Claiming activity dipped in the last week, and the leader of the Midlantic Claiming 7 list remained the same, in our Claimbox report.
A big jump in weekend handle at Laurel Park could not offset losses elsewhere as Midlantic handle fell, in our HandleTrak report.
Jessethemarine was antsy in the paddock and well behind the early pace, but he rallied strongly to upset the James F. Lewis III Stakes.
Bacopa Breeze broke sharply and went on to win the Smart Halo Stakes at Laurel Park.
Trainer King Leatherbury said on Friday that he would likely scratch star Ben’s Cat from Saturday’s Dave’s Friend Stakes at Laurel Park.
In this week’s On Tap, there are four tough stakes at Laurel, and CT star Lucy’s Bob Boy looks to rediscover his winning ways.
Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic continued to rise, and the Midlantic Claiming 7 trainer list also saw some changes, in our Claimbox report.
Saturday’s Laurel Park card features four stakes — and a retirement ceremony for Bowie-based star Dance to Bristol.
Midlantic handle fell this weekend, though it rose at Laurel Park and Charles Town.
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