Linda Albert Archives • The Racing Biz

Triple Crown nominees headline Miracle Wood

The Biz / 2 years

3 min read

Four horses nominated to the Triple Crown series are among six entered in Saturday’s Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Park.

Brittany Russell
Crab Daddy
Gary Capuano
Laurel Park
Linda Albert
Maryland horse racing
Sacred Thunder
Spectacular Bid
Tony Eclipse

Crab Daddy hopes to scuttle to Spectacular Bid win

The Biz / 2 years
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4 min read

The Pennsylvania-bred, Maryland-sired, Chesapeake-named Crab Daddy will look to win his second career stake in Saturday’s Spectacular Bid at Laurel Park.

For women trainers, Preakness memories – and questions

Frank Vespe / 6 years

7 min read

Only three Maryland-based female trainers – Kelly Rubley, Linda Albert, and Nancy Alberts – have had a Preakness starter since 2000. Why?

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: October 23, 2026

Md. Million: Ness hopefuls include national wins leader

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Live foal reports down almost 6% from ’25

Triple Crown nominees headline Miracle Wood

Crab Daddy hopes to scuttle to Spectacular Bid win

For women trainers, Preakness memories – and questions

Md. Million: Ness hopefuls include national.

Maryland Million at a glance: Sprints

PODCAST: Maryland Million and the stallion.

Maryland Million at a glance: Turf.

Live foal reports down almost 6%.

MRC chair Nicole Earle emphasizing listening