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Embarr, Rose Brier post wins in Virginia-bred route stakes
Hard-hitter Embarr won the Brookmeade Stakes for Virginia-bred distaffers, while Rose Brier won the Bert Allen, on Virginia-bred day at Laurel Park.

Two Notch Road gets last laugh in Punch Line
Two Notch Road dusted his Punch Line competition, and Heaven Knows What trounced her Oakley rivals to take the two Virginia-bred sprints at Laurel Park.

Moon River brightest juvenile in Jamestown Stakes
First starter Moon River shone at Laurel Park, taking one division of the Jamestown Stakes, while Hooligan posted a popular win in the other.

Veteran trainer Ron Alfano works to change with times
Trainer Ron Alfano scaled racing’s heights, but then he nearly washed out of the game. Now his ability to adapt has allowed him to find a comfortable niche.

Gabby Gaudet’s longshots and exotic plays for September 13
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her late Pick 4 ticket, and we dig into the day’s featured Bert Allen Stakes.

Apprentice Michael Ritvo scores on first Maryland mount
Apprentice rider Michael Ritvo — son of Mucho Macho Man trainer Kathy and Gulfstream Park president Tim — won on Winter Lady, his first Maryland mount.

On Tap: Traveling Virginia-breds and Delaware horses at home
On tap: Laurel hosts a day for Virginia-breds, Delaware celebrates its owners, and one member of the top Midlantic-bred Poll is in action.

Behind the numbers: Steady as she goes
In our third “Behind the numbers” feature, we review the charts and wonder if a steady is always a steady.

For Virginia breeders, a chance to shine out of state
Tomorrow’s state-bred racing at Laurel Park — instead of Colonial Downs — gives Virginia breeders something they’re used to: an out-of-state chance to shine.

Embarr, Hard Enough headline in Va.-bred stakes at Laurel
Embarr, who’s won two editions of the Brookmeade among four stakes wins, and Grade 3 winner Hard Enough top Saturday’s Virginia-bred stakes at Laurel Park.