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 / 13 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.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: June 11, 2026

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, June 10

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Delaware Park picks and analysis: June 10, 2026

At a Premium could be Walters’ next fabulous filly

Laurel to host De Francis Dash handicapping contest

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

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, June 10

At a Premium could be Walters’.

First winner for jock-turned-trainer Alberto Delgado

De Francis Dash, supporting stakes get.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, June.

Splendora, Dazzling Dame head Top Midlantic-bred.