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Wagering handle flat despite fewer racedays
Though the pandemic led to many fewer racedays in 2020 than in 2019, national wagering handle held steady – though what that means is open to debate.
10 stories that mattered: Integrity
In today’s “10 stories that mattered,” 2020 began with two dozen indictments for horse doping and ended with new anti-doping legislation. Progress?
Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: January 5
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Parx picks and horses to watch: Jan. 5
We’ve got Parx Racing picks today as the track presents another midweek card!
Harpers First Ride headed to G1 Pegasus
Maryland-breds Harpers First Ride, based at Laurel Park with Claudio Gonzalez, and Knicks Go are expected to run next in the G1 Pegasus World Cup.
Laurel: Alexander Crispin wins four
Bug boy Alexander Crispin won four races on Laurel Park’s Sunday program, including the featured allowance, and now has eight wins in three days.
10 stories that mattered: Famous last words
In today’s “10 stories that mattered in 2020,” two announcers with a combined 70+ years of experience called it quits.
Laurel Park picks and ponderings January 3, 2021
We’ve got a 9-race card today at Laurel Park!
Capo Kane spurs Derby dreams for Wyner
Capo Kane cruised to win the Jerome Stakes, giving trainer Harold Wyner his first stakes win and prompting dreams of the Kentucky Derby.
Jock Carol Cedeno gets 1,000th win
Jockey Carol Cedeno won once on Friday and once more on Saturday at Laurel Park to reach the 1,000-win plateau.
