Multiple graded stakes winner Post Time will take a “big swing” in Saturday’s Grade 1, nine-furlong Whitney, his first two-turn try.
Laurel Park hosted its first two-year-old race of 2024 Saturday, and Biscuitwiththeboss proved best, winning by a neck for trainer Brittany Russell.
Family connections abounded as Post Time won the Carter, and owner Ellen Charles thinks her star may get a little bit extra from that.
Post Time, last out winner of the G3 General George, will lead a group of Brittany Russell trainees when he tackles the Carter Handicap April 6.
Post Time gave owner Ellen Charles her third General George win in 10 years and trainer Brittany Russell her second graded win of the day at Laurel Park.
The Triple Crown nominations released earlier this week include a half-dozen horses bred in the Mid-Atlantic and a larger number based here.
The Jennings Stakes field at Laurel Park came up salty, but the rest were no match for Post Time, who could try the Grade 3 General George next.
Trained at Laurel Park by Brittany Russell, Full Count Felicia will take her biggest swing yet in Saturday’s G2 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf.
Five mulitple stakes winners in the field make Saturday’s renewal of the Jennings for Maryland-breds a tough one, and Post Time is favored.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is seeking the public’s help to choose the NTRA Moment of the Year for 2023.