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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.

Laurel Park hosting Saturday ‘capping contest

PODCAST: A jockey agent’s life, plus a weekend preview

DEL: Locals face intriguing invaders in 2yo stakes

DEL: Barbadian Runner eyes million-dollar mark

PODCAST: Talking Delaware Handicap

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 25, 2026

Parx-based Brooklyn Strong a Derby longshot

Tesio, Preakness on radar for Brooklyn Strong

For trainer Daniel Velazquez, something to say wow about

PODCAST: A jockey agent’s life, plus.

DEL: Locals face intriguing invaders in.

DEL: Barbadian Runner eyes million-dollar mark

PODCAST: Talking Delaware Handicap

Regaled will seek to defend Delaware.

PODCAST: Unexpected beginnings and breaking new.