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Oft-injured Sheldon Russell nears riding milestone
Jockey Sheldon Russell has broken 17 bones in the last eight years — but that hasn’t stopped him from racking up wins. With three more, he’ll hit 1,000.
Near-tragedy at Charles Town yields “good start” for safety
A wrong-way horse disaster at Charles Town in December has led to a series of safety reforms the Jockeys’ Guild calls a good start.
Pimlico to host “Ultimate Girls Day Out”
Pimlico Race Course will once again host the “Ultimate Girls Day Out” on Black-Eyed Susan Day, May 15.
Robin Graham, Donald Barr lead home team on holiday weekend
Trainers Robin Graham and Donald Barr scored for the Laurel Park home team over Presidents’ Day weekend, combining for three stakes wins and a second.
Pimlico unveils $4.2 million stakes schedule
Pimlico’s spring stand will begin April 2 and feature 21 stakes, eight of them graded, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.
Betfair TVG acquires HRTV
TVG will acquire its main television competitor, HRTV, in a deal that will impact Stronach Group tracks in Maryland.
Eddie Plesa hoping to hold two of a kind
Veteran trainer Eddie Plesa, Jr. has two of a kind this winter, in top three-year-olds Souper Colossal and Mr. Jordan. He hopes that continues to be a winning hand.
Barbara Fritchie weekend in photos
Our cameras were clicking during the just-completed Barbara Fritchie weekend at Laurel Park. Here’s what they saw…
RaceBrief: Presidents’ Weekend recap
Today’s RaceBrief catches up with the weekend’s mid-Atlantic racing…
Charles Town cancels two cards in face of winter weather
Two more Charles Town Races cards have fallen victim to difficult winter weather, with the track canceling both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s races.
