A big field, including two of the top three runners in Derby points earned, will contest Saturday’s Risen Star at the Fair Grounds, the first 50-point race.
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Saturday’s Laurel Park card also features two route stakes for older horses, the Nellie Morse and John B. Campbell. Our previews in quick hits.
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
He’ll be a longshot, but onetime claiming horse Timeless Bounty will be carrying his connections’ hopes when he lines up in the G3 General George Saturday.
Saturday’s Miracle Wood and Wide Country Stakes kick off the local routes to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan. Our preview in bullet points.
The Jockey Club has rescinded a rule which would have prohibited stallions from breeding more than 140 mares. The move promotes “unity,” the group says.
Victor Carrasco has been aboard Cordmaker for most of the horse’s 35 starts. He’s hoping for graded glory in Saturday’s General George.
Seven will face the starter in search of their first graded victory in Saturday’s 46th running of the G3 General George. Our preview in bullet points.
Saturday’s 70th running of the Grade 3 Barbara Fritchie will give one runner her first graded victory. Here’s our preview in quick hits.