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Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 25, 2025
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John Piassek / 1 year
- 119
- 10 min read
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.
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What we’re watching at Laurel Park this weekend
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The Biz / 1 year
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- 3 min read
Laurel Park kicks off its racing weekend Friday at 12:10. Here’s what we’ll be keeping our eyes on…
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Apr
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Stubbornness and support paying off for Tais Lyapustina
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Emily White / 1 year
- 27
- 4 min read
After struggling, jockey Tais Lyapustina has begun to get some opportunities. She credits her supportive network – and her own stubbornness.
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Journalism tabbed as Preakness future wager favorite
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Press Release / 1 year
- 14
- 3 min read
Journalism, the likely favorite in the Kentucky Derby, is the 8-1 morning line favorite in the Preakness future wager, which opens April 25-May 3.
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Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: April 21
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John Piassek / 1 year
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- 4 min read
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
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Apr
Apr
Laurel: “Preakness Preview Day” handle robust
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The Biz / 1 year
- 14
- 2 min read
Laurel’s “Preakness Preview Day” wagering handle was nearly double its best day of 2025 to date.
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Apr
Apr
Laurel: Dahlia, Leatherbury, Clark stakes recaps
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The Biz / 1 year
- 26
- 3 min read
Recaps of the turf stakes contested at Laurel Park Saturday: the Dahlia for fillies and mares, the Leatherbury for sprinters, and the Henry S. Clark.
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Apr
Apr
Pay Billy scores in Federico Tesio Stakes
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Frank Vespe / 1 year
- 20
- 4 min read
Pay Billy won his second consecutive stake – and possibly punched his ticket to the Preakness – with a win in Laurel’s Federico Tesio Saturday.
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Apr
Apr
Complexity Jane scoots to Weber City Miss upset
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Frank Vespe / 1 year
- 15
- 4 min read
Complexity Jane, undefeated but ignored by the bettors, posted a front-running score in the Saturday’s Weber City Miss at Laurel Park.
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Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 19, 2025
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John Piassek / 1 year
- 159
- 12 min read
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.