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On Tap: Bigger and better
California Chrome. Untapable. Miss Behaviour. Graded stakes at three different tracks. What’s on tap this weekend is a heady brew, indeed.
Top Midlantic-bred Polls: Real Solution maintains his edge
In the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll in which three-year-olds and their elders faced off, five-year-old PA-bred Real Solution earned the top spot.
“Low-key” Guerrero aims for limelight with Classic Giacnroll
It took a messy court fight, but trainer Juan Carlos Guerrero is training at Parx and trying to stay “low key.” Unless Classic Giacnroll upsets the Pennsylvania Derby.
Divine Oath seeks second graded win in Kent Stakes
American Derby winner Divine Oath will seek his second graded win in the Grade 3 Kent Stakes at Delaware on Saturday, when he faces six sophomore rivals.
Claimbox: Mid-Atlantic claiming leaders for September 16
Claiming activity picked up during the past week, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Charles Town Oaks finds a sweet spot
The goal in creating the Charles Town Oaks was to find a cozy spot on the calendar to create a “splash event.” Six years later, it’s mission accomplished.
Miss Behaviour looks to topple Charles Town Oaks
Speedy Miss Behaviour, recently second in a pair of graded Saratoga races, headlines a solid group in Saturday’s Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks.
Newsmaker Interview: Tim Keefe (2 of 2)
In this second of two parts, new Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association president Tim Keefe discusses the organization’s governance and accountability.
California Chrome takes mile tour of Parx
Dual Classic winner California Chrome, the morning line favorite for Saturday’s Pennsylvania Derby, took his first spin around the track this morning.
In Virginia dates dispute, if you can’t beat ’em, ultimatum
Whether it will end with a signed contract, or the relinquishing of the Colonial Downs’s license, Virginia’s dates dispute is moving towards an end game.
