In his first race back since a runner-up effort in the G3 Saudi Derby, Obliteration (Violence) gave another patented performance to run away with the Chick Lang Stakes at Laurel Park.Made a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' last year at Churchill Downs when his connections unveiled him June 12, the Steve Asmussen trainee has only been out of the top three once in his career. That start was in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, where he finished a respectable fourth behind filly Cy Fair (Not This Time).Content to stalk just off the flank of Shane's Wonder (Eastwood) as that one posted the early fractions here, the race was on when they swung into the lane and the longtime leader looked intent on keeping it. Kicking into another gear by midstretch, Obliteration quickly put that one away to win with air to spare as the heavy 3-5 favorite.Shane's Wonder held on for second in a valiant effort while Igniter (Volatile) had to settle for third.Sales history: $200,000 2yo '25 OBSMAR. O-Leland Ackerley Racing, LLC, Sherwood, James, Shupe, Jode and Cilia, John; B-Ocala Stud (KY); T-Steve Asmussen. An absolute OBLITERATION ($3.40)!The Steve Asmussen trained colt easily wins the $150,000 Chick Lang Stakes at @LaurelPark. @jose93_ortiz was up on the 3YO by Violence.Can you hit the pick 6? Try here: https://t.co/lk97LJDmTP pic.twitter.com/oP4yCpKaOJ— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) May 16, 2026The post ‘Rising Star’ Obliteration Up to Task in Chick Lang appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.