Trainer Brittany Russell and her husband, jockey Sheldon Russell, could have a big day as they send out Post Time and others in Laurel Park stakes.
Undefeated Maryland-bred Post Time will put his spotless ledger on the line when he heads to Keeneland for the Perryville Stakes.
Jeiron Barbosa and Brittany Russell took home the Pimlico jockey and trainer titles, respectively, to continue outstanding seasons for both.
Last year’s champion 2-year-old Maryland-bred made his first sophomore start in impressive fashion, winning the PImlico allowance feature.
The “razor sharp” Highestdistinction earned a win in the G3 BWI Turf Cup at Pimlico, while Full Count Felicia won the All Along.
Brittany Russell’s barn has had an exceptional season at Delaware Park, and assistant trainer Emma Wolfe is seizing the moment.
Circling the Drain will seek his first career stakes win Sunday against seven rivals in Laurel Park’s Bald Eagle Derby.
The Todd Pletcher-trained Miracle is favored in Saturday’s Grade 3 Delaware Oaks, while a Brittany Russell pair will represent the home team.
Doppelganger, who gave trainer Brittany Russell and rider Jevian Toledo their first G1 wins, is expected to start next in the Met Mile at Belmont Park.
The Brittany Russell barn continued to roll out promising performers Saturday as Goodgirl Badhabits won an allowance by over 10 lengths.