Saturday’s Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park offers the winner a spot in the Preakness, and five runners are bidding for it.
Jockey Julian Pimentel will miss four to six weeks with broken toes suffered yesterday when he was thrown from a mount before a race.
Fan favorite millionaire Ben’s Cat finished fifth today in his 11-year-old season debut – a result not likely to quiet those calling for his retirement.
Jockey Ashley Castrenze missed six months with a persistent rib injury. She returned Friday: out of breath but glad to be back.
The Federico Tesio – a Win and You’re In for the Preakness – and the Weber City Miss, serving the same role for the Black Eyed Susan, will take place April 22.
Fan favorite Ben’s Cat kicks off his 2017 season Sunday in a $50,000 allowance test at Laurel Park.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s open house at Sagamore Farm will take place the Tuesday before the Preakness.
Laurel lover Faze the Nation won for the fifth time in six races, this time in Laurel Park’s featured allowance race.
Maryland-based Irish War Cry has been installed as the 7-2 third choice for Saturday’s Grade 2 Wood Memorial as he hopes to earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
The Maryland Jockey Club will offer $100,000 in bonuses for trainers running horses in Preakness weekend stakes at Pimlico.
