Laurel Park Picks: Miracle Wood Stakes Analysis (2/21/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Feb 21, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Laurel Park on Saturday features the Miracle Wood Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Laurel Park picks for the entire card!
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Laurel Park Full Card Analysis
Laurel Park Picks: Miracle Wood Stakes Analysis (2/21/2026)
Laurel Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Allowance $48k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 MEG (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Fits well with this group.
- #1 WEEKEND WIFE (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #2 ARISE MY LOVE (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Boyce puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 PRINCESS LUCIA (4-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #6 at 9-2
Exacta Box: 6,1,2
Laurel Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:29 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $47k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #1 MOMENTUM FILES (1-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 BRING THE SMOKE (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #2 MY MILITARY HERO (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 SUMMERINTHECOUNTRY (3-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Top connections on the circuit with Hazlewood and Mcmahon.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 6-5
Exacta Box: 1,3,2
Laurel Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 12:58 PM ET; Allowance $48k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #1 STRAIGHT TO WATER (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #2 GUAPONESS (9-5): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #3 DOLICE VITA (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Hernandez and Graham team up on this one.
- #6 JOE THE JET (5-2): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 4-1
Exacta: 1/ 2,3
Laurel Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:27 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $53k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #5 INTREPID'S LEGACY (6-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 TENEBRIS (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 RADICAL RIGHT (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #4 ALL THE HARDWAYS (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Perez puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Exacta: 5/ 3,1
Laurel Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 1:57 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $56k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 IT'S HAMMERTIME (6-5): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Race sets up perfectly.
- #1 PRINCE OF JERICHO (3-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 NO CENTS (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Cruz and Lynch team up on this one.
- #5 DEAN DELIVERS (15-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 6-5
Exacta: 2/ 1,4
Laurel Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:28 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 ESROH (8-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #7 TIZ PURPLE (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Sanchez puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 DON'T FOOL WITH ME (20-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 DEVASTATING (6-1): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 2,7,1
Pick 3 (races 6-8): #2,7,1,3 with #3,4 with #6
Laurel Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:58 PM ET; Wide Country Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #3 LAW SCHOOL (1-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #4 PEACH TIE (8-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 STRIKE A ROSE (9-2): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
- #1 MOMAXIE (5-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 6-5
Exacta: 3/ 4,5
Laurel Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:26 PM ET; Miracle Wood Stakes $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #6 BALBOA (1-1): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #4 CLOSE THE GATE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #2 HIGHER SENSE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 TAJ MAHAL (5-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 1-1
Exacta: 6/ 4,2
Laurel Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:58 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 HOOF AND BOOTS (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #4 HONOR THY COOKIE (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #6 PIE PHI (6-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #2 KINDA KRAZY (5-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 1 – 4 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 1,4,6
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