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Grade 1 winners top Charles Town Oaks noms

The Biz / 10 years

3 min read

Grade 1 winners Lovely Maria and Cavorting are among 36 nominations to the Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks to be run September 19.

Lovely Maria strong Delaware Oaks favorite

The Biz / 11 years

5 min read

Lovely Maria, winner of the G1 Kentucky Oaks, is even-money on the morning line for Saturday’s G3 Delaware Oaks, where she’ll face seven rivals.

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For Kerwin Clark, Larry Jones, loyalty rewarded

Doug McCoy / 11 years
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7 min read

In the twilight of his career, jockey Kerwin Clark, 56, is enjoying unprecedented success. Much of that stems from the loyalty of trainer Larry Jones.

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 17, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 17, 2026

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro Pena

LRL: Onetime claimer Spencerian aims at Geisha

LRL: Quint’s Brew looks to defend Jennings title

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 16, 2026

Grade 1 winners top Charles Town Oaks noms

Lovely Maria strong Delaware Oaks favorite

For Kerwin Clark, Larry Jones, loyalty rewarded

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes

CT: Emotions high for McKee after.

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.