Kiss the Girl looks to defend her Conniver Stakes title Saturday at Laurel Park, while Whereshetoldmetogo hopes to do the same in the Not for Love.
Knicks Go earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year honors for the third time in his sparkling career in the Renaissance Awards, which were given virtually last week.
News and notes from today’s action at Laurel Park….
Jockey Rosario Montanez has had a long road back since a 2020 injury. He’ll reach the starting gate for the first time since on Jan. 30.
Wondrwherecraigis dominated the Fire Plug Stakes, perhaps stamping a General George ticket, while Time Limit won the What A Summer.
Wondrwherecraigis, idle since a win in the G3 Bold Ruler in October, may make his next start Jan. 29 in the Fire Plug at Laurel Park.
Hello Beautiful and Dontletsweetfoolya, two of the top Maryland-based distaff sprinters of recent years, are being sold at Keeneland this week.
Politely winner Princess Kokachin and Hello Beautiful will meet for the second straight race in Sunday’s Willa On the Move Stakes at Laurel Park.
Maryland-based Wondrwherecraigis breezed a half-mile Saturday at Pimlico in preparation for the Dec. 19 Gravesend Stakes at Aqueduct.
Hello Beautiful will seek her fourth consecutive stakes win – and fifth of the season – in Friday’s Politely Stakes at Laurel Park.