Saturday’s G3 Parx Dash will feature a number of familiar rivals, including the headliner: ageless Ben’s Cat.
Ben’s Cat, recently second in the Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup, is pointed to the July 11 Grade 3 Parx Dash, which he won last year.
The top four in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint at Pimlico — including winner Ben’s Cat — will contest Saturday’s Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup at Penn National.
Nine-year-old fan favorite Ben’s Cat will face a solid group when he aims for his third straight triumph in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint Friday at Pimlico.
Several runners targeted to Preakness weekend undercard stakes — including local fan favorite Ben’s Cat — posted their final moves in preparation today.
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.
King Leatherbury has earned the admiration of the mid-Atlantic racing community, won 6,400 races, and done it with modest stock. Next stop: the Hall of Fame.
Ben’s Cat, the popular nine-year-old, returned to action with a second-place finish in a $55,000 allowance heat.
Ben’s Cat is the odds-on choice in today’s second from Pimlico, but it’s a trickier race than you might think.