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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.

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Breeders' Cup
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J.B. Secor
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Mineshaft
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Rock Slide
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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.

Off to the Races Radio lineup for July 11

Opening of Parx Racing turf course pushed to spring 2027

Daniel Centeno lands milestone win

First win for apprentice Magglio Sanchez

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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.

Opening of Parx Racing turf course.

Daniel Centeno lands milestone win

First win for apprentice Magglio Sanchez

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, July 9

CNL: Bailes, Trombetta hope for good.