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Disputed Claim provides “one for the little guys”
Racing’s a tough game for the “small guy,” says Beth Metrenas Watts, but this past Maryland Million day, Disputed Claim gave her whole family a smile.
Ronald Sigler, steering through tumultuous times
Ronald Sigler is perhaps best known in the equine world as a dentist, but this year he’s been thrust by circumstance into training a string, too.
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.
Wanamaker’s December catalog now available
The catalog for Wanamaker’s December online horse auction is now available, with the sale set for December 21.
Maryland tracks to see purse reduction in 2024
Overnight purses at Maryland’s “mile tracks,” Laurel Park and Pimlico, will decline by about nine percent in 2024, down from this year’s all-time high.
HISA to offer pro bono legal assistance
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will offer qualifying people facing sanctions pro bono legal assistance.
Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: December 11
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
BackTracks: Mandy’s Gold “showed up”
Versatile and talented, the Virginia-bred Mandy’s Gold tangled with the best en route to becoming the best horse Michael Gorham has trained.
For Colonial Downs, more of the same sounds good
The Virginia Racing Commission this week approved a 2024 Colonial Downs schedule that looks like 2023 – but it’s what may come next that’s most interesting.
Laurel: Rugged field set for Friday allowance
The Friday Laurel allowance feature is a third-level allowance featuring a pair of Maryland Million Classic winners in Monday Morning Qb and Ournationonparade.
