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Who’s the top Midlantic jockey?
Who’s the hottest rider in the Mid-Atlantic? Our new metric endeavors to answer that question (at least a little), and some of the answers are surprising.

Laki favored in Laurel Saturday feature
Multiple stakes winner Laki, a seven-year-old, has been installed as the 5-2 favorite in Laurel Park’s Saturday feature, a $55,000 allowance.

Colonial Downs opening day card set
Colonial Downs will roll out an 11-race card for its opener, which takes place Monday, July 27 and includes two jump races.

Jevian Toledo on brink of milestone
Jockey Jevian Toledo, who has 18 mounts this coming weekend at Laurel Park, is just two wins shy of 1,000 for his career.

Jorge Vargas hoping Monmouth luck turning
After a frustrating start to the Monmouth meet, jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. had a productive Saturday – including a Grade 3 win.

Rosario Montanez on the improve
Jockey Rosario Montanez, injured in a bad spill last Friday, has continued to improve after undergoing Saturday surgery, his agent said.

Charles Town offers Thursday carryover
In its Thursday card, Charles Town will have a carryover of more than $35,000 in the Pick 5, which kicks off in race four.

Colonial Downs to race without spectators
After intending to race with limited spectators permitted, Colonial Downs has shifted gears and decided its 2020 meet will be fan-free.

Jockey Victor Carrasco out with injured elbow
Jockey Victor Carrasco will miss six weeks with an injured elbow, he said on social media, another in a line of injuries he’s suffered in recent years.
Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, July 21
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…