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Previous champs Ben’s Cat, Eighttofasttocatch headline Maryland Million day
Eighttofasttocatch won the Maryland Million Classic in 2011 but lost last year. Ben’s Cat won the Turf Sprint both years — but that race no longer exists. Both are back this year and loom large in their fields.
Lucy’s Bob Boy will look to defend his West Va. Breeders Classic crown
Defending champ Lucy’s Bob Boy enters Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders Classic as the horse to beat on a surface he loves.
Take part in our Maryland Million Charity “Play for Jose” Handicapping Tournament
Entries are open in our Maryland Million Charity “Play for Jose” Handicapping Tournament this Saturday to help support injured exercise rider Jose Villegas!
Ben’s Cat and the King
After more than 6,400 victories, winning still hasn’t gotten old for King Leatherbury — and Ben’s Cat is one big reason for the trainer’s continued success.
De Francis winner Immortal Eyes headlines Friday’s Charles Town stakes races
De Francis Dash winner Immortal Eyes — Charles Town’s 4 1/2 furlong track record holder — headlines the track’s Friday stakes races.
Maryland Racing Commission Notebook: Void-claim rule, medication, more
It was a busy agenda for the Maryland Racing Commission meeting, which adopted a new void-claim rule and declined to reconsider medication rules, among other actions.
Penn National to feature the Fabulous Strike and a food drive on Thanksgiving Eve
Penn National will host a major card on Thanksgiving Eve, featuring the Fabulous Strike Handicap and a charity food drive.
HandleTrak: Ouch!
Tracks closing, bad weather, and nondescript cards combined to create a HandleTrak report best summed up with one word: Ouch!
Holly Robinson wins Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award
Trainer Holly Robinson has won the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award for 2013.
Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association endorses modified void-claim rule
In a reprise of efforts over the summer, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association has again endorsed a rule voiding claims in certain circumstances.
