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Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Frank Vespe / 5 years

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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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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.

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Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Tesio, Preakness on radar for Brooklyn Strong

For trainer Daniel Velazquez, something to say wow about

Mario Pino, the accidental jockey

Eleven look for breakthrough win in.

LRL: First training victories for Leaf,.

Day for the aged as Gift.

Apprentice Jasmine McGuin earns first career.

Delaware certified stakes roundup