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.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 26, 2026

Winslow wires ’em for notable win

Off to the Races Radio lineup for September 26, 2026

Delaware Park to postpone DelCap card

Selima, Laurel Futurity highlight Saturday card

Laurel Park hosting Saturday ‘capping 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

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Delaware Park to postpone DelCap card

Selima, Laurel Futurity highlight Saturday card

PODCAST: A jockey agent’s life, plus.

DEL: Locals face intriguing invaders in.

DEL: Barbadian Runner eyes million-dollar mark