Dataman Archives • The Racing Biz

Rugged Virginia Derby field shows game plan paying off

Frank Vespe / 3 years

6 min read

Previewing the Virginia Derby, a Grade 3 race that’s attracted Grade 1 and Grade 2 winners and demonstrates a plan coming to fruition.

Bald Eagle Derby
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Feargal Lynch
Graham Motion
Laurel Park
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Dataman saves the day in Bald Eagle

Frank Vespe / 3 years
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4 min read

After a bout of seconditis in recent stakes, trainer Graham Motion said Dataman saved his weekend with a sharp score in the Bald Eagle Derby at Laurel Park.

Off to the Races Radio lineup for May 30

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Rugged Virginia Derby field shows game plan paying off

Dataman saves the day in Bald Eagle

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

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CT: Contentious group set for Original.

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