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.
Taj Mahal remained undefeated with his biggest win yet, devastating the field in Saturday’s Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park.
At Sunday’s annual Renaissance Awards at Laurel Park, Mindframe was named champion Maryland-bred, one of many awards given out.
Peach Tie will look to make it six consecutive wins on dirt, and three straight in stakes, in Saturday’s Beyond the Wire at Laurel Park.
Dazzling Dame has lived up to her name so far in her young career and gets a big test in Saturday’s $250,000 Virginia Oaks.
Takethemoneyhoney and Quint’s Brew, the beaten favorites in last month’s Fritchie and General George, return in state-bred stakes Saturday.
Saturday’s Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct offers 50 Kentucky Derby points to the winner and features Maryland-based Balboa. Picks and analysis here.