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.
A pair of trainer bonuses could make the upcoming Timonium meet lucrative for some trainers — and help bolster entries.
Fan favorite Ben’s Cat, prepping to win his seventh straight Mr. Diz Stakes, posted his final pre-race timed work at Laurel Park.
A pair of pricey colts — Undulated and Holiday Bonus — teamed up with jock Trevor McCarthy Sunday afternoon to break their maidens impressively.
Grade 3 winner Legendary, trained by Niall Saville at Fair Hill, has been retired.