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Nimitz Class tackles Pegasus for new connex
Pennsylvania-bred Nimitz Class, who dominated several regional stakes, is with new connections now and will tackle Saturday’s G1 Pegasus World Cup.

Axel Concepcion earns top apprentice Eclipse
Jockey Axel Concepcion, who began his 2023 season riding in Puerto Rico, ended it with an Eclipse Award after a stellar season launched in the Mid-Atlantic.

Five questions for this weekend’s Laurel Park racing
With Laurel Park scheduled to host four stakes this weekend, we’ve got five questions about the weekend’s racing.

Laurel Park cancels January 26 card
Laurel Park announced today it will cancel its January 26 card as the snow-freeze-thaw cycle has left too much moisture in the track.

WV-bred sophomores could kindle memorable rivalries
The arrival of Marshall Peanut, Time to Rock, and others could make for a very interesting season for West Virginia-bred sophomores.

Full Count Felicia to try her luck in Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf
Trained at Laurel Park by Brittany Russell, Full Count Felicia will take her biggest swing yet in Saturday’s G2 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf.

Aidan Butler appointed president of 1/ST
1/ST, the parent company of the Maryland Jockey Club, has announced Aidan Butler’s promotion to president.

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.

Charles Town announces 2024 stakes slate
Charles Town released its 2024 stakes schedule, with two of its open stakes receiving boosts to $500,000. The stakes action kicks off April 13.

Laurel Park cancels Jan. 21 card
Laurel Park has canceled its January 21 card because of the winter storm. The card was to have featured four stakes races.