Happy Saver remained undefeated with a win in the Federico Tesio Stakes, and trainer Todd Pletcher said the Preakness is a possibility.
Mike Stidham, trainer of Mystic Guide, winner of Saturday’s Grade 2 Jim Dandy at Saratoga, said the colt is being strongly considered for the Preakness.
Whereshetoldmetogo, a two-time stake winner who gained fame when he tried to chomp a rival, looks to get back on track in the Polynesian at Laurel today.
The Todd Pletcher-trained Happy Saver, two-for-two in his career, headlines Monday’s Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park.
Perfect Alibi, winner of the 2019 G1 Spinaway, leads a bulky Weber City Miss field seeking automatic entry in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes October 3.
Jack Kousin, who took a 30-year detour from his successful training career before returning in 2018, passed away August 25.
The 145th Preakness — like this year’s Belmont Stakes and Kentucky Derby — will be held without fans, the Stronach Group announced Wednesday.
The state Racing Commission Thursday agreed to trim Maryland-bred bonuses for the rest of 2020 to about 80% of prior levels, a result of the pandemic’s economic effects.
Riding after missing two weeks since testing positive for Covid-19, jockey Trevor McCarthy suffered an ankle injury and will be off his weekend mounts.
Grade 3 winners Mischevious Alex and Dean Martini are among 20 nominees to the Federico Tesio Stakes on Labor Day – the last local prep for the Preakness.
