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Off the Pace: The racetrack of the future
In a new Off the Pace, Mike Valiante shares his vision of what the racetrack of the future ought to look like. Do you agree?

Photo Essay: Fritchie day in pictures
In this photo essay, The Racing Biz photographer Allison Janezic capturing the horses and people who starred on Fritchie day at Laurel Park.

HISA medication control program outlined
A Tuesday presentation at Laurel Park outlined a HISA medication control program scheduled to launch March 27 and representing a major industry change.

First Stateside win for apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr.
Apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr., 19, got his first Stateside win Monday at Laurel Park aboard 14-1 Beneath the Stars.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: February 21
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Angel of Empire annexes Risen Star
Angel of Empire, the longest of three Brad Cox entrants, won the Risen Star Stakes to secure 50 Kentucky Derby points.

For riders, trainers, Avery Whisman ceremony kindles complex day
Laurel Park held a mid-card ceremony Feb. 18 for deceased rider Avery Whisman, and for riders and trainers, it kindled complex feelings.

Eastern Bay goes with the flow in General George win
Nine-year-old Eastern Bay proved he’s as good as ever, surpassing a million in earnings with his first graded win in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel.

Swayin to and Fro scores in G3 Barbara Fritchie
Swayin to and Fro earned her first graded win — and the first for her rider and trainer — in Saturday’s Grade 3 Barbara Fritchie at Laurel Park.

Laurel Park Fritchie day stakes updates
Brief updates on the day’s stakes from Laurel Park…