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On Tap: Calm
On tap: no stakes but plenty of racing action in the mid-Atlantic.

Immortal Eyes is home, and happy
Damon and Christine Dilodovico’s “once in a lifetime horse,” Immortal Eyes, spent four months in another barn. Now he’s back — and everyone’s smiling.

Top Midlantic-bred Poll: Miss Behaviour rising
In the latest Top Midlantic-bred Poll, two graded winners made big moves, but Real Solution remained at the head of the class.

Handicapping Zen: Pace, speed, and you
In the second of his Handicapping Zen series, Bobby Zen tackles pace and speed — two ‘capping tools that have evolved dramatically over the years.

Is horse racing going to the dogs?
An alliance between racino operators and dog racing opponents threatens the existence of that sport. Richard Hackerman wonders if horse racing will be next.

Claimbox: Mid-Atlantic claiming leaders through September 30
Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic rose for the third straight week, plus the region’s most active trainers, in our Claimbox report.

Reality — and perception — bolster Maryland-breds
The reality of new programs to bolster Maryland-breds — and the perception of those programs — had a big impact at Monday’s yearling sale.
Preakness tickets now on sale
Preakness 2015 tickets are now on sale, the Maryland Jockey Club announced.

Limelight-shy Kieron Magee stakes his claim
With a barn of claimers, Kieron Magee is having his best year yet, with two meet training titles. All it takes is a little — well, a lot of — flexibility.

Laurel stakes wins boost two small barns
Two barns with a combined total of three wins in 2014 came up big in Laurel stakes Saturday, which left trainers Lilli Kurtinecz and Bruce Alexander beaming.