Laurel Park Picks: Jennings Stakes (1/17/2026)

The racing action from Laurel Park on Saturday features the Jennings Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Laurel Park picks for the entire card!

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Laurel Park Full Card Analysis

Laurel Park Picks: Jennings Stakes (1/17/2026)

Laurel Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Claiming $18k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 MISTICAL CURLIN (9-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 COLLECTION DAY (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Vargas and Gorham team up on this one.
• #5 MASTER OF NONE (12-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Rodriguez puts this one in with a chance.
• #8 P J'S SONG (15-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Exacta: 4 / 6,5

Laurel Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:29 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $24k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 BACK WALL BANDIT (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 STYLISH GEM (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #3 IAMDEPENDINGONYOU (8-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #6 EIMEAR (7-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 1 / 7 / 3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:58 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $47k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 JUNIPER'S JUBILEE (3-2): Prime Win Player. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Top connections on the circuit with Hazlewood and Capuano.
• #4 ITTY BIDDY CITY (15-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #2 CUPID'S CHOICE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 PROFOUND CHANGE (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-2

Exacta: 3 / 4,2

Laurel Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:27 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $53k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 CERTIFIED LOVERBOY (2-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #7 IN THE DANCE (10-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #8 OMAHA OMAHA (8-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 NATIONAL LAW (9-2): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 8 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1 / 7,8,2

Pick 3 (races 4-6): #1 with #9,4,3,11 with #7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $26k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #9 CASA JUANITA (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #4 STRESS RELIEVER (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Hazlewood puts this one in with a chance.
• #3 AGGRO (7-2): Major Player. Sanchez and Solis team up on this one.
• #11 BOURBON N LACE (15-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 3 – 11

The Plays

Win: #9 at 9-1

Exacta Box: 9 / 4 / 3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:23 PM ET; Geisha Stakes $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #7 TAKETHEMONEYHONEY (1-1): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 ONCOURTCOMMENTATOR (5-2): Fringe Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Russell and Russell. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #8 CONCRETE FAZE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Sanchez and Kirby team up on this one.
• #4 SPENCERIAN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7 / 3,8

Laurel Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Jennings Stakes $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 QUINT'S BREW (4-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Top connections on the circuit with Hazlewood and Allar.
• #2 BLUE KINGDOM (3-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #6 HITTHEROADJAK (10-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 MACLEAN'S ROOK (4-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-5

Exacta: 4 / 2,6,7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:22 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 DISCO EBO (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group.
• #6 HOLD YOUR BREATH (3-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 DWELLING LEGACY (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #4 PASSAGE EAST (3-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta: 1 / 6,2,4

Laurel Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:51 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 FULL MOON MADNESS (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 111 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
• #2 POINT DUME (9-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 PETINGAS TWIN (5-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Hazlewood and Farrior team up on this one.
• #4 TWISTED RIDE (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 9-2

Exacta: 5 / 2,8

Laurel Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Claiming $22k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 BIRRAVINO BLVD (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 STRATEGIST (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
• #6 SINCERITO (6-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #1 OLEG (5-2): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 8 / 6

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