Close the Gate has outrun his pedigree and purchase price so far. And if he were to keep doing that in Saturday’s Federico Tesio Stakes, well…
Where’s Ray, the last winner for late trainer Tim Salzman, made a triumphant return to action Sunday in the barn of his brother John.
Laurel Park-based Trainer Tim Salzman, the son and brother of trainers, passed away Feb. 7 at age 54 following a battle with cancer.
Stickwiththecolors followed in big brother Ournationonparade’s footsteps, becoming a stakes winner in Saturday’s Conniver at Laurel Park.
Jockey Jaime Rodriguez has made a name in the Mid-Atlantic recently. In Saturday’s Preakness, he’ll try to make a national splash aboard Coffeewithchris.
John Salzman, Jr. paid $2,000 to get a Ride on Curlin two-year-old he thought would be a sprinter. Saturday Coffeewithchris will run in the Preakness.
Mage, the 8-5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s Preakness, will leave from the three-hole, while local hopeful Coffeewithchris is in post four.
Miracle Wood winner Coffeewithchris will take a swing at the May 20 Preakness Stakes, while Confidence Game was withdrawn from consideration.
Trainer John Salzman, Jr. swept Laurel Park’s first two juvenile races of 2023, winning Friday with Low Mileage and Sunday with Jumpingjaggerflash.
Coffeewithchris and Prince of Jericho have run one-two in three Laurel Park stakes races so far. Saturday’s Federico Tesio is the biggest one yet.