Laurel ParkSun, November 30, 2025

MAGICAL WAYS (4) returns after a lay-off of nine weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Aqueduct when returning from a lay-off last prep. Capable of playing a major role. HAGRID'S FLAME (3) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2. 25 lengths over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt). Will be better for that latest run and is among the leading chances. KING'S RIVER (6) was below his best form last time when 11 lengths back in seventh over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Today's rider Ismerio Villalobos has a decent record aboard this four-year-old gelding so he should be given another chance. PIRATE (5) showed good early speed over 1m at Parx (Dirt) last time and went on to salute by 1. 5 lengths. Is going okay this campaign, recording two wins and two minor placings from six starts. Not to be discounted.