Delaunay made a big move in this week’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll — but the real action figures to come over the weekend, with five runners in action.
Triple Crown seeker California Chrome drew the two-hole (and 3-5 odds) for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes; plus, Midlantic-breds in the day’s stakes.
Eight year-old Ben’s Cat seized the top spot among older horses in the newest Top Midlantic-bred Poll, while Storming Inti remained first among sophomores.
Storming Inti took over the top spot among three year-olds in the Top Midlantic-bred Poll, while Princess of Sylmar held down the fort among older horses.
Princess of Sylmar took the top spot in the Top Midlantic-bred Poll, while three year-old Daring Dancer made a big move after winning the G3 Appalachian.
Fan favorites Princess of Sylmar, Ben’s Cat, and Thank You Marylou made big moves in the Top Midlantic-bred Poll but couldn’t dislodge the leaders.
Princess of Sylmar was named the Pennsylvania-bred Horse of the Year, the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association announced.
Several of next week’s Eclipse Award finalists have mid-Atlantic connections.
Two horses that won at Charles Town this year — Game On Dude and Dance to Bristol — are among the Eclipse finalists.
With a productive 2013 in the rearview mirror, Penn National officials recognized the meet’s top horses and people.