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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.

At Laurel, many happy returns

Mid-Atlantic three stars: June 1, 2026

CT: Overnight Pow Wow sharp in Original Gold score

DEL: Love You More posts Rehoboth upset

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 31, 2026

Alpyland surges to G3 Penn Mile win

Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Tesio, Preakness on radar for Brooklyn Strong

For trainer Daniel Velazquez, something to say wow about

At Laurel, many happy returns

CT: Overnight Pow Wow sharp in.

DEL: Love You More posts Rehoboth.

Alpyland surges to G3 Penn Mile.

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