Maida flashed brilliance in destroying her rivals in the Alma North Stakes, while Barbadian Runner did his thing in winning the Deputed Testamony
Napoleon Solo rediscovered his 2-year-old form in a Preakness triumph for the history books Saturday at Laurel Park.
Two different pace scenarios, two versions of an ideal setup: Navajo Warrior won the Pimlico Special, and Peach Tie scored in the Miss Preakness.
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.
Gotham winner Iron Honor is the tepid Preakness favorite, surprising his trainer, and Incredibolt is entered, surprising everyone else.
Maryland-based Preakness hopeful Taj Mahal had his final work prior to the May 16 Preakness Saturday and had his connections smiling.
Laurel-based Federico Tesio Stakes winner Taj Mahal is basking in his celebrity status, trainer Brittany Russell says, as he prepares for the Preakness.
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.
Maryland-bred Dazzling Dame, a winner four times in six starts for trainer Brittany Russell, has her biggest test Friday in the Kentucky Oaks.
Taj Mahal, dominant winner of the Federico Tesio Stakes Saturday, will be pointed to the Grade 1 Preakness, his connections said.
