Author: Frank Vespe

A tale of two maidens for Romeo, Lionel

One of ‘em sold for a song. The other cost $875,000. This weekend at Laurel Park, though, both Romeo and Lionel debuted in notable fashion

Maryland-bred star Post Time donned blinkers for the first time and laid waste to a Laurel Park allowance field in his 2025 debut.

Alani, claimed in December, won for the third time in four starts since, dominating a salty allowance/optional claimer at Laurel Park.

Haileysfirstnotion overcame a slow start to dominate a second-level allowance that was Laurel’s Saturday feature.

In its first public meeting since the state legislature voted for its demise, members of Maryland’s MTROA sparred as frustrations were laid bare.

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