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Armin van Buuren to headline Preakness InfieldFest
Armin van Buuren, the world’s most popular electronic music DJ and producer, will headline the 2015 Preakness InfieldFest Concert.

West Virginia racing ducks decoupling bill
A pair of bills that would have had major impacts on West Virginia’s Thoroughbred industry — one “decoupling” racing and casinos — appear dead, advocates said.

Midlantic Triple Crown Update: March 5
Today’s Midlantic Triple Crown update features a Gotham Stakes runner.

IRS will consider change in wager reporting requirement
The IRS will consider changing wager reporting and withholding requirements to include a bettor’s entire wager.

February handle slips after tough weather
The Thoroughbred industry’s wagering handle fell in February amid difficult weather — one of several economic indicators to show declines during the month.

Jeyran takes scenic route – from Azerbaijan
Maiden Jeyran is one of only five horses ever bred in Azerbaijan to race in the United States.

Breeders’ Cup tix on sale today
Tickets for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland will be on sale beginning at noon today.

QuickTake: Racing gods
In our latest QuickTake… why don’t the racing gods like Sheldon Russell?

King Leatherbury, Ben’s Cat in photos
Some of our favorite photos of Hall of Fame finalist King Leatherbury and a horse who had a hand in that, Ben’s Cat.

King Leatherbury: Honored, but not optimistic
All it took for King Leatherbury to become a Hall of Fame finalist was 56 years and 6,400 wins. He doesn’t think that’s enough – but other trainers disagree.