Multiple-graded stakes winner Something Awesome will make his first start since May in Saturday’s Richard Small Stakes.
Maryland Million Classic 2017 winner Bonus Points is among six defending champs pre-entered for the 2018 event October 20.
Bonus Points was clearly best in last year’s Maryland Million Classic and will take a step towards a defense in a Laurel Park allowance on Saturday.
Young jockey Nik Jaurez won three races — topped by Bonus Points taking the Maryland Million Classic — on his return home today.
Saturday’s Pearl Necklace and Caveat stakes feature promising filly Riley’s Choice in her first start of ’17 and graded-placed Bonus Points.
What’s on tap: four Midlantic-breds in graded stakes, including two on the Derby trail.