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1/ST Racing supporting JOckeys’ Guild
The Stronach Group/1ST Racing announced today it would continue to subsidize insurance and long-term disability for jockeys at their tracks.
The week in social media: Jan. 29
Knicks Go cruised in the Pegasus, a star retires, a promising runner is DQed, and more, in the week in social media.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Jan. 29
We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!
Alexander Crispin named top bug rider; Authentic horse of the year
Jockey Alexander Crispin won the Eclipse Award for top apprentice, while Derby-Breeders’ Cup winner Authentic was named Horse of the Year.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings Jan. 29, 2021
We provide full-card picks and analysis for today’s Laurel Park card!
Authentic’s Derby win “Moment of the Year”
Authentic’s win in the Kentucky Derby earned the fans’ vote as the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s “Moment of the Year.”
MD Racing Commission clarifies Lasix rule
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday modified its Lasix rule to avoid penalizing horses racing out of town and tightened its clenbuterol regs.
“Huge future,” exciting present for Alexander Crispin
Apprentice rider Alexander Crispin has a “huge future,” says one trainer, and with an Eclipse Award nomination, a pretty exciting present, too.
Pricey Prime Factor among Holy Bull hopefuls
Prime Factor, a $900,000 yearling with just one win to his credit, is one of two recent maiden victors for trainer Todd Pletcher in the Holy Bull Stakes.
Sylvia Bishop’s way with horses
A new book explores the life and times of Charles Town-based trainer Sylvia Bishop — the first licensed Black woman trainer in the United States.
