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Steeplechase, flat worlds combine at Gold Cup races
Saturday’s International Gold Cup at Great Meadow will include both steeplechase and flat racing and could be a blueprint for racing’s Virginia future.
Top Midlantic-bred Poll: Real Solution remains the leader
There’s little change in the latest Top Midlantic-bred Poll, as Real Solution and Miss Behaviour remain at the head of the class.
EZ Horseplay seeks arbitration against VHBPA
EZ Horseplay, the advance deposit wagering company owned by Colonial Downs, has filed for arbitration against the state horsemen’s group, VHBPA officials said.
NewsBrief: The headlines
In today’s NewsBrief, headlines from the region’s racing industry.
Midlantic-breds scarce among Breeders’ Cup pre-entrants
Just two of the 201 Breeders’ Cup pre-entrants were bred in the mid-Atlantic, one each in Virginia and Maryland.
Delaware Park meet closes with handle declines
Delaware Park’s meet closed with a drop in handle despite strong business on its signature Delaware Handicap and Oaks cards.
Claimbox: Mid-Atlantic claiming leaders for October 21
Claiming activity plummeted, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
For trainer, Maryland Million win a “dream come true”
Larry Reed claimed Outbacker for $12,500, and a few months later won the $51,000 Maryland Million Starter Handicap — an outcome he calls a dream come true.
Handicapping Zen: Trainers, jocks, and you
In the fourth of his Handicapping Zen series, Bobby Zen discusses trainers and jocks.
Tears and talking in Maryland Million winner’s circles
After the two biggest races of Maryland Million day, one trainer fought back tears, while one owner couldn’t stop talking.
