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Witty seeks Ben’s Cat breakthrough
Witty, a two-time stakes winner on dirt, will seek his first turf stakes win in Saturday’s Ben’s Cat at PImlico after 3 consecutive seconds in turf stakes.
Delaware: Intriguing group set to contest Cape Henlopen
Saturday’s $200,000 Cape Henlopen Stakes has attracted an intriguing group, including millionaire Cross Border and 2022 Kentucky Derby runner Tawny Port.

For McCarthy, Carmouche, big Colonial wins feel like home
For veteran, New York-based riders Trevor McCarthy and Kendrick Carmouche, Saturday’s stakes-laden card at Colonial Downs felt like coming home.

Remembering Anthony Manganaro
Anthony Manganaro passed away August 20. We visit with former MRC chair Michael Algeo, and remember Manganaor’s behind-the-scenes role in Maryland.

HISA issues report on Churchill Downs fatalities
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) issued its report on the spring fatalities at Churchill Downs, finding no “singular explanation.”

Emma Wolfe: “The days are long, but I love what I do”
Brittany Russell’s barn has had an exceptional season at Delaware Park, and assistant trainer Emma Wolfe is seizing the moment.

Monmouth meet concludes, racing shifts to Meadowlands
With Monmouth Park’s 2023 meet concluded, racing will shift to the Meadowlands after Monmouth showed gains in daily average handle.

Double Crown’s Polynesian win tops Pimlico stakes
Short fields and upsets were the order of the day Sunday at Pimlico. topped by G2 winner Double Crown’s victory in the Polynesian Stakes.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: September 11
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Integration puts it all together in Virginia Derby win
On a day when storms caused a mid-card delay, a pair of super-promising colts posted impressive wins, including Integration in the G3 Virginia Derby.