Laurel Park hosts one of Maryland’s best race days of year Saturday, June 27, highlighted by the track’s premier summer sprint race, the $175,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes. The De Francis Dash going six furlongs on the main track headlines an 11-race card featuring four stakes races at Laurel that also includes the $125,000 Japan Racing Association Turf Cup, the $125,000 Deputed Testamony Stakes, and the $125,000 Alma North Stakes.
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2026 Wise Dan Stakes at a Glance
The Wise Dan Stakes honors one of America’s very best turf milers. The 2020 Hall of Famer was a two-time Horse of the Year, champion male turfer and champion older male in 2012-2013. He also defeated international competition in the Breeders’ Cup Mile in both of those years.
2026 Stephen Foster Stakes Cheat Sheet
The Stephen Foster Stakes has been one of the most prestigious races for older dirt horses since the turn of the century, and this year’s renewal Saturday at Churchill Downs shapes up as one of the best ever.
Chip Honcho, Ocelli Finish 1-2 in Exciting Ohio Derby
Chip Honcho and Ocelli finished 1-2 in the $500,000 Grade 3 Ohio Derby June 20 at Thistledown.
