A pair of Black-Eyed Susan Stakes hopefuls — Ahh Chocolate and Luminance — posted their final works before the big race.
Divining Rod had his final pre-Preakness breeze today, plus other news and notes.
Danzig Moon will run in next Saturday’s Grade 1 Preakness, assistant trainer Norman Casse said.
Saturday’s 140th Preakness Stakes is supported by a seven-stake undercard, including the Grade 2 Dixie.
Monmouth Park’s opening day Saturday is highlighted by a wide-open renewal of the Decathlon Stakes.
Page McKenney, recently third in the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, and ageless Ben’s Cat are both on track for Black-Eyed Susan day stakes.
Eight days out from Preakness 2015, the field remains in flux.
Homebred Divining Rod will carry Lael Stables’ colors into the Preakness, much as Derby champ Barbaro did nine years ago. That’s where the similarities end.
Sagamore Racing will sponsor the 2015 Pimlico Special, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today, and donate to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Injured jockey Sheldon Russell is home and healing after his recent surgery, his agent says. They’re hoping for a return to riding when Laurel Park reopens.