Taj Mahal, whose meteoric rise through the Laurel ranks landed him the favorite’s role in the Preakness, is eyeing a Nov. 28 stake for his return to racing.
In closing day stakes at Delaware Park, two horses that faced the toughest rivals last out, Maida and Quint’s Brew, bounced back to win.
Trainers and father-son duo Gary and Phil Capuano each won a 2-year-old stake Saturday, Gary at Delaware and Phil at Laurel.
If clothes make the man, does equipment make the horse? Bits and blinkers figured prominently in Saturday’s Laurel stakes.
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.