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On Tap: Region’s best racing for November 9
In this week’s On Tap, we look in on four intriguing stakes at Laurel Park, plus a pair of added-money events at Charles Town — and a handicapping tourney you won’t want to miss!
Noted breeder and owner William Harris passes
Breeder and owner William Harris, whose Sweet Goodbye upset the G2 Barbara Fritchie at Laurel in 2010, has died at age 90.
Take part in our Handicap for the Heroes charity ‘capping tournament!
On November 9, The Racing Biz and Maryland Jockey Club ask you to handicap with a purpose. Please Handicap for the Heroes in our online handicapping tournament.
The Safely Kept Stakes
Safely Kept is one of the great — and interesting — Maryland-breds of all time. Her namesake race, on Saturday, is pretty intriguing, too.
For retired Thoroughbreds, money and soundness are keys to second act
The racing industry is gradually starting to show concern for retired Thoroughbreds. Those who work with them say that much more is needed — and soon.
Four stakes highlight Laurel Park’s Saturday card, including rugged City of Laurel
Four stakes highlight Laurel Park’s Saturday card, including a deep field in the City of Laurel Stakes for sophomores.
Claimbox: Minor changes in Midlantic Claiming 7 as claiming activity picks up
Claiming activity in the mid-Atlantic picked up this week, but the Midlantic Claiming 7 trainer list was largely similar, in our Claimbox report.
Bug riders flying high at Laurel Park
Maryland has long been friendly to apprentice jockeys, and four of them are making a splash at this fall’s Laurel Park meet.
Retirement of Orb and other stars points to industry’s misaligned incentives
Orb, Oxbow, and Verrazano — three of racing’s biggest stars this year — are all now retired. That’s because of a business model with misaligned incentives.
For Dance to Bristol’s connections, disappointing Breeders’ Cup doesn’t spoil the story
Dance to Bristol finished sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, but her connections are still quick to call her “a dream come true.”
