Trainer Tom Howard’s month couldn’t have started any worse — but it ended up in smiles with a De Francis Dash win today at Laurel Park.
For his family, the De Francis Dash – named in honor of the late Frank De Francis – is “our Kentucky Derby,” says his son, Joe.
Saturday’s De Francis Dash day card might be the best Laurel Park card in years. How good? We say 29 percent better than last year’s.
The De Francis Dash was named a Grade 3 for 2016, while three other Maryland stakes were awarded Listed status for next year.
The weekend’s MIdlantic stakes winners, summed up.
Saturday’s De Francis Dash was decided, after a long wait, by disqualification. That was the right call but scant consolation to DQed rider Joshua Navarro.
Runner-up Gentlemen’s Bet was placed first via disqualification in today’s $350,000 De Francis Dash at Laurel Park.
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Saturday’s bevy of stakes on De Francis Dash day at Laurel Park.
Multiple Grade 1 winner Palace is among nine entered in Saturday’s De Francis Dash, which tops a six-stake card at Laurel Park.
Breeders’ Cup Sprint runner-up Private Zone is among 27 nominees to next week’s De Francis Dash, as are five other millionaires, including Ben’s Cat.