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Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Frank Vespe / 5 years

4 min read

Brooklyn Strong was pointed to the Preakness, but a bevy of defections have opened the Derby door to him.

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Tesio, Preakness on radar for Brooklyn Strong

Press Release / 5 years
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3 min read

Brooklyn Strong, fifth in the Wood Memorial in his first start in almost five months, may try the Tesio next as a prep for the Preakness, his trainer said.

For trainer Daniel Velazquez, something to say wow about

Teresa Genaro / 5 years

5 min read

It took Mid-Atlantic trainer Daniel Velazquez over 10 years to win his first stake — but only about 30 more minutes to add a second.

LRL: Top Manipulator grinds out win

G1-placed Dry Powder kicks off ’26 in Barbara Fritchie

Quint’s Brew, Slam Notion square off in General George

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on a high

Off to the Races Radio lineup for February 14

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 13, 2026

Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Tesio, Preakness on radar for Brooklyn Strong

For trainer Daniel Velazquez, something to say wow about

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Remembering “both King Leatherburys”

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 12

THA open letter recognizes “serious concerns”.

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury,.