Ultra-speedy Lady Shipman was much the best in this afternoon’s The Very One Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Derby-Preakness hero American Pharoah, Frosted, and Materiality — the top three morning line selections for Saturday’s Belmont — stretched their legs.
All Hands and Top of Mind were both easy-as-can-be maiden winners. Both look to take the next step in tomorrow’s Federico Tesio at Pimlico.
Three PA-breds tackle the jumps, and a Virginia-bred will run the marathon today to represent Midlantic-breds at Saratoga.
Kiaran McLaughlin trainee Baratti is the 2-1 favorite in Saturday’s Private Terms Stakes at Laurel, a race which includes local star Joint Custody.