Billy Campbell Archives • The Racing Biz

Locals look to defend home turf in graded stakes

Ted Black / 11 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.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, September 7, 2026

Storm’s Wake headlines Old Dominion Oaks

Supercharger back for more in G3 Old Dominion Derby

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks September 7

Midlantic-breds in Saratoga Stakes September 7

Timonium picks and ponderings: September 7, 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”

Storm’s Wake headlines Old Dominion Oaks

Supercharger back for more in G3.

PODCAST: Top 10 all-time jockey talks.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Post Boy to join Md. Thoroughbred.

At a Premium, Ryan’s Run run.