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Impressive Charles Town debuts, and more: The week in maiden winners
The week in maiden winners includes a 38th-race breakthrough at Laurel and two firsters at Charles Town.
Dr. Corrine Sweeney to chair ARCI
Veterinarian Dr. Corrine Sweeney will take over as the new chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).
PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
Equibase to be official timer at Penn National
Using its GPS system, Equibase will now be the official timer at Penn National and Mahoning Valley, along with tracks already in the fold, including Laurel and Pimlico.
Laurel “super track” funding bill dies over Pimlico dispute
The Maryland General Assembly has, on its final day of the 2019 session, spiked a bill that would have helped fund the proposed Laurel Park “super track” and revitalized Bowie Training Center.
New agent, new venue have bug boy Julio Correa on track
Apprentice rider Julio Correa got off to a slow start in his career, but a new agent and a change of scenery seem to have worked wonders.
Roadster revs to lead in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Santa Anita Derby winner Roadster moved to the head of the three-year-old NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Late push could boost Laurel, Bowie projects — but cloud Pimlico’s racing future
Legislation that would speed projects at Laurel and Bowie calls into question future racing at Pimlico — but adds certainty the property will not lie fallow.
Alwaysmining breezes towards Tesio date
Four-time stakes winner Alwaysmining breezed Saturday morning and is on track for a date in the April 20 Federico Tesio Stakes.
Md. State Senate committee advances MEDCO bill
The MEDCO bill would, headed to the full Senate, jumpstarts plans to renovate Laurel and Bowie but faces an uncertain future in the House.
