Laurel-based trainer Gary Capuano expects to run at least one of three he’s nominated to the Jan. 31 Withers, with up to 20 Kentucky Derby points.
The top two from last month’s Maryland Million Nursery, Do It for Michael and Re Markably, will meet again in Saturday’s James Lewis III Stakes.
Francisco Martinez won four and Spikezone won his fourth, and they did it together, to highlight closing day at Delaware Park.
Charles Blanford earned his first stakes win, and Julio Hernandez validated his decision to move his tack to Delaware in a pair of 2yo stakes.
Delaware Park’s Rocky Run Stakes concludes the track’s 2024 stakes schedule with a one-mile test for two-year-olds and field of 10.
In his first start in three months, It’s Hammertime dominated his rivals to win the First State Dash at Delaware Park.
Gary Capuano has entered three in each of two Delaware certified stakes Wednesday, with It’s Hammertime leading the way in the Dover.