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All heart: Port Louis taking Haynes on unexpected joyride
Four-year-old Port Louis scored a stunner Maryland Million day and is providing the best therapy for new trainer Bob Haynes, months after his heart surgery.

Piassek: Criticizing PETA won’t save horses, or racing
The racing industry’s criticism of PETA and other antagonists has been swift, harsh — and a distraction from the issues that really matter.

Sharing zooms to head of Top Midlantic-bred Poll
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf winner Sharing takes the lead in the latest — and second to last of 2019 — edition of the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred Poll.

Alwaysmining nominated for return in Dickie Small Stks.
Maryland-bred Alwaysmining, a 2019 Preakness entrant, is nominated to make his first start in four months in next week’s Dickie Small Stakes at Laurel Park.

Maryland Jockey Club to race 177 days in 2020, stakes sked told
The Maryland Jockey Club has been approved for 177 days of live racing in 2020 — fewer than in 2019 — and announced changes to the stakes schedule.

Chrome farewell, Bodexpress back, more: The week in social media
Preakness puzzle Bodexpress sets a record, dual Classic winner California Chrome heads abroad, and more, in the Week in social media.

Horse welfare and safety summit set for June 2020
The ninth annual Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will take place June 23 at Keeneland, the Jockey Club announced today.

Maryland Stallion Showcase set for Nov. 30
The Stallion Showcase will take place prior to racing on November 30 at Laurel Park and feature stallions from numerous Maryland farms.

Md. Racing Commission pumps brakes on “house rules”
The Maryland Racing Commission Thursday announced a delay in implementation of its “house rules” to provide more time for public input.

Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, November 20
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…