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Stakes winner Ionic tops Laurel allowance
Stakes winner Ionic and graded stakes-placed Theodora B. will tangle in the Friday allowance feature at Laurel Park.

Maryland Commission shelves Lasix-free baby races
The Stronach Group came to the Maryland Racing Commission for an endorsement of Lasix-free baby races. Instead it got a tongue-lashing.

Kentucky Derby will have spectators
The Kentucky Derby, delayed from May until the first Saturday in September, will take place in front of spectators, Churchill Downs Inc. said today.

Trailblazer Krone back for new challenge
Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone remembers her Belmont triumph aboard Colonial Affair and discusses her new challenge as a jockey’s agent.

Fasig-Tipton 2020 2yo sale by the numbers
We break down the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale by the numbers – including some numbers you didn’t know you wanted.

Pimlico to reopen for off-track betting
The clubhouse at Pimlico Race Course will reopen for off-track wagering starting Thursday and will be open on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.

On race, racing has “to do more”
In the second of two parts, some in racing acknowledge the need to do more to promote diversity – but what does that mean, and what would it look like?

Hello Beautiful possibly graded stakes-bound
Fresh off a dominant allowance triumph in fast time, three-year-old Hello Beautiful may be headed for graded stakes company, her trainer said.

Monmouth Park to have fans for opener
With new coronavirus rules in New Jersey, Monmouth Park will be able to celebrate its July 3 opening day with fans permitted.

Delaware Park reduces permitted attendance
Delaware Park will reduce the number of patrons permitted from 3,000 to 1,000, effective immediately, the track announced.