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Michael Matz to judge MHBA Yearling Show
Michael Matz, a trainer with two Triple Crown race wins to his credit, will judge the 2020 Maryland Horse Breeders Association Yearling Show, slated for mid-July.

Twirling Owen aims for double in Fancy Buckles
Its Binn Too Long Stakes winner Twirling Owen will tackle her elders and try to double up in Friday’s Fancy Buckles at Charles Town Races.

Pinhook Diary: PJ and a coronavirus detour
Chelsea Lowman’s monthly pinhooking diary continues today, as the coronavirus arrives and could lead to significant detours.

Doug McCoy, Writer and chart-caller, passes
Doug McCoy, a longtime chart-caller who continued his career in racing as a freelance writer, passed away last week.

BackTracks: Gallorette takes on the boys
Our BackTracks column focuses on Midlantic racing history. Today, the great distaffer Gallorette, who repeatedly faced – and beat – the top boys.

Fasig-Tipton catalogs 550 for 2yo sale
The Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old in training sale in Timonium, with 550 hips cataloged, is scheduled to take place June 29-30.

On Breeding: Field Pass and the Maryland influence
In this month’s On Breeding… the well-bred Grade 3 winner Field Pass is a Maryland-bred with plenty more Maryland in his background.

Remembrance: Martin Mora
Martin Mora, a Maryland security guard, passed away in April, and his absence was keenly felt this weekend as racing returned to the state.

Tiz the Law leads NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Fresh off a win in the Louisiana Derby, Wells Bayou moved into the top 10 of the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for 3-year-olds.

Monmouth Park welcomes first to backside
Trainer John Stephens was the first to arrive at Monmouth Park this morning, a backside that figures to be more crowded than usual this summer.