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Fans allowed to return to Laurel Park
For the first time in seven months, fans will be permitted to attend live racing at Laurel Park, albeit in limited numbers.

Arnaldo Bocachica named “Jockey of the Week”
Off a weekend in which he won three stakes, Charles Town-based rider Arnaldo Bocachica has been named “Jockey of the Week” by the Jockeys Guild.

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: October 14
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

Midlantic first-crop sire watch
We check in with the Mid-Atlantic first-crop sires. Who has winners on the ground? Which horses have won stakes?

Happy Saver jumps in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Happy Saver – also winner of the Tesio – made a big move in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for 3yo.

How good was the Tesio Stakes?
While the Tesio Stakes winner usually competes in the Preakness, this year’s champ Happy Saver skipped it – and instead won the G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup.

Clear Vision scores in Laurel feature
The stakes-placed Clear Vision bounced back from a disappointing effort at Pimlico to win Laurel Park’s featured allowance on Sunday.

WVBC: John McKee’s really big night
John McKee had a huge West Virginia Breeders Classics night, winning multiple races in his roles as owner, trainer, breeder, and stallion owner.

Awsome Faith posts WV Breeders Classic stunner
Awsome Faith, a 35-1 longshot, rallied late to win a thrilling renewal of the West Virginia Breeders Classic.

Bridging the Gap dominates in WVBC Cavada
Favored Bridging the Gap was fractious in the gate but good as gold once it opened and went on to post a dominant win in the WVBC Cavada.