Justin Nixon Archives • The Racing Biz

Miracle Wood Stakes quick hits

Saturday’s Miracle Wood and Wide Country Stakes kick off the local routes to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan. Our preview in bullet points.

Hibiscus Punch, winner of the 2021 G3 Fritchie, had her final breeze Saturday morning in preparation for the Jan. 29 What a Summer at Laurel Park.

Completing our 2021 wrapup, we remember some of the most important, exciting and memorable Mid-Atlantic races of 2021.

Hibiscus Punch, upset winner of February’s Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park, will tackle a tougher opponent Saturday in Gamine.

The day after Hibiscus Punch posted a stunning win in the G3 Fritchie, trainer Justin Nixon said she was doing well while he savored the moment.

Longshots led the way home in a stunning Barbara Fritchie Stakes renewal, with Hibiscus Punch (40-1) best of all.