On tap: the De Francis Dash headlines a half-dozen stakes at Laurel, a hard-hitter aims for $1 million, and a pair of SC-residency races at Parx.
A year ago, Immortal Eyes upset the De Francis Dash for trainer Damon Dilodovico. He’s hoping to replicate that with Laurel-loving Smash and Grab.
Ten runners are set to contest the richest race on the Laurel Park schedule, the $350,000 De Francis Dash.
The De Francis Dash has drawn 34 nominees, including Ben’s Cat and a passel of other speedy sprinters.
Laurel Park will hold 26 open stakes worth a combined $2.85 million this fall, with the meet headlined by the De Francis Dash and the Maryland Million.
A huge weekend — with three tracks hosting significant cards — led to a 44 percent jump in Midlantic wagering this weekend.
The De Francis Dash and Laurel Futurity were once among the nation’s most important races. That’s no longer the case — but you wouldn’t know that from the winners’ reactions on Saturday.
In a new weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her Saturday longshots and exotic plays with The Racing Biz.
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races from around the mid-Atlantic – and what a weekend it is!
The 22nd running of the De Francis Dash has drawn nine entrants, headlined by morning line fave Sage Valley and local star Ben’s Cat.