Claudio Gonzalez

Harpers First Ride Dispatches of Owendale in Pimlico Special

BALTIMORE, MD – MCA Racing Stable’s Harpers First Ride dispatched of the 3/5 favorite Owendale in the stretch to win Friday’s $250,000 Pimlico Special Stakes (G3). Harpers First Ride broke from the far outside post 9 under…

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Completed Pass Clips Heels, Still Scores in Laurel Dash

LAUREL, MD – Robert Bone’s Completed Pass overcame clipping heels in the far turn to still score the victory in Monday’s $100,000 Laurel Dash Stakes at Laurel Park. The 5/2 favorite under Angel Cruz, Completed Pass was ranging up in the far turn but ran into a wall of horses and… Read More

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Lebda Crushes Private Terms

LAUREL, MD – Euro Stable’s Lebda showed why he was sent off as the even-money favorite, clearing away easily before being ridden out late in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms Stakes at Laurel Park. Breaking from post 2 under Alex Cintron, Lebda tipped out into the 2 path heading into the clubhouse… Read More

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Lebda Holds Sway Late in Miracle Wood

LAUREL, MD – Euro Stable’s Lebda ran uncontested for much of the running, then held sway late over a fast-closing foe to win Saturday’s $100,000 Miracle Wood Stakes at Laurel Park. Breaking cleanly from the rail under Alex Cintron as the 7/2 second betting choice, Lebda immediately assumed command by at least… Read More

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Chublicious Returns to Winner’s Circle in G3 De Francis Dash

LAUREL, MD – David Gruskos’ Chublicious made his return to trainer Claudio Gonzalez a winning one, getting up late to take Saturday’s Grade 3, $250,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash at Laurel Park. The 6-year-old gelding sat in third under rider Horacio Karamanos, stalking the early pace set by Blu Moon Ace through fractions… Read More