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Eclipse Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the 2014 Eclipse Awards have been announced, including several horses who raced regionally.
Maryland Jockey Club modifies winter schedule
The Maryland Jockey Club will race Sundays — rather than Thursdays — starting February 1.
Lucy’s Bob Boy headlines Blue Ridge Handicap
Hard-hitting Lucy’s Bob Boy will look for his 22nd win at Charles Town this evening in the $30,000 Blue Ridge Handicap.
Locals take two Media Eclipse Awards
Local writers Joe Clancy and John Scheinman were honored with Media Eclipse Awards, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced.
Handle dips at the Maryland Jockey Club
The Maryland Jockey Club’s wagering handle fell during 2014, mirroring troubling national trends.
Laurel Park stall construction underway
Construction of new stalls at Laurel Park — part of the 10-year agreement to govern racing — has begun, with completion targeted for April.
QuickTake: Uncooperative
In our latest QuickTake: in the space of four days, New York and mid-Atlantic tracks carded nine stakes for older horses. Wouldn’t cooperation work better?
Year in review: 10 you liked
In our year in review — the 10 most-read stories on The Racing Biz in 2014.
With two stakes wins Saturday, Sheldon Russell’s a mudder
Saturday’s rainy, muddy weather wasn’t fit for man or beast — but it suited jockey Sheldon Russell, who won two stakes, just fine.
Elnaawi aces his Native Dancer test
Elnaawi shipped in from his New York base and took home the money in today’s Native Dancer Stakes at Laurel Park.
