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Virginia Derby by the numbers
We break down today’s Virginia Derby by the numbers, from 0.60 all the way up to 104. What do they mean? Read on…

“Laid-back” Jais’s Solitude first among Va. Derby equals
We don’t know where he’ll finish, but Jais’s Solitude certainly led the field as the first Virginia Derby contender on the grounds at Colonial Downs.

“Classy” Marvelous Martina easily best in Big T allowance
Marvelous Martina dominated Timonium allowance to give trainer Jose Corrales and rider Luis Batista their first wins of the meet.

Smarty Jones, new stallion, and more: The week in social media
A new stallion comes to the Mid-Atlantic, a veteran stallion will parade before his fans, and it’s almost time to buy some yearlings, in the Week in social media.

Saturday marks final 2019 episode of Off to the Races radio
This week’s Off to the Races radio will feature trainer Karen Dennehy Godsey and Laurel Park linemaker Keith Feustle.

Five things to watch for at Timonium this weekend
Five things we’ll be keeping an eye on during this weekend’s action at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium…

Smarty Jones to make Parx Racing appearance Monday
Smarty Jones – dual classic winner in 2004 – will return to his home track of Parx Racing for a Labor Day celebration also featuring several stakes.

Two-time winner So Street heads Rosie’s Stakes
A pair of $100,000 stakes, including the Rosie’s Stakes for two-year-olds, spice up Saturday’s Virginia Derby undercard at Colonial Downs.

Evelyn Benoit proving doubters wrong one win at a time
Evelyn Benoit and Brittlyn Stable keep doing things the “wrong” way — and keep proving the naysayers wrong, at Delaware Park and around the country.

Nine entered in competitve Virginia Oaks renewal
Nine sophomore fillies will tackle the Virginia Oaks, led by the undefeated Tasting the Stars and last-out winner Gardenista.