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Behind the numbers: Post positions
Conventional wisdom tells us post position really matters, and that Delaware and Monmouth are two tracks where it really pays to be inside. Right? Well…

Pennsylvania breeders announce three new Pa-bred stakes
The PHBA, which represents Pennsylvania breeders, announced the introduction of three new stakes races for horses bred in the Keystone State.

Laurel Park will add 5 Virginia-bred stakes
Laurel Park announced today the addition of 10 stakes to the fall schedule: five for Virginia-breds, five for Maryland-breds.

At the Maryland Horse Forum, momentum, and Pimm’s Cups
At Thursday’s Maryland Horse Forum, 400 people from the state’s equine industry gathered to share experiences, plan for the future, and discuss cocktails.

Maryland Horse Industry Foundation awards grants
The Maryland Horse Industry Foundation announced that it has awarded $29,000 in grants to nonprofits in the state in 2014.

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls for August 11
This week’s NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll saw virtually no change from last week.
August 11: Midlantic-breds in Saratoga stakes
A West Virginia-bred carries the Midlantic-bred banner into battle in a Saratoga stake named for a Maryland-bred.

RaceBrief for August 11
Stakes winners, leading riders, and a curious leading trainer, in our weekend RaceBrief.

To Alex Cintron, “leading rider” is about more than numbers
It took jockey Alex Cintron a few years to learn his craft. Now, the sky’s the limit for the man looking to defend his Delaware Park leading rider title.

NewsBrief: Gov. Christie vetoes sports wagering bill
New Jersey governor Chris Christie today vetoed legislation that would have allowed sports wagering at the state’s racetracks and casinos.