Maida flashed brilliance in destroying her rivals in the Alma North Stakes, while Barbadian Runner did his thing in winning the Deputed Testamony
Trainer Lacey Gaudet is taking 30 horses to Colonial Downs, which opens this week. But first: a win in Sunday’s Laurel Park co-feature.
Witty’s win in Saturday’s Ben’s Cat at Laurel Park pushed him over $1 million in earnings, while Mopo won the Jameela for her first stakes win.
Maryland will take ownership of the Preakness intellectual property after exercising its right to match an $85 million offer.
Just a Touch, who impressed in the Cape Henlopen, and Delaware Derby winner Big Cuddle both could head towards graded stakes next out.
Frequent bridesmaid Luv Your Neighbor broke through in a big way, rallying to win Saturday’s Grade 3 Delaware Oaks at Delaware Park.
Time, blinkers, and added ground have proved a potent combo for Big Cuddle, who dominated Saturday’s Delaware Derby.
Three horses based at Delaware Park will try their luck in Saturday’s Grade 3 Delaware Oaks, testing the value of home field advantage.
Parx-based shipper Bella Queen zipped to the front and went on to win Laurel Park’s Belmont day allowance feature.
Popular Maryland runners Witty, Slewperstitus, and Barbadian Runner made their returns to the winner’s circle for the first time in ’26 this weekend.