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Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Frank Vespe / 6 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 / 6 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.

Md. Million: Youth served, but experience counts too

Fasig-Tipton 2026 fall yearling sale: By the numbers

Mid-Atlantic three stars: October 26, 2026

LRL: Howgreatisnate rides the rail to feature upset

Md. Million: Make it 11 for Kerness K

Fasig-Tipton yearling format focuses on Mid-Atlantic

Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Tesio, Preakness on radar for Brooklyn Strong

For trainer Daniel Velazquez, something to say wow about

Md. Million: Youth served, but experience.

LRL: Howgreatisnate rides the rail to.

Md. Million: Make it 11 for.

Fasig-Tipton yearling format focuses on Mid-Atlantic

Classic double for Barbadian Runner

King’s River posts Md. Million Turf.