Neil Howard Archives • The Racing Biz

Bob Baffert’s Luminance likely Black-Eyed Susan favorite

The Biz / 11 years

4 min read

Luminance — a Grade 1-placed filly trained by Bob Baffert — will likely be favorite in Friday’s G2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.

Black-Eyed Susan hopefuls work

The Biz / 11 years

3 min read

A pair of Black-Eyed Susan Stakes hopefuls — Ahh Chocolate and Luminance — posted their final works before the big race.

Annie Finney
Breeders' Cup
Dickie Small
J.B. Secor
Mikey Smithwick
Mineshaft
Neil Howard
Palace Malice
Princess of Sylmar
Rock Slide
Shamrock Farm
Todd Pletcher

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Teresa Genaro / 12 years
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6 min read

Maryland-born Annie Finney will have more than a rooting interest in the Breeders’ Cup. She’s the exercise rider for Princess of Sylmar and Palace Malice.

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, 92, passes

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

The Racing Biz launches new podcast series

Maryland stallion season auction closes Feb. 10

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Mid-Atlantic three stars: February 9, 2026

Bob Baffert’s Luminance likely Black-Eyed Susan favorite

Black-Eyed Susan hopefuls work

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury,.

The Racing Biz launches new podcast.

LRL: Taj Mahal lives up to.

Delaware Park unveils 75-day schedule

MHBA announces ’25 yearling show purse.

Hollywood Import rakes in Spectacular Bid.