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Colonial Downs notes and Nick’s Picks for June 20
Air Support returns to Colonial Downs for his second crack at the Turf Cup on Saturday. Meanwhile, there’s live racing today, and Nick’s got you covered!
“You don’t touch him – he will hurt you”
Jeff Krulik spends a few minutes with a couple of horses (and one person) with plenty of personality. Maybe too much. Just don’t touch ’em.
LookBack: Ostriches, Dominguez, and a “Great Story”
Tributes for a retired jock, ostriches on the track, and a “Great Story” at Delaware — all in our weekly LookBack.
Midlantic trainers will miss special rider, person Ramon Dominguez
Best known for his top-level success, just-retired jockey Ramon Dominguez got his start in the mid-Atlantic, where he earned a reputation as a special person, as well as a special rider.
Nick’s Picks for Colonial Downs Saturday
Nick Hahn broke even on Thursday – because racing was cancelled at Colonial Downs! He’s back for more today.
Handicapping Delaware: G3 Obeah and the Go for Wand
Two groups of fillies are hoping to use good efforts in Delaware stakes today to stamp their tickets to that track’s biggest events next month. Who will do so? Ted Black has the skinny.
Pimlico meet points way to future growth, Tom Chuckas hopes
Getting new fans to an old sport conducted in an old facility — Pimlico — is a challenge Tom Chuckas faces every spring. Fortunately, an old race, the Preakness, gives him a head start.
At the VTA, management change first step towards Chatfield-Taylor’s vision
The firing of long-time Virginia Thoroughbred Association executive director Glenn Petty came as a shock to many in the industry. VTA president Wayne Chatfield-Taylor hopes it proves to be a wake-up call.
“Huge step” on medication rules moves forward, but challenges remain
New medication rules will give states in the mid-Atlantic region uniform medication policies. But some horsemen worry whether testing and penalty guidelines will accomplish their aims.
Nick’s Picks for Colonial Downs Thursday
Nick Hahn delivered the goods with a nice $12 winner in the first and steady money the rest of the day yesterday. He’s back for more today.
