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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls: Dude and Chrome
Florida Derby winner Constitution and Louisiana Derby winner Vicar’s In Trouble were big movers as a busy weekend shook up the NTRA Top Thoroughbred polls.

Today in Racing History: Caesar’s Wish
Today in Racing History, Caesar’s Wish — a horse the late Dickie Small thought the best he’d ever trained — took the Hilltop Stakes at Pimlico.

Virginia racing interests dig in for lengthy battle
In a letter and a release, Colonial Downs today outlined its vision for the future of Virginia racing — one which does not include the Virginia HBPA.

Colonial Downs: “Highest quality” racing requires new horseman’s group
Colonial Downs escalated its conflict with Virginia horsemen, calling for a new group to replace the HBPA and support its drive for “highest quality” racing.

Pimlico to seek Zumba record on Black-Eyed Susan day
Pimlico will aim to host a world-record Zumba class on Black-Eyed Susan day.

Colonial Downs set once again to burn turf course
On Friday Colonial Downs will set its turf course ablaze to remove dead grass and facilitate new growth. It’s open to the public, and who doesn’t love a fire?

Kerry Thomas driven to understand “head of the beast”
Once he met Barbaro, Kerry Thomas was smitten with Thoroughbreds — and driven to understand what makes them tick. It may not be what you think…
Maryland Handicapping Series leg one results
Top 10 from Saturday’s Maryland Handicapping Series contest.

Marylanders remember “smart, complex” Dickie Small
Marylanders are remembering training great Dickie Small, who passed away on Friday, as a consummate horseman — and much more.

RaceBrief for April 7
Our RaceBrief racing notebook grabs some of yesterday’s highlights and looks ahead to the future.