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Gabby Gaudet’s longshots and exotic plays for February 22
In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her longshots and exotic plays with The Racing Biz.
Today in Racing History: Xtra Heat
Today in Racing History, Xtra Heat closed out her brilliant career with a win in the Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie, zipping through a dense fog to victory.
On Tap: Stakes trivia
This week’s On Tap features stakes trivia about Saturday’s Grade 2 Barbara Fritchie and John B. Campbell Handicaps from Laurel Park.
Once alone, Virginia Derby finds its niche crowded by wealthy rivals
The Virginia Derby once dominated the first half of the three year-old turf season. Now, besieged by slots-enriched rivals, it finds its hold weakening.
RaceBrief: Mid-Atlantic racing news and notes for February 21
Our RaceBrief offers news and notes from mid-Atlantic racing.
John B. Campbell Handicap: Gaudet sends a pair
Trainer Linda Gaudet hopes there really is strength in numbers, as she’ll saddle two of the five runners in Saturday’s John B. Campbell Handicap at Laurel.
Claimbox: Not much racing leads to not much claiming
With a spate of weather-related cancellations, a very slow week of mid-Atlantic racing led to a very slow week of claiming, in our Claimbox report.
Today in Racing History: Little Bold John
Today in Racing History, Little Bold John upset the General George, part of a remarkable career that saw him win 38 races and nearly $2 million.
RaceBrief: Mid-Atlantic racing news and notes for February 20
Our RaceBrief offers news and notes from mid-Atlantic racing.
On breeding: Lessons learned
It wasn’t all wine and roses for George Rowand’s breeding operation. They bred some bad horses, too — and learned some important lessons. Part 3 of 3.
