The ageless Ben’s Cat rallied mid-track to win an allowance race in his first start of 2016. “He’s back,” said trainer King Leatherbury.
The Maryland Jockey Club expects to decide late Saturday on whether to accept entries from trainer Marcus Vitali, embroiled in a medication controversy.
The connections of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will receive a special award of merit at this year’s Preakness.
Fan favorite Ben’s Cat will make the first start of his 10-year-old season Sunday at Laurel Park.
Undefeated Bobcat is being pointed to one of a trio of Preakness weekend undercard stakes, said trainer Dale Capuano.
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez plans to have a string of up to 40 horses at Laurel Park over the summer.
Metaboss, last year’s G3 El Camino Real Derby winner, will make his long-awaited return to the races Friday at Laurel Park.
Lady Sabelia, the speedy mare who won the 2015 G2 Barbara Fritchie Handicap, suffered a fractured sesamoid Sunday morning and will be retired.
Rose Brier remained undefeated at Laurel Park by winning the Henry S. Clark Stakes in a track-record 1:33.11 for one mile on the turf.
Jockey Alex Cintron logged a huge day today at Laurel Park, winning five times.