Skipat S. Archives • The Racing Biz

Vertical Oak sweeps to Skipat Stakes win

Gary Quill / 8 years

6 min read

Vertical Oak overpowered favored Ms Locust Point to take Friday’s $100,000 Skipat Stakes at Pimlico.

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Ms Locust Point looks to “find winning ways” in Skipat

Linda Dougherty / 8 years
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8 min read

Grade 2 winner Ms Locust Point had a rough one last out in the G1 Madison, but trainer John Servis is hopeful she’ll be back on track in Friday’s Skipat.

Black-Eyed Susan day notes: Skipat and Hilltop

The Biz / 11 years

3 min read

Lady Sabelia will look to start a new win streak in the Skipat, on the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes undercard, and a pair seek class relief in the Hilltop.

Lion DNA posts Skipat Stakes upset

The Biz / 12 years

2 min read

Shipper Lion DNA sat a perfect trip off a speed duel, then mowed down the leaders to take the Skipat Stakes at Pimlico.

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Vertical Oak sweeps to Skipat Stakes win

Ms Locust Point looks to “find winning ways” in Skipat

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Lion DNA posts Skipat Stakes upset

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Maryland handle improves in ’25

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