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RaceBrief for April 18: Nellie Cashman returns

The Biz / 12 years

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In today’s RaceBrief, Virginia Oaks winner Nellie Cashman returns, and the national leaders in wins… well, wins.

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Rider William Otero earns 2,000th victory

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Jockey William Otero earned the 2,000th win of his career last night at Penn National. More than 70 percent of his victories have come at the Grantville oval.

Iron Honor gets nod as Preakness favorite

Lingering foot bruise knocks Silent Tactic out of Preakness

Braken Poppa gets class test in Black-Eyed Susan

For Foster, Planet Clare a win that meant a little more

Mid-Atlantic three stars: May 11, 2026

Napoleon Solo is third Preakness horse at Laurel

RaceBrief for April 18: Nellie Cashman returns

Rider William Otero earns 2,000th victory

Iron Honor gets nod as Preakness.

For Foster, Planet Clare a win.

Napoleon Solo is third Preakness horse.

For Whit Beckman, a “surreal” Derby.

Ryan’s Run draws in, draws off.

Busy Saturday for Preakness contenders