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Laurel Park jockeys and trainers to watch
Which Laurel Park jockeys and trainers have been on hot streaks? Which ones exceed their odds? We crunch the numbers.

Kentucky Derby purse boosted to $5 million
The purse of the Kentucky Derby will rise to $5 million for 2024, and it now dwarfs the purses of the other jewels of the Triple Crown.

Jaime Rodriguez dead-heats for Jockey of the Week
Jockey Jaime Rodriguez won nine times at Laurel Park’s opening weekend of 2024 to dead-heat for the Jockeys’ Guild’s Jockey of the Week honors.

Penn National set to kick off 2024 season with changes
Penn National kicks off its 2024 season Jan. 10 and will race fewer days this year spread out among three meets, resulting in higher purses.

Late Nite Mistress conjuring memories of mom
Late Night Pow Wow was the best horse Javier Contreras ever trained. He’s hoping her first foal, Late Nite Mistress, follows those footsteps.

Maryland career program dates announced
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place from June 3 to June 7, and one can now apply to participate.

MTHA to host community meeting on Maryland future
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association will host a community meeting Thursday to address the new report from the Racetrack Operating Authority.

Art of Racing competition returns for 2024
The Art of Racing art competion sponsored by the Maryland Jockey Club and MICA returns in 2024 for its third year.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: January 8
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 7, 2024
We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.