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Thoroughbred Racing Associations issue statement on PETA claims
In the wake of PETA’s allegations of cruelty towards horses in the Steve Asmussen barn, the Thoroughbred Racing Associations issued its own statement.
Zayats to scratch Asmussen-trained horses in wake of PETA accusations
In the wake of a PETA video alleging cruelty in the Steve Asmussen barn, owner Ahmed Zayat will scratch his Asmussen-trained horses pending investigation.
Switchfoot, other bands set to play Preakness InfieldFest
The Maryland Jockey Club today announced that Switchfoot, Eli Young Band, Sundy Best and Go Go Gadjet will perform on the Jägermeister stage on Preakness day.
Two stakes top Saturday’s Laurel Park card
An intriguing running of the Harrison Johnson Stakes and the Conniver for state-bred females take center stage on Saturday at Laurel Park.
NTRA, other racing industry groups issue response to PETA allegations
The NTRA and other racing industry stakeholder groups today issued a statement responding to PETA’s allegation of cruelty in trainer Steve Asmussen’s barn.
Claimbox: Claiming activity rises again, and Claiming 7 sees shuffle
Mid-Atlantic claiming activity rose for the fourth consecutive week, and that led to some shuffling of the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Ben’s Cat revving up — for 8 year-old season
“I’m still doing what I love every day,” says trainer King Leatherbury. That includes readying Ben’s Cat for possible fifth Mister Diz win.
RaceBrief for March 20
Our RaceBrief racing notebook grabs some of yesterday’s highlights and looks ahead to the future.
“Moneyhorse”: Racing with analytics
“Moneyball” enshrined using analytics to help players and teams to succeed. Years earlier, George Rowand used it to put his horses in their best spots.
RaceBrief for March 19
Our RaceBrief racing notebook grabs some of yesterday’s highlights and looks ahead to the future.
