Always, a 4-year-old son of Afleet Alex, scored a strong career debut win under jockey Sheldon Russell in race 5 at Laurel Park on Sunday.

Always clicked off fractions of 23.50, 47.12, and 58.98 en route to a final time of 1:10.67, meaning he got his final furlong in 11.69 and his final quarter in 23.55 seconds.

Always ($8) is trained by Brittany Trimble, who is now 3 for 7 as a trainer. Like all of her starters, Always is owned by Peter Blum Thorugbreds, who also is the gelding's breeder.