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Five questions for this week’s Midlantic stakes
There are four stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday and a fifth at Charles Town, and we have five questions for the weekend’s Midlantic stakes action.
Still Having Fun seeking step towards General George in Fire Plug
Still Having Fun, a Grade 2 winner, will make the second start of his comeback in Saturday’s Fire Plug Stakes at Laurel Park.
Mint Mission stunner, Derby trail runner, Unique Bella babe: The week in social media
Champion runner Unique Bella has a foal, Mean Bean stuns the Mint Mission, and Monday Morning Qb hits the Derby trail, in the week in social media.
John Jones gunning for third Jennings title
Eight-year-old John Jones will aim for his third Jennings Stakes title Saturday at Laurel Park against a field including 2019 Preakness runner Alwaysmining.
Anna’s Bandit solid choice to take Geisha
Anna’s Bandit, winner of six straight, will look to run her streak to seven as the odds-on choice in Saturday’s Geisha Stakes at Laurel Park.
Which Maryland trainers are nearing career milestones?
When Hamilton Smith won his 2,000th recently, we wondered: which Maryland trainers have the most wins, and which are closest to career milestones?
Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, January 15, 2020
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Virginia Equine Alliance renews point-to-point bonus
The Virginia Equine Alliance will this year bring back its popular starter reward program for horses participating in point-to-point races.
MATCH Series announces expanded slate
The MATCH Series returns for 2020 with two new tracks — Charles Town and Colonial Downs — included in the mix.
New Maryland riding crop rules paying quick dividends
New rules limiting riders’ use of the riding crop lightened three jocks’ wallets in the first three days – but met with widespread acclaim.
