819	1. Monster Mitch 2. Engaged Is Better 3. Aruba Ariba
2nd of 5	4/9/26	Timonium	805m	MDN CLM 2	5	Leandro M Bricenio	51.5kg	Fast	0:46.71	62.0 km/h	0.5L	1-2	$6.60	-	$44,165	$9,187	1. Metallican 2. Engaged Is Better 3. Pig Trail

Slightly Motivated (3) 7
Trainer: Daniel G Eubanks()
Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,437
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HIGHLY MOTIVATED (USA)

Dam: SEVILLE'S PRINCESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Seville

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Jumped at big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at this track on October 9 over 1106m, 18 len behind Aruba Ariba carrying 55.5kg at $33.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	9/10/26	Laurel Park	1106m	MDN CLM 2	3	Jose E Vargas	55.5kg	Fast	1:04.81	61.4 km/h	18.0L	8-8	$34	-	$63,585	$1,437	1. Aruba Ariba 2. Foolish Lover 3. Engaged Is Better

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Margin

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Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

7th of 8

9/10/26

Laurel Park

1106m

MDN CLM 2

Jose E Vargas

55.5kg

Fast

1:04.81

61.4 km/h

18.0L

8-8

$34

$63,585

$1,437

1. Aruba Ariba

2. Foolish Lover

3. Engaged Is Better

Sgt. Finley (4)
Trainer: Dale Capuano()
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: ESTIVAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Summer Front

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Comments

Two-year-old gelding who is first starter by Mitole out of Estival. Likely to come in for support.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

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Diamond Boy Blue (5) 89
Trainer: Daniel G Eubanks()
Jockey: Xavier Perez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $2,083
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: HARD SPUN (USA)

Dam: BLUE DIVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bluegrass Cat

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Blinkers On

Comments

Had two starts to date. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Delaware Park on September 12 over 1207m, 16 len behind Nazeer with 54.5kg at $6.40. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on September 25 over 1207m, 21 len behind Winslow carrying 55.5kg at $30.40. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	25/9/26	Laurel Park	1207m	MDN 2	8	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	55.5kg	Fast	1:12.35	60.1 km/h	21.5L	7-9	$30	13	$72,465	$1,389	1. Winslow 2. Sip Of Manhattan 3. Side Hug
8th of 9	12/9/26	Delaware Park	1207m	MDN CLM 2	8	Julio A Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.13	60.2 km/h	16.9L	6-7	$6.40	-	$66,667	$694	1. Nazeer 2. Coach Cristobal 3. Somerton Castle

Place

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Weight

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Margin

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Prize Won

Result

9th of 9

25/9/26

Laurel Park

1207m

MDN 2

Carlos Eduardo Lopez

55.5kg

Fast

1:12.35

60.1 km/h

21.5L

7-9

$30

$72,465

$1,389

1. Winslow

2. Sip Of Manhattan

3. Side Hug

8th of 9

12/9/26

Delaware Park

1207m

MDN CLM 2

Julio A Hernandez

54.5kg

Fast

1:12.13

60.2 km/h

16.9L

6-7

$6.40

$66,667

$694

1. Nazeer

2. Coach Cristobal

3. Somerton Castle

Blo On By (6) 6
Trainer: Karin Wagner()
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,437
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BLOFELD (USA)

Dam: KITTYLUCK (USA)

Dam's Sire: Exchange Rate

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on October 9 over 1106m, 14 len behind Aruba Ariba with 55.5kg at $15.60. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	9/10/26	Laurel Park	1106m	MDN CLM 2	4	Jamie Rodriguez	55.5kg	Fast	1:04.81	61.4 km/h	14.5L	6-7	$16	-	$63,585	$1,437	1. Aruba Ariba 2. Foolish Lover 3. Engaged Is Better

Place

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Jockey

Weight

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Race Time

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Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

6th of 8

9/10/26

Laurel Park

1106m

MDN CLM 2

Jamie Rodriguez

55.5kg

Fast

1:04.81

61.4 km/h

14.5L

6-7

$16

$63,585

$1,437

1. Aruba Ariba

2. Foolish Lover

3. Engaged Is Better

El Pantera (7) 7x9
Trainer: Salomon Rodolfo Sanchez()
Jockey: Yomar Orlando Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $4,269
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: BLOFELD (USA)

Dam: EYE ON BERLIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Trappe Shot

Rating

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Comments

Second-up. First start ran second last of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1006m, 14 len behind Seven's Nitro with 54.5kg at $30.40. Returned from break ran last of 9 at Listed level at this track at this track on October 24 over 1207m, 26 len behind Futile Gesture carrying 53kg at $92.60. Needs to do a lot more.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	24/10/26	Laurel Park	1207m	LR OPEN 2	2	Raul Mena	53kg	Fast	1:11.08	61.1 km/h	26.3L	7-8	$93	126	$145,115	$2,874	1. Futile Gesture 2. Walt's Notion 3. Call It
126 Day Spell
7th of 8	20/6/26	Laurel Park	1006m	MDN CLM 2	6	Raul Mena	54.5kg	Fast	1:00.13	60.2 km/h	14.1L	4-7	$30	-	$61,722	$1,395	1. Seven's Nitro 2. Road Cat 3. King Xisco

Girvinski (8) 2
Trainer: A Pecoraro(Italy)
Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $6,897
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: GIRVIN (USA)

Dam: DREAMS UNWIND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Candy Ride

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Delaware Park on October 9 over 1207m, 6 len behind Eclipseness carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Well placed to get off the mark this time.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	9/10/26	Delaware Park	1207m	MDN CLM 2	9	Ajhari Williams	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.53	59.9 km/h	6.0L	6-2	$4.20	-	$34,483	$6,897	1. Eclipseness 2. Girvinski 3. Golden Gavin

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Jockey

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Margin

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Result

2nd of 9

9/10/26

Delaware Park

1207m

MDN CLM 2

Ajhari Williams

54.5kg

Fast

1:12.53

59.9 km/h

6.0L

6-2

$4.20

$34,483

$6,897

1. Eclipseness

2. Girvinski

3. Golden Gavin

Cecilton (9) 53
Trainer: Pedro Nazario()
Jockey: Emanuel Rosario (a2.3)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $3,304
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IRISH WAR CRY (USA)

Dam: SHIZAAM (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Elzaam

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Blinkers On

Comments

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 9 at Delaware Park on October 9 over 1207m, 11 len behind Eclipseness carrying 54.5kg at $24.60. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Delaware Park on October 16 over 1207m, 4 len behind Coopers Run carrying 52kg at $7.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	16/10/26	Delaware Park	1207m	MDN CLM 2	4	Marvin Fernandez	52kg	Fast	1:13.20	59.4 km/h	4.0L	3-2	$7.20	7	$25,862	$2,586	1. Coopers Run 2. Rosebank Red 3. Cecilton
5th of 9	9/10/26	Delaware Park	1207m	MDN CLM 2	2	Paul Luna	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.53	59.9 km/h	11.1L	5-9	$25	-	$34,483	$718	1. Eclipseness 2. Girvinski 3. Golden Gavin

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Margin

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Result

3rd of 7

16/10/26

Delaware Park

1207m

MDN CLM 2

Marvin Fernandez

52kg

Fast

1:13.20

59.4 km/h

4.0L

3-2

$7.20

$25,862

$2,586

1. Coopers Run

2. Rosebank Red

3. Cecilton

5th of 9

9/10/26

Delaware Park

1207m

MDN CLM 2

Paul Luna

54.5kg

Fast

1:12.53

59.9 km/h

11.1L

5-9

$25

$34,483

$718

1. Eclipseness

2. Girvinski

3. Golden Gavin

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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