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Talking Kentucky Derby on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races Radio returns to the air May 1 with plenty of Kentucky Derby chatter as Derby day 2021 arrives, including an on-scene report from Frank Angst.

High winds force Pimlico cancellation
With high winds, including gusts up to 60 miles per hour, the Maryland Jockey Club was forced to cancel its April 30 card after three races.

Charles Town preview and horses to watch: Apr. 30
We’ve got a Charles Town preview today as the track presents its Friday card!

Kentucky Derby horse-by-horse analysis
With the Kentucky Derby upon us, our annual Kentucky Derby horse-by-horse analysis also makes its return, plus video of all the prep races.

Midlantic-breds in Kentucky Oaks day stakes
Four horses bred in the Mid-Atlantic — two Virginia-breds and two Maryland-breds — are slated to race in Kentucky Oaks undercard stakes today.

Pimlico picks and ponderings April 30, 2021
John Piassek has coverage of today’s 9-race Pimlico card!

Exculpatory returns to action Friday
Exculpatory, a dramatic first-out maiden winner, returns to action in a Friday allowance, and his trainer has high hopes.

Pimlico picks and ponderings April 29, 2021
It’s opening day at Pimlico! John Piassek shares his thoughts here.

Fritchie winner Hibiscus Punch to tackle Gamine
Hibiscus Punch, upset winner of February’s Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park, will tackle a tougher opponent Saturday in Gamine.

“One glass of wine and we bought him”
Six-year-old Animal Kingston, a son of Derby winner Animal Kingdom, is kicking off a new career in steeplechase racing.