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Angel Acres’ closing points to rescue challenges
Angel Acres Horse Haven placed an estimated 600 horses in new homes. Its closing leaves a void — and points to the challenges facing rescues.

Laurel Park stakes wagering guide released
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Saturday’s three stakes at Laurel Park.

De Francis Dash regains graded status
The De Francis Dash was named a Grade 3 for 2016, while three other Maryland stakes were awarded Listed status for next year.

Three questions: Laurel Park Saturday stakes
Saturday’s Laurel Park card features three stakes, and we have three questions we’re eager to see answered.

Jockeys’ Guild assembly slated for February
The Jockeys’ Guild will hold its annual assembly February 16-17 in Hollywood, Florida.

Racing Commission to determine Maryland Million Nursery winner
Corvus’ win in the Maryland Million Nursery has been appealed to the Racing Commission after he tested positive for isoxsuprine but was not disqualified.

Mares bred report shows shifts, decline in region
The number of mares bred in the mid-Atlantic has dropped in recent years — as has where they’re bred, as optimism, uncertainty impact breeder decisions.

Green Gratto score tops Midlantic-bred stakes results
Green Gratto’s score in the G3 Fall Highweight at Aqueduct was the top result of 11 Midlantic-breds who tackled graded company this past weekend.

O! Showalter wins Laurel Park debut
Showalter – a gelding owned by Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos and named for manager Buck Showalter – won at first asking yesterday at Laurel Park.

Big Move of the Week: Behrnik’s Bank
In our new weekly column, we feature a regional horse who caught our attention. This week: Penn National juvenile stakes winner Behrnik’s Bank.