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Lookback: No turf, no problem in Virginia-bred stakes

Ted Black / 7 years

8 min read

Four Virginia-bred stakes were taken off the turf at Laurel last Saturday – but owners, trainers, and jocks were undeterred and the show went on.

Hodsdon gets first stakes win as Sweet Sandy upsets Backer Stakes

Frank Vespe / 8 years

6 min read

A series of 50-50 calls that worked out led Sweet Sandy to the winner’s circle — and trainer Danielle Hodsdon to her first stakes win — Saturday.

Arnaud Delacour
Hansel S.
Maryland horse racing
Michael Matz
Queen Caroline
Special Envoy
William M. Backer Stakes

Special Envoy, Queen Caroline look to double up in Va-bred stakes

Press Release / 8 years
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6 min read

Special Envoy and Queen Caroline proved best in a pair of Virginia-bred stakes at Laurel Park in June and will try to reprise those efforts on Saturday.

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Lookback: No turf, no problem in Virginia-bred stakes

Hodsdon gets first stakes win as Sweet Sandy upsets Backer Stakes

Special Envoy, Queen Caroline look to double up in Va-bred stakes

Rugged field to meet in G1.

Contenders look for key win in.

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