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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 / 6 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.

Luv Your Neighbor breaks through in G3 Delaware Oaks

Big Cuddle wraps up Delaware Derby triumph

Trombetta duo aims at Stormy Blues

Charles Town picks and analysis: June 13, 2026

Delaware turf route stakes come up tough

Capuano barn looks live in Delaware undercard stakes

Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Tesio, Preakness on radar for Brooklyn Strong

For trainer Daniel Velazquez, something to say wow about

Luv Your Neighbor breaks through in.

Big Cuddle wraps up Delaware Derby.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, June.

Familiar faces, intriguing invaders in Delaware.

Fifth Circuit strikes down HISA –.

Trio hopes home field helps in.