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LookBack: RaceBrief for February 26
In our LookBack, we review the day’s mid-Atlantic racing.

Today in Racing History: Rapid Redux rolls
Today in Racing History, starter allowance monster Rapid Redux wins his sixth straight, en route to 22 consecutive victories.

T-shirt “scam” targets Thoroughbred retirement programs
Someone was selling T-shirts to benefit ReRun’s Thoroughbred retirement program. Now, ReRun’s Lisa Molloy wonders, who was it — and where’s the money?

HRRN to broadcast key Charles Town, Penn National races
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) will broadcast live from the Charles Town Classic, Penn Mile, and other key races at tracks owned by Penn Gaming in 2014.

Ben’s Cat earns third Md.-bred Horse of the Year title
King Leatherbury’s Ben’s Cat won his unprecedented third crown as Maryland-bred Horse of the Year, the Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced.

Barbara Fritchie Handicap day in pictures
Saturday’s Barbara Fritchie Handicap and Campbell Handicap at Laurel Park were thrilling races with exciting finishes. Our photographers were there.

On Barbara Fritchie Handicap day, persistence rewarded
Persistence was the word of Barbara Fritchie Handicap day, as horses — and jockeys — gave their all to take Laurel’s two stakes.

Today in Racing History: Will the real Sun Dandy please stand up?
Today in Racing History, Sun Dandy, a 99-1 outsider, grabbed third to kick off a nice streak. Except that it wasn’t Sun Dandy at all.

My Wandy’s Girl proves best in Fritchie Handicap
Second as the favorite a year ago, My Wandy’s Girl turned the tables and wore down La Verdad to win the Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie Handicap.

Behemoth runs big to win the John B. Campbell Handicap
The bettors loved Managed Account, but Behemoth loves Laurel, and he overhauled the favorite in the last jumps to win today’s John B. Campbell Handicap.