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Tom Chuckas: Tax dispute no threat to Laurel Park
A tax dispute between Laurel Park and Anne Arundel County will get resolved, Maryland Jockey Club head Tom Chuckas said, and Laurel will remain in MJC hands.
Victor Carrasco hits a grand slam
Victor Carrasco, last year’s Eclipse Award-winning apprentice jock, won four at Pimlico on Saturday to close in on meet leading rider Trevor McCarthy.
Bobby’s Kitten takes Penn Mile
Bobby’s Kitten sat off the pace before pouncing to win today’s $500,000 Penn Mile. It would have made his namesake, the late Bobby Frankel, proud.
Tightend Touchdown is right on time in Pa. Governor’s Cup
A year ago, Tigthend Touchdown nearly arrived too late to run before winning the Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup. Today he arrived in plenty of time to repeat.
Delaware Park fields holding their own
Delaware Park’s racing product has come under fire in recent years for short fields. So far in 2014, though, the track is more than holding its own, plus notes.
Ben’s Cat will head to the G3 Jaipur
Popular Maryland-bred runner Ben’s Cat, nearing $2 million in earnings, will make his next start in the Grade 3 Jaipur on the Belmont Stakes undercard.
On Tap: Penn plus
This week’s On Tap features the region’s best racing, including Penn Mile day and our Pimlico race o’ the day.
Retired Thoroughbreds get a ‘new lease on life’
TPR received $18,000 and 10,000 poker chips from police who busted an illegal casino using TPR’s name as a front. A lot of retired Thoroughbreds will benefit.
Virginia Racing Commission meeting canceled
The Virginia Racing Commission meeting slated for Friday will not occur, replaced by a smaller meeting of the factions with Commerce Secretary Maurice Jones.
Ready to Act tabbed as first-ever Penn Oaks favorite
Grade 2 Beaumont winner Ready to Act figures to be a strong favorite in Saturday’s first running of the Penn Oaks.
