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On Tap: Road show
This week’s On Tap features two runners from the Top Midlantic-bred Poll, two stakes, and a grade 3 with a Keystone flavor.
I went to a fight, and a horse race broke out?
Rodney Dangerfield said that he went to a fight and a hockey game broke out. Replace “hockey game” with “horse race,” and you have the week in horse racing.
Trainer Juan Vazquez receives 90-day suspension, fine
Delaware stewards yesterday suspended trainer Juan Vazquez for 90 days, fined him, and sent him to counseling for starting a fight with rider Trevor McCarthy.
Juan Vazquez, Trevor McCarthy appear before Delaware stewards
Trainer Juan Vazquez and jockey Trevor McCarthy appeared before the Delaware Racing Commission stewards today to discuss their Monday fight.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending June 24
Claiming activity hit a high-water mark, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Virginia Racing Commission tacks to new crossroads
The Virginia Racing Commission has told the sides in the racing days dispute to focus on ’15. Now’s the time for a decision: Riders up, or lawyer up?
Anthony Brown wins Democratic nod for Maryland gov
Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown moved closer to the top spot by winning the Democratic nomination for Governor – a result cheered by racing interests.
Trainer Juan Vazquez arrested following fight with Trevor McCarthy
Trainer Juan Vazquez and rider Trevor McCarthy scuffled following Delaware Park’s fourth race Monday, leading to the arrest of Vazquez.
Breeders’ Cup names next three hosts
The Breeders’ Cup will visit Keeneland and Del Mar in the coming years, firsts for both of those venues.
Today in Racing History: Mary Bacon
Today in Racing History, pioneering female jockey Mary Bacon’s ashes were spread over Ruffian’s grave at Belmont Park.
