In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet digs into a maiden special with a firster for a trainer who never has debut runners.
On tap: the A Huevo Stakes, a Top Midlantic-bred runner, and some other races to keep an eye on.
Nearly three-quarters of the way through the Laurel Park meet, the race for the training title remains open, with four trainers within a win of the lead.
Youtube sensation Spicer Cub, who rose to fame after a wild run in a Pimlico maiden race, finished second today in his third start since returning from injury.
Claiming activity rose for the third straight week, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Journeyman rider Forest Boyce, one of the stalwarts of the Maryland riding colony in recent years, will shift her tack to Fair Grounds Race Course this winter.
QuickTake: The Maryland Jockey Club’s “big day” strategy appears to be gathering momentum.
The man whom the De Francis Dash honors would have enjoyed Saturday’s edition, says his son — especially with a $60 winner.
There was plenty to see during the weekend’s Midlantic racing. Here’s our gallery of the action.
From (Down Town) Allen to Zee (Bros), all the weekend’s mid-Atlantic stakes winners.