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Jun
Jun
Of bits and blinkers
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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If clothes make the man, does equipment make the horse? Bits and blinkers figured prominently in Saturday’s Laurel stakes.
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LRL: Barbadian Runner, Maida score in undercard stakes
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Maida flashed brilliance in destroying her rivals in the Alma North Stakes, while Barbadian Runner did his thing in winning the Deputed Testamony
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May
May
Napoleon Solo posts Preakness triumph
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Frank Vespe / 3 months
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Napoleon Solo rediscovered his 2-year-old form in a Preakness triumph for the history books Saturday at Laurel Park.
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May
May
Pace makes graded race for Navajo Warrior, Peach Tie
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Frank Vespe / 3 months
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Two different pace scenarios, two versions of an ideal setup: Navajo Warrior won the Pimlico Special, and Peach Tie scored in the Miss Preakness.
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May
May
Peach Tie looks to added graded win to resume
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Press Release / 4 months
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Peach Tie, a winner five times in seven outings, will look to added a graded win to her resume in Friday’s Grade 3 Miss Preakness.
11
May
May
Iron Honor gets nod as Preakness favorite
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The Biz / 4 months
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Gotham winner Iron Honor is the tepid Preakness favorite, surprising his trainer, and Incredibolt is entered, surprising everyone else.
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May
May
Taj Mahal sharp in final work before Preakness
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Press Release / 4 months
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- 3 min read
Maryland-based Preakness hopeful Taj Mahal had his final work prior to the May 16 Preakness Saturday and had his connections smiling.
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May
May
Taj Mahal “that guy” ahead of Preakness
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Press Release / 4 months
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- 3 min read
Laurel-based Federico Tesio Stakes winner Taj Mahal is basking in his celebrity status, trainer Brittany Russell says, as he prepares for the Preakness.
04
May
May
Preakness: Gate may be crowded, as field still in flux
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Frank Vespe / 4 months
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It’s looking like the May 16 Preakness will have a larger field than usual, as, though few Derby runners are eyeing it, plenty of others are.
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Apr
Apr
Md-bred Dazzling Dame gearing up for Kentucky Oaks
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Press Release / 4 months
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Maryland-bred Dazzling Dame, a winner four times in six starts for trainer Brittany Russell, has her biggest test Friday in the Kentucky Oaks.