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On Tap: Preps
This week’s On Tap features prep races at Charles Town, closing weekend at Laurel Park, and Top Midlantic-bred Poll leading older horse in action.
Virginia-breds lead inaugural Top Midlantic-bred Poll
Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred and The Racing Biz today announced its new Top Midlantic-bred Poll, and Virginia-breds went to the head of the class.
Colonial Downs proposals could end Virginia standoff — but not yet
New proposals from Colonial Downs — perhaps including a split meet — could end a standoff with horsemen. But no resolution is expected until at least mid-April.
Equine Camille Claudel looks to make her own way
If the horse Camille Claudel is as talented as her French sculptress namesake, trainer Tres Abbott could have a fun season, starting in the Gulfstream Oaks.
Laurel Park trainer race likely to go to closing day
With two days of live racing left at Laurel Park. four trainers have 18 or 19 victories.
Colonial Downs, horsemen inch towards solution
With the ticking of the clock growing louder each day, the shape of a compromise between Colonial Downs and Virginia’s horsemen may have begun to emerge.
Claimbox: Claiming activity hits highest level in months
Mid-Atlantic claiming activity hit its highest level since Thanksgiving, and there’s a new leader of the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
King Leatherbury, 81, looks to continue piling up wins
King Leatherbury, who turned 81 today, saddled his first winner in 1959. He’s eighth on the Laurel Park trainer list this meet and hoping for a big spring.
Colonial Downs ADW sees restrictions from some horsemen’s groups
Nearly two months ago, as the dispute over racing days (and weeks) between Virginia's horsemen and Colonial Downs began to heat up, Virginia Horsemens' Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) president Frank Petramalo warned that it was "not unlikely" that...
Immortal Eyes set to return for nine year-old season
A maiden until four and nearly sold early last year, Immortal Eyes has become an ageless wonder. He’ll kick off his 2014 season Thursday at Charles Town.
