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Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 8, 2026
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John Piassek / 2 months
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We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
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May
May
Taj Mahal “that guy” ahead of Preakness
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Press Release / 2 months
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Laurel-based Federico Tesio Stakes winner Taj Mahal is basking in his celebrity status, trainer Brittany Russell says, as he prepares for the Preakness.
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May
May
Golden Tempo to bypass Preakness
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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Kentucky Derby champ Golden Tempo will bypass the May 16 Preakness and point instead to the Belmont Stakes, his trainer said in a statement.
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May
May
Preakness weekend trainer bonuses to return
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Press Release / 2 months
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A total of $150,000 in bonuses will be available to trainers at Laurel over Preakness weekend, split between stakes and non-stakes races.
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May
May
Derby show horse Ocelli under Preakness consideration
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Press Release / 2 months
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Two new names, Kentucky Derby show horse Ocelli and Corona de Oro, who did not draw into the Derby, are now under Preakness consideration.
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May
May
Preakness: Gate may be crowded, as field still in flux
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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It’s looking like the May 16 Preakness will have a larger field than usual, as, though few Derby runners are eyeing it, plenty of others are.
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May
May
Mid-Atlantic three stars: May 4, 2026
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John Piassek / 2 months
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Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
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May
May
Crude Velocity is Preakness future wager favorite
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The Biz / 2 months
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When Preakness future wagering closed, undefeated Pat Day Mile winner Crude Velocity was the solid favorite.
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May
May
Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 3, 2026
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John Piassek / 2 months
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- 7 min read
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
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May
May
LRL: Call Me Micky J. sings winning debut tune
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Frank Vespe / 2 months
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In the first 2-year-old race of the year for the boys at Laurel Park, Call Me Micky J. jetted to the victory for trainer John Salzman.