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Mid-Atlantic tracks struggle in HANA rankings
Midlantic tracks struggled in the Horseplayers Association of North America’s annual track rankings for 2015, focused on horseplayer value and playability.
For “Pops” and Darius Thorpe, a racing family affair
Apprentice jock Darius Thorpe is making his way in racing one mount at a time — with a big assist from uncle Avon, who’s King Leatherbury’s assistant.
Gabby Gaudet’s longshots and exotic plays for April 25
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet flags a key longshot.
Rosie Napravnik to receive Merit Award
Rosie Napravnik, the jockey whose journey began in Maryland and took her to the top of her profession, will receive the Special Award of Merit Preakness week.
Video: Talking with two new Hall of Famers
We sat down with two new members of racing’s Hall of Fame: King Leatherbury and Xtra Heat’s co-owner Ken Taylor. We turned the camera on and let ’em roll.
Paths diverge for Down Town Allen, Russell Road
Millionaire fan favorites Down Town Allen and Russell Road ran Saturday at Charles Town. Their differing results speak to vulnerabilities, and legacies.
Odds-defying Xtra Heat “a good story from the ground up”
How Xtra Heat went from ignored to beloved to an Eclipse winner to a Hall of Famer is, says trainer John Salzman, Sr., “a good story from the ground up.”
Jamie Ness aiming 50 horses at Delaware Park meet
Two-time meet leading trainer Jamie Ness will have about 50 horses at his summer base of Delaware Park.
Midlantic Triple Crown Update: April 23
Today’s Midlantic Triple Crown update weekend results, the work tab, and upcoming races.
Leatherbury: “His name ain’t King for nothing”
King Leatherbury has earned the admiration of the mid-Atlantic racing community, won 6,400 races, and done it with modest stock. Next stop: the Hall of Fame.
