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At Colonial, horsemen relish “putting on a show”
On closing night at Colonial Downs, horsemen came from far and wide to take advantage of one last chance to put on a show.
Colonial Downs enjoys upbeat first meet back
Colonial Downs on Saturday concluded an upbeat return to the racing landscape with, ending a meet with huge purses, good field size, and no fatalities.
Va-bred stakes highlight closing night at Colonial Downs
The Colonial Downs meet closed Saturday with five Virginia-bred races, including a rare visit by Kent Desormeaux to New Kent to win the Camptown.
Benny Havens gives trainer TJ Aguirre first winner
Benny Havens hung on to win the first race at Laurel Park Friday, giving young trainer T. J. Aguirre his first winner.
Fasig-Tipton to sponsor Laurel Futurity
The 93rd running of the Laurel Futurity will take place September 21 at Laurel Park, and for the first time, Fasig-Tipton will be the title sponsor.
Spun to Run and more: The week in social media
Spun to Run wins the Smarty Jones, Charles Town adds days, and more, in the Week in social media.
Assistant Karin Wagner’s career built on love of horses
Assistant trainer Karin Wagner has made a career out of her love for horses, with a sub-specialty in buying cheap yearlings and winning races.
Jockey Club considering reduction in stallion book size
The Jockey Club has under consideration a rule that would limit the number of mares that a stallion could breed to 140.
Jocks hope Big T wins bring Laurel fall success
Jockeys Kevin Gomez, Ashley Castrenze, and Al Cortez combined for 17 wins at the seven-day Timonium meet — more than their combined Laurel summer total.
Charles Town adds three days of live racing
Charles Town will to its live racing calendar with three November Wednesdays added to the 2019 slate.
