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Boundtobebad, Normandy Invasion, Breeders’ Cup: The week in social media
Midlantic runners star in the Breeders’ Cup, Boundtobebad remains undefeated, and Normandy Invasion comes to PA, in the Week in social media.

Miss J McKay back in action in Stewart Manor Stks.
Excluded from the Breeders’ Cup, Miss J McKay will instead try her hand in the $100k Stewart Manor Stakes at Aqueduct on Sunday.

G2 winner Minit to Stardom tops Laurel Friday card
Minit to Stardom, a Grade 2 winner on the dirt who also owns a Laurel turf course record, returns to action in a Laurel Park allowance Friday.

Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements
The racetrack vets association (NAARV) called for changes such as the elimination of maiden claiming rules and improved technology to advance equine safety.

What the new Maryland “house rules” mean
The new so-called Maryland “house rules” regarding equine safety are both more – and less than that, a mixture of policies, house rules, and regulations with broad industry support.

Video: WVBC Moscarelli Memorial winner Hypothesis
After Hypothesis’ win in October’s WV Moscarelli Memorial Breeders’ Classic, we caught up with winning trainer Crystal Pickett about a horse she calls “one of the family.”

Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, November 6
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…

On breeding: The (Avani) Force is strong
Hard-hitting sprinter Call Paul – a multiple graded winner – and promising juvenile Pink Caddy are half-siblings whose lineage didn’t presage greatness.

TAA accredits 40 aftercare organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that it had granted accreditation to 40 organizations around the country that provide homes and retraining for retired racehorses.

Bricks and Mortar tops final NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
With a win in the Breeders’ Cup Turf, Bricks and Mortar remained at the head of the class in the final NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll of 2019.