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Jevian Toledo, Greeley and Ben star in Laurel stakes
Jockey Jevian Toledo won a pair of stakes, one aboard ageless Greeley and Ben, who earned his 25th victory, to top the stakes Saturday at Laurel Park.
Graded winner Wondrwherecraigis retired
Wondrwherecraigis, a 6-year-old graded stakes winner with over $500,000 in earnings, has been retired, trainer Brittany Russell said.
Veterans Magic Michael, Double Crown meet in Manfuso
Saturday’s Robert T. Manfuso Stakes anchors a four-stake day at Laurel Park and features graded winners Magic Michael and Double Crown.
After long career, Frank Petramalo steps away
Longtime Virginia HBPA chief Frank Petramalo is retiring after a career that’s seen the racing rollercoaster and says it’s the people that have driven him.
Charles Town Oaks to be G2 in ’24; 5 Midlantic stakes downgraded
Stellar subsequent efforts by recent Charles Town Oaks winners helped it receive Grade 2 status for 2024, in contrast to several other Midlantic stakes.
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.
Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: December 18
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Longtime Maryland racing commissioner Ernie Grecco passes
Longtime Maryland Racing Commission member Ernie Grecco, a friend to labor and a fan of Pimlico Race Course, passed this week at 81.
Md. Million Classic appeal dropped; Ain’t Da Beer Cold wins
The appeal of a stewards’ DQ of Market Maven in the Maryland Million Classic was dropped at the last moment, leaving Ain’t Da Beer Cold the winner.
BackTracks: Key to the Mint unlocks a title
In a new BackTracks, the story of the largely forgotten Key to the Mint, who was champion three-year-old despite going 0-for-2 in Triple Crown races.
