In our newest blog, Lacey Gaudet discusses how 40-1 John Jones won the Mister Diz… plus a Maryland Pride Day gallery.
Ben’s Cat’s bid for a seventh consecutive Mister Diz Stakes win was foiled by the unheralded John Jones, who scored a 40-1 upset.
Lovable Lady, making just her second start on the turf, ran down favored Everything Lovely late to win the Jameela Stakes at Laurel Park.
Former Colonial Downs on-air handicapper Derby Bill returns to give us his bets for Saturday’s two Maryland Pride Day stakes, featuring the great Ben’s Cat!
A win in Saturday’s Mister Diz Stakes would make Ben’s Cat one of just two runners to win the same stake seven consecutive times – and increase his legend.
After nearly eight months away because of injury, jockey Darius Thorpe won with his first mount back last weekend.
The Maryland Jockey Club, owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico, will donate $10,000 to support relief of flood-ravaged Ellicott City.
Monster Sleeping, making her third start in Laurel Park’s Jameela Stakes, will look for her second straight win in the event Saturday.
Saturday’s Maryland Pride Day will kick off with a free Yearling Sale seminar at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Park, featuring experts on the sales process.
Fan favorite Ben’s Cat is among 17 nominated to Saturday’s Mister Diz at Laurel Park, while hard-hitting Monster Sleeping tops the Jameela.