Claudio Gonzalez won four races on Sunday — three with horses owned by Joe Besecker — to stretch his trainer lead at Laurel Park.
The Maryland route to the Preakness kicks off Saturday with the Miracle Wood Stakes, when Alwaysmining looks to take a step forward.
My Magician, the winner of the 2017 Geisha Stakes, will look to defend her title against a big field Saturday at Laurel Park.
Trainer Claudio Gonzalez scored twice on Sunday, once at Laurel and once at Parx, to cap a six-win weekend and earn his 500th career victory.
Training titles at the just-completed Timonium meet went to Claudio Gonzalez and Gerald Brooks, while J. D. Acosta won his third straight riding crown.
Dr. Feelgood remained undefeated, Skeptic took the G3 Monmouth Oaks, and more.
Which trainers are hottest at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.
Which trainers are hottest at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.
Claudio Gonzalez ran away with the Laurel Park trainer title, while rider Jorge Vargas finished fast to lead all jocks in wins at the track.
Which trainers are having the best season at Laurel Park? We look beyond the standard metrics.