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Gin Blossoms to perform Black-Eyed Susan day
The “Ultimate Girls’ Day Out” on Black-Eyed Susan day at Pimlico will feature music from the Gin Blossoms, among others.

Maryland Racing Commission to undertake medication “self-assessment”
The Maryland Racing Commission will review the medication policies it has put in place in the last 18 months as part of the national uniform medication program.

Larry Collmus to receive Old Hilltop Award
Announcer Larry Collmus and Baltimore-based writer John Scheinman will receive the Old Hilltop Award at next month’s Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico.

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls for April 20
Shared Belief’s loss in Saturday’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic did nothing to alter the top 10, as he remains ahead of California Chrome and the rest.

Jonathan Newton wins Frutkoff Preakness Photo Award
Washington Post photographer Jonathan Newton has won the Jerry Frutkoff Preakness Photography Award for his shot of California Chrome turning for home.

A hip fracture for Shared Belief
Shared Belief, pulled up during Saturday’s Charles Town Classic, suffered a non-displaced hip fracture, co-owner Jim Rome said on Twitter.
“Finding your horse” key to Pimlico stakes wins
The key to trainings, says Jose Corrales, is “trying to find your horse.” It certainly worked for his Bodhisattva and two other Pimlico stakes winner Saturday.

King Leatherbury, Xtra Heat named to Hall of Fame
A pair of Maryland legends — trainer King Leatherbury and fleet filly Xtra Heat — have been named to the national racing Hall of Fame.

For locals, mixed emotions on Charles Town Classic day
by Ted Black On an afternoon that many Charles Town racing fans will remember as the day that Shared Belief pulled up as the 3-10 favorite in the Grade 2, $1.5 million Charles Town Classic, a handful of local owners and trainers had plenty to savor on an undercard...

Moreno upsets Charles Town Classic; Shared Belief injured
Moreno posted an upset in today’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic, in a race in which Shared Belief was injured.