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Locals ready for try at G3 Barbara Fritchie Stakes
Six of the nine runners in Saturday’s Grade 3 Barbara Fritchie Stakes are based in Maryland or Pennsylvania, as locals take a swing at a big prize.

Off to the Races Radio returns Feb. 17
The long-running Off to the Races Radio will kick off its 2024 season February 17 at 10:00 a.m. and air every Saturday on ESPN Richmond.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 16, 2024
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

Trainer Butch Reid looking to build on “a heck of a year”
Trainer Butch Reid had a career year in 2023. With a horse on the Triple Crown trail and another nearing $1 million in earnings, 2023 could be better still.

Charles Town: What we’re watching this weekend
There’s an interesting weekend of racing shaping up at Charles Town, including a debut to watch, some questions to answer, and more.

Charles Town jockeys and trainers to watch
Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are winning more than their odds would predict? We crunch the numbers.

Angel of Empire named Top Midlantic-bred of 2023
Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire was named the Top Midlantic-bred of 2023 after a campaign that saw him win the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.

VTA stallion season auction set for Feb. 14-15
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association’s (VTA) annual stallion season auction will take place Feb. 14 and 15 and features dozens of exciting stallions.

VIDEO: Weekend racing recap
This week’s weekend racing recap focuses on a pair of milestones reached and the return of a local star.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: February 12
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…