In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet discusses physical handicapping and the Laurel Futurity and shares a Jackpot Pick 5 ticket.
On tap: Laurel has drawn huge fields to six grass stakes, Monmouth showcases Jersey-breds, and two members of the Top Midlantic-bred Poll race.
Saturday’s Laurel Park card features six stakes, full fields, and plenty of wagering opportunities.
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.
Yes I’m Lucky knocked down the fourth win — and third stakes triumph — of his young career in a dominant victory in the Laurel Futurity.
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races from around the mid-Atlantic – and what a weekend it is!
The De Francis Dash has drawn 36 nominees for its September 21 running at Laurel, including such intriguing nominees as Ben’s Cat and Dance to Bristol.