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Five questions for Pennsylvania Derby day

Frank Vespe / 2 years

7 min read

Saturday is the biggest day of the year for Parx racing, featuring the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion, and we have questions (and some horses to watch).

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Plenty of intrigue on PA Derby day card

Frank Vespe / 3 years
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4 min read

Saturday’s PA Derby day card at Parx Racing has intriguing showdowns throughout the card, including in the Cotillion, where two G1 winners square off.

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Five questions for Pennsylvania Derby day

Plenty of intrigue on PA Derby day card

Yo Daddy looks to make the.

Iron Honor gets nod as Preakness.

For Foster, Planet Clare a win.

Napoleon Solo is third Preakness horse.

For Whit Beckman, a “surreal” Derby.

Ryan’s Run draws in, draws off.