Billy Campbell Archives • The Racing Biz

Locals look to defend home turf in graded stakes

Ted Black / 10 years

8 min read

Local runners Lady Sabelia and Majestic Hussar are among the locals planning to take a shot at this weekend’s graded stakes at Laurel Park.

Bettors’ delight: Longshots rule at Laurel Park

The Biz / 12 years

3 min read

As the new racing week kicked off at Laurel Park, longshots ruled the day with four winners going off at double-digit odds, headed by 62-1 Standup Comic.

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Xavier Perez

Xavier Perez, saving room for another “big horse”

Ted Black / 13 years
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6 min read

Rider Xavier Perez has a tattoo in honor of what he calls “my big horse.” That it’s not of Grade 1 winner Dance to Bristol points out what’s enabling him to succeed.

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 11

Off to the Races Radio lineup for July 11

Opening of Parx Racing turf course pushed to spring 2027

Daniel Centeno lands milestone win

First win for apprentice Magglio Sanchez

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, July 10, 2026

Locals look to defend home turf in graded stakes

Bettors’ delight: Longshots rule at Laurel Park

Xavier Perez, saving room for another “big horse”

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Opening of Parx Racing turf course.

Daniel Centeno lands milestone win

First win for apprentice Magglio Sanchez

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, July 9

CNL: Bailes, Trombetta hope for good.