Laurel Park Tips and Trips – Saturday, May 30, 2026

–        Not sure it made a tremendous amount of difference to his finishing position as a 22/1 shot, but #1 TYSON’S DELIVERY was roughed around and consequently had his momentum checked slightly when angling out 5W ~5/16 pole between foes last time. It was his first route start since last September too, and so there’s reason to believe that with a smoother trip he can move froward from that effort.

–        #7 LINO’S FIRE didn’t have a bad trip at all when breaking his maiden on the dirt last out, but he’s still entitled to a little extra credit for the fact that he was forced to wait on the far turn when he’d ideally have been building momentum from last, closing into slow fractions of 25.26, 50.57. He was game late on and is heading in the right direction. Makes turf debut today.

–        Making his second start off the layoff and second start on turf with blinkers (first came off the layoff when possibly short of peak fitness), #9 FREEDOM GLIDER ran out a very impressive winner last time: he set legitimate fractions (22.91, 47.77) in front before widening with good energy through the lane; seems like he could have more to offer again.

–        #2 DIVINE SWAGGER didn’t do enough at Charles Town last time to earn an upgrade; however, he didn’t have a clean trip either as he was forced way out around the first turn which lost him multiple lengths; his prior starts may be a better guide to his ability. Makes route debut today.

–        #4 MY CAPTAIN didn’t factor when making his debut on the turf, but he did stay on well through the lane in a manner to suggest today’s trip would be more to his liking. He had also become fractious behind the gate, which is often an underrated reason as to why horses can show more on another occasion. Blinkers go on today.

–        #8 DEPUTY A. P. endured a rough start last time, but that wasn’t the reason he was beaten over 21L.

–        The trip #2 GETAWAY PALACE sat in her last race wasn’t bad enough to warrant an upgrade and she received a great setup; however, she was bumped fairly hard at the start and then shuffled back a little early before racing a fraction wider than ideal on the turn, so there is reason to believe that she can offer a little more today.

–        The chart comment notes how #3 AFTERMATH checked entering the turn last time, which did happen to an extent. However, it wasn’t a significant steady and the only reason it happened was because she failed to get the lead and then pulled very hard in behind horses before flattening out. Expecting her to be in front early today.

–        #8 FIVECOMMATWO took a step back in the right direction when returned to turf last out, staying on nicely into and even pace before galloping out with credit. She could be suited by today’s extra 1/16.

–        Although #1 LAST GIFT was best last out, period, it does have to be noted that there was a speed bias present that day which may have helped her somewhat. Steps up in class today.

–        #3 JUNIPER’S JUBILEE was bumped at the start last out, but we can’t use that as an excuse for his subpar effort; she seemed off color and will need to bounce back today.

–        Similarly to #1 LAST GIFT, although #4 RERUN TABLE was seemingly much the best when winning last out, we can knock her based on the fact that she set slow fractions on an uncontested lead, and there was a speed bias present.

–        #5 LYUDMILLA was tremendously impressive on debut, winning easily with something in reserve. Makes return off the layoff today with lasix added.

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–        #10 DANNI’S RHYTHM didn’t quite do enough to earn an upgrade on the turf last out (was beaten at the time of interference), however, she did find herself short of room along the rail in the lane which resulted in her rider giving her a very sympathetic ride through the final 1/8th, exacerbating the margin of defeat. Back on dirt second back today, she should be capable of moving forward.

–        #11 TURKISH BREEZE showed a really nice attitude in defeat last time, holding off all but the 3/5 fav to finish 2nd. Logical player right back.

–        #9 SKYCROSS caught the eye when making his second career start and turf debut last time: he stalked the even pace inside to the far turn, then dropped back and became outpaced racing to the top of the lane, seemingly with his chance fading, but then cut the corner into the stretch and rallied nicely for 2nd before galloping out well. He’d also become very worked up behind and in the gate, which is an often-overlooked reason as to why horses can offer more on another day. Not ruled out with upside potential intact.

–        #1 ANITA BEER simply did too much too soon last time, dueling through solid fractions with the eventual winner before tiring from the ¼ pole into 4th; she can likely improve on that effort with a more patient ride; however, we should also note that she was riding a speed bias too, which may have helped her carry her speed further.

–        There was a speed bias present when #2 SHE’S NOT A LAD posted a career best Beyer courtesy of a forward trip last time – maybe take that form and fig with a pinch of salt.

–        Although it looks a little suspicious on paper, the career best 79 Beyer #7 NANCY MARY produced last time was earned fair and square: she closed from rear into just an even pace that held well (early leading duo finished 2nd and 3rd) and the track was playing fair. Big player if reproducing this form today.

–        #1 MIRANDA RIGHTS sat a good closer’s trip and received a very favorable setup at Keeneland last time.

–        The last time #3 HARDSPUN REASON ran off the layoff (06/21/25), he ran better than the PPs suggest owing to the fact that he closed into a slow pace (stalked by #6 REGALO) while wide, and he was also bumped hard ~1/16 pole – a very solid try under the circumstances. The only other time he came back off the layoff on turf, he won comfortably; seems he fires well fresh.

–        The trouble #6 REGALO encountered when last seen at Presque Isle in August, mentioned in the chart comment, was fairly inconsequential and not enough to earn him an upgrade – but didn’t help him either. There was an extreme speed bias present this day too; feel we’re best looking past this messy and muddling race and judging him on his turf tries instead as he returns from the layoff today. Note: he was aided by a slow pace when posting his career best 88 Beyer three back.

–        #7 FUERTEVENTURA sat a good trip and received a very favorable setup when last seen at Aqueduct in November – possible downgrade. Drops down in class and adds lasix making his return off the layoff for Ness today.

–        #8 SKY’S NOT FALLING had every chance to win in the stretch last time but faded late instead, so it’s difficult to properly upgrade his effort. However, he did have to steady slightly ~3/8 pole (an aggressive steady, but it didn’t hinder his momentum or position much at all) and then raced a fraction wide into the lane; it wasn’t a completely perfect trip. Makes debut for Geralis today.

–        #2 UNION FLEET didn’t quite do enough to earn an upgrade last time, but he was facing an uphill battle trying to close against a speed bias. He can likely do better on a fairer track.

–        Similar to above and exiting the same race as #2 UNION FLEET, #3 CROSSLAND didn’t do enough running to earn an upgrade last time, but we may be best served to draw a line through that effort as he was not only racing against the aforementioned speed bias too, but he also checked fairly hard ~1/2, from which he didn’t recover. Note: his win three-back needs downgrading owing to the pace setup and collapse that he took advantage of, closing into blistering fractions of 22.65, 46.59.

–        #5 MARGIE’S FUN SON’s last start at Aqueduct is deserving of a tiny UPGRADE as a result of his wide trip (lost more ground than the nose he was beaten for 2nd; he was 2nd best). Note: there was a closer bias present at Parx when he produced a career best 90 Beyer two back – place an asterisk by that effort.

–        #2 TOUGH WORKOUT didn’t do enough running in the lane last time to earn an upgrade; however, he was shuffled back a little and checked out of his forward position racing into the turn which, considering his only win on turf came in gate-to-wire fashion, maybe placed him out of position and cost him more than it would appear.

–        #5 CLAUDEE BOY was caught slightly wider than ideal racing into the turn when last seen. Player down in class.

–        #6 ISLAND D’LITE’s rider eased up at the first wire last time and was very lucky to hold on for the win; he’d likely have won by a little further if that hadn’t happened and might be capable of offering more today second off the bench. It should be noted, however, that he couldn’t have asked for a better trip in that race either, stalking the leaders in the pocket before taking advantage of a rail opening in upper stretch when the leader drifted off the turn and floated a number of re-opposing rivals out.

–        A closer by trade, #9 NOBLE JON not only lost ground with a slightly wide trip last time, but he was also unsuited by the race flow/pace that held reasonably well. He’s entitled to step forward making his second start for Geralis today, especially if the pace heats up.