Several familiar names, among them De Francis Dash runners Rockinn on Bye, Final Prospect, and Sonny Inspired will contest Saturday’s Bender Memorial Stakes.
Saturday’s Maryland Juvenile Futurity features locally based rivals O Dionysus and Greatbullsoffire squaring off against Pletcher-trained invader Bonus Points.
The Richard W. Small Stakes, a 1 1/8 mile test, has drawn a full field, including multiple G3 winner Tommy Macho.
Six horses that have won or placed in graded stakes are entered in Saturday’s Grade 3 De Francis Dash.
Total weekend wagering (with one extra day) at Laurel Park nearly doubled that of the same weekend in 2015, the track announced.
In our latest blog, trainer Gary Capuano will have some options with talented O Dionysus — if the horse will learn to behave himself.
Jockey Jevian Toledo celebrated his birthday Saturday by winning three times at Laurel Park. Then, on Sunday, he won three more and wrapped up the meet riding title.
Laurel Park weekend in pictures, and quotes from the participants.
Noteworthy Peach proved much the best in winning today’s Jennings Handicap at Laurel Park for his first stakes victory.
Trainer Gary Capuano says taking advantage of the Delaware Certified program is a “no-brainer.” He hopes his Jeezum Jim finds the First State Dash so simple.