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Fuller barn area, more days fuel optimism at Delaware Park
Delaware Park opens Saturday, already with 200 more horses on the grounds than a year ago and a slightly longer schedule on tap.

One Go All Go Virginia-bred of the the year for 2018
The 2018 Virginia-bred awards – topped by One Go All Go – take place Friday at Great Meadow.

Delaware Park upgrades to HD signal with help from Jockey Club
Using a grant fund administered by the Jockey Club, Delaware Park races will be sharper than ever before this year when broadcast in HD.

ARCI finds 99% “clear rate” in 2018 drug testing
Less than one tested equine sample in 100 came back positive in 2018, according to the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).

Colonial Downs newest NTRA member
Colonial Downs has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the group announced.

After eventful last work, “fit and sharp” Win Win Win awaits Derby day
Win Win Win had a solid, if eventful, final breeze Sunday, and trainer Mike Trombetta says it’s now “hurry up and wait” time.

Omaha Beach retains top in pre-Derby NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
With the Kentucky Derby upon us, Omaha Beach retains the lead among three-year-olds in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Midnightcharly logs first stake win in Lyman
Midnightcharly took Saturday’s Lyman Handicap at Parx, while Zipper’s Hero won the Foxy J G to kick off the track’s stakes schedule.

On proposed Lasix ban, Md. Racing Commission says: Not so fast
Any proposal to ban or limit Lasix use would need a regulatory change – and its say-so, the Maryland Racing Commission said.

Changing of guard for Grams as Runnin’toluvya takes over for Moonlit Song
Moonlit Song retired, earlier this year, as the richest horse Tim Grams ever trained – but was immediately surpassed by Runnin’toluvya.