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.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 19, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 19, 2026

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get to a G1 race?

Off to the Races Radio lineup for September 19, 2026

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s chance

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues progress

Vertical Oak sweeps to Skipat Stakes win

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

Black-Eyed Susan day notes: Skipat and Hilltop

Lion DNA posts Skipat Stakes upset

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s.

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues.

LRL: Competitive group to meet in.

Looking ahead: Laurel Park weekend