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Haskell top three all in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
This weekend’s Met Mile winner Vekoma has won three straight and is on the rise in the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for older horses.

Bernardini filly takes MHBA Yearling Show
A filly by Bernardini was named Grand Champion at the 86th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association Yearling Show Saturday in Timonium.

Haskell day 2020 unlike any other
Haskell Day 2020 was something literally unprecedented at Monmouth Park: a Haskell day with almost no fans. Our John Piassek reports back on a strange day at the track.

BackTracks: Ral Parr and the changing times
Our BackTracks column focuses on Midlantic racing history. Today, Ral Parr, the Marylander who bred and owned 1920 Kentucky Derby winner Paul Jones.

Authentic gives Baffert ninth Haskell win
Authentic just held off a stirring late rally from Ny Traffic to give trainer Bob Baffert his ninth Grade 1 Haskell Stakes win Saturday at Monmouth Park.

Rider Montanez undergoes successful surgery
Jockey Rosario Montanez, injured in a bad spill Friday at Laurel Park, underwent successful surgery Saturday.

Hipnotizada is first winner for Uncle Lino
Pennsylvania-based sire Uncle Lino, whose oldest are 2-year-olds, registered his first winner today when Hipnotizada dominated a maiden race at Delaware Park.

Fundraiser launched for injured jock Montanez
Jockey Rosario Montanez was seriously injured Friday at Laurel Park, and within 24 hours, the state racing community was supporting a Gofundme page for him.

Md. Millon Turf winner Mr. d’Angelo back in action
Mr. d’Angelo, 17-1 upset winner of last fall’s Maryland Million Turf, will make his first start since then in an allowance Saturday at Laurel Park.

Off to the Races radio returns July 18
Off to the Races Radio returns July 18 with a show featuring Alicia Hughes of the NTRA, plus handicapping with Derby Bill and more.