Trainer Keith Nations will have 40 horses at Delaware Park, where his operation thrived in 2016.
Gunnevera has been confirmed as a Preakness runner, and that means a first chance to try crabcakes for assistant trainer Alex Sano.
Trainer Steve Asmussen may bring a pair of runners from the Kentucky Derby to Baltimore for the Preakness: runner-up Lookin At Lee and 11th place finisher Hence.
Total wagering on Laurel Park’s just-concluded winter meeting was up more than 20 percent versus 2016, with average daily handle up 15 percent.
Jim McCue, Maryland track photographer for nearly 50 years, will receive the award Preakness week for his service to the racing industry.
Several potential Preakness rivals for Always Dreaming have begun to emerge, including potentially three from the Kentucky Derby.
Todd Pletcher, trainer of dominant Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming, will bring his star to Baltimore for the May 20 Preakness Stakes.
Multi-millionaire 11-year-old Ben’s Cat breezed three furlongs in 36 2/5 seconds this morning at Laurel Park in preparation for next month’s Jim McKay Turf Sprint at Pimlico.
Trainer Larry Jones will have over 50 horses at Delaware Park this year, including Delaware Oaks hopefuls Jenda’s Agenda and Astrollinthepark.
Stellar Wind will be honored as Virginia-bred horse of the year Friday evening in a ceremony at Great Meadow, as will the divisional champions.