Louis Ulman’s 3-year-old colt Imagine a Cure ($12) dug in again after being passed by Bubba Chrome in midstretch and surged late for a half-length victory in Race 2 Saturday at Laurel Park to give trainer Phillip Capuano his first career winner in Maryland.
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Races from Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden Gate Fields, along with an industry-low 12-percent takeout, will highlight Friday s Stronach 5.
The multi-track wager continues to show a strong return on investment. Last week s Stronach 5, with three of the five winners returning $7 or less, had 42 winning tickets with each worth $2,752.
A field of nine 3-year-olds and up kick off Friday s Stronach 5 at Laurel. The seven-furlong starter optional claimer has a 5-2 entry in Shanghai Superfly and Shane s Jewel trained by Jamie Ness. Even Thunder and Beyond the Victory are both turning back in distance while Walk Away Joe goes out first time for trainer Dale Capuano.