Red-hot Maryland-based apprentice Victor Carrasco and Bowie-based sprinting filly Dance to Bristol are among the Eclipse award finalists.
Leading apprentice Victor Carrasco earned the first stakes win of his career when Firenze Feeling rolled past the leaders to win the Nellie Morse at Laurel Park.
Yawn. Another multiple win day for red-hot bug rider Victor Carrasco as he hits number 200 on the year.
A long hot streak — and a laser focus — have put Victor Carrasco atop the national apprentice rider standings and squarely in the Eclipse conversation.
Delaware horsemen asked the state for relief yesterday, and there was plenty of racing action around the region.
Apprentice rider Victor Carrasco started December the same way he ended November: on a tear, as he notched three more wins on Wednesday.
Trainer Jamie Ness, 39, notched career victory number 2,000 at Laurel Park yesterday.
Apprentice Victor Carrasco’s late-season surge continues, as he posted two more wins today and is now atop the national apprentice rider standings.
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Victor Carrasco won three races for the second straight day to move within one of the national lead for wins by an apprentice this year.