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Belmont-Penn National Pick 4 pays big in maiden bow
Belmont and Penn National have created a special new dual-track Pick 4, available each Thursday, and a few lucky winners nabbed over $8,300 in the first one.
For Ollie Figgins and Dance to Bristol, key now is keeping on schedule
Trainer Ollie Figgins and Dance to Bristol have done just about everything right so far during a magical season that has them on the brink of a Breeders’ Cup trip. Our new weekly series will follow them from here to there.
Horsemen, breeders reach agreement on Maryland-bred owner bonus program
Negotiators for breeders and horsemen have hammered out an accord that will boost purses for Maryland-bred horses — and, perhaps, revitalize the breeding industry.
Claimbox report: Horses changing hands, September 4-10
Claiming activity fell to its lowest level since The Racing Biz began tracking it, in our newest Claimbox report.
Ramon Dominguez appearance will add to Laurel’s opening weekend festivities
Top rider Ramon Dominguez, now retired, will attend opening Saturday at Laurel Park, participating in a special ceremony and autograph session.
Who let these guys vote in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll?
Two regulars of The Racing Biz voted in this week’s NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll. Without comment, their votes…
Midweek Movie: Race prep
Our Midweek Movie gives you a few, pre- and post-race minutes with trainer Ted Maher, reunited with a favorite horse.
For jockey’s agent, Dance to Bristol’s ride is his kind of story
J.D. Brown likes stories where success comes from unexpected places. As the agent for filly star Dance to Bristol’s rider, Xavier Perez, Brown is living just such a story — and hoping the ride continues.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle skids
Mid-Atlantic handle fell over the weekend, though Pennsylvania’s Day at the Races enjoyed gains, in our HandleTrak report.
LookBack: Of state-breds and foreign invaders
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes.
