An interesting mix of local hopefuls and out-of-town invaders are set to contest Saturday’s first-ever Delaware Derby at Delaware Park.
Preakness trainers shared laughs — and exchanged barbs — during a light-hearted renewal of Pimlico’s venerable Alibi Breakfast Thursday.
Nearly three dozen Minnesotans will head to Pimlico Saturday to cheer on Minnesota-owned Pay Billy, his owners’ first horse.
Pay Billy won his second consecutive stake – and possibly punched his ticket to the Preakness – with a win in Laurel’s Federico Tesio Saturday.
Trainer Michael Gorham will send out live runners Pay Billy (Tesio) and Moon Cache (Weber City Miss) on Saturday, with bigger prizes down the road.
A pair of Maryland-based sophs, Omaha Omaha and Studlydoright, saw their Triple Crown paths converge two weeks ago before splitting again.
Trainer Michael Gorham had a runner disqualified from a stakes win 30 minutes before his Pay Billy dominated the Private Terms at Laurel.
Pay Billy is drawn to the far outside in Saturday’s Private Terms at Laurel, a liability going 1 1/16 miles, but expected scratches could help.
Four horses nominated to the Triple Crown series are among six entered in Saturday’s Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Park.
Virginia-bred, Maryland-based Omaha Omaha closes like he’s late for his plane, his owner says — and should relish added ground in Saturday’s Withers.